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Welcome to BUILD Institute

We are Open For (your) Business

Click below to learn more about our impact and how we help entrepreneurs launch, grow, and scale their small business.

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Access to Capital Workshop

Join us for an evening of networking, coaching, and education at the Access to Capital Workshop presented in partnership with CIBC Bank and the National Microloan Conference! 

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Email Marketing Master Class

Join us for a FREE Master Class on October 20th focused on leveraging your email subscriber list to drive sales, increase awareness, and build your brand.

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Calling All Experts: Join the BUILDers Network!

The BUILDers Network is your gateway to meaningful connection with BUILD - become a class guest speaker, provide 1:1 consultations to small business owners, and more!

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Born in Detroit - Build Institute - 2012

Great Ideas Start With BUILD

We help people turn their business ideas into reality by providing them with the necessary tools, resources, and support network in Detroit. Whether it’s our classes, networking events, mentorship, or connections to resources we’re here to provide a nurturing community that allows ideas to develop and flourish over time.

Connect

With entrepreneurs & subject-matter experts

Learn

With business growth courses for all levels

Launch

With co-working and event opportunities

Fund

With support from local financiers & peer lenders

BUILD by the Numbers

Our Home

BUILD Institute is located in The Corner, in Corktown!

“Thank you so much for all of the support and actionable takeaways from the program sessions! It’s been a great experience and I’m looking forward to implementing the knowledge I have learned. I loved the structure of the course and found it really helpful – it even introduced me to topics that I hadn’t even considered in my business to date. Appreciate you!”

2024 BUILD Grow Alumna