Entrepreneur Corner

Grow Your Business Through Exporting: Tips to Get Started

DETROIT - Is your small to medium-sized business looking to expand into international markets? Join Automation Alley at its downtown Detroit office for a roundtable discussion aimed at demystifying the exporting process on Aug. 26. Registration closes Aug. 22. Noel Nevshehir, Automation Alley?s director of International Business Services, will be on hand to explain why

By |2014-08-12T00:00:00-04:00August 12th, 2014|Archive, Entrepreneur Corner|

aimWest Fall Kickoff Event Aug. 27

GRAND RAPIDS - Celebrate summer and kickoff the new 2014 - 2015 aimWest season during the August 27 open networking events, called 5:01. The evening promises to deliver a fun, relaxed time of conversation, networking, food and drinks. Reconnect with some friends - or meet someone new. It is free to all. Cash bar and

By |2014-08-11T00:00:00-04:00August 11th, 2014|Archive, Entrepreneur Corner|

ardentCause Launches New Web Site, Services To Mark 5th Birthday

TROY -To celebrate its 5th birthday, ardentCause L3C, one of the first Michigan-based L3C?s, has launched a new website, publicizing innovative online data solutions and services to achieve better outcomes in the philanthropic, nonprofit and education communities. Founded in 2009, ardentCause, the brainchild of Michigan technology veterans, is dedicated to the nonprofit sector and delivers

By |2014-07-30T00:00:00-04:00July 30th, 2014|Archive, Entrepreneur Corner|

Macomb-OU INCubator Lands $14,000 For Sports Telemetrics Startup

STERLING HEIGHTS - The Macomb-OU INCubator was recently awarded $14,000 in Business Accelerator Funds to provide accelerator services to client company Telemetrio ? developing a computer-vision sports telemetrics and broadcasting system specifically geared to youth sports. "The Macomb-INCubator is excited to support Telemetrio in its plans to expand nationally, which will result in economic development

By |2014-07-30T00:00:00-04:00July 30th, 2014|Archive, Entrepreneur Corner|

Michigan Tech Honors 2 Alumni With Melvin Calvin Medal

HOUGHTON - Michigan Technological University?s Board of Control bestowed the Melvin Calvin Medal of Distinction on two distinguished alumni and longtime supporters of Michigan Tech: David House and Richard Henes. The Melvin Calvin Medal of Distinction is awarded to individuals associated with the University who have exhibited especially distinguished professional and personal accomplishments. It is

By |2014-07-28T00:00:00-04:00July 28th, 2014|Archive, Entrepreneur Corner|

Middle School STEM Mi-STAR Program Lands $5 Million Grant For Curriculum Reform

HOUGHTON - After a decade of groundwork, Science, Technology, Engineering and Math education programs in the state received a $5 million grant that will be used to unlock doors for the next generation to develop STEM careers. The grant, from The Herbert H. and Grace A. Dow Foundation, funds the Michigan Science Teaching and Assessment

By |2014-07-24T00:00:00-04:00July 24th, 2014|Archive, Entrepreneur Corner|

MMIC To Host Bootstrappers Breakfast With Travis Johnson Of Foodjunky

MIDLAND ? Mid Michigan Innovation Center will host a Bootstrappers Breakfast at its Midland headquarters on Aug. 13. The event allows entrepreneurs from early-stage tech companies to share knowledge and experiences gained through their business development. The breakfast will feature special guest Travis Johnson, the founder of foodjunky, a startup that provides a simpler way

By |2014-07-24T00:00:00-04:00July 24th, 2014|Archive, Entrepreneur Corner|

New Meetup Class: The 25 Word Pitch

GRAND RAPIDS ? Startup West Michigan is offering a new class on Aug. 6 about how to formulate the 25 word investor pitch. Most entrepreneurs can speak at length about what they've made and how it works, but are lost when it comes to telling a compelling story about their startup. This class will help

By |2014-07-23T00:00:00-04:00July 23rd, 2014|Archive, Entrepreneur Corner|

Winter Campfire Latest Flavor To Win Hudsonville Ice Cream, Pure Michigan Contest

LANSING ? The people have spoken, and the winner of the Hudsonville Ice Cream Pure Michigan Limited Edition Flavor Contest is Winter Campfire. More than 7,400 people cast their votes, with Winter Campfire taking the top prize by nearly 200 votes. The flavor features Hudsonville Original Vanilla ice cream with a marshmallow swirl, graham cracker

By |2014-07-23T00:00:00-04:00July 23rd, 2014|Archive, Entrepreneur Corner|