FLINT, Michigan — 100K Ideas and Goodwill Mid-Michigan are partnering to host a community-focused Open House & Donation Drive on Friday, April 25, at the 100K Ideas space in the Dryden Building. The event, which runs from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM, invites the public to donate gently used goods to Goodwill while exploring the entrepreneurship and innovation resources offered by 100K Ideas.
Designed as a drop-in event, the Open House will feature interactive activities, networking opportunities, and expert-led discussions aimed at supporting aspiring entrepreneurs. Attendees can learn about starting a business, connecting with local resources, and scheduling business intakes with the 100K Ideas team.
Event Highlights:
Donation Drop-Off & Check-In: Attendees can contribute gently used items to Goodwill while meeting with 100K Ideas representatives.
Networking & Resource Booths: Connect with local businesses, ecosystem partners, and entrepreneurship support organizations.
100K Ideas Tour: Explore the space, learn about available programs, and discover how 100K Ideas supports entrepreneurs.
Ways to Get Involved: Learn about services, programs, and opportunities to give back to the local community.
Vivian Williams, Community Engagement Coordinator at 100K Ideas, emphasized the event’s dual purpose of giving back and fostering innovation.
“We are excited to partner with Goodwill to create an event that not only gives back to the community but also inspires future entrepreneurs,” said Williams. “This event is about making connections, fostering innovation, and showing that anyone with an idea has the potential to build something great.”
The event is free and open to the public, with attendees encouraged to bring donations for Goodwill while exploring the entrepreneurial resources available.
For more details about the Open House & Donation Drive, visit the event’s Facebook page. To learn more about 100K Ideas, visit: 100kideas.org
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