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MEDC Awards $120,000 To Fund 5 Michigan Tech Prototype Programs

LANSING - The Michigan Economic Development Corporation approved five projects through Michigan Tech’s Michigan Translational Research and Commercialization program, which supports the acceleration of commercially viable applied advanced material technologies developed by university researchers. An 11-member oversight committee consisting of venture capitalists, materials experts from various fields and successful entrepreneurs reviewed each project and approved

By |2016-07-12T18:45:50-04:00July 12th, 2016|Entrepreneurs, News|
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West Michigan Sustainable Business Forum July Membership Meeting: HR And Sustainability

GRAND RAPIDS - The West Michigan Sustainable Business Forum meeting July 11 will feature Kenyatta Brame, Executive Vice President of Cascade Engineering, who will discuss worker opportunity and equity to an organization’s sustainability strategy, its long-term profitability, and community prosperity. West Michigan Works! and GRCC Workforce Training will also present on available resources and financial incentives

By |2016-07-07T19:12:49-04:00July 7th, 2016|Clean Update, Entrepreneurs|
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Motor City Connect July 12 – West Side – On The Border

NOVI - This it the perfect combination of enjoying a good meal, meeting cool people and learning things that will help you grow your business. Motor City Connect Live meetings were never designed as something you HAD to do. They are something you WANT to do. On Tuesday July 12, you'll enjoy the vibe from

By |2016-07-07T16:59:06-04:00July 7th, 2016|Entrepreneurs, News|
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Report: Michigan’s Economy At Crossroads – More Investment Needed In Innovation, Entrepreneurship

LANSING - Michigan’s investments in the 21st Century Jobs Trust Fund’s Entrepreneurship and Innovation Program have helped diversify the state’s economy and created jobs during the last decade, according to a study commissioned by the Michigan Economic Development Corporation. But, the report warns, the state’s economy “is at a crossroads,” and investments in innovation and

By |2016-07-05T20:18:22-04:00July 5th, 2016|Entrepreneurs, Featured, Politics|
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SBAM Recognizes Leaders, Volunteers At Annual Meeting

LANSING - Senate Majority Leader Arlan Meekhof was recognized on June 23 at the Small Business Association of Michigan annual meeting as its Legislator of the Year, while Milan Gandhi of Med-Share in Southfield was named as its Advocate of the Year. 2016-17 SBAM board officers were introduced at the event: Chair: Kathie Fuce-Hobohm, SPACE, Inc.,

By |2016-07-01T08:27:41-04:00July 1st, 2016|Entrepreneurs, Small Business Association of Michigan|
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5X5 Night Comes To Holland To Offer Entrepreneurs $5000 In Seed Capital

HOLLAND - A popular pitch competition pioneered by Rick DeVos, the founder of Grand Rapids Start Garden, has now been adopted by Holland and could help one entrepreneur each month fund his or her business idea. Anyone with a business idea who could use $5,000 to advance it is encouraged to enter the competition online

By |2016-06-30T14:08:07-04:00June 30th, 2016|Entrepreneurs|
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Dick Beedon: Heart Of An Entrepreneur Tells His Story Of Overcoming Near Death Experience

ANN ARBOR - University of Michigan graduate Dick Beedon is a true entrepreneur. He has started four technology companies, including one that went public. But in May of 2014, Beedon was diagnosed with Staph and the infection was attacking his heart. He was told he was probably going to die. The outlook was grim. After

By |2016-06-30T12:53:09-04:00June 30th, 2016|Entrepreneurs|
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Labor Department Announces Update To Overtime Rule For Salaried Employees

GRAND RAPIDS - For the first time in 12 years, the U.S. Department of Labor has announced an update to the overtime rule that will greatly impact America's middle class. The ruling, officially announced by President Barack Obama and Department of Labor Secretary Thomas Perez on May 18, increases the salary threshold for paid overtime from

By |2016-06-29T19:39:07-04:00June 29th, 2016|Entrepreneurs, Michigan Small Business Development Center|
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Ernst & Young Names 12 Michigan Entrepreneurs To Awards List

DETROIT - Sometimes as entrepreneurs and creatives we are so busy working we don’t take time out to celebrate our growth and success. We hope these entrepreneurs celebrated their success at the Ernst & Young Entrepreneur of the Year awards earlier this week. EY hosted their 30th award’s anniversary, selecting twelve entrepreneurs form the Michigan and

By |2016-06-29T10:05:19-04:00June 29th, 2016|Entrepreneurs, News|
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Challenge Detroit Names Fifth-Year Class Of 42 Fellows

DETROIT - Challenge Detroit, celebrating its fifth year, announced its 2016-2017 class of 42 Fellows, each of whom will get opportunity to live, work and play in metropolitan Detroit.  Fellows will work with their new host companies four days a week. Some of those companies are Slow Roll, EcoWorks, General Motors, Marketing Associates and Rossetti. 

By |2016-06-28T19:39:42-04:00June 28th, 2016|Entrepreneurs, Featured|
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