LivCo Launchpad
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LivCo Launchpad: Launch Fast. Scale Smart. Build Local
Turn your business ideas into reality in a single morning.Whether you are sketching a business concept on a napkin, turning a passion project into a formal LLC, or looking to scale an existing small business, LivCo Launchpad connects you with the exact tools, funding options, and legal guidance you need to take your next step.
Join the Howell Area Chamber of Commerce, the Livingston Business HUB, and regional business support partners for a high-impact morning of fast-paced masterclasses, direct 1-on-1 expert consulting, and regional networking.
Event Details
- Date: Wednesday, October 14, 2026
- Time: 8:00 AM – 11:30 AM (8:00 AM Registration, Networking & Refreshments)
- Location: Howell Area Chamber of Commerce / Livingston Business HUB (123 E. Washington St., Howell, MI 48843)
- Cost: FREE (Pre-registration required)
This event is built specifically for Livingston County entrepreneurs at every stage:
- Idea-Phase Founders: Validate your business concept and map out your launch plan.
- Hobbyists Going Formal: Learn how to file your LLC/DBA, set up bookkeeping, and get tax-compliant.
- Home-Based to Brick-and-Mortar: Explore commercial leasing, local zoning, and storefront grants.
- Growing Businesses (1–3 Years): Access microloans, hiring strategies, and scaling support.
- 15-Minute Speed Seminars: Fast-paced mini-workshops delivering actionable guidance on legal setup, cash flow management, micro-funding under $50k, digital marketing, and hiring.
- Direct 1:1 Resource Coaching: Sit down 1-on-1 with attorneys, accountants, lenders, and business advisors to get answers to your specific business questions.
- Virtual Storefront Combined Ribbon-Cutting: Operating a home-based or digital business? Join us at 10:45 AM for a special multi-business ribbon-cutting ceremony celebrating non-brick-and-mortar founders across Livingston County!
Connect directly with experts from:
- New Economy Initiative (NEI) – Event Partner
- Great Lakes Women’s Business Council – Event Partner
- Lake Trust Credit Union - Funding
- Michigan Women Forward (MWF) – Micro-Lending & Capital Access
- SCORE – Executive Business Mentorship, Legal, Tax, & Strategy
- Northwood University – Business & Academic Resources
- SMP Business Services – Accounting & Tax Strategy
- SBDC - Business Funding and Guidance
- Elev8 Services - Small Business Tech
- Zeedia Media - Branding & Archetypes
- Roar Consulting - Podcasting
Questions?
Contact Jo Self, Economic Development Manager
Howell Area Chamber of Commerce / Livingston Business HUB
Email: jself@howell.org | Phone: 716.394.3761
LivCo Launchpad
Date and Time
Wednesday Oct 14, 2026
8:00 AM - 11:30 AM EDT
Location
Livingston Business HUB
123 E. Washtington St
Howell, MI 48843
