Ann ARBOR - A Michigan start up is developing a timely technology that will allow anyone to keep electronic copies or their medical records. Well SPINN Personal Health Records can do just that. SPINN was a showcase presenter at the April 16 meeting of the New Enterprise Forum. To listen, click on MITechNews.MediaRica.Com a>>
ANN ARBOR - Ventech, maker of a revolutionary rapid heating system known as the Liquid Heat Generator, can provide almost instant heat for school buses, reducing fuel consumption, and idle time. But the potential applications go into many other vehicles as well. To learn more about this innovative Michigan start up, a keynote presenter at
ANN ARBOR - Companies from Michigan, Georgia, Pennsylvania, Wisconsin, Ohio, Illinois, and Canada will comprise the 32 emerging and growth business ventures slated to present over two days in May at the Michigan Growth Capital Symposium to an audience of more than 450 investors from across the country. The Symposium highlights innovation in growth sectors
DETROIT - Anil Gupta, a trade expert, author and professor, will talk about strategies for leveraging the world's fastest growing economies - India and China -? at the May 28 meeting of The Indus Entrepreneurs. The TiE Community will join him to hear ideas from his new book, Getting China and India Right Strategies for
ANN ARBOR - Design patents are that esoteric twist in a product that makes it unique. And for companies, it is the difference that sets them apart from the competition, what makes the customer want to buy. So protecting these design patents is vital to a company's profits. Kelly Burris, an intellectual property attorney with
GRAND RAPIDS - The Michigan Small Business and Technology Development Center has developed a statewide training program called the MI-SBTDC Entrepreneurial Series. The courses assist participants in evaluating their business ideas, building implementation plans and effectively growing their businesses. ?The courses we provide are vital to the success of growing businesses and to start-up companies,?
NOVI - For the past 10 months, Walsh College sponsors have been making recommendations and implementing solutions for two local companies. Hear the results of the small business makeover for Achatz Handmade Pie Co. and Infra Corporation, along with a breakout sessions for seasoned and start-up small businesses on May 6 at the Third Annual
GRAND RAPIDS - The Michigan Small Business & Technology Development Center and AVID Commerce are partnering to provide MI-SBTDC clients with new Internet specific consulting, marketing and technology services. The partnership will assist Michigan businesses in analyzing the effectiveness of their Internet initiatives and appraising the market potential to grow their businesses online. ?Michigan entrepreneurs
KANSAS CITY - A new report from the Kauffman Foundation, High Growth and Failure of Young Firms, shows that very young firms (one year old) have a net employment growth rate of about 15 percent, if they survive, but about 20 percent of jobs at startups are lost due to business establishment closings in the
WARREN - In today's economy, entrepreneurs and small businesses are more important than ever. Their resilience and drive keep the economy moving and provides countless jobs. Warren-based publication, Corp! magazine wants to recognize those individuals who are committed to entrepreneurial success with its annual Entrepreneurs of Distinction Awards. Nominations are due May 25. To be