DETROIT – Anyone in Southeast Michigan who’s thinking about their next career move is invited to attend FastTrac to the Future – The First Day of Your Entrepreneurial Adventure, a free all-day conference at Wayne State University that will provide a jump-start on the road to entrepreneurship.

FastTrac to the Future is June 24 from 7:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. in the Community Arts Auditorium, Cass at Kirby on Wayne State University campus. The program features breakout sessions that will give guidance and free resources to people who think entrepreneurship might be right for them. This could include displaced workers, the unemployed and people looking for alternative employment options. This is not a job fair, however.

Local and national experts will discuss the challenges of starting a new business. This conference also will be highly interactive. For example, in a session called Curbside Consulting, every attendee will have the chance to pitch their idea to an expert in a relaxed, informal setting. Curbside Consulting will be available all day.

In addition, there are 11 different session topics on entrepreneurship. These include:

Intellectual Property Do’s and Don’ts

Organization Expo�??Providing introductions to existing entrepreneurial programs in the community, including the SBTDC, TechTown, Ann Arbor SPARK, Automation Alley and more

What�??s Your Role in a Startup?

Pitch & Comment- A facilitated session where people with ideas pitch to the group and get constructive feedback

Money Tables – Providing information on bootstrapping, raising money, and grants, plus a roundtable discussion on funding your idea

Entrepreneurial opportunities in clean tech, logistics and medical technology

Attendees will have the opportunity to sign up that day for FastTrac, award-winning programs for entrepreneurs designed by the Kauffman Foundation. Three FastTrac��? programs, which will be delivered over several days or weeks, will be available locally immediately following the event:

First Step FastTrac – The desired outcome of this program is a written feasibility plan that helps you determine if your idea can be turned into a profitable business, and whether the life of an entrepreneur is right for you.

FastTrac NewVenture – Designed specifically for entrepreneurs in the early stages of business development, this program helps you uncover answers and determine which questions to ask.

FastTrac TechVenture – Take an analytical look at your business and discover what you need to consider in starting, operating, funding or growing a technology- or life sciences-based company.

The event is free, but registration is required. Only 500 spots are available, so early registration is strongly encouraged. Lunch will be provided.

An agenda, a complete list of breakout session topics and a link to the registration page can be found at Events.Wayne.Edu

A link to the event can be found at TechTownWSU.Org

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