ANN ARBOR - The Spotlight! Team Project Showcase $35,000 Scholarship Competition features the work of 89 University of Michigan students who collaborated on 35 projects at major companies this summer. The student teams will present their projects that solved operations and manufacturing problems at their sponsoring companies on Sept. 12. A few of this year's
FARMINGTON HILLS - Beringea announced its Fund has made a $5 million investment in InContext Solutions, Inc., a Web-based company providing three dimensional virtual store research, simulations, and software to manufacturers and retailers. Beringea led the $12 million Series D round, which included a $4 million investment from Beringea?s London affiliate Beringea, LLP, and funding
SOUTHFIELD - Christin D. Petroski of Warner Norcross & Judd LLP has been appointed to serve as the vice chairwoman of the Great Lakes Bay Regional Council of Inforum. Petroski will serve a two-year term on the council of Inforum, which is focused on creating strategic connections and accelerating careers for women throughout Michigan and
MANISTEE - Michigan Great Lakes Virtual Academy, a tuition-free online public school for students in Michigan, will begin the 2014-15 school year on September 2, marking the start of its second year as one of the fastest growing schools in Michigan. Students who enroll at MGLVA follow an academic program that includes engaging web-based lessons
SOUTHFIELD - Just over 30 ambitious professionals and their supporters gathered at IHS Automotive this month at a graduation ceremony from a mentoring program. The Michigan Council for Women in Technology and We Build Character 2014 Elevate mentees celebrated a year of hard work and professional growth. The MCWT mentor program aligned women to other
DETROIT - September 15th & 16th, Techonomy brings its unique curated conference back to Detroit to explore how tech is changing our lives, our work, and our cities. It starts at 6pm Sept. 15th with a networking reception at the historic Rivera Court in the Detroit Institute of Arts. The 16th at Wayne State University
LIVONIA ? Accounting students who can?t find jobs after graduating from Davenport University will get up to three additional semesters worth of free tuition to use towards a second major. Davenport University announced this new benefit this week. The Employment Guarantee program fine print requires that eligible students maintain a 3.0 grade point average in
GRAND RAPIDS - Grand Angels announced Tuesday it has invested undisclosed sums in three West Michigan companies - Tetra Discover Partners, Ablative Solutions, and Altus Brands. ?Grand Angels is excited to be leading a follow-on round in Tetra and participating in follow-on rounds in Ablative Solutions and Altus Brands. In 2014, we have invested more
DETROIT ? Wayne State University?s TechTown is hosting its inaugural fundraising event ? Toast of the Town - Oct. 16 to highlight the rich diversity of the phenomenal entrepreneurs that work with the accelerator. An evening program is jam-packed full of fun and inspiration, including an invite-only VIP reception as a warm up. More details
MIDLAND - Join the MidMichigan Innovation Center for a workshop on Sept. 30 with CEO Ken Kousky to learn the basics and benefits of angel investing. Capital-seeking entrepreneurs will learn the rewarding opportunities presented by early-stage equity deals, how angel investing can foster a thriving entrepreneurial community and much more. $90 per person for general