West Michigan innovators to converge for event aimed at driving technological advancement and regional economic growth
HOLLAND, Mich. | July 29,2024– Lakeshore Advantage is excited to announce the inaugural SURGE Summit. The half-day event will highlight product and technology startups in West Michigan’s lakeshore region and aims to ignite meaningful conversations around pathways to innovation for businesses at all stages and sizes. Enterprise innovation leaders, research and development professionals, and aspiring and current product and technology founders are invited to attend the first-ever SURGE Summit.
“The SURGE Summit represents a crucial milestone for our community and beyond,” said Jennifer Owens, president of Lakeshore Advantage. “This summit will showcase best practices in innovation and collaboration. By bringing together visionary entrepreneurs and major corporations, we will highlight successful partnerships and hopefully create new relationships. I urge all stakeholders to participate and be part of this transformative gathering.”
The summit will take place on Tuesday, September 17 at Downtown Holland’s Warehouse 6, 136 E 6th St., starting at 1:00 p.m. The Holland event is part of the larger Tech Week GR event series.
The event will feature a keynote presentation, two panel discussions, and up to eight product displays from local startups. Attendees will have the opportunity to network with industry leaders and gather actionable insights for innovation and entrepreneurship.
“We are shining a light on the incredible innovation and product development that takes place in West Michigan’s lakeshore region,” said Peter Beukema, Local Development Finance Authority (LDFA) board chair. “This event will be instrumental in fostering continued success and growth in our region.”
The SURGE Summit is open to the public, but registration is required. Interested participants can register through the summit’s website at WestMIBusinessAdvantage.com/surge_summit.