FARMINGTON HILLS ? Learn the basics of Angel investing in a series of three workshops that start Oct. 15. But if you are a high net worth individual, you need to register by Oct. 13 to attend. Not only will you be learning what it takes to become an Angel investor, you will have the
AUBURN HILLS - Have you felt the pain of seeing your priorities get pushed below the daily fires? Is your business falling short of its full potential? If you are a business owner or top leader and answered yes to these questions, you are not alone. A staggering 95 percent of business owners struggle to
DETROIT - Wayne State University has announced the public launch of a university-wide fundraising campaign to raise $750 million, the second comprehensive campaign in its 150-year history and its most significant to date. ?We have an ambitious vision to become a preeminent, public urban research university, and it only stands to reason that we need
DETROIT - Wayne State University?s Innovation Fellows Program is cultivating the next generation of chief scientific officers and entrepreneurial scientists for local high-tech industry. The program is supported by the New Economy Initiative (NEI) for Southeast Michigan and is led by Bramdon Dogwill, project manager of innovation programs in WSU?s Technology Commercialization Office. The first
AUBURN HILLS - The Macomb-OU INCubator announced a pitch competition that will award $20,000 in cash and in-kind prizes to Michigan small businesses. Prizes: First Place: $8,500 (cash) | Mac-OU INC service package Second Place: $1,500 (cash) | Mac-OU INC cubicle (one-year lease) | consultation with Butzel Long (5 hours) | strategic-planning session with Advicoach
KANSAS CITY - While the understanding is growing that Silicon Valley can?t be copied, there is a growing interest in building local and regional ecosystems that empower entrepreneurs to help them start and scale new firms. "Examining the Connections within the Startup Ecosystem: A Case Study of St. Louis," released by the Kauffman Foundation, reports
GRAND RAPIDS - Beer, food, and technology? Yes please. Come join aimWest on October 15th to whet your appetite, enjoy some ?food for thought,? and learn about this unique industry as the technology networking group conducts a fun and interesting discussion surrounding technology and how it impacts the local food and beverage industry. Panelists: Abel
TROY ? If you want to participate in Automation Alley?s trade mission to the Middle East in December, you have to register by Oct. 20. The mission will include stops in Riyadh, the capital of Saudi Arabia and its largest city, and Dubai, U.A.E., the business hub of the Middle East. Both areas are seeking
TROY - Walsh College President and CEO Stephanie Bergeron and members of Walsh College?s Blackstone LaunchPad team will highlight steps for starting a successful business from the ground up during Walsh College?s Walshpreneur Fair celebrating Global Entrepreneurship Week. The public is invited to the business college?s Troy campus to attend the free event from 5
DETROIT - Serving on the board of a small private company backed by angel or venture capital investors can boost your board qualification and give you a rewarding hands-on experience Oct. 22 in Grand Rapids and Oct. 27 in Southfield. Attend the Inforum workshop for up-close and personal insights from start-up executives, serving board members