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Oakland University Accepting Applications For Distance Learning Specialist

ROCHESTER - Oakland University's School of Education and Human Services is accepting applications for its distance learning Education Specialist Degree (Ed.S.) in Educational Leadership. The 36-credit post-master's degree prepares individuals as principals and central office administrators. Classes begin on January 6. Approved by the Michigan Department of Education as a principal preparation program, the distance

By |2008-12-22T00:00:00-05:00December 22nd, 2008|Archive, Entrepreneur Corner|

Michigan To Lose Another Congressional Seat Due To Population Loss

LANSING - Michigan lost enough people in to lose another congressional seat following the 2010 census - the biggest population loss in the nation. Michigan lost an estimated 46,368 people, or 0.5 percent of its total population, in the last year, according to the U.S. Census Bureau, which released its annual estimates Monday. That means

By |2008-12-22T00:00:00-05:00December 22nd, 2008|Archive, Events/Announcements|

Venture Capital Association, Partners Make $200,000 Investment In MSDC

ANN ARBOR - The Michigan Venture Capital Association has awarded Kalamazoo-based Metabolic Solutions Development Co. and its venture investors, Kalamazoo's Southwest Michigan First Life Science Fund and Grand Rapids' Hopen Therapeutics, a $200,000 MVCA CEO Placement loan award. The award, along with MSDC's match component, will be used to fund CEO recruiting activities, as well

By |2008-12-19T00:00:00-05:00December 19th, 2008|Archive, Entrepreneur Corner|

EDF Ventures Gets MVCA Help To Recruit CEO For Portfolio Company

ANN ARBOR - EDF Ventures, a member of the Michigan Venture Capital Association, knew it would be challenging to find the right CEO for its portfolio company Lycera, an Ann Arbor-based pre-clinical stage pharmaceutical company formed to license technology pioneered at the University of Michigan. And it had nothing to do with the demanding job

By |2008-12-19T00:00:00-05:00December 19th, 2008|Archive, Entrepreneur Corner|

Paulson: Congress Should Release Rest of TARP

WASHINGTON - Treasury Secretary Henry Paulson said Friday he wants Congress to release the second half of the $700 billion financial rescue package, setting up what is expected to be a bruising dialogue with lawmakers from both parties who have expressed frustration with the way he has navigated the financial crisis. Paulson said the $17.4

By |2008-12-19T00:00:00-05:00December 19th, 2008|Archive, Events/Announcements|

MI-SBTDC Provides Training For Growing, Starting Businesses

GRAND RAPIDS - The MI-SBTDC provides ongoing training for growing and starting businesses. Professionals or current small business owners with pertinent expertise teach these trainings. Descriptions of the sessions offered, date, location, and fee are listed at MISBTDC Reasonable accommodations for persons with disabilities will be made, if requested at least two weeks in advance.

By |2008-12-19T00:00:00-05:00December 19th, 2008|Archive, Entrepreneur Corner|

Auto Makers Get Early Christmas Present – $17.4 Billion

WASHINGTON - The White House announced a $17.4 billion rescue package for the troubled Detroit auto makers that allows them to avoid bankruptcy and leaves many of the big decisions for the incoming Obama administration. Speaking from the White House, President George W. Bush said the administration decided against forcing a bankruptcy to compel cost-cutting,

By |2008-12-19T00:00:00-05:00December 19th, 2008|Archive, Events/Announcements|

TechTown Launches Business Development Program Tech Startups

DETROIT - TechTown has launched SmartStart, a business development program designed to help startups maximize revenue growth and profitability through a detailed strategy backed up by experienced support staff and mentor networks. TechTown is Wayne State University's 43-acre research park and business incubator with more than 50 companies in residence. SmartStart is a business development

By |2008-12-19T00:00:00-05:00December 19th, 2008|Archive, Entrepreneur Corner|

Economic Challenges Breeds Entrepreneurs’ Challenges Blog Site

TROY - In the heart of a down dirty challenge normally stews opportunity. NETPODS has experienced many challenges over the past two years and now has built a blog site to provide these "lessons-learned" to help other entrepreneurs. NETPODS is the flagship company that has launched one resource blog CapitalBUG.Com focused on obtaining investment capital

By |2008-12-19T00:00:00-05:00December 19th, 2008|Archive, Entrepreneur Corner|