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Rob and jeremy catch up after two strong conference weekends.  Jeremy attended the New England FOOLS conference in Maine while Rob attended the Lt. Joseph P. DiBernardo Foundation training weekend in Texas.

197.  New England FOOLS and the Joey D Foundation Recap - Rob and Jeremy

Leading Firefighter Gerard Mann of Fire Rescue Victoria , Australia, is always on the hunt for new "mates".  He finds himself looking for similar people who love the job as much as he does.  Working as a firefighter for 11 years, Gerard has come to know one thing for sure; firefighters are the same across all borders.  Presented with challenges within his urban center, Gerard went all in on learning high-rise strategies and tactics.  This need for knowledge and experience led him to find other firefighters globally who could help him design and develop plans for the growing cities in Australia.  Gerard fell in love with the complexity of the fire which kept him pressing forward.  Firefighting knows no boundaries and now Gerard teaches internationally as well as at FDIC.  His attitude and demeanor is infectious and he genuinely buys into people.  "I need more friends" is the prefect title for this episode because he truly wants to shake hands and hug everyone he meets.  This episode is packed with great stuff and we only scratched the surface with Gerard.  Get ready for the continuation episode in the next few weeks!!

198.  I Need More Friends - Gerard Mann

Chris Holman welcomes Katie Nida, Operations Coordinator Velocity business incubator in Sterling Heights, MI.

Welcome Katie, remind the Michigan business community about Velocity?

Let’s start with the basics—what is SizeUp Sterling Heights, and what inspired Velocity to bring this platform to local businesses? 

Also, one of the big selling points is that this service is completely free. How are you able to offer something this valuable at no cost to local entrepreneurs?

What specific types of data and insights can businesses access through SizeUp?

Can you give a few real-world examples of how this might impact decision-making?

How does SizeUp Sterling Heights help level the playing field between small businesses and larger, well-resourced companies?

How does SizeUp integrate with the resources and services already offered through Velocity and the Sterling Innovation District?

Looking ahead, how do you see SizeUp contributing to the long-term economic development of Sterling Heights and Macomb County?

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VELOCITY AND THE CITY OF STERLING HEIGHTS PARTNER TO LAUNCH INNOVATIVE NEW WEBSITE SERVICE DESIGNED TO SUPPORT LOCAL BUSINESSES

SizeUp Sterling Heights provides market research and business intelligence 
at no cost to help small businesses succeed

STERLING HEIGHTS, Mich. – Velocity, a business incubator and accelerator that drives innovation, supports growth and helps Macomb County businesses thrive is teaming up with the City of Sterling Heights. Together, they are launching SizeUp

“In today’s digital and information economy, if you don’t have access to intelligence, your business is at a significant disadvantage,” said Paula Macpherson, Executive Director of Velocity. “With the launch of SizeUp Sterling Heights on the Velocity website, we are empowering businesses in Sterling Heights and Macomb County to make more data-driven decisions that will help them operate, grow and succeed.”

This new service is completely free for local businesses and available anytime through the Velocity website at https://www.mivelocity.com/sizeupsterlingheights.

About Velocity

Velocity is a catalyst for culture change designed to accelerate innovation, reinvention, and growth for Macomb County businesses in the manufacturing, technology, and defense industry. Located in the Sterling Innovation District, our incubator, accelerator, and coworking space offer world-class opportunities to help businesses thrive. Velocity is proudly located in the “Sterling Innovation District,” which spans six square miles and is home to 28 million square feet of industrial and high-tech space. Billions of dollars in new high-tech manufacturing investments have been made throughout the Sterling Innovation District over the past five years, including the reinvention of Velocity.

About SizeUp, Inc.

SizeUp is a Fintech (Financial Technology) Internet service company dedicated to providing powerful business intelligence. SizeUp helps its clients better serve their small business customers by providing high-quality market research and business insights. SizeUp enables small businesses to make better decisions through big data.

Michigan Business Beat | Katie Nida, Mid 2025 Update Velocity Business Incubator, Sterling Heights!

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