YPSILANTI - The Michigan Venture Capital Association released its second annual update last week at the Michigan Growth Capital Symposium, a big investor conference hosted by the University of Michigan. MVCA President Mina Sooch said, while the private equity finance sector in Michigan still has a long ways to go before it can compete with
WASHINGTON - Small businesses suffering financial hardship as a result of the slow economy may be eligible to receive temporary relief to keep their doors open and get their cash flow back on track through to a new loan program. Beginning on June 15, SBA will start guaranteeing America?s Recovery Capital (ARC) loans. ARC loans
LANSING ? On June 11, the Great Lakes Entrepreneur's Quest will host its annual golf outing and awards dinner at Michigan State University?s West Course, which as a Golf Digest four-star rating and The Detroit News ranks it number six in the state for public courses. The shotgun start is scheduled for 11 a.m. ?
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DETROIT - The first Michigan Leadership Institute for Women Entrepreneurs will feature an all day schedule packed with highly acclaimed speakers who will share their expertise on increasing marketing power through diversification, LEAN operation techniques, creative financing strategies, strategic planning, and legal advice on dealing with a bankrupt customer. The first of three Leadership Institute
FLINT - FastTrac New Venture will be offered in Flint, starting May 26, offers essential business information to help you develop your entrepreneurial skills and build your business on a strong foundation. Written by entrepreneurs for aspiring entrepreneurs, FastTrac NewVenture provides the opportunity to: Objectively evaluate your concept and plans for moving forward. Begin building
MOUNT PLEASANT - Region 4 Mid Michigan Innovators Speaker Series event - Intellectual Property - will be held May 28 from 9-1:30 pm at Mid Michigan Community College. Seating is limited. Pre-Registration is required. Intellectual Property event agenda: 9:00 am - 9:30 am: Introduction (IP 101) - Bob McKellar Why Intellectual Property Protection is Important
ANN ARBOR - New Enterprise Forum will host is third annual Entrepreneurial Improv: The Battle of the Elevator Pitch, an offbeat, slightly outrageous event that highlights how successful entrepreneurs must think fast on their feet. The event takes place at 5 p.m. May 21 at the Holiday Inn North Campus in Ann Arbor. During the
GRAYLING - Susan R. Corbin, Deputy Director for the Michigan Department of Labor and Economic Growth, will be the featured speaker on June 6 at the next session of The Friday Business Series. She'll discuss unemployment compensation issues. Corbin oversees operations of the Unemployment Insurance Agency, Wage and Hour Division, Worker's Compensation Agency, the MES
LANSING - Joe the Plumber Wurzelbacher, who first hit the public eye when he openly discussed small business tax policy with presidential candidate Barack Obama during last fall's election, will be the featured speaker at SBAM's 40th annual meeting and networking luncheon in East Lansing on June 18. Wurzelbacher will share his story of how