Michigan Technology News and Entrepreneurs
BOSTON - According to research recently published by the Harvard Business Review, vacations are not the most effective way to reduce burnout. But that doesn't mean less time off is the answer. In fact, more time off is. What the Harvard researchers found is that employees need an extended period of time off in order
ANN ARBOR - Kathleen Norton-Schock spokeswoman for the Michigan Council of Women in Technology is joined by MCWT Executive Director Chris Rydzewski to announce several new programs for women in technology. They also remind everyone that nominations for Women of the Year in Technology close on Friday March 3. Watch this video to learn more.
NEW YORK - The “work from home” revolution has been very good for political columnists who like to write shirtless in pajama pants and share too much personal information with their readers. But the phenomenon hasn’t been so great for America’s cities. The nation’s office buildings aren’t as empty as they were before COVID vaccines
TROY - Faris Alami CEO of International Strategic Management has taken his 25 years of business experience and what he has learned to write a book called "The Power of 7." Faris uses 7 easy-to-follow steps that shows the reader the tactics and strategies with which to engage potential customers in solid, beneficial relationships. From
BIRMINGHAM - What is a Fractional VP of Sales? Strategic Sales Solutions CEO Scott Tappan explains in this video interview on MITech TV. Tappan said he can help provide you a path to consistent sales growth. As an Outsourced VP of Sales he says he can deliver the process and results you expect. Check it
DETROIT - Apply by noon Feb. 21 for a chance to win $100,000 and a package of in-kind services to open up a brick-and-mortar business in Detroit, Highland Park or Hamtramck. The Comerica Hatch Detroit program is looking to support businesses that will revitalize commercial retail corridors, activate vacant spaces and spur further investment into
BIRMINGHAM - Great Lakes Angels Fund and Birmingham Angels added five startups in December to its portfolio. Those companies are: Need Anything Kind Katch Catalyst Ulendo Wide Awake VR City Side Ventures is a driven venture group of experienced business builders, die-hard serial entrepreneurs, disrupters, innovators, and technologists. We are more than just traditional investors;
DETROIT – TechTown Detroit has elected eight new talented business and community leaders to its Board of Directors for three-year terms. In addition, Jamilla Thompson, partner, Business Consulting, at EY, was appointed to another one-year term as the chair of TechTown’s Executive Committee. “With a new year comes new opportunity, and we are thrilled to
ANN ARBOR - Skip Simms was one of Ann Arbor SPARK's first employees when it was created a couple decades ago to provide business training and services to the Ann Arbor tech community, including engineers coming out of the University of Michigan. On Dec. 31, Simms retired from SPARK and stepped down as managing partner
BIRMINGHAM - Angel Investors are a group of high net worth individuals who pool their money and invest in startups that have high growth potential. If your startup wants to attract investors, you need to watch this video interview with David Weaver, a principal in CitySideVentures, the parent company of Birmingham Angels and the Great
