MYPros Community Crowdfund Intake Form 2025

MYPros Community Crowdfund: Initial Application

The MYPros Community Crowdfund empowers community members to “vote with their dollars” by supporting local businesses. Eligible crowdfunding projects must demonstrate broad community impact and actively engage young professionals.

This form serves as an initial application for businesses seeking funding for a new venture or project-based enhancements for current businesses. If selected, applicants will be asked to submit a detailed review form, including up-to-date financials. The application deadline is April 15, 2025.

For questions, please contact:
Kevin LaDuke – Midland Area Community Foundation
📧 kladuke@midlandfdn.org | 📞 (989) 839-9661

Marybeth Penkala – Midland Business Alliance
📧 mpenkala@mbami.org | 📞 (989) 839-9901

Business Name

Business Address

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

CityState / Province

Postal / Zip Code

Personal Name

First NameLast Name

Email

example@example.com

Are you an owner of the business or can you provide proven authorization to apply for crowdfunding support on behalf of this business?

YesNo

Are you looking for help starting a new business or enhancing a current one?

Starting newEnhancing

When did your business open or when do you anticipate your business opening?

If a business startup, please check all other local resources used.

Small Business Development CenterNorthwood Idea CenterCMURCOther

Briefly describe other sources of funding for your business to accomplish your project's goals:

A requirement of the recipient of the MYPros Community Crowdfund is that they cannot be a nonprofit. Is your business a for-profit entity?

YesNo

A requirement of the recipient of the MYPros Community Crowdfund is Midland Business Alliance membership. Are you currently a member of the Midland Business Alliance?

YesNo

If you answered "No" to the last question, are you willing to become a member of the Midland Business Alliance?

YesNo

Project Impact

Please describe your project, including how the funding would be used and the impact it would have on the community. Consider how your project could enhance public spaces, support local economic growth, or improve the overall experience for residents and visitors. For reference, past projects funded through this opportunity include Three Bridges' patio on Main Street and Grove Tea Lounge's outdoor seating area, both of which have contributed to a more vibrant and welcoming community through the development of places for people to gather.

What could your business accomplish with up to $60,000?

Proposed project start date

Proposed project completion date

How does your business plan to utilize crowdfunding incentives to drive donations for your project? Successful past campaigns have leveraged creative incentives to rally support, such as Three Bridges' Community Crowdfund and Grove Tea Lounge's Community Crowdfund, both of which successfully engaged the community through unique perks and experiences.

🔗 Click here: Three Bridges' Community Crowdfund
🔗 Click here: Grove Tea Lounge's Community Crowdfund

Please describe the types of rewards, experiences, or community engagement strategies you will use to encourage contributions.

What benchmarks will be used to determine project success?

Optional: If you believe a video will help communicate your pitch more effectively, you may upload a 90-second (or shorter) video outlining your project or business.