YPSILANTI - The NewVenture program is being offered for dislocated workers in Southeast Michigan to help them evaluate business opportunities and develop an action plan for creating their own businesses. Dislocated workers will develop a business concept through each step of the business planning process. Through readings and research, activities and action steps, entrepreneurs will
GRAND RAPIDS - The Michigan Small Business and Technology Development Center has appointed Carole Williams as its Finance Manager. In her role, Williams holds responsibility for the grants and financial management of the MI-SBTDC headquarters at Grand Valley State University. With this also comes responsibility for the financial oversight of the twelve MI-SBTDC statewide regional
GRAND RAPIDS - The Michigan Emerging Technology Fund, launched two years ago in partnership with the MI-SBTDC and the Michigan Economic Development Corp., has been awarded $1.4 million in 2009 to help fund opportunities for exceptional research and technical innovation generated in Michigan. To date, the Michigan ETF has received 150 applications and has awarded
GRAND RAPIDS - The Michigan Small Business and Technology Development Center has developed a statewide training program called the MI-SBTDC Entrepreneurial Series. The courses assist participants in evaluating their business ideas, building implementation plans and effectively growing their businesses. ?The courses we provide are vital to the success of growing businesses and to start-up companies,?
NOVI - For the past 10 months, Walsh College sponsors have been making recommendations and implementing solutions for two local companies. Hear the results of the small business makeover for Achatz Handmade Pie Co. and Infra Corporation, along with a breakout sessions for seasoned and start-up small businesses on May 6 at the Third Annual
GRAND RAPIDS - The Michigan Small Business & Technology Development Center and AVID Commerce are partnering to provide MI-SBTDC clients with new Internet specific consulting, marketing and technology services. The partnership will assist Michigan businesses in analyzing the effectiveness of their Internet initiatives and appraising the market potential to grow their businesses online. ?Michigan entrepreneurs
KANSAS CITY - A new report from the Kauffman Foundation, High Growth and Failure of Young Firms, shows that very young firms (one year old) have a net employment growth rate of about 15 percent, if they survive, but about 20 percent of jobs at startups are lost due to business establishment closings in the
WARREN - In today's economy, entrepreneurs and small businesses are more important than ever. Their resilience and drive keep the economy moving and provides countless jobs. Warren-based publication, Corp! magazine wants to recognize those individuals who are committed to entrepreneurial success with its annual Entrepreneurs of Distinction Awards. Nominations are due May 25. To be
ANN ARBOR - For two years straight, Dick Beedon has redefined �??the pitch�?� with eccentric, energetic performances that are yet to be matched, earning him the coveted NEF Battle of the Elevator Pitch trophy! Can anyone out-pitch our defending champion? Come join the fun on May 21 when the New Enterprise Foundation hosts its pitch
ANN ARBOR - Nearly half of the entries in the spring 2009 Great Lakes Entrepreneur's Quest business-plan writing contest are in the Information Technology, Software, Web-based applications and electronic publishing categories, a review of the 175 teams shows. Alternative energy entries placed second with 34, following by New Products with 20, Life Sciences with 17,