The Factory
Innovation through collaboration: Life at The Factory
by (tiffewigleben)
Submitted 01-14-2014 under INNOVATION-SPOTLIGHT
The Factory, situated on the fourth floor of 38 Fulton St W (better known as the building that houses San Chez), is an office space. But --not really. "We are a coworking space located in downtown Grand Rapids," shares Annie Klooster...
Coffee With Creators offers discussion about local business, technology
by (rpontius)
Submitted 10-21-2013 under LOCAL LIFE
Every Wednesday at 7:30 a.m. local members of business, technology and design meet at The Factory to discuss their trade. Kate Hunt, the coLearning Project Coordinator of The Factory, wants people to know they are invited. "Coffee with...
The Factory offers coworking space for entrepreneurs
by (Ana Olvera)
Submitted 06-26-2013 under NEWS
The Factory, a coworking space in downtown Grand Rapids, recently launched a “coLearning” initiative in partnership with the Michigan Economic Development Corporation that offers six-week-long courses and internships of 40 hours minimum...
Catalyst Radio: Startup Weekend an incubator for business ideas
by (Catalyst Radio)
Submitted 01-18-2013 under NEWS
Don't have time to listen now? Download the mp3 and listen at your leisure. INTERVIEW In this episode of Catalyst Radio we learn about Startup Weekend -- an event that kicks off tonight in downtown Grand Rapids for anyone who has an...
Startup Weekend 2011 yields nine new projects
by (dennetmint)
Submitted 01-17-2011 under NEWS
Come year three, Startup Weekend will need to upgrade its space. On Friday night, 75 participants from as far as Lansing, Mich. crammed into The Factory (38 W. Fulton), a business incubator space in downtown Grand Rapids. Participants heard 21...
Startup Weekend to arrive in W. Michigan on Friday
by (dennetmint)
Submitted 02-21-2010 under NEWS
Imagine launching a product—from conception to employee recruitment to development—in just a little more than one work week's time. Cram those 54 hours into three days and it's called Startup Weekend. On Feb. 26, technology volunteers will dive into...