Muskegon Innovation Hub's Entrepreneur Success Guide & Annual Metrics Report Is Out Now!
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.
Published January 7, 2026
Podcast Feature | Muskegon Means Business - Episode 12
We had a great conversation on Muskegon Means Business on WJLQ 99.7 FM for Episode 12, featuring Jen Wolters Wakely and Cyndi Kral Langlois from the Muskegon Innovation Hub at Grand Valley State University!
Published December 16, 2025
West Michigan entrepreneurs invited to free business expo in Muskegon
The first-ever Lakeshore Business Growth Expo is set to take place from 4-7 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 5, at the Muskegon Innovation Hub at 200 Viridian Drive.
Published October 23, 2025
Muskegon Innovation Hub awards 14 Hub Direct Grants
The Muskegon Innovation Hub at Grand Valley recently awarded grant funding to 14 small business owners through its Hub Direct Grant Program.
Published August 26, 2025
Congratulations to Keith Crandall, CEO of DNALingua DBA seqSight, our 2025 Lakeshore Innovator of the Year!
Congratulations to Keith Crandall, CEO of DNALingua DBA seqSight, our 2025 Lakeshore Innovator of the Year! The company's cutting-edge DNA sequencing analysis is providing a valuable resource for pharmaceutical and biotech companies.
Published August 1, 2025
Meet the finalists for the 2025 Lakeshore Innovator of the Year
West Michigan entrepreneurs and business owners will be honored for their innovative spirit during our annual Lakeshore Innovator of the Year award ceremony from 5-7 p.m. on July 31.
Published July 24, 2025
Exciting things happening for entrepreneurs at the hub!
We just wrapped up another session of the ElevateWest: Get Started program - a free initiative designed to support local entrepreneurs and small business owners as they launch and grow their ventures.
Published July 23, 2025
11 Entrepreneurs who have worked with the Hub chosen in Start Garden 100 Ideas Winners!
The Muskegon Innovation Hub would like to congratulate all the Start Garden 100 Ideas Winners. Over 400 people entered the business pitch competition! We are exceptionally proud of the 11 entrepreneurs who have worked with the Hub on their business!!
Published July 15, 2025
Muskegon Innovation Hub - ElevateWest Pitch Night
The Muskegon Innovation Hub's first ElevateWest Accelerator culminates in Pitch Night.
Published November 21, 2024
Muskegon Innovation Hub awards first round of Hub Direct Grants
Muskegon Innovation Hub's grant program provides funding for businesses
Published August 15, 2024
2024 Lakeshore Innovator of the Year Honored
Engineer honored as Muskegon Innovation Hub: Innovator of the Year
Published July 26, 2024
Meet the finalists for 2024 Lakeshore Innovator of the Year
Meet the Finalists for 2024 Lakeshore Innovator of the Year
Published July 18, 2024
The Muskegon Innovation Hub is Fertile Ground for Entrepreneurs
The Muskegon Innovation Hub is Fertile Ground for Entrepreneurs
Published July 9, 2024
Muskegon Innovation Hub recipient of $1.7 million grant
Grand Valley's Muskegon Innovation Hub will receive $1.7 million in grants to provide guidance and resources for West Michigan entrepreneurs and help support small businesses.
Published November 9, 2023
Inventor Named 2023 Lakeshore Innovator of the Year
The 2023 Lakeshore Innovator of the Year celebration took place at the Muskegon Innovation Hub on July 27th. Lisa Spaugh, inventor of the EZ Beach Steps, was crowned the winner of this year's event.
Published July 28, 2023
GVSU program helps veterans make their entrepreneurial pitch
For the past three months, the Michigan Veteran Entrepreneur Lab has provided guidance to a cohort of military veterans with their small businesses and startups. The entrepreneurs shared their ideas with the public at a Pitch Showcase on May 25th.
Published May 26, 2023
Entrepreneurial program for veterans coming to Muskegon
Michigan Veteran Entrepreneur (MVE)-Lab will be coming to Muskegon to offer veterans the opportunity to become entrepreneurs. The 11th cohort of the MVE-Lab accelerator will meet at the Muskegon Innovation Hub-Grand Valley State University, 200 Viridi
Published January 29, 2023
2022 Lakeshore Innovator of the Year Celebration
A celebration honoring the five finalists for 2022 Lakeshore Innovator of the Year was held at the Muskegon Innovation Hub on July 28th.
Published July 30, 2022
2022 Lakeshore Innovator of the Year Finalists
Meet the five finalists for the 2022 Lakeshore Innovator of the Year Award
Published July 26, 2022
Annual report shows Muskegon Innovation Hub's economic impact on community
Muskegon Innovation Hub's annual report reveals economic highlights across key metrics.
Published November 9, 2021