Michigan Technology News and Entrepreneurs
ANN ARBOR — Genomenon announced that it has completed a $2.5 million equity financing round. Company officials said the financing will expand Genomenon’s commercial reach with clinical diagnostic labs, biotech, and pharmaceutical companies. Genomenon connects patient DNA with the evidence in scientific literature to help doctors provide faster and better treatment decisions for patients with
KALAMAZOO - Innovative Cardiovascular Solutions LLC, the developer of a device to improve patient safety during a heart procedure, closed on $8 million in capital raised to support clinical trials and production. The Series C capital round supports further development of Kalamazoo-based Innovative Cardiovascular Solutions’ Emblok Embolic Protection System that’s designed to collect debris in the
ROYAL OAK - Laura Khoury, CEO of Shoptelligence, explains her style discovery platform, which added in September its AI-powered Interactive Ensembles solution for apparel and furniture retailers. She is interviewed by Tember Shea, Portfolio Manager for Invest Detroit. To listen, click on https://soundcloud.com/mike-brennan-841872555/shoptelligence-founder-khoury-talks-ai-interactive-style-platform
GRAND RAPIDS - West Michigan business executive and Amway alumni J.D. Collins has been named state director of the Small Business Development Center, an SBA-backed one-stop-shop for business advice and training aimed at entrepreneurs and small business. Collins began his new role December 17 leading the SBDC, a 90-person organization that serves more than 5,500 companies statewide. He
DETROIT - I’m excited to introduce the 11 companies part of Techstars Class 141 – the Techstars Mobility Accelerator Class of 2018. Every company part of the 2018 Class has a diverse founding team and the businesses span a wide range of mobility solutions. 100% Diverse Founding Teams The 2018 class is our most diverse
SOUTHFIELD - Lawrence Technological University has partnered with Detroit’s Tabernacle Missionary Baptist Church to launch what’s believed to be the first business pitch competition of its kind – one targeting youth at faith-based organizations. Up to 10 Southeast Michigan faith-based organizations will be accepted into the competition, each entering a team of up to five
DETROIT - So you now are an accredited investor pulling down the big bucks and you want to invest in some companies with a lot of upside growth potential. But you don’t know how to do it. Great Lakes Angels Fund has you covered. The fund, which has built an $18 million war chest, is
DETROIT – Registration is open for TechTown’s Retail Boot Camp that supports businesses from pop-up stage to permanent location to help entrepreneurs thrive in today’s retail environment. Retail Boot Camp has gained a reputation for supporting the launch of successful businesses in neighborhood commercial districts, including House of Pure Vin, Mama Coo’s Boutique, Third Wave Music, Plum Health, Voluptuous
ROYAL OAK - Kathleen Norton-Schock returns to M2 TechCast for her monthly update on her podcast, Diva Tech Talk, and the latest happenings with the Michigan Council of Women in Technology. Kathleen Norton-Schock To listen, click on https://soundcloud.com/mike-brennan-841872555/kathleen-norton-schock-updates-diva-tech-talk-mcwt
SOUTHFIELD – Lawrence Technological University will host the 2018 DECA High School District Competition on Friday, Dec. 14. The university will host more than 800 students from 21 Oakland County high schools in competitive presentations and educational exercises in marketing, business, finance, leadership, and entrepreneurship competency areas. Competitions will be held throughout the university’s Southfield
