ANN ARBOR – March 7 is the deadline for companies wishing to be selected to present at the Michigan Growth Capital Symposium to submit applications. The annual event typically draws an audience of more than 600 investors, founders, and tech transfer professionals.

MGCS will return for its 36th annual celebration of entrepreneurship and business growth May 16-17 at the Marriott Resort in Ypsilanti.

The event offers an opportunity to preview more than 60 investor-vetted Midwest companies spanning the Life Sciences and Technology industries that are seeking early through mid-stage investments.

In addition to the daytime events, the evening reception May 16 will be held at Michigan Stadium in Ann Arbor.

For more information on applying to be a presenting company, visit http://www.michigan-gcs.com/presenting_companies/index.html. But the application deadline is Tuesday, March 7.

Sponsors for the 2017 MGCS are Amy Cell LLC, Ann Arbor Spark, BDO USA LLP, Arboretum Ventures, Draper Triangle Venture Capital, Jaffe Rautt Heuer & Weiss, the Michigan Venture Capital Association, Pepper Hamilton LLP, and Venture Investors LLC.

For more information, contact event manager Mary Nickson at [email protected]