HYPE seeks to foster entrepreneurship among young professionals. The event begins with a panel discussion highlighting young entrepreneurs who have built successful businesses in Southwest Michigan. During the panel, attendees have the opportunity to glean valuable lessons from their journey, hurdles, and triumphs.

In the second part of the event, a Shark Tank style Pitch Competition takes place, with the panelists serving as the judges. Those participating in the competition will present their creative ideas and business plans in the hopes of impressing the judges. Cash prizes and valuable rewards are up for grabs for the pitch competition winners, helping seed them with the funding and support necessary to write their own success story.

Join us on November 20th at the Solarium by Watermark. 

5:00pm Doors Open 

5:00 - 5:30pm - Registration & Networking

5:30pm - Opening Remarks

*We’re thrilled to have you join us to witness the innovative pitches from our contestants! As a reminder, all ideas presented during HYPE are the intellectual property of each contestant. By attending this event, you agree to respect the confidentiality of these pitches and ideas, and to refrain from duplicating, sharing, or using them for any purpose outside of the event.
Thank you for supporting our contestants and their entrepreneurial journeys with integrity and respect for their hard work and creativity. Let's keep this space inspiring, safe, and respectful for all.