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You know what they say, it’s an honor just to be nominated! Maybe we’ll get another shot next year, because season 12 is a banger! #startup #fiveemmynominations #herestonextyear

Thrilled that START UP is nominated for its FIFTH Daytime Emmy, and the third nomination for Casting! Congrats to the entire START UP team, especially our tireless casting director Jenny Feterovich, our amazing sponsors and most of all the incredible small business owners that are cast to share their stories with us year after year! #51stemmys #startup #GRATITUDE

Ever have thoughts swirling in your head and wished you could just express them? That’s exactly what Jane Malone did with her thoughts. She drew them out, put them down on paper, and they became an actual business model for her. Coming soon, the START UP Webisode of Jane’s business “Cursed Drawings” and the story of how she combined her childhood dreams and therapeutic art and made a successful company.

Tacos aren't only for Tuesdays! Daniel, from Taqueria El Rey explains how his family has proven that business and legacy start and grow right here in Michigan. Check out their 3 Questions with Gary, and let us know- which type of person are you?! #MEDC #JustSTART

Some people love the risk of entrepreneurship and other people love a comfortable, stable career. But when that comfort and stability go away, the only thing left is…uh, cheesecake?! Coming soon, the START UP Webisode story of sisters Jaqi Thompson Wright and Nikki Thompson Howard who took a government shutdown and turned it into a sweet startup. Grab a spoon and wait for “Furlough Cheesecake.”

“I had just moved to San Francisco, California, and I really wanted to learn how to surf. I was eating granola and yogurt. I didn’t realize but it was packed with a lot of sugar. So, I started making my own granola. And as everyone's story goes, people loved it. So, I thought I’m gonna try and open up a facility," shared Michelle Pusateri, founder of Nana Joes Granola. Learn more about Michelle's entrepreneurial journey in the video below. 🚀 #SupportSmallWithAmazon #JustSTART

If you’re starting a small business, it’s a good idea to get your head out of the clouds. Unless you’re James Fernandez, whose business is literally getting into the clouds. ☁️ After receiving a drone as a gift, he saw the potential for aerial photography and never looked back (unless a client asked for that shot, too). Watch how Fernandez used Thryv to handle all the other aspects of his business so he could keep creating spectacular shots for an ever-increasingly impressive client base. With the help of our sponsor Thryv, he was able to reach new heights and bring back the footage to prove it. Watch the full webisode and others here: https://lnkd.in/gEf2ttta #thryv #JustSTART #STARTUP #Entrepreneur

Nestled in the heart of Corktown, Brooklyn Detroit is more than just an event space., it's a hub of creativity, community, and celebration. Tune in as Gary asks owner, Alex Riley 3 Questions. It's clear that with MEDC, business starts and grows in Michigan!💪 Now what are you waiting for... go do something!💥 #JustSTART #STARTUP #Detroit #Entrepreneur

Do something today that your future self will thank you for. Begin your journey, and write your success story one step at a time. #JustSTART💥 #STARTUP #entrepreneur #motivation

Season 11 was a journey of passion and grit- full of inspiration, motivation, and fun. Each entrepreneur shared their unique story, but all are united by their passion and determination.💥 Whether you already watched, or missed them the first time around, you can stream their stories now at https://lnkd.in/gddtVA9s ➡️We'd love to know what your favorite episode and insights were from this season?! #JustSTART #STARTUP #seasonrecap #entrepreur