Center for Innovation and Entrepreneurship
Great innovations stem from someone with a bold vision, a brilliant idea, a hunch.
Since 2014, our Center for Innovation and Entrepreneurship (CIE) has been inspiring students and Macomb County residents, motivating them to explore and act upon their innovative ideas and learn to adopt an entrepreneurial mindset through:
- Entrepreneurial training, coaching and mentoring
- Networking opportunities
- Workshops and seminars
- Interactive student events and competitions
…and more!
Whether you're a Macomb student, alumni, community member or a new or established small business, everything the CIE offers is available for free! It's part of our commitment to regional workforce and economic development.
Ready to turn your dreams into reality? Schedule a 30-minute introduction with the CIE today to take your entrepreneurship skills to the next level tomorrow!
By the Numbers
Here’s a look at the impact the CIE has made on students and local entrepreneurs since its inception:
1,400+ Macomb students reached | 2,500+ middle and high school students engaged
- 2,500+ middle and high school students participated in entrepreneurial events including:
- Auto STEAM Days (Macomb Makerspace exhibit)
- Middle School Days
- High school video pitch and awards breakfast
- Army Youth Entrepreneurship Camp
- Army Youth STEM design collaboration with Boys & Girls Clubs of America and Raytheon
- 1,400+ Macomb students have engaged with our services
- 400+ community residents attended co-sponsored workshops
- 200+ people attended the 2019 Macomb Innovates! Student Entrepreneurship Pitch Exhibit.
- 30+ community entrepreneurs receive ongoing coaching and mentoring
- 15+ community entrepreneurs serve on our Advisory Board
For information, links and additional resources, please schedule a brief, 30-minute introduction. We’re excited and ready to help you explore your ideas to plan and grow your business!
- Entrepreneurship and Small Business Management degree program: Learn the skills you need to start your own business or manage someone else's company.
- Entrepreneurship certificate program: Learn the steps to start a small business. Can be completed 100% online!
- Macomb Makerspace: A hands-on environment that encourages students to think, create and, yes, even make mistakes!
- Goldman Sachs 10,000 Small Businesses: Provides world-class business education, support, training and tools. Macomb Community College is a proud partner.
- Macomb County Department of Planning & Economic Development: Provides services to business at all stages of development, with a concentration on high-growth industries.
- Michigan Economic Development Corporation: Assists Michigan businesses with growth strategies.
- Michigan Small Business Development Center: Provides consulting, training and market research.
- SCORE of Southeast Michigan: Helps small business professionals start, develop and grow through mentoring services.
- Sterling Heights Velocity Center: An entrepreneurial incubator. Offers support, resources and opportunities to connect with others.
Locations, Hours and Contact Information
Center Campus – A Building, Room 206
44575 Garfield Road
Building A, Room 206
Clinton Township, MI 48038-1139
Phone: 586.226.4833
Email: cie@macomb.edu
Hours of Operation
Hours by appointment. Please call or email to schedule a virtual or in-person assessment.