Entrepreneur Corner

Kalamazoo Valley CC Hosts Open House For Automotive Academy

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

By |2009-10-26T00:00:00-04:00October 26th, 2009|Archive, Entrepreneur Corner|

Ford Partners With Wayne State For Adams Entrepreneurship Fellowship

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

By |2009-10-23T00:00:00-04:00October 23rd, 2009|Archive, Entrepreneur Corner|

Crawford County Develops Business Anniversary Recognition Program

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.

By |2009-10-23T00:00:00-04:00October 23rd, 2009|Archive, Entrepreneur Corner|

Congressman Provides Legislative Update For Women Business Leaders

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

By |2009-10-20T00:00:00-04:00October 20th, 2009|Archive, Entrepreneur Corner|

Fourth Friday Features Update On Biz Trends, State, Regional Programs

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

By |2009-10-20T00:00:00-04:00October 20th, 2009|Archive, Entrepreneur Corner|

Winning Federal Contracts – A Guide For Women Entrepreneurs

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

By |2009-10-20T00:00:00-04:00October 20th, 2009|Archive, Entrepreneur Corner|

MichiganMall.Com Offers MITechNews.Com Readers 20 Percent Discount

ROCHESTER HILLS - MichiganMall.Com is offering MITechNews.Com readers a fourth-quarter special - 20 percent off the already low price - when listing their businesses at MichiganMall.com, which garners some 60,000 unique visitors monthly. Michigan's leading search directory offers small-to-medium sized Michigan businesses the opportunity to stretch their marketing dollars. An authoritative and highly relevant site

By |2009-10-16T00:00:00-04:00October 16th, 2009|Archive, Entrepreneur Corner|