Flint, MI – March 20th, 2025 – 100K Ideas and Goodwill Mid-Michigan are teaming up to host a special Open House & Donation Drive on April 25, 2025, at 100K Ideas inside the Dryden Building . This full-day event, running from 9 a.m. – 5:00 p.m., will provide an opportunity for the community to donate goods to Goodwill while engaging with 100K Ideas to explore entrepreneurship and innovation resources.
The Open House will be a drop-in style event featuring interactive activities, networking and expert insights. Attendees will have the chance to learn about starting a business, schedule intakes, and connect with community partners who support local entrepreneurs.
Event highlights include:
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Donation Drop-Off & Check-In – Support Goodwill by donating gently used items while connecting with 100K Ideas representatives.
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Networking & Resource Booths – Meet the 100K Ideas team, learn about entrepreneurship resources, and connect with local businesses and ecosystem partners.
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Tour the 100K Ideas Space – Check out the 100K Ideas space, tour the programs and learn the amenities 100K Ideas has offer to local entrepreneurs, the community and you!
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Get Involved – Learn ways you can engage with 100K Ideas and its services/programs as you give back to your local community!
“We are excited to partner with Goodwill to create an event that not only gives back to the community but also inspires future entrepreneurs,” said Vivian Williams, community engagement coordinator at 100K Ideas.
Williams added: “This event is about making connections, fostering innovation and showing that anyone with an idea has the potential to build something great.”
This event is free and open to the public. Attendees are encouraged to bring donations for Goodwill and take advantage of the valuable resources available throughout the day.
For more information, visit the Facebook Event Page.
About 100K Ideas
100K Ideas is a non-profit with a mission to relieve the innovator of the entrepreneurial burden. 100K Ideas know entrepreneurship can be difficult, and that’s why they’re there to help. As a community of student professionals, led by a dynamic leadership team, the 100K Ideas team vets entrepreneurial ideas to provide a helping hand in business development to anyone regardless of their prior experience or background.
About Goodwill Mid-Michigan
Goodwill Mid-Michigan’s mission is to assist individuals with barriers to employment transition, to independence and self-sufficiency. Goodwill Mid-Michigan is committed to empowering individuals through job training, education and employment services, funded by generous donations. Beyond funding its mission, your preloved goods help them recycle and keep Michigan green. In 2024, Goodwill Mid-Michigan kept over 8 million pounds of materials landfills.
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