The Hatch Detroit Contest is BACK!

























Comerica Bank and Hatch Detroit are partnering once again for the Comerica Hatch Detroit Contest and will begin accepting applications on June 1.


New this year, the Detroit Lions have joined the cause to expand support for the contest and Hatch alumni entrepreneurs.Comerica Bank and Hatch Detroit are partnering once again for the Comerica Hatch Detroit Contest and will begin accepting applications on June 1. New this year, the Detroit Lions have joined the cause to expand support for the contest and Hatch alumni entrepreneurs. Comerica Bank and Hatch Detroit are partnering once again for the Comerica Hatch Detroit Contest and will begin accepting applications on June 1. New this year, the Detroit Lions have joined the cause to expand support for the contest and Hatch alumni entrepreneurs.

“Since its beginnings, Detroit has been a destination for savvy entrepreneurs and business-minded individuals seeking opportunity, not the quickest route to a buck,” said Vittoria Katanski, executive director of Hatch Detroit. “Those passionate, determined people are exactly who we’re seeking to submit a retail business idea to this year’s Comerica Hatch Detroit Contest presented by the Detroit Lions.”

Comerica Bank returns for the third year as the contest’s flagship sponsor, providing the $50,000 prize, along with significant in-kind support. In 2014, the Detroit Lions will provide both financial and ancillary support to the Hatch Detroit alumni who’ve followed through on the business plan laid out during the contest but need further assistance to open their doors or improve their business. Hatch Detroit and the Detroit Lions will allocate the additional support based on individual need, with an emphasis on the 10 finalists from previous contests.

“Watching the previous Hatch winners and others turn their ideas into brick-and-mortar retail shops has been inspiring, and certainly representative of Detroit’s entrepreneurial spirit,” said Michael T. Ritchie, president of Comerica Bank-Michigan. “Witnessing so many contest success stories has reinforced our decision to support Hatch Detroit. We look forward to seeing this year’s applications and continuing to build Detroit’s entrepreneurial community.

“This furthers our commitment to Detroit’s neighborhoods and broadens our collaboration with Hatch Detroit,” said Tom Lewand, Detroit Lions team president. “The growth of small business in Detroit continues to be a significant part of the city’s resurgence and is an important part of the Lions community engagement strategy.” In addition to the $50,000 cash prize, the winner will also receive a package of services including legal, marketing and advertising, accounting, public relations and IT support from Hatch Detroit and its partners. All applications must be submitted online at www.hatchdetroit.com. For complete submission guidelines and contest rules, visit www.hatchdetroit.com. The deadline for submissions is July 16, 2014.

Since its inception in 2011, Hatch Detroit has experienced overwhelming success in championing entrepreneurship and small business throughout Detroit. The inaugural contest garnered hundreds of Detroit retail business ideas and ignited tremendous community support for the finalists, culminating in thousands of public votes cast for first-year winner Hugh, a home furnishing shop for the stylish bachelor that opened its doors in 2012. The contest’s popularity has picked up momentum in subsequent years, garnering more than 700 submissions and 130,000 votes cast in its first three years. Notable alumni include 2012 winner La Feria, 2013 winner Batch Brewing Company, 2011 finalist Detroit Institute of Bagels, 2012 finalists Detroit Vegan Soul and Rock City Eatery, 2013 finalists HenriettaHaus Coffee Roasters and 2013 semi-finalist Busted in Detroit. “Since its beginnings, Detroit has been a destination for savvy entrepreneurs and business-minded individuals seeking opportunity, not the quickest route to a buck,” said Vittoria Katanski, executive director of Hatch Detroit. “Those passionate, determined people are exactly who we’re seeking to submit a retail business idea to this year’s Comerica Hatch Detroit Contest presented by the Detroit Lions.”

Comerica Bank returns for the third year as the contest’s flagship sponsor, providing the $50,000 prize, along with significant in-kind support. In 2014, the Detroit Lions will provide both financial and ancillary support to the Hatch Detroit alumni who’ve followed through on the business plan laid out during the contest but need further assistance to open their doors or improve their business. Hatch Detroit and the Detroit Lions will allocate the additional support based on individual need, with an emphasis on the 10 finalists from previous contests.

“Watching the previous Hatch winners and others turn their ideas into brick-and-mortar retail shops has been inspiring, and certainly representative of Detroit’s entrepreneurial spirit,” said Michael T. Ritchie, president of Comerica Bank-Michigan. “Witnessing so many contest success stories has reinforced our decision to support Hatch Detroit. We look forward to seeing this year’s applications and continuing to build Detroit’s entrepreneurial community.

“This furthers our commitment to Detroit’s neighborhoods and broadens our collaboration with Hatch Detroit,” said Tom Lewand, Detroit Lions team president. “The growth of small business in Detroit continues to be a significant part of the city’s resurgence and is an important part of the Lions community engagement strategy.” In addition to the $50,000 cash prize, the winner will also receive a package of services including legal, marketing and advertising, accounting, public relations and IT support from Hatch Detroit and its partners. All applications must be submitted online at www.hatchdetroit.com. For complete submission guidelines and contest rules, visit www.hatchdetroit.com.

The deadline for submissions is July 16, 2014.

Since its inception in 2011, Hatch Detroit has experienced overwhelming success in championing entrepreneurship and small business throughout Detroit. The inaugural contest garnered hundreds of Detroit retail business ideas and ignited tremendous community support for the finalists, culminating in thousands of public votes cast for first-year winner Hugh, a home furnishing shop for the stylish bachelor that opened its doors in 2012. The contest’s popularity has picked up momentum in subsequent years, garnering more than 700 submissions and 130,000 votes cast in its first three years. Notable alumni include 2012 winner La Feria, 2013 winner Batch Brewing Company, 2011 finalist Detroit Institute of Bagels, 2012 finalists Detroit Vegan Soul and Rock City Eatery, 2013 finalists HenriettaHaus Coffee Roasters and 2013 semi-finalist Busted in Detroit.

“Since its beginnings, Detroit has been a destination for savvy entrepreneurs and business-minded individuals seeking opportunity, not the quickest route to a buck,” said Vittoria Katanski, executive director of Hatch Detroit. “Those passionate, determined people are exactly who we’re seeking to submit a retail business idea to this year’s Comerica Hatch Detroit Contest presented by the Detroit Lions.”

Comerica Bank returns for the third year as the contest’s flagship sponsor, providing the $50,000 prize, along with significant in-kind support. In 2014, the Detroit Lions will provide both financial and ancillary support to the Hatch Detroit alumni who’ve followed through on the business plan laid out during the contest but need further assistance to open their doors or improve their business. Hatch Detroit and the Detroit Lions will allocate the additional support based on individual need, with an emphasis on the 10 finalists from previous contests.

“Watching the previous Hatch winners and others turn their ideas into brick-and-mortar retail shops has been inspiring, and certainly representative of Detroit’s entrepreneurial spirit,” said Michael T. Ritchie, president of Comerica Bank-Michigan. “Witnessing so many contest success stories has reinforced our decision to support Hatch Detroit. We look forward to seeing this year’s applications and continuing to build Detroit’s entrepreneurial community.

“This furthers our commitment to Detroit’s neighborhoods and broadens our collaboration with Hatch Detroit,” said Tom Lewand, Detroit Lions team president. “The growth of small business in Detroit continues to be a significant part of the city’s resurgence and is an important part of the Lions community engagement strategy.” In addition to the $50,000 cash prize, the winner will also receive a package of services including legal, marketing and advertising, accounting, public relations and IT support from Hatch Detroit and its partners. All applications must be submitted online at www.hatchdetroit.com. For complete submission guidelines and contest rules, visit www.hatchdetroit.com. The deadline for submissions is July 16, 2014.

Since its inception in 2011, Hatch Detroit has experienced overwhelming success in championing entrepreneurship and small business throughout Detroit. The inaugural contest garnered hundreds of Detroit retail business ideas and ignited tremendous community support for the finalists, culminating in thousands of public votes cast for first-year winner Hugh, a home furnishing shop for the stylish bachelor that opened its doors in 2012. The contest’s popularity has picked up momentum in subsequent years, garnering more than 700 submissions and 130,000 votes cast in its first three years. Notable alumni include 2012 winner La Feria, 2013 winner Batch Brewing Company, 2011 finalist Detroit Institute of Bagels, 2012 finalists Detroit Vegan Soul and Rock City Eatery, 2013 finalists HenriettaHaus Coffee Roasters and 2013 semi-finalist Busted in Detroit.

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