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
ANN ARBOR - For two years straight, Dick Beedon has redefined �??the pitch�?� with eccentric, energetic performances that are yet to be matched, earning him the coveted NEF Battle of the Elevator Pitch trophy! Can anyone out-pitch our defending champion? Come join the fun on May 21 when the New Enterprise Foundation hosts its pitch
ANN ARBOR - The Leadership Institute for Women is an initiative of the Center for Empowerment & Economic Development (CEED), is hosting a series of daylong training session in May and June aimed at Certified Women Business Owners. The theme this year is Tough Times are Temporary, but Tough People are Permanent! This all-day advanced
GRAND RAPIDS ? Mark Shurr, a 25-year veteran with experience in the development of business and manufacturing systems, will talk about IT tools in the business environment April 24 during the Fourth Friday Technology Forum. Marks consulting practice, Ada Business Technology Inc., was founded to provide superior Information Technology and Business Management Consulting specializing in
DETROIT - TechTown, Wayne State University's business incubator also has a facet of its accelerator program that pairs up experienced entrepreneurs with first-time or inexperienced entrepreneurs to get them and their businesses up to speed more quickly. To listen, click on MITechNews.MediaRica.Com a>>
DETROIT - Soft Landing is a program developed by Wayne State University's TechTown that makes it easier for international companies to do business in Southeast Michigan. To listen, click on MITechNews.MediaRica.Com a>>
LANSING - Members of the Mid-Michigan Creative Alliance announced plans to open their doors to area businesspeople interested in learning more about the very active and well-respected marketing and advertising community in Lansing. It's all part of the second annual Studio Crawl, which will take place April 23 from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. Each
CHICAGO - How can you use Intellectual Property to make your company an attractive acquisition target? Well Brinks, Hofer, Gilson & Lione attorney Scott Slavick will tell you how in this special Brinks edition of Newsmaker Interview. To listen, click on MITechNews.MediaRica.Com a>>