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MyBigIdea Magazine is here!

The MyBigIdea magazine is here! MyBigIdea was developed and coordinated by the IGNITE team to help promote enterprising youth, educators, and organizations in Michigan. The print magazine is available upon request. Simply email your mailing address and requested quantity to info@primacivitas.org.

Thank you to everyone who helped contribute content to the magazine! We had a blast putting this together!

Recent Updates

MyBigIdea Magazine is here!- Request a Copy
December 5, 2011

The MyBigIdea magazine is here! MyBigIdea was developed and coordinated by the IGNITE team to help promote enterprising youth, educators, and organizations in Michigan. The print magazine is available upon request. Simply email your mailing address and requested quantity to info@primacivitas.org.

Thank you to everyone who helped contribute content to the magazine! We had a blast putting this together!

Coming Soon- New Moving Ideas to Market Website
November 2, 2011

Coming soon - just in time for the Holidays - a new Moving Ideas to Market website! For the time being, keep up to date with all of our latest news and information on our Facebook and Twitter pages!

Thank you for your patience and check back with us soon!

Tools for entrepreneurs abound in Michigan

November 2, 2011

WEST MICHIGAN — Whether an entrepreneur is just starting out or looking to take her business to the next level, she should be able to find help – if she knows where to look.

Entrepreneurship is one of the pillars of Gov. Rick Snyder’s economic development strategy. The Michigan Economic Development Corporation’s Pure Michigan Business Connect program links the state’s efforts with public, private and nonprofit partners ranging from the Edward Lowe Foundation to the Varnum LLP law firm.

Pop-up stores fill void created by recession
November 2, 2011

In December, some high-end retailers at Somerset Collection in Troy will return to empty storefronts in downtown Detroit for an encore of the CityLoft shops, where retailers will set up for three, possibly four days starting Dec. 1.

Today, young entrepreneur Margarita Barry launches BohoModern.com, a green lifestyle brand of new and vintage items. She will promote the online store by setting up a Midtown Detroit space that

 

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