LANSING ? Last chance to enter your company in Michigan?s 50 To Watch Awards Program. Nominations close on Friday and the applications need to be completed by January 11.
Eligibility Requirements are as follows:
Companies interested in participating in the Award Program must meet certain minimum qualifications of second-stage companies. Specifically, in order to be considered for the Award Program, a company must:
Be privately held.
Be past the start-up stage.
Be facing issues of growth, not survival.
Employ six to 99 full-time equivalent employees, including the owner, and have between $750,000 and $50 million in annual revenue or working capital in place from investors or grants.
Be headquartered in Michigan.
Demonstrate the intent and capacity to grow based on evidence such as:
Employee or sales growth
Exceptional entrepreneurial leadership
Sustainable competitive advantage
Other notable factors that showcase the company’s success
This unique awards program recognizes and celebrates the contribution, innovation and energy of 50 diverse second-stage companies in Michigan. These companies work behind-the-scenes generating the bulk of new, sustainable jobs and are a powerful economic force underpinning the high quality of life most Americans enjoy. If you meet the above criteria, you can complete the application at the Edward Lowe foundation. You do not need to be nominated.
To fill out an application, click on EdwardLowe.Org
