Entrepreneur Corner

WSU Spin Out SenSound Rolls Out Software-Based Filtering System

DETROIT - SenSound, a Wayne State University technology spin out, has introduced SenQC, a software based quality control system for manufacturers of products in a broad spectrum of industries. SenQC will allow manufacturers to conduct high-throughput 100 percent in-line and end-of-line pass/fail inspections of components, subassemblies and finished goods to verify acoustic signatures and test

By |2008-03-21T00:00:00-04:00March 21st, 2008|Archive, Entrepreneur Corner|

MI-SBTDC Generates $29.4 Million For Michigan Economy

GRAND RAPIDS - The MI-SBTDC Technology Team's 2007 economic impact survey shows the clients of this SBA-backed organization raised investment capital of $29.4 million, added 163 news jobs, and increased client sales by an average of $432,000. Other reported indicators of this impact: - 84 sub-contractors - 30 new patents - $7.3 million in government

By |2008-03-21T00:00:00-04:00March 21st, 2008|Archive, Entrepreneur Corner|

Study: Better Understanding Of New Biz Formation Lead to Economic Growth

KANSAS CITY - Understanding the characteristics of new business formation and sustainability can help lead to policies that encourage entrepreneurial businesses, which are a major driver of economic growth. A new report released today by the Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation fills a gap in the study of entrepreneurship. As the largest longitudinal study of new

By |2008-03-21T00:00:00-04:00March 21st, 2008|Archive, Entrepreneur Corner|

New Enterprise Forum March Meeting Focus – Considering Investors

ANN ARBOR - Considering an investor for your business? What should you look for? What will an investor expect? Come to the New Enterprise Forum?s March 20 event with questions for our panel regarding this critical relationship for your venture. Panelists include: Jeff Basch, Vice President, Business Development - Adaptive Materials: Jeff leads Adaptive Materials'

By |2008-03-18T00:00:00-04:00March 18th, 2008|Archive, Entrepreneur Corner|

Venture Forward Fast Track Business Start Up Program Accepting Applications

AUBURN HILLS - There is still time to enroll in a new business program presented by the Michigan Small Business & Technology Center that starts April 4 and runs through June 13. Venture Forward, an intensive, ten-week program that utilizes the highly acclaimed FastTrac GrowthVenture learning system along with MI-SBTDC counseling and research support to

By |2008-03-18T00:00:00-04:00March 18th, 2008|Archive, Entrepreneur Corner|