Jonathan Jelks

Recap Video For The Grand Opening Of @tellerslounge // @trust_gr ! This Is A Mere Highlight Reel 🎞️ Of The Splendor Of That Was The Inaugural Evening Of GR’s Newest Destination Locations! Heartside Neighborhood & Business District Is Alive & Well From The Arts To Culinary Experience. Shout Out To “The Boys” Noah & Drew (Managing Partners) & The Outstanding Staff @dom_cipolla & Nate For Implementing Such A Unique, Top Tier Cocktail & Spirits Program With Vibes Unmatched. And Shout Out To Genius & Visionary @cheftrimell Hawkins For Being The Catalyst Bringing This Project To Life & To The Next Level! TRUST GR Is Revolutionizing Fine Dining & The Food Experience In West Michigan 🤌🏾 Music Production Credit: @stro_ave 🎥 Credit: @tekhtogo #GRUSA #MotuViget #Entrepreneurship #PureMichigan

Serial entrepreneur. Community builder. Big-picture thinker. Jonathan Jelks sits down with us to unpack risk, failure, partnerships, and what it really takes to build in today’s economy. This one goes beyond the highlight reel. Starring @jonathanjelks Hosted by: @catonjay Created by: @catonjay & @dom_cipolla Shot by: @dom_cipolla Edited by: @dom_cipolla & @they_charlg

Michigan helped build the automotive industry. Now the focus is tech, innovation, and the future economy. Jonathan Jelks shares why he founded the Midwest Tech Project and how it’s creating real pathways into tech careers here in West Michigan. Full episode at the link in @mikesmallegan bio.

@GR_USA x @mittenties Proudly Invite The Architects Of Culture, The Trendsetters, The Fashionistas & (Fashion Forward), The Builders, The Dreamers & The Ones Moving The City Forward To… “Mi Vida Loca” Friday May 29th 6pm - 10pm Live From MEXO TEQUILA & MEZCAL BAR 📍 @mexogr A Private Dinner Experience Celebrating The Official Launch Of The GR USA Store. An Intimate Evening Curated Around Style, Heritage, Ambition & Community. #GRUSA #MotuViget #Entrepreneurship #MichiganMade

In The Spirit Of Continuing To Eliminate Regional Silos & Keeping East West Michigan Synergy Flowing: We, At @themidwesttechproject Are Extremely Excited To Co-Host & Help Bring @creatorcondet To Grand Rapids MI Wednesday June 10th 6pm As A Part Of Its Expanding Midwest Tour. Creator Con Detroit Has Quickly Become One Of The Most Transformational Gatherings Centered Around Marketing, Branding, Influence, Entrepreneurship, Content Creation & The Modern Creator Economy In The Midwest. More Than A Conference, It Represents A Growing Ecosystem Connecting Visionaries, Founders, Creatives, Strategists, Influencers & Culture Drivers Across The Region. This Grand Rapids Pop-Up Activation Creates A Meaningful Opportunity For West Michigan Creatives To Network, Build Relationships, Exchange Ideas & Gain Exposure To The Evolving Innovation Economy Shaping The Future Of Media, Business & Digital Influence. It Also Serves As A Gateway Into The Full Creator Con Experience Taking Place Later This Year. Special Recognition To @robertcourtneycollins , Whose Vision, Execution & Commitment To Building Platforms For Creatives Across The Midwest Continues To Inspire & Create Real Momentum Throughout The Region. Special Shout Out To Coach @shyannequeen Putting On, Advocating For Creators, Entrepreneurs & Business Professionals Putting Positive Things In Motion Grand Rapids Michigan 🧤 #GRUSA #TheMidwestTechProject #WestMichigan #MotuViget Entrepreneurship

Mashallah Without a test, there is no testimony Photography Credit 📸: @tekhtogo #GRUSA #MotuViget #Entrepreneurship #MichiganMade

More Exciting Things To Come In The Ecosystem 🗣️ We @themidwesttechproject Are Excited To Collaborate With @startgarden To Bring @blacktechsaturdays To Grand Rapids, MI Live From @bamboograndrapids 🎋 Originating In Detroit, Black Tech Saturdays Is One Of The Largest Entrepreneurial Meet Ups In The State Of Michigan🧤This High-Impact Community Platform Is Designed To Connect, Educate, & Empower African American Professionals, Entrepreneurs, Creators, And Technologists Within The Innovation Economy. Built As An Open, Consistent Gathering, It Functions As Both A Networking Ecosystem And A Knowledge Exchange—Where Conversations Around Technology, Business, AI, Startups, And Culture Converge In Real Time. Founded By Visionaries @johnnie.turnage Alexa Turnage, BTS Is Committed To Expanding Access, Opportunity, & Ownership Within Tech, Black Tech Saturdays Has Become A Proven Model For Grassroots Innovation—Creating Space For Collaboration, Deal Flow, Talent Development, & Community-Led Growth. Now, Through The Midwest Tech Project, @superdrizzy @opnrmusic @alvin_j_hills_iv @ke.keondra etc. That Energy Expands West. This Moment Represents More Than A Program—It Signals A Strategic Alignment Between East And West Michigan. A Bridge Between Detroit’s Established Tech Momentum And Grand Rapids’ Emerging Innovation Economy. A Unified Effort To Strengthen Talent Pipelines, Foster Entrepreneurship, And Build A More Connected, Competitive Michigan. The Future Is Not Regional. It Is Collaborative. #GRUSA #TheMidwestTechProject #WestMichigan #MotuViget Entrepreneurship

It started with a simple idea: Create & Collaborate. ✨ One year later, @createcollaborateevents has become a community for entrepreneurs and artists to connect, Create & Collaborate. Whether you came for the content or stayed for the friendships, thank you for being part of the journey! If you have any C&C memories you’d like to share, we’d love to hear them in the comments ⬇️⬇️ 🤗 We’ve seen… 📷 the coolest content happen irl ✨job opportunities + connections 🎨 artists showcases + vendors ✌🏽friendships form & so much more Special thanks to 🎵DJ @mellowtheeartist_ for bringing the best vibes to C&C this past year!! 🥂@sipcoffeeandcocktails which was the very first venue of @createcollaborateevents & tremendous thanks to @briella_rosela for asking to support C&C a year ago at Sip. This community wouldn’t be the same without you 💖 Cheers to an even more vibrant year 2!!

City Pride + Hometown Merch The @gr_usa x @mittenties Store Loading 📶 Uptown Neighborhood Grand Rapids MI 📍 #GRUSA #MotuViget #Entrepreneurship #PureMichigan

Owning one business is hard. Owning multiple takes a whole different level of discipline. Success doesn’t come from doing everything, it comes from being honest with yourself about what matters, where your energy belongs, and what you’re actually willing to commit to.

Etched In Stone The @GR_USA Store On The Way Cc: @mittenties 🤞🏾 616 Stand Up 🗣️

The GR USA Store Is On The Way 🤫 @mittenties x @gr_usa Uptown Neighborhood 📍 Grand Rapids Michigan 🧤 #GRUSA #MotuViget #Entrepreneurship #PureMichigan