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Muskegon Innovation Hub boosts programs, services for startups focused on innovation

A year after diversifying its focus beyond alternative energy technology, Muskegon Innovation Hub continues to find ways to reach and serve both entrepreneurs and the greater community.

Published May 28, 2017

Rose Bennett joins the Hub

The Muskegon Innovation Hub is pleased to introduce our new administrative coordinator, Rose Bennett, who joined the team in March 2017. Rose comes to us with many years of finance, operations, human resources, and administrative experience in the United

Published April 12, 2017

New Tenant at the Hub

GenPass, owned by Syndell Parks, is the newest tenant at the Hub. A genetic testing company that uses advanced DNA testing to provide property and lake managers with a recommended treatment plan for getting rid of invasive water milfoil.

Published September 4, 2016

MAREC is now the Muskegon Innovation Hub!

We are excited to announce that MAREC is now the Muskegon Innovation Hub! Over the past few years, the Hub has undergone a significant transformation to better serve a broad range of emerging entrepreneurs, businesses, and the Muskegon community.

Published May 16, 2016

Hub Affiliate Tenant Awarded Patents for Ultra-Efficient Solar Power System

Sol Electrica LLC, an affiliate client at Grand Valley State University's Muskegon Innovation Hub business innovation center, has been issued two patents for a solar power system.

Published April 28, 2016

Meeting Space at the Hub

The Muskegon Innovation Hub offers rental space for corporate and non-profit organizations to conduct meetings, training workshops, and seminars. Our beautiful facility is located on the shore of Muskegon Lake adjacent to downtown Muskegon.

Published April 15, 2016

The Hub Welcomes Business Incubator Tenant, Acoustics By Design

The Hub is happy to welcome its newest incubator tenant, Acoustics By Design! Acoustics By Design is one of the nations leading independent acoustical consulting firms.

Published February 9, 2016

The Hub Tenant Awarded Patent for Modular Solar Mounting System

Energy Partners, LLC, a tenant at Grand Valley's MAREC business incubator, has been awarded a patent for an innovative modular solar panel mounting system that's lighter, easier to install and significantly cheaper than traditional systems.

Published February 2, 2016

The Hub Welcomes Business Incubator Manager, Valerie Byrnes

We are pleased to introduce our new Business Incubator Manager, Valerie Byrnes, who joined The Hub in October 2015! Valerie comes to us with over 20 years of economic development experience in West Michigan and we are thrilled to have her on our team.

Published January 26, 2016

The Hub Tenant, Energy Partners, Awarded Patent for Innovative Distributed Solar Power System

A Hub tenant has been awarded a patent for an innovative distributed solar power system.

Published September 22, 2015

MAREC Receives BAF Grant to Help SEEQR and Dirt Works

MAREC receives over $80,000 in funding to help SEEQR and Dirt Works to commercialize new products.

Published September 1, 2015

GVSU names new director of MAREC

Kevin Ricco has been selected as the new director of Grand Valley State University's Michigan Alternative and Renewable Energy Center. He succeeds T. Arnold Boezaart, who will retire at the end of October after serving as director since 2009.

Published September 4, 2014

Solar Power Producer is New MAREC Business Tenant

A company that provides sustainable, on-site energy generation systems is the newest tenant at Grand Valley State Universitys MAREC.

Published January 2, 2014

MAREC Incubator Launches New Solar Technology

A solar energy panel that addresses one of the major limitations of solar energy has been developed by a business incubator client at Grand Valley State Universitys MAREC.

Published November 6, 2013

Entrepreneurs Benefit From Business Accelerator Fund

Five West Michigan companies assisted by MAREC together have received  more than $123,000 in business development assistance with a variety of new product or early stage business development activities.

Published September 8, 2012

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