Entrepreneur Corner

New Program Helps Dislocated Workers Start Small Business

ZEELAND - The NewVenture program is being offered for dislocated workers in West Michigan. NewVenture is a FastTrac program to help dislocated workers evaluate business opportunities and develop an action plan for owning their own business. The NewVenture for Dislocated Workers program is a partnership with Lakeshore Advantage and the Michigan Small Business and Technology

By |2008-11-14T00:00:00-05:00November 14th, 2008|Archive, Entrepreneur Corner|

Tech Expo World Launches Free SEO Press Release Distribution Service

ANN ARBOR - Tech Expo World, which provides social networking, lead generation and sales and marketing solutions for technology companies, has added a new wrinkle - free search engine optimization press release distribution service. Tech Expo World developed its free SEO press release distribution service to arm technology companies with the maximum online reach possible

By |2008-11-14T00:00:00-05:00November 14th, 2008|Archive, Entrepreneur Corner|

SBAM Partners With New Horizons Computer Learning Centers of Michigan

LANSING - Small Business Association of Michigan members are now eligible to receive free individual assessments and exclusive discounts on computer training through SBAM's new partnership with New Horizons Computer Learning Centers of Michigan. New Horizons is the world's leading provider of computer training. Courses are available in these categories: PC Desktop Information Technology Business

By |2008-10-31T00:00:00-04:00October 31st, 2008|Archive, Entrepreneur Corner|

Grand Valley Gets NASA Grant To Commercialize Life Sciences Ideas

GRAND RAPIDS - A $150,000 grant from NASA to Grand Valley State University will accelerate the West Michigan Science & Technology Initiative's work in helping commercialize life science innovations from idea to marketplace. The Initiative�??s life sciences commercialization enterprise - established in 2004 as the Biotech Commercialization Project - has been renamed Idea Cycle. Idea

By |2008-10-28T00:00:00-04:00October 28th, 2008|Archive, Entrepreneur Corner|

Fowler Completes MISBTDC Small Business Academy

GRAND RAPIDS - Joanne Fowler, a business intake consultant for the Michigan Small Business & Technology Development Center, has successfully completed the Academy of Professional Small Business Consultants program, a a cutting edge certification program designed specifically for MI-SBTDC consultants. The purpose of the two week Academy is to provide basic tools, information and techniques

By |2008-10-17T00:00:00-04:00October 17th, 2008|Archive, Entrepreneur Corner|

Small Business Tour Deadline For Application Oct. 21

GRAND RAPIDS - The Small Business Tour will bring resources right to the doorstep of companies with 5 to 50 employees. Participants will meet with a team of five small business development professionals including bankers, accountants, attorneys, and small business consultants, for one hour at your business to focus on issues important to your success.

By |2008-10-17T00:00:00-04:00October 17th, 2008|Archive, Entrepreneur Corner|