Michigan Technology News and Entrepreneurs
EAST LANSING - Thirty-two young women from all over Michigan, representing the state’s upcoming technical talent among female computer science students, will be honored with an Aspirations in Computing Award March 5 at Michigan State University. MSU, Michigan Technological University, and Oakland University will host this year’s event, which begins at 9 a.m. in MSU’s
ANN ARBOR - The University of Michigan Center for Entrepreneurship in partnership with the U-M Mobility Transformation Center is launching the pilot of TechLab at Mcity, a new opportunity for collaboration among university research, advanced transportation startups and student innovators. TechLab is designed to create unique educational opportunities and accelerate the success of participating companies.
DETROIT - Attention Great Lakes innovators. Do you have the next great energy idea that will transform our cars, our homes and our communities? The deadline to apply is Sunday March 13. Apply to the Shell Great Lakes Innovation Competition for a chance to vie for $20,000 in grant support and the opportunity to spark
GRAND RAPIDS - Davenport University will host its first Michigan state competition for Business Professionals of America Feb. 27 when students from nine middle school chapters will compete in more than 14 different events consisting of computer skills, business fundamentals, speeches and many team events. Davenport University BPA students and staff will assist with judging, grading
AUBURN HILLS - As part of Oakland University's Lean Diversification Program and endorsed by the Michigan Lean Consortium, the Macomb-OU INCubator is offering two Green Belt Certificate Programs for business managers looking to develop excellence, nurture innovation, efficiently allocate resources, and eliminate waste. Participants in the Green Belt Certificate program will gain the ability to
GRAND RAPIDS - The Michigan Small Business Development Center and Small Business Association of Michigan launched a joint research project designed to help determine what resources small and medium-size Michigan companies need for future success. The research project kicked off February 10 with a survey of small business owners to learn more about what kind
FARMINGTON HILLS - If you are an accredited investor, and would like to review four possible investments, Great Lakes Angels invites you to its pitch night Feb. 25 at UHY Advisors. The meeting is open to member and non-members alike. Accredited investors earn $250,000 or more each year, or have a net worth (excluding their
DETROIT - Are you ready for Valentine’s Day? The sweetest holiday of the year is this weekend. We know our readers might be in need of some lovely inspiration in the form of locally made goods. So, we’ve curated a few Michigan made items we think will help inspire your holiday next week. Enjoy and remember
LANSING - Get your business plan ready to go! In Lansing, the Green Light Business plan Competition is now open. If you’re a venture that has been in existence for less than a year or a well-thought out business idea looking to get off the ground, then this might be a great competition for you.
SOUTHFIELD - During a webinar on Feb. 16, Rosemary Bayer, Michigan Council for Women in Technology Executive Director will discuss how volunteering can help advance your career and your skill-set. From networking and leadership opportunities to increased responsibilities in your areas of interest, volunteerism can be a way to take your professional journey to a
