MiSpringboard
Overview
Helping Michigan Entrepreneurs Put Their Bright Ideas to Work
MiSpringboard is Varnum’s statewide initiative designed to remove some of the barriers associated with starting a business by providing free legal services to Michigan startups.Varnum launched the MiSpringboard program in 2011 as a way of helping Michigan’s then-struggling economy with a commitment of $1 million in free legal services, MiSpringboard was our way of helping the economy by doing what we do best – providing high quality legal counsel to qualified businesses and individuals.
Due to the overwhelming success of this program, in 2016 Varnum renewed its commitment to Michigan startups by dedicating a second $1 million in free legal services through the MiSpringboard program.
MiSpringboard Candidate Characteristics
Good candidates for participation in the MiSpringboard program:
- Are located in Michigan.
- Have a written business plan.
- Provide innovative solutions to problems.
- Have potential to scale and grow.
- Can be from any sector of the economy.
- Often use technology to help deliver value to customers.
- Have founders willing to devote substantial time and energy to the business.
- Have potential to attract investors.
- Demonstrate a need for Varnum's legal support.
Personal service businesses, smaller retail shops and part-time lifestyle businesses are not typically strong candidates for the MiSpringboard program.
Steps to Free Legal Services
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After you've written your business plan, identify the MiSpringboard services you may need. | ||
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Qualified participants meet with a Varnum attorney to assess their business needs and are assigned a single point of contact at Varnum, even if their legal needs require attorneys from more than one practice area. Participants will receive approximately $2,500 in free legal services, although it may vary based on the need of the individual business. For more information, please contact Tamara Bergstrom at 616/336-6631 or tkbergstrom@varnumlaw.com. |
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Tamara Bergstrom
Marketing Manager
616/336-6631
tkbergstrom@varnumlaw.com