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InGAGE Interview: Spectalite Uses Bamboo Fiber Composites For Autos, Toys, Consumer Goods

ROYAL OAK - Inforum’s Tember Shea interviewed inGAGE Master Class participant Kylee Guenther, CEO of Spectalite, an advanced engineering materials supplier for bamboo fiber composites, suitable for making products such as Automotive Interiors, Houseware, Consumer products, Construction, Toys, Packaging, Sports and Recreation parts. Spectalite technologies use the incredible strength of bamboo to address some of the

By |2018-02-09T11:55:19-05:00February 4th, 2018|Entrepreneurs, Featured, M2 TechCast, Podcasts|
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LTU Gets $100,000 State Grant For Business Incubation

SOUTHFIELD – The Michigan Strategic Fund has approved a one-year, $100,000 extension to fund the Lawrence Technological University Collaboratory Gatekeeper Business Incubator. The grant runs from April 1 through March 31, 2019, and was part of $1.7 million in state grants to support entrepreneurial resources. This is the third year LTU has received the grant

By |2018-02-01T19:18:15-05:00February 1st, 2018|Entrepreneurs, ESD|
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Detroit Ranks 9th For Major US Markets Attracting Startups

DETROIT - Detroit ranks 9th in a list of 26 major US markets for startups moving into the metropolitan area in the past year, a new survey shows. What’s more, Detroit CIOs reported the top three impacts startup and business growth has had on the city: The Detroit area has become more innovative (87 percent)

By |2018-01-31T21:06:18-05:00January 31st, 2018|Entrepreneurs, Featured|
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Workforce Intelligence Network Creates Data Dashboard To Provide Real-Time Tech Job Data

DETROIT – A high volume of job postings in southeast Michigan means that employers are hiring, but without a skilled workforce, they cannot fill these jobs. To fill this skills shortage, the Workforce Intelligence Network for Southeast Michigan created a comprehensive FREE, online Data Dashboard providing users access to real-time job market data such as

By |2018-01-31T20:40:32-05:00January 31st, 2018|Entrepreneurs, Featured|
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Grand Rapids Chamber Refreshes Business Services

GRAND RAPIDS – The Grand Rapids Chamber has refreshed its Business Services offerings, providing members tools to develop new business relationships, expand the customer base and connect with peers. The Chamber listened to member requests for more accessible and rewarding business services and tailored the 2018 program offerings to meet those needs. “We have developed

By |2018-01-31T19:30:54-05:00January 31st, 2018|Entrepreneurs|
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Automation Alley Features National Association Of Manufacturers Tour Feb. 12

TROY - Join Automation Alley for the official launch of the National Association of Manufacturers’ 2018 State of Manufacturing Tour. State and local manufacturers, business leaders and students will join NAM President and CEO Jay Timmons as he delivers the NAM State of Manufacturing address. The NAM’s annual tour has become the flagship event for

By |2018-01-31T14:23:24-05:00January 31st, 2018|Entrepreneurs, New Products / Contracts|
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Plymouth Growth Partners Horne Named Chairman Of Michigan Venture Capital Association

ANN ARBOR – Mark Horne, CEO and Managing Partner of Plymouth Growth Partners, has been appointed Chairman of the Michigan Venture Capital Association. Horne previously served as an MVCA board member and member of the MVCA events committee. “Mark’s passion for working with Michigan’s entrepreneurial and investment community will be invaluable as we continue to

By |2018-01-19T11:10:45-05:00January 19th, 2018|Entrepreneurs|
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Wesley Named Executive Director Of Red Cedar Ventures

LANSING - Jeff Wesley has been named executive director of Red Cedar Ventures by the Michigan State University Foundation. He will focus on managing and growing the company’s venture investment portfolio of companies commercializing intellectual property created at MSU. An alumnus of Central Michigan University, Wesley served as an executive with Two Men and a

By |2018-01-18T19:44:08-05:00January 18th, 2018|Entrepreneurs|
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WMed Innovation Center Offers GrowthWheel Series For Entrepreneurs

KALAMAZOO - WMed Innovation Center in offering in March a 10-day series called GrowthWheel, a visual toolbox and cloud-based platform used by business advisors to help entrepreneurs and growth companies make decisions and take action. Join Sandra Cochrane, Director of the WMed Innovation Center and a GrowthWheel Certified Advisor, for an in-depth dive into the

By |2018-01-14T11:10:24-05:00January 14th, 2018|Entrepreneurs|
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Michigan Growth Capital Symposium Sets Dates For Venture Capital Extravaganza

ANN ARBOR — The Michigan Growth Capital Symposium will bring together more than 400 venture capitalists with dozens of emerging growth companies for its 37th annual session, May 15 and 16 at the Marriott Eagle Crest Resort in Ypsilanti. Thirty-six companies will be chosen to present and have the opportunity to pitch their businesses to

By |2018-01-12T11:31:01-05:00January 12th, 2018|Entrepreneurs|
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