LANSING - The Small Business Association of Michigan has endorsed Republican Rick Snyder, an Ann Arbor Venture Capitalist, for Governor. "Michigan small business owners believe that Rick Snyder?s experience as a leader in innovation and job creation gives him unique and valuable insight into what it will take to help Michigan excel in entrepreneur-centered economic
DETROIT - Many a researcher starting a biotech company has been lost in a maze of bureaucracy when applying for federal appropriations to fund their great idea. Jon Kozesky, a government affairs expert from Cleveland-based G2G Consulting, has the tips and experience to lead you out of the dead ends and onto the right path.
TROY - Dynamic Advisory Solutions will open its second office in Ann Arbor with Rob Marshall serving as managing director. Marshall holds an MBA from Duquesne University and has extensive management experience in the Pharmaceutical and Medical Device Industry. "Ann Arbor is a great location for a DAS office," said Marshall. "The region has a
GRAND RAPIDS - A consortium of regional partners, including the Michigan 21st Century Jobs Fund, have cobbled together a $10 million Venture Capital fund aimed at supporting early stage life science and technology companies. Michigan Accelerator Fund I has been made possible through a $6 million award from the Michigan Economic Development Corporation and investments
STERLING HEIGHTS - Donna Zobel, president and CEO of Myron Zucker, has been appointed to the 2010 U.S. Manufacturing Council by Commerce Secretary Gary Locke. Zobel joins 24 other American business leaders, including four others from Michigan, who will advise the Obama administration on matters relating to the competitiveness of the U.S. manufacturing sector, and
KANSAS CITY ? The Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation on Monday announced it has launched a web-based platform that helps colleges and universities simplify how they market and administer business-plan competitions. The iStart.Org is designed to connect entrepreneurs to a network of support, including mentors and others who can assist them in the growth of their
LANSING - While firm numbers are not yet final, indications are that Michigan's new workplace smoking ban will affect sales of Michigan Lottery club games, especially Keno, and could mean a drop in school funding from those games alone by $10 million. The executive director of the Michigan Licensed Beverage Association said his members are
LANSING - Lansing Mayor and Democratic gubernatorial nominee Virg Bernero contends there will be three debates across the state against his Republican opponent Rick Snyder a Venture Capitalist from Ann Arbor. But the Snyder campaign said Bernero is, "getting the debate cart before the horse." Bernero?s campaign said he has accepted debates at WOOD-TV Sept.
TROY ? Automation Alley's summer mixer on Aug. 17, the BBQ blast, is sold out. But not to worry if you're an Automation Alley member company. Another is scheduled for next Tuesday. As an Automation Alley member, one of your best benefits lies within the relationships that can be formed with other members. The Alley
DEARBORN ? Would you like to join an elite group of 20 seed and early stage start ups that will be recognized at the third annual TiECon Midwest 2010? Business Karma 3.0 ? the biggest conference for entrepreneurs in Michigan is scheduled for October 28 ? October 29 at The Henry (formerly The Ritz-Carlton) in