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Who We Are
Velocity is the MEDC SmartZone Business Incubator, Accelerator, and International Landing Zone serving Macomb County, Michigan. We work with entrepreneurs and existing businesses regardless of industry to help them start, grow, and scale their operations. While we work with businesses of all sizes and industries, we have a special focus on high-tech and advanced manufacturing, Department of Defense, Aerospace, and Mainstreet businesses. We offer support through educational offerings, business coaching, grant opportunities, and funding connections. In addition, Velocity provides the latest technology and collaborative work environment with Coworking, Private Office Suites, and Event Space Rentals.
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Where We’re Located
Velocity is proudly located in the “Sterling Innovation District,” which spans six square miles and is home to 28 million square feet of industrial and high-tech space. Billions of dollars in new high-tech manufacturing investments have been made throughout the Sterling Innovation District over the past five years, including the reinvention of Velocity
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What we Aim to Do
+ Provide a sense of community and connections
+ Accelerate innovation and reinvention
+ Be a resource for start-up and second-stage business support
+ Be a catalyst for culture change and collisions