BIRMINGHAM - The next meeting for the Great Lakes Angles will be held May 20, when two up-and-coming technology start ups will pitch their companies to about two dozen potential investors. The two companies that will present elevator pitches will be chosen on May 4, when a committee at the Great Lakes Angles screens potential
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 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
GRAND RAPIDS ? Mark Shurr, a 25-year veteran with experience in the development of business and manufacturing systems, will talk about IT tools in the business environment April 24 during the Fourth Friday Technology Forum. Marks consulting practice, Ada Business Technology Inc., was founded to provide superior Information Technology and Business Management Consulting specializing in
DETROIT - TechTown, Wayne State University's business incubator also has a facet of its accelerator program that pairs up experienced entrepreneurs with first-time or inexperienced entrepreneurs to get them and their businesses up to speed more quickly. To listen, click on MITechNews.MediaRica.Com a>>
DETROIT - Soft Landing is a program developed by Wayne State University's TechTown that makes it easier for international companies to do business in Southeast Michigan. To listen, click on MITechNews.MediaRica.Com a>>
CHICAGO - How can you use Intellectual Property to make your company an attractive acquisition target? Well Brinks, Hofer, Gilson & Lione attorney Scott Slavick will tell you how in this special Brinks edition of Newsmaker Interview. To listen, click on MITechNews.MediaRica.Com a>>