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DeVos-Backed Private Equity Fund To Support Michigan Biz Owners Seeking An Exit

DeVos-Backed Private Equity Fund To Support Michigan Biz Owners Seeking An Exit

GRAND RAPIDS — A West Michigan capital investment fund that involves the family office for Doug and Maria DeVos wants to make long-term investments across a variety of industries with a goal of preserving and growing local companies and jobs. The DeVoses’ Continuum Ventures LLC has partnered with Grand Rapids-based Auxo Investment Partners to manage the new Michigan Opportunity Fund, whose

By MIBiz|2021-02-15T16:36:44-05:00February 15th, 2021|Entrepreneur, Entrepreneurs|

CitySide Capital Network Offers Virtual Startup Deal Tank Feb. 23

CitySide Capital Network Offers Virtual Startup Deal Tank Feb. 23

BIRMINGHAM – CitySide Ventures is launching a monthly virtual Deal Tank for early-stage companies to pitch investors in Michigan and throughout the Midwest. On Feb. 23, 22 companies will do elevator pitches for this private “by invitation only” event. The event is designed for Accredited Investors according to the SEC guidelines, specifically Rule 501(Item 5) of

By Mike Brennan|2021-02-19T15:21:00-05:00February 15th, 2021|Entrepreneur, Entrepreneurs|

Southwest Michigan First Announces Lee Chatfield as New CEO

KALAMAZOO - Lee Chatfield, former Speaker of the Michigan House of Representatives, has been named the new CEO for Southwest Michigan First. Chatfield was a member of the Michigan House of Representatives for six years and was chosen by his peers to serve in the top two leadership positions for four of those years as

By Staff Writer|2021-02-17T19:45:03-05:00February 14th, 2021|Entrepreneur, Entrepreneurs|

Bamboo Royal Oak Now Open And Offering Private Tours

ROYAL OAK - Bamboo is open safely for those returning to an office or virtual office and is booking private visits for Oakland County businesses to check out its new Royal Oak location. It's located inside a historic former retail spot at 220 South Main Street. While Bamboo still detailing the space you can schedule

By Staff Writer|2021-02-13T17:22:38-05:00February 13th, 2021|Entrepreneur, Entrepreneurs, New Products / Contracts|

13th Annual Gamic Competition – Quarter Finals Scheduled

DETROIT - 2021 GAMIC Applications for the 13th Year of the competition are now closed. Once again, the F6S Platform helped us reach out to more than 500+ Global business accelerators/incubators and top automotive and mobility start-ups. The GAMIC competition, was created in 2008 to identify innovative early-stage automotive products / systems and mobility companies; cultivate

By Mike Brennan|2021-01-31T10:48:06-05:00January 31st, 2021|Auto Tech, Entrepreneurs|

Aligned Living Campus In Ann Arbor Offers Shared Quarters For Tech Professionals

Aligned Living Campus In Ann Arbor Offers Shared Quarters For Tech Professionals

ANN ARBOR, MI — The latest concept in rental housing for working professionals has opened its doors in Ann Arbor, with a full array of amenities for car-free, sustainable living. The 4M campus at 830 Henry St. is a 63-bed apartment building with several built-in co-working spaces, including a podcast studio, private conference rooms with teleconferencing centers,

By MLive|2021-01-31T10:36:11-05:00January 31st, 2021|Entrepreneurs, IoT|

MCWT Seeks Nominations For Women Of The Year In Tech

SOUTHFIELD—The Michigan Council of Women in Technology Foundation is seeking nominations for its fifth Woman of the Year in Technology award. The nonprofit organization will recognize a woman in Michigan leading or driving change for women in technology careers or fields of study. “Making the technology field representative of the communities where we live is an effort that

By Matt Roush|2021-01-30T11:28:36-05:00January 30th, 2021|Entrepreneur, Entrepreneurs|

Kathleen Norton-Schock Updates Diva Tech Talk, MCWT

Kathleen Norton-Schock Updates Diva Tech Talk, MCWT

ANN ARBOR - Kathleen Norton-Schock returns to MITech TV to update the latest segments of her podcast, called Diva Tech Talk, and to update some events from the Michigan Council of Women in Technology. You can find out more about both at www.mcwt.org and www.divatechtalk.com. https://youtu.be/TIwEATTvRBU

By Mike Brennan|2021-01-28T19:02:27-05:00January 28th, 2021|Entrepreneur, Entrepreneurs, mitechtv|

Midwest Venture Showcase Accepting Applications From Startups Seeking $500K or More. Really.

ANN ARBOR - David Brophy, a University of Michigan business professor, started the Michigan Grown Capital Symposium more than three decades ago to help kick start a private equity finance sector in Michigan. In 2021, his brain child is seeking applications to pitch hundreds of investors virtually due to the pandemic. He's expecting at least

By Mike Brennan|2021-01-28T17:49:09-05:00January 28th, 2021|Entrepreneur, Entrepreneurs, mitechtv|

LTU’s Centrepolis Accelerator Salutes Top Hardware Company Clients

LTU’s Centrepolis Accelerator Salutes Top Hardware Company Clients

SOUTHFIELD—The Centrepolis Accelerator, the physical-product business accelerator established by Lawrence Technological University and the city of Southfield, has named the winners of its inaugural Client Awards, recognizing some of Michigan’s most promising manufacturing innovations. Awards were presented in the following categories: Best hardware product, commercialized: MaxPro Fitness, Rochester-based developers of a portable full-body cable-based exercise

By Matt Roush|2021-01-24T18:26:20-05:00January 23rd, 2021|Entrepreneurs, ESD, Featured|