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John Capers wins Battle Creek cohort pitch competition
Lakeea Kelly tabling at the Battle Creek Innovation Hub before the pitch competition
Matthew Putman takes third place at the Battle Creek Innovation Hub

John Capers

Pop's Family Kitchen

Missing Tennessee-style barbecue, Pops found a way to bring southern flavors to the north. Pops emphasizes the importance of sharing a homecooked meal with loved ones.

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Lakeea Kelly

CrownedLady Athletic

Lakeea Kelly, a certified life coach, transforms the lives of women by making activewear that reflects and celebrates "her" identity without judgment or comparison.

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Matthew Putman

Strain Guard LLC

After an unexpected electrical fire within his RV, inspiration struck Matthew to resolve this issue experienced by fellow RV owners. Learn about Matthew's creation of Strain Guard below.

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Ellie Dragstra at a pitch competition
Shawnda Jackson at pitch competition
Nick Kaminski

Ellie Dragstra

Born Blessings

Ellie Dragstra found there was a need for new mothers-to-be and joined MVE Lab as a veteran-spouse looking to help these women.
 

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Shawnda Jackson

Life's Beautiful Diamonds

Shawnda accomplished her dream of becoming a transformational life coach for women by going through the MVE Lab. Her story is inspiring to women at every stage in life.

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Nick Kaminski

Hickory Tree Farm Apiary

Nick is a former participant of MVE Lab and started his own beekeeping business. In this article, he discusses what MVE Lab taught him as well as his new business success.

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Diana Aue

Diana Aue

Ellie Dragstra

Ellie Dragstra

Nicholas Kaminski

Nicholas Kaminski

Autumn Hartpence

Autumn Hartpence 

Scotty Lange

Scotty Lange

Des Nelson

Des Nelson

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