ANN ARBOR ? Southwest Michigan First and the Michigan Economic Development Corporation. are the premier sponsors for the 2005 Michigan Growth Capital Symposium, a two-day event that brings together hundreds of entrepreneurs and potential investors from around the country.
Southwest Michigan First will also host a reception at the event, from 7:30 ? 9:30 p.m. opening day of the symposium, June 15. This opening day reception has traditionally served as the anchor networking opportunity for participants. This year, US Secretary of Commerce Carlos Gutierrez has been invited to speak. Attendees will be introduced to entrepreneurial programs, projects and successes from both Ann Arbor and Kalamazoo at the event, titled ?A Tale of Two Cties.? The event is scheduled for June 15 and 16 at the University of Michigan Ross School of Business in Ann Arbor.
Additional symposium sponsors include The Samuel Zell & Robert H. Lurie Institute for Entrepreneurial Studies, a platinum level sponsor; Dykema Gossett, Hogan & Hartson, Michigan Venture Capital Association, Miller Canfield and National City Bank are gold sponsors; Silver sponsors include Beringea, Blue Chip Venture Company, DTE Energy, Foley & Lardner, and Sevin Rosen for the MGCS.
“We are truly proud of the broad based community support the Michigan Growth Capital Symposium receives,” said symposium director Dr. David J. Brophy. “This event would not be possible without the support of our sponsors. That most of these sponsors have supported the Symposium for years is a true testament to the value we create together.”
Additional event sponsors include Ann Arbor Angels, Arboretum Ventures, Automation Alley Technology Center, Bank of Ann Arbor, Chrysalis Ventures, LLC, Endurance Ventures, Flagship Ventures, Great Lakes Angels, Key Bank, and PricewaterhouseCoopers. Media sponsor is Mitechnews.Com.
Agenda details and online registration for the event are available
