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Grove Gatherings

Grove hosts numerous gatherings where entrepreneurs, organizers, and artists connect, learn, and support one another. Some are casual and open to all. Others are opportunities to pitch ideas, meet collaborators, or discover new resources.

All are rooted in the belief that innovation grows best through relationships.

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View All Our Gatherings

To keep things simple, Our events are organized into three big buckets.

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Grove Community Conversations are open opportunities for all local entrepreneurs, changemakers, and supporters to listen, learn, and lift one another up!

These include much beloved Grove events like our Office of Possibilities, TC SOUP, Dune Bus, and more.

Below are some Upcoming Grove Community Conversations. Check the calendar at the bottom of this page for all upcoming Grove Gatherings.

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Grove Social Series events are lowkey get togethers for members of our workspace, programming participants and community partners.

These include gatherings like Waffle Wednesday, Happy Hour, and more!

Below are some upcoming Grove Social Series events. Check the calendar at the bottom of this page for all upcoming Grove Gatherings.

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Grove Affinity Groups bring together innovators with shared experiences and identities to build trust, exchange ideas, and elevate each other’s work.

As we finalize this concept, keep an eye our for veteran, LGBTQ+, BIPOC, and other groups dedicated to uniting undeserved entrepreneurs!

Keep Me In The Loop As These Emerge
Keep Me In The Loop As These Emerge

Checkout All of Our Upcoming Grove Gatherings!

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Thanksgiving Waffle Wednesday!
Dec
2
Gatherings, Grove-led

Thanksgiving Waffle Wednesday!

Thanksgiving Waffles!

Come join us for cranberry sauced-waffles, turkey bacon, and other seasonal favorites!

Welcome to a much beloved, monthly morning Grove gathering. Swing by, grab some carbs, chat with fellow changemakers, and go about your day.

See you Wednesday, Dec 02 from 830-10am!

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Winter Waffle Wednesday
Dec
16
Gatherings, Grove-led

Winter Waffle Wednesday

Winter Waffle Wednesday Edition!

Three words: Gingerbread waffle houses. Let’s get some messy hands and get creative!

Welcome to a much beloved, monthly morning Grove gathering. Swing by, grab some carbs, chat with fellow changemakers, and go about your day.

See you Wednesday, Dec 16 from 830-10am. Our last Waffle Wednesday of the year!

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Office of Possibilities
Oct
7
Gatherings, Grove-led

Office of Possibilities

The Office of Possibilities (or OOPs) is Northern Michigan’s front porch for connection & collaboration. We gather every single Tuesday from 9-11am to share and support one another along our journey as entrepreneurs and changemakers.

Since we started this weekly program, we’ve had over 450 local entrepreneurs and changemakers attend. See you next Tuesday!

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Pitch + Pine
Oct
1
to Oct 31
Pitch Events, Grove-led

Pitch + Pine

A new kind of pitch competition—built for outdoor-minded innovators, not just polished presenters. We’re flipping the script on traditional stage-style competitions and inviting Michigan outdoor entrepreneurs to pitch their ideas through real conversations, hands-on demos, and community connection.

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Office of Possibilities
Sep
30
Gatherings, Grove-led

Office of Possibilities

The Office of Possibilities (or OOPs) is Northern Michigan’s front porch for connection & collaboration. We gather every single Tuesday from 9-11am to share and support one another along our journey as entrepreneurs and changemakers.

Since we started this weekly program, we’ve had over 450 local entrepreneurs and changemakers attend. See you next Tuesday!

View Event →
Office of Possibilities
Sep
23
Gatherings, Grove-led

Office of Possibilities

The Office of Possibilities (or OOPs) is Northern Michigan’s front porch for connection & collaboration. We gather every single Tuesday from 9-11am to share and support one another along our journey as entrepreneurs and changemakers.

Since we started this weekly program, we’ve had over 450 local entrepreneurs and changemakers attend. See you next Tuesday!

View Event →
Office of Possibilities
Sep
16
Gatherings, Grove-led

Office of Possibilities

The Office of Possibilities (or OOPs) is Northern Michigan’s front porch for connection & collaboration. We gather every single Tuesday from 9-11am to share and support one another along our journey as entrepreneurs and changemakers.

Since we started this weekly program, we’ve had over 450 local entrepreneurs and changemakers attend. See you next Tuesday!

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