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Vittoria Katanski is the Executive Director of Hatch Detroit. She has spent the majority of her career and personal life working on positive projects in the City of Detroit. Using a combination of her background in marketing and urban planning, she has been able to provide unique ways to move the city forward through the creation of targeted neighborhood marketing efforts and creation of area-specific events. She is a resident of the City of Detroit and believes the city to be one of the best places to live and raise a family.

Connect with Vittoria:

Website: www.hatchdetroit.com

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hatchdetroit/

Twitter: https://twitter.com/HatchDetroit

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/HatchDetroitOfficial/

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Twitter: @jdwoskin

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Derek Lundsten is a serial entrepreneur and CEO of Scrimmage who is focused on helping others to be their best. Education, healthcare, and wellness are common themes of the organizations he leads and supports.

Connect with Derek Lundsten:

Website: www.wescrimage.com

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dereklundsten/

Twitter: @derek_lundsten

Facebook: www.facebook.com/derek.lundsten

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Website: http://jondwoskin.com/

Twitter: @jdwoskin

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LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jondwoskin/

Tammy Bourque and Greg Sternas created a national brand of hand-dyed apparel cut and sewn in the US. They have just recently opened their flagship retail store in the up and coming historical neighborhood "Corktown" in the heart of Detroit.

Connect with Tammy Bourque and Greg Sternas:

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/brightlytwistedwonder/

Website: Www.brightlytwisted.com

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/brightly-twisted/about/

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Website: http://jondwoskin.com/

Twitter: @jdwoskin

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jonathan.dwoskin

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/Thejondwoskinexperience/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jondwoskin/

Jodi Berger + Melissa Schiller are the founders of Project Maude, a marketing consulting firm in the Detroit area. Jodi and Melissa met during their work at Lululemon, where they connected over helping businesses fill in the missing pieces of their marketing strategy. They're experts in building collaboration and partnerships within your community to accelerate your grassroots marketing efforts.

Connect with Melissa + Jodi:

Website: www.missionmaude.com

Phone: 914.299.4247

Connect with Jon Dwoskin:

Website: http://jondwoskin.com/

Twitter: @jdwoskin

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jonathan.dwoskin

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/Thejondwoskinexperience/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jondwoskin/

Ken "Mr. Biz" Wentworth is a strategic business partner who works with small business owners to help them operate more profitably and more efficiently.

His most recent book, "Pathway to Profits", recently released & is available on Amazon. His first book, "How to Be a Cash Flow Pro" was an Amazon best-seller.

During his corporate career, Ken developed a diverse skillset by working in many different roles– Accountant, Investment Analyst, Operations Manager, Planning & Analysis Director and CFO for several different businesses.

Academically, he has earned a BA in Accounting and an Honors Master's Degree in Financial Management.

Connect with Ken Wentworth:

Website: www.MrBizSolutions.com

Twitter: @MrBizTweets

Connect with Jon Dwoskin:

Website: http://jondwoskin.com/

Twitter: @jdwoskin

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jonathan.dwoskin

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/Thejondwoskinexperience/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jondwoskin/

Derek Dickow is the founder of Metro Detroit-based public and political relations firm Steward Media. He is known as a power connector to reputable organizations and community leaders throughout Michigan.

Derek lists several members of city council, mayors, state representatives, senators, judges, and presidential candidates among the company's client base, and is most proud of his fundraising abilities for local charities. He and his team have generated millions of dollars in support of worthy causes.

He's attended thousands of networking events over the years and is considered a "master of networking". Because of his incredible ability to connect, his team has created their own networking events, bringing value to various industries.

Connect with Derek Dickow:

Website: https://steward-media/

Twitter: https://twitter.com/derekdickow

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/derek-dickow-20b35a3a

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/derekdickow

Connect with Jon Dwoskin:

Website: http://jondwoskin.com/

Twitter: @jdwoskin

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jonathan.dwoskin

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/Thejondwoskinexperience/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jondwoskin/

Karin Katz is a blogger and relationship coach currently writing at A Sample of Love. Karin has been there and done that, as she has lived the many cycles of relationships: married, divorced, single again and in long-term relationships where there was deep love. Karin has a BA in Sociology, with a minor in Psychology from Michigan State University. Her journey has allowed opportunities to study, experience and complete Kabbalah twice and earn a certification in coaching with a focus on love and relationships.

Writing has always been a passion of Karin's. She has enjoyed writing in many different genres such as a published children's book author,"There's A Fly In My Soup" and "One to Ten and Over Again", former columnist in The Detroit Jewish News, a blogger for both Eydis Magazine and Ask Dr. Nandi, and a former corporate speechwriter with over 2000 clients.

Karin has appeared as a guest relationship expert on countless radio shows and TV programs, including, Fox News Detroit and The Big Show starring Michael Patrick Shiels. She has coached and inspired hundreds of client's in-person, over the phone, via email and text, from all over the US, with her primary practice in Michigan.

Connect with Karin Katz:

Website: www.asampleoflove.com

Twitter: @KatzKarin

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/karin-katz-sherman-70b05929/

Connect with Jon Dwoskin:

Website: http://jondwoskin.com/

Twitter: @jdwoskin

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jonathan.dwoskin

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/Thejondwoskinexperience/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jondwoskin/

Blake George is the founder of BMG Media Co., BMG Gaming, Crown Jewel Investments, and Unite Digital. He is also a key investor in Neptix, B-File, and Weblron. George is known for his entrepreneurial spirit, client relationships, and branding consultation expertise.

Blake George was born and raised in West Bloomfield, MI during the early 1990s. He attended Cranbrook Schools, an elite college preparatory school located in Bloomfield Hills, MI during his formative years. George later attended Michigan State University in 2005 and received his degree in General Business and Entrepreneurship from the Eli Broad College of Business.

George founded BMG Media Co. in 2009 during the midst of America's recession. He started his company to assist his fellow graduates and bolster their new businesses in the wake of the economic upheaval. His full-service branding, custom web design, software development, and e-commerce solutions company quickly became successful and allowed him to invest in other growing businesses. In 2013, George was a contestant on the popular television series Shark Tank with his new invention Magic Moments. Although his invention was not received well, George said the experience was integral to his growth as an entrepreneur and a businessman.

George currently works in Birmingham, Michigan. He is drawn to the vibrant entrepreneurial spirit that lives within the city. He continues to work, look for new investment opportunities, and provide consultation for small businesses and startup companies.

Connect with Blake George:

Website: https://bmgmediaco.com

Twitter: https://twitter.com/bmgmediaco

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/blakemgeorge

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/bmgmediaco

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bmgmediaco/

Connect with Jon Dwoskin:

Website: http://jondwoskin.com/

Twitter: @jdwoskin

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jonathan.dwoskin

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/Thejondwoskinexperience/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jondwoskin/

Michael Bassirpour is on a mission to become the largest metal recycler in the Midwest, and he's making moves in the right direction. Since taking the helm of GLR in 2014, Bassirpour has expanded the family-owned firm from one site and 40 employees to six sites and over 100 employees.

He attributes his success to humble beginnings that helped him forge a strong work ethic. Driven by the grit that elevated him from scrapping amateur to top brass, Bassirpour hopes to eventually be in all major cities in Michigan, Ohio and Indiana with at least 1,000 employees.

"I guess some people operate like, 'I hope this works,' and some people operate like, 'This has to happen,'" he said. "You grind, you hustle and you treat people with respect, honesty and dignity and do what you say you're going to do, and that goes a long way."

Connect with Michael Bassipour:

Website: https://www.glradvanced.com/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/michael-bassirpour-1ba9b65

Connect with Jon Dwoskin:

Website: http://jondwoskin.com/

Twitter: @jdwoskin

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jonathan.dwoskin

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/Thejondwoskinexperience/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jondwoskin/

Chief Internet Marketing is the creation of advertising and marketing specialist, Jeff Stanislow. Jeff's unparalleled success with Michigan enterprise, Motor City Interactive and Tampa Bay's The Bay Connection, sparked the creation of this Florida-based digital consulting enterprise.

Jeff has specialized in online marketing for over 10 years, providing solutions to companies such as AAA Life, Bally Total Fitness, EDS, Flagstar Bank, Ford Motor Company, General Motors Corporation, St. John Health System, and many others.

Frequently sought as a guest speaker on internet trends and topics, Jeff is also an Adjunct Professor at Walsh College, where he teaches graduate-level classes in interactive marketing. In addition, he is a past president of GLIMA (Great Lakes Interactive Marketing Association), and is a member of the board of directors for DMAD (Direct Marketing Association of Detroit).

Jeff holds a B.S. degree in Marketing from Michigan State University, and an M.S. degree in Information Management & Communications from Walsh College. Jeff is well respected throughout the community and in addition to his listing in Who's Who in Technology – Crain's Detroit, he has been published in the Detroit News, Michigan Technology News, Internet Day,

Adcrafter Roster Edition, BigIdea Magazine, Internet Survival Guide, and has spoken at Internet World, glima, Automation Alley, State of the Net, Digital Detroit, Ann Arbor IT zone, ITEC, DMAD, and the Adcraft Club.

Connect with Jeff Stanislow:

Website: www.chiefinternetmarketer.com

Twitter: @ChiefIntMkter

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeffstanislow/

Connect with Jon Dwoskin:

Website: http://jondwoskin.com/

Twitter: @jdwoskin

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jonathan.dwoskin

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/Thejondwoskinexperience/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jondwoskin/