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Muskegon Innovation Hub's Entrepreneur Success Guide & Annual Metrics Report Is Out Now!
January 07, 2026
Muskegon Innovation Hub Releases Entrepreneur Success Guide and Annual Metrics
The Muskegon Innovation Hub has released its latest Entrepreneur Success Guide and Annual Metrics, highlighting another year of meaningful impact in supporting entrepreneurs and strengthening the regional economy.
In 2025 alone, the Hub helped create and retain approximately 733 jobs and supported the launch of 16 new startups, reinforcing its role as a cornerstone of innovation and business growth across the Muskegon Lakeshore area and beyond.
2025 Impact Highlights:
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476 total companies served
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167 new companies supported
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55% of companies served representing racial and ethnic minority groups
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211 events hosted throughout the year
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143 companies supported through CoLaunch coworking
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61 patent, trademark, and copyright applications filed
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$32M follow on investment
The Muskegon Innovation Hub continues to champion entrepreneurs and small business success by offering access to trainings and workshops, incubation, mentoring, and coaching support, collaborative workspaces, business funding programs, grants and incentives, and hands-on business development support.
Together, these efforts help entrepreneurs turn ideas into viable businesses while fueling long-term economic growth in West Michigan.
The full
2026 Entrepreneur
Success Guide is now available online.