KALAMAZOO - An open house on Nov. 5 will help launch the third edition of the Kalamazoo Valley Community College Automotive Academy for which applications are still being accepted. Just like the high-tech vehicles that it trains prospective mechanics to maintain, the academy format is being fine-tuned. It will be shorter in duration, smaller in
DETROIT - Wayne State University School of Business Administration has announced a new global partner for its Adams Entrepreneurship Fellowship Program. Ford Global Technologies, LLC, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Ford Motor Company that manages all aspects of intellectual property for Ford and its brands, WSU. This opportunity will offer a highly entrepreneurial experience for one
GRAYLING - The Crawford County Economic Development Partnership has developed a Business Anniversary Recognition program to distinguish and recognize Crawford County businesses for reaching anniversary milestones. Age symbolizes strength and security, especially in today�??s unpredictable marketplace. The average business operates for less than seven (7) years. Those that last longer certainly have reason to celebrate.
ANN ARBOR - The Ann Arbor Area Chamber of Commerce is again bringing popular business marketing author Tony Rubleski of Mind Capture Group to Ann Arbor to assist area business with marketing ideas. Having worked with hundreds of chambers of commerce across the country over the last several years, Tony believes his message is drawing
ANN ARBOR - Adaptive Materials recently hosted the Ann Arbor chapter of Women Impacting Public Policy for a legislative update with Rep. Mark Schauer (D-Battle Creek). The forum provided local women business leaders the opportunity to discuss the national legislative agenda, and provide the Congressman with feedback on issues most pressing to their businesses. ?Active
GRAND RAPIDS ? Fourth Friday will host George Bosnjak, Business Development Manager of The Right Place, on Oct. 23 for a breakfast meeting at 7:30 am to discuss West Michigan Economic Trends, State Incentive Programs and Regional Programs. Bosnjak is the former Executive Director of the Grand Haven Main Street Downtown Development Authority. Bosnjak, who
WASHINGTON - Women who own small businesses will be able to use a new online U.S. Small Business Administration training course to learn how to identify and take advantage of federal contracting opportunities. The new training course, Winning Federal Contracts: A Guide for Women Entrepreneurs, is part of an ongoing government-wide initiative to promote opportunities
DETROIT ? Noah Alper, who founded Noah's Bagels, later purchased by Einstein Brothers Bagels for $100 Million, talks in this special interview from the E2Detroit Entrepreneurs summit about how using the golden rule in business reaps golden results. To listen, click on MITechNews.JenesysGroup.Com a>>
DETROIT - Tom Murphy, the former mayor of Pittsburgh, said there are a lot of parallels between the Steel city and Detroit, both from where they came from and where they are headed - towards the new normal. To listen, click on MITechNews.JenesysGroup.Com a>>
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