MIDLAND - How do you find business startup opportunities that match your talent? Join MidlandTomorrow on June 26 for the second in its series called Linking Talent and Opportunities. This four-hour forum focuses on helping local entrepreneurs link their talent to available opportunities in the area. Speakers from Michigan State University, the University of Michigan,
GRAND RAPIDS - In response to the record unemployment rates in Michigan, the Michigan Small Business and Technology Development Center and the Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation are announcing the statewide expansion of a program offering training to displaced workers interested in starting a new business or retooling an existing business that is struggling in the
DETROIT - The U.S. Small Business Administration isn't waiting. In the face of economic challenges and low growth rates in many of America's inner cities, the SBA has taken swift action - where it's needed most - by providing a bold new strategy to help revitalize and transform America's inner city business communities. The initiative,
ANN ARBOR - New Enterprise Forum's June 18 meeting, called You're the Founder - But Are You a CEO?, is a look at the contrasting skills required to develop a new technology and to bring it to market. The participants for this event include: Ian Bund - Chairman and Co-Founder of Plymouth Venture Partners, as
DETROIT - The United Way of Southeast Michigan expects to work with close to 400,000 needy people this year and they way the non profit charitable agency will do that is through the increased use of technology. To listen, click on MITechNews.MediaRica.Com a>>
DETROIT - TechOne Printing not only serves TechTown, the Wayne State incubator and accelerator, but also has become one of its newest tenants. To listen, click on MITechNews.MediaRica.Com a>>
DETROIT - Stout Systems, a contract and outsourced software development company in Ann Arbor, has been working closely with Wayne State University's TechTown to mentor the next wave of entrepreneurs in Michigan. To listen, click on MITechNews.MediaRica.Com a>>
GRAND RAPIDS - Join AimWest June 17th as the Momentum companies present their innovative ideas to the West Michigan technology community. Momentum is the exciting new initiative designed to cultivate the Lakeshore's technology sector and retain Michigan's promising talent. The initiative, which is a combined effort of Lakeshore Advantage, a group of West Michigan investors
DETROIT - In light of the economic crisis and unprecedented uncertainty, companies and boards are taking stock of the changes impacting their businesses, their industry, and the economic environment, and adjusting their strategies and operations accordingly. Oversight today is different than it was a year or two ago. The demands on boards and audit committees
SAGINAW - The Saginaw Future Procurement Technical Assistance Center helped seven regional companies nab nearly $6.6 million in government contracts in the first quarter. Saginaw Future said the companies won a total of 58 federal government contracts. The numerous products and services provided include specialized aerospace equipment, metal fabrication and medical device products. Due to