Entrepreneurs Wanted
Mentoring and Community Support Available
Business Training
Mentorship
Networking
Micro Loans
Interested?
We’re currently taking applications for our seventh mentoring class now! Orientation dates are Tuesday, May 7, 2024 or Tuesday, May 14, 2024, from 5:30 – 6:30 pm at the Adrian Armory Community Center. If accepted into the program, classes begin on Tuesday, May 21, 2024, running 10 weeks on Tuesday starting at 5:30, your investment for the program is $149.
Our Mission
We support and develop entrepreneurs and small businesses in Lenawee County, Michigan by providing access to business development services, mentorship, business loans, and networking opportunities.
Our Story
LaunchLENAWEE is part of the LaunchMyCity family of programs, modeled after LaunchDETROIT and LaunchRALEIGH. We strive to develop successful local entrepreneurs by expanding access to comprehensive business training, and financial and business resources.
LaunchLENAWEE is supported by Rotary, Kiwanis, and other community resources and volunteers and donors LIKE YOU!
Our Partners
Our network of local and national partners provides a broad network of support and resources for our entrepreneurs.
Ready to Join?
We’re looking to partner with current small business owners who would benefit from the combination of business and financial resources that we provide. Entrepreneurs with great new business ideas will also be considered.
Become a Mentor
Having a successful mentor relationship can play a critical role in the future success of our students, and can be extremely fulfilling for the mentor. Learn more about the role and mentorship opportunity.
Launch Lenawee Teams
Leadership Team
Mark Murray – Adrian Armory Community Center
Mary Murray – Adrian Armory Community Center
Sheila Blair
Board Members
Donna Baker
Chris Clarke
Kelly Jo Gilmore
Allen Heldt
Jay Marks
Mark Murray
Mary Murray
Margaret Noe
Austin See
Advisory Team
Donna Baker, CPA, Owner – Donna Baker & Associates
Karol Bolton, Board of Commissioners – Lenawee County
DeAngelo Boone – City of Refuge Ministries
Cary Carrico – Kemner Iott Benz
Chris Clark – County National Bank
Garry Clift, President – Clift Buick GMC
Rudy Flores – Southeastern Michigan Migrant Resource Council
Mark Haag, Superintendent – Lenawee Intermediate School District
Paula Holtz – Michigan Economic Development Corp.
Jay Marks – Marks Trading Co.
Dave Maxwell – SCORE Certified Mentor
Christopher Miller – Planewave
Mark Murray, Board Member – Adrian Armory Community Center
Mary Murray, Board Member – Adrian Armory Community Center
Ben Negron – Adrian Meijer, Inc.
Margaret Noe, Attorney – Noe Law Office
Shawn Preissle, Business Consultant – MI-SBDC Greater Washtenaw Region
Tim Robinson, Director of Operations – Lenawee Now
Dusty Steele – Raymond James
James Van Doren, Lenawee County Commissioner
Joe Williams – President, County National Bank
Rhonda Wingfield, Assistant Professor – Siena Heights University
Current Mentors
John Barrett
Bill Blackerby
Chuck Chase
Bill Kenyon
Jay Marks
Alisha Morton
Darrin Morton
Mark Murray
Mary Murray
Nate Smith
Mike Towler
Joe Williams
Rhonda Wingfield