HUDSON — Applications are now open for the Lean Rocket Lab LOCAL Fellows Program, supporting small business owners in Lenawee and Hillsdale counties.
The program begins in March in Hudson and is designed to remove common barriers for new and growing entrepreneurs. Participants receive business resources, financial and legal technical assistance, training, and access to funding through a partnership with American 1 Credit Union.
Twelve small businesses will be selected for the 2026 cohort. The Fellows program includes a business bootcamp covering planning, finance, sales, and marketing, along with access to coaches, mentors, and milestone-based financial incentives.
Applications are due Jan. 31, 2026.
More information is available by contacting Gary at Lenawee Now at Gary@LenaweeNow.org.