Local Orbit adds customers, doubles staff
A year ago Local Orbit, which connects restaurants and institutions with local farmers and food producers, was a fresh-faced start-up prototyping its software, testing out its business model and trying to gain traction. This year, the Ann Arbor-based firm has incorporated lessons from early on, enabling it to add customers and create jobs. Local Orbit will double its staff next week with two new hires. Another is set to arrive in September. That... [Read More...]
Three More Companies Receive Microloans
Three Michigan companies recently received a combined total of $140,000 through the Michigan Microloan Fund Program, bringing the total amount invested through the Fund to over $1.4 million. Detroit Electric, Ergun Technologies, and Local Orbit received the funding to support commercialization of their core products. Read about the companies. Read More →
Buycentives, CIMple Integrations and Local Orbit Awarded Microloans
Three Michigan companies recently received a combined total of $95,000 through the Michigan Microloan Fund Program. Buycentives, CIMple Integrations, and Local Orbit received the funding to support commercialization of their core products. Microloans available through the Michigan Microloan Fund Program range from $10,000 to $50,000. To qualify, companies must be a small business located in Michigan, have ownership or license to innovative technology,... [Read More...]
