ANN ARBOR ��� The 2008 version of the Annual Collaboration For Entrepreneurship has just released the highlights of its Jan. 17 program at Washtenaw Community College.

The lead sponsor again next year is Butzel Long. Other partners include the New Enterprise Forum, MIT Enterprise Forum of the Great Lakes,

Ann Arbor SPARK, Automation Alley, Great Lakes Entrepreneur���s Quest,

Michigan Small Business & Technology Development Center. the

University of Michigan Tech Transfer Office and MITechNews.Com.

Program Includes:

��� Three new interactive Workshops: Innovation in Michigan, Tapping Michigan

Resources, and The Migration from GM to Gee-Whiz

��� A Showcase Presentation by a growing entrepreneurial company

��� The ACE Elevator Pitch Competition: Six pitches, judged by an investor panel

with the winner recognized

��� Presentation of the Phase I Great Lakes Entrepreneur���s Quest Awards

��� An Entrepreneurs Exhibit Display Hall, this year with a new a Poster

Presentation Area for very early-stage concepts

��� Refreshments and Networking

Where: Washtenaw Community College, Morris Lawrence Building, Ann Arbor

NEW time: 4:00 ��� 9:00 p.m.

Cost: $8 with pre-registration, $20 at the door

For more information, click on ACE-Event.Org

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