Among its first actions as one of the two new co-managers of the Grand Rapids SmartZone Incubator, Start Garden has launched an entrepreneur-in-residence program to support tech startups and tapped the first person to fill the role.
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The city of Grand Rapids’ SmartZone Local Development Finance Authority announced a request for proposals from entrepreneurial service providers to operate its business incubator.
The SmartZone LDFA is inviting proposals from qualified respondents and collaborators with an established entrepreneurship support network, proven business development success and real estate asset management experience to be a partner in the operation of the business incubator.
Funds for this RFP are supported by tax increment revenues generated by properties located within the SmartZone Certified Technology Park.
The RFP is seeking service providers and collaborators who are interested in partnering with the SmartZone LDFA to help achieve their strategic goals and support the ecosystem.