ANN ARBOR - Nominations are open for the Governor?s University - Award for Commercialization Excellence (ACE) ? an annual recognition designed to inspire and reward a public university researcher and key team members whose research advances the development and commercialization of new technologies into viable products and services that benefit the local, state, and national
ANN ARBOR - While PIPEs have been around for decades, an active public market in this type of security has existed only since the early 1990's. In a study sponsored by the Center for Venture Capital and Private Equity Finance, the authors show that PIPEs have become an important source of financing for young, publicly-traded
ANN ARBOR - The U.S. venture capital market is in the midst of a strong recovery, characterized by a return to fundamentals and a sharp awareness of the excesses of the late 1990?s and their debilitating effect upon investment returns. This recovery and conservative philosophy augers well for the nation and for emerging growth companies
GRAND RAPIDS - The Michigan Small Business & Technology Development Center network supports 12 regional offices and more than 60 satellite offices, each providing counseling and training to small business owners and entrepreneurs throughout the 83 counties in Michigan. The Seidman College of Business, through a cooperative agreement with the U.S. Small Business Administration, was
GRAND RAPIDS - Entrepreneurs face stiff odds in transforming their dreams into a viable business. Too often they don't know where to turn to get practical answers to tough questions, for example, where to find start-up funding, how to go to market effectively, or the best way to pitch their business. That's where Start-Up Central
BLOOMFIELD HILLS ? The amount of venture capital invested in Michigan technology companies in the fourth quarter was nearly four times more than the same quarter of the previous year, and nearly six times more than was invested in the third quarter of 2004. For all of 2004, $148.1 million was invested in Michigan companies,
GRAND RAPIDS - Webster?s Dictionary defines angels as supernatural messengers. In a financial context, angels are individuals who are willing to make high risk investments in new companies. The term angel originated about hundred years ago referring to people who invested in Broadway plays. Today angels are accredited investors, as defined by the Securities And
BLOOMFIELD HILLS ? Great Lakes Angels has an added reason for accredited investors to attend its January networking meeting ? a tour of the Detroit Red Wings Locker Room. The January 19 event at the posh Olympia Club beneath Joe Louis Arena also features a presentation by PMC Environmental Technologies, but the dessert course will
GRAND RAPIDS ? The seven sources of capital for new ventures will be the topic of a seminar hosted by StartupCentral Jan. 17 at the University Club in downtown Grand Rapids. The two-hour seminar will conclude with a workshop where participants will discuss their experiences in seeking funding for a variety of companies. ?For those
GRAND RAPIDS ? Need help writing a business plan, obtaining financing, or creating successful marketing and sales plans? The Michigan Small Business & Technology Development Center will be hosting several workshops this winter to teach these skills and more to entrepreneurs. The workshops bring together several experienced business instructors to cover topics including fundamentals of