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\nElevating Businesses\n<\/h1>
\nEstablished and Grown in Detroit\n<\/div>
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\nDetroit Elevate is intended to support growth-stage businesses on their journey towards continued sustainability, growth and scalability. This initiative provides small businesses in Detroit, Hamtramck, and Highland Park with connections to resources, capital and technical assistance that will allow them to enhance operations, improve customer experience, and expand services.

In addition to providing operational support, Detroit Elevate looks to shine the spotlight on the finalist businesses and the needs of growth-stage businesses. This initiative aims to drive more customers and attention to these businesses and others in the cities\u2019 commercial corridors.

Detroit Elevate is a program of the TechTown Detroit and the Gilbert Family Foundation, operated with assistance from QT Business Solutions.<\/i>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/section>
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\nDetroit Elevate\n<\/h2>

\nVision and Objective\n<\/h2>
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Recognition<\/h3>\n

Detroit Elevate recognizes, celebrates, and supports businesses that\u2019ve launched and maintained operations in Detroit, Hamtramck, and Highland Park. Starting a business is hard and to keep it open for more than three years is a testament to the strength and perseverance of our community\u2019s small business owners.\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>

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Pathways<\/h3>\n

Detroit Elevate provides pathways to capital and technical assistance for existing businesses, supporting their future operations, improvements, and expansion efforts. It also looks to drive new customers to these businesses so that scalability is sustainable.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>

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Opening Doors<\/h3>\n

Detroit Elevate is not just another granting program \u2013 it opens doors to long-term capital such as lines of credit and loans. It provides the coaching, technical assistance, and visibility businesses need to propel them to the next level.<\/p>\n

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\nWe Serve Scale Stage Businesses\n<\/h2>
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A scale-stage small business is typically defined as a company that has moved beyond the startup phase and is now focused on growth and stability. These businesses usually share a few common traits:<\/p>\n