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Wayne County approves $3 million to fund TechTown's Elevate Wayne entrepreneurship program

Wayne County Commission · November 6, 2025
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The commission approved a three-year comparable-source contract committing $3 million from county funds to TechTown Detroit to establish and operate Elevate Wayne, a countywide entrepreneurship and small-business support initiative with plans for satellite hubs across Wayne County.

Wayne County commissioners voted to approve a three-year grant services contract committing $3,000,000 from the county's general fund special account to TechTown Detroit to establish and manage Elevate Wayne, a countywide business and entrepreneurship program.

Anthony Cartwright, interim director of economic development, said the initiative will give small…

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