Lean Rocket Lab

One week out, Michigan.

Our free Video Marketing Workshop with Jake Cross is next Wednesday — and we'd love to see you there.

Jake's the founder of Uncharted Film Co. (https://www.unchartedfilmco.com) and a Trusted Service Provider for the Sales & Marketing Accelerator. He doesn't teach theory. He teaches what actually works for small businesses trying to grow with video.

Thursday, June 18 · 12 – 1 PM · Virtual · Free

Don't miss out! Register today. https://www.leanrocketlab.org/event-details-registration/video-marketing-workshop-turn-content-into-customers

Jarsa & Company Stone Engraving

🪨 2026 Lenawee & Hillsdale LOCAL Fellows Spotlight

Meet James Littley, owner of Jarsa & Company Stone Engraving.

Since 2005, Jarsa & Company has blended artistry and technology to create meaningful stone engraving projects throughout the region. From memorials and engraved bricks to pet memorials and custom boulder engraving, every project is approached with creativity, precision, and attention to detail.

Helping preserve memories and tell stories through craftsmanship that lasts for generations.

📍 Learn more:
Website: https://jarsa.net
Facebook: Jarsa and Company Stone Engraving

🚀 We're excited to introduce two innovative startups, C-Infinity and Terragrit, that are helping shape the future of manufacturing, operations, and industrial technology.

🔹 C-Infinity

C-Infinity is building foundational AI for mechanical design and manufacturing. Its AutoAssembler platform transforms CAD assembly designs into intelligent process plans by reasoning through geometry, motion, constraints, and production logic. The result? Faster design cycles, reduced errors, and more efficient product releases.

Learn more about C-Infinity👇
LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/saigopal-nelaturi
🌐 https://c-infinity.ai/

🔹 Terragrit

Terragrit is a collaborative virtualization platform that allows companies to simulate and validate operational decisions before implementing them in the real world. By combining AI, simulation, and virtualization, Terragrit helps teams test new technologies, reduce risk, and accelerate innovation.

Learn more about Terragrit👇
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/terragrit/posts/?feedView=all
🌐 https://terragrit.com/

We're excited to support these startups as they continue building solutions that help manufacturers and organizations work smarter, move faster, and innovate with confidence.

✨ Twelve never looked so good! ✨

Belle Row Boutique is celebrating 12 years in business with a special Birthday BOGO Pop-Up at Lean Rocket Lab!

Join them on Saturday, June 13 from 10 a.m. – 1 p.m. and enjoy Buy One, Get One 50% Off throughout the boutique as a thank you to the customers and community who have supported them along the way.

Shop a curated collection of summer favorites, including:
☀️ Effortless dresses
☀️ Chic two-piece sets
☀️ Breezy tops
☀️ Everyday accessories

While you're there, stop by Cafe Fuel and treat yourself to a custom Birthday Cake Latte, smoothies, energy spritzers, and more.

📅 Saturday, June 13
⏰ 10 a.m. – 1 p.m.
📍 Lean Rocket Lab | 133 W. Michigan Ave., Jackson
💲 Free to attend

Grab a friend, shop local, enjoy a treat, and help celebrate 12 wonderful years of Belle Row Boutique! 🎉

RSVP you're going! 👉 https://www.facebook.com/share/1BXQZy7dy5/

Entrepreneurship can be incredibly rewarding.

It can also be challenging, exhausting, and isolating at times.

That's why the next Mainstreet Collective Meetup is creating space for a conversation that matters.

Join Dr. Sara Crane and fellow entrepreneurs for an honest discussion about mental health, burnout, stress, and the realities of building a business while taking care of yourself along the way.

This is a chance to connect with people who understand the entrepreneurial journey, gain practical tools, share experiences, and leave feeling a little more supported.

📅 June 25, 2026
⏰ 4:30–6:30 p.m.
📍 Lean Rocket Lab

Come as you are. Leave with fresh perspective, meaningful connections, and the reminder that you don't have to do this alone.

Register Today! https://www.leanrocketlab.org/event-details-registration/mainstreet-collective-meetup-mental-health-for-entrepreneurs-with-sara-crane

https://www.linkedin.com/in/sarah-crane-phd-5727749/

⏰ Just 2 days to go!

Our Intro to QuickBooks Workshop with The Lally Group is almost here.

Join us for a hands-on session designed to help you better understand your finances, organize your books, and gain confidence using QuickBooks.

📅 June 8
⏰ 10 AM – 12 PM
📍 Lean Rocket Lab
💲 $15

💻 Bring your laptop or tablet.

Secure your spot before registration closes!
https://www.leanrocketlab.org/event-details-registration/intro-to-quickbooks-with-lally-group-1

Thinking about automation but not sure where to start?

Join Lean Rocket Lab, Shop Rat Foundation, JAMA, and CabraMove for a free Lunch & Learn designed specifically for Jackson-area manufacturers.

Over lunch, you'll gain a practical framework for evaluating material movement in your facility, learn where automation can create real value, and get an honest look at where it may not make sense.

You'll also see a live AMR (autonomous mobile robot) demonstration and walk away with a simple one-page plant walkthrough method you can put to work on your own floor right away.

This is an educational, community-first session built by and for manufacturers. No sales pitch. Just practical insights, real conversations, and useful takeaways.

📅 Wednesday, July 8, 2026
⏰ 12–1:30 p.m.
📍 Advanced Manufacturing Training Center (AMTC) | 3517 Scheele Dr, Jackson
💲 Free (Lunch Included)

Seats are limited to keep the room conversational.

👉 Register today and bring your toughest material-movement headache:
https://tinyurl.com/mtk59yu7

https://www.facebook.com/events/1904825383403195

🚀 Kickoff day! 🚀

Today marks the very first class of our 2026 Lenawee & Hillsdale Business Bootcamp cohort — and the energy in the room says it all.

We're so excited to walk alongside this group of local entrepreneurs as they build, grow, and bring their business dreams to life right here in our community. From first ideas to bold next steps, this is where the journey begins. Lenawee Now Hillsdale County Economic Development Partnership

📣 Reminder: Intro to QuickBooks is coming up on June 8!

If you've been putting off learning QuickBooks or cleaning up your financial systems, this workshop is for you.

Join The Lally Group and Lean Rocket Lab for a hands-on session designed to help you better understand your books and gain confidence managing your business finances.

📅 June 8
⏰ 10 AM – 12 PM
📍 Lean Rocket Lab
💲 $15

💻 Bring your laptop or tablet.

Register today! https://www.leanrocketlab.org/event-details-registration/intro-to-quickbooks-with-lally-group-1

📊 Ready to get a better handle on your business finances?

Join Lean Rocket Lab and The Lally Group for an Intro to QuickBooks Workshop on June 8.
This hands-on session is perfect for business owners who want to better understand QuickBooks, organize their financials, and build confidence in managing their books.

📅 June 8, 2026
⏰ 10 AM – 12 PM
📍 Lean Rocket Lab
💲 $15

💻 Bring your laptop or tablet.

Register today and take the first step toward stronger financial management!
https://www.leanrocketlab.org/event-details-registration/intro-to-quickbooks-with-lally-group-1