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
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
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
LANSING - Nearly a third of small business owners in a recent Small Business Association of Michigan Barometer survey said they hired more workers in the past six months, up from three years ago when only 12 percent said they increased hiring. Thirty-seven percent plan to hire more employees in the coming six months, compared
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
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
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
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
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
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