SAGINAW - The Saginaw Future Procurement Technical Assistance Center helped seven regional companies nab nearly $6.6 million in government contracts in the first quarter. Saginaw Future said the companies won a total of 58 federal government contracts. The numerous products and services provided include specialized aerospace equipment, metal fabrication and medical device products. Due to
DETROIT - Detroit business owners looking to explore new markets in a stagnant economy should come to the Indian Business Forum on June 9 at TechTown to learn how to overcome cultural differences that inhibit business interactions. The Indian Business Forum is a free quarterly program designed by TechTown to facilitate the exchange of information
TROY - Walsh College and Ford Motor Company Fund and Community Services have teamed up on June 8 to offer a new series of Walsh College's Take Charge workshops for the unemployed. The new round of workshops features more days, more topics and expanded career content. All are provided at no cost to participants. Walsh
DETROIT - If you are looking to get involved in entrepreneurship opportunities in the clean tech, medical technology and logistics industries, come to TechTown's First Friday on June 5 and hear a panel discussion giving a preview of FastTrac to a New Detroit. The New Economy Initiative recently partnered with the Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation
ANN ARBOR - What does a company need to know about Trade Secrets? Katie Blakley Goedertier, an Intellectual Property Attorney with Brinks Hofer Gilson & Lione�??s Ann Arbor office, provides a Trade Secrets update in this Brinks edition of Newsmaker Interview. To listen, click on MITechNews.MediaRica.Com a>>
DETROIT - The second Michigan Leadership Institute for Women Entrepreneurs at the Kellogg Center in Battle Creek on June 4 will feature an all day schedule, packed with highly acclaimed speakers who will share their expertise on increasing LEAN operation techniques, strategic planning, legal advice on dealing with a bankrupt customer, and survival techniques for
DETROIT - The May 28 monthly meeting of TiE, formerly the Indus Entrepreneurs, will feature an expert who will tell US businesses how they can get India and China right - that is tips on the culture and business styles found in these booming markets. To listen, click on MITechNews.MediaRica.Com a>>
TROY - The Michigan Council of Women in Technology Foundation will be the fortunate beneficiary of funds raised by the 5th annual Midwest Technology Leaders 2009 gala cocktail reception, on June 3rd at the MGM Grand in Detroit. A celebration of collaboration and commitment to the region's expanding focus on technology, the reception follows the
GRAND RAPIDS - The West Michigan Science & Technology Initiative has been selected to review and approve applications from life science companies for micro-loans through the Michigan Pre-Seed Capital Fund. The Michigan Pre-Seed Capital Fund Micro Loan program was developed to support high-tech, high-growth start-up companies in four technology sectors (advanced automotive, manufacturing and materials;
DETROIT - The Midwest Technology Leaders 2009 Symposium on June 3rd at the MGM Grand brings national and local speakers together with regional CIOs to share stories of their best practices and lessons learned. The event is capped off with an awards cocktail reception that is one of the best networking events of the year.