LANSING - Nearly a third of small business owners in a recent Small Business Association of Michigan Barometer survey said they hired more workers in the past six months, up from three years ago when only 12 percent said they increased hiring. Thirty-seven percent plan to hire more employees in the coming six months, compared
TROY -To celebrate its 5th birthday, ardentCause L3C, one of the first Michigan-based L3C?s, has launched a new website, publicizing innovative online data solutions and services to achieve better outcomes in the philanthropic, nonprofit and education communities. Founded in 2009, ardentCause, the brainchild of Michigan technology veterans, is dedicated to the nonprofit sector and delivers
STERLING HEIGHTS - The Macomb-OU INCubator was recently awarded $14,000 in Business Accelerator Funds to provide accelerator services to client company Telemetrio ? developing a computer-vision sports telemetrics and broadcasting system specifically geared to youth sports. "The Macomb-INCubator is excited to support Telemetrio in its plans to expand nationally, which will result in economic development
HOUGHTON - Michigan Technological University?s Board of Control bestowed the Melvin Calvin Medal of Distinction on two distinguished alumni and longtime supporters of Michigan Tech: David House and Richard Henes. The Melvin Calvin Medal of Distinction is awarded to individuals associated with the University who have exhibited especially distinguished professional and personal accomplishments. It is
HOUGHTON - After a decade of groundwork, Science, Technology, Engineering and Math education programs in the state received a $5 million grant that will be used to unlock doors for the next generation to develop STEM careers. The grant, from The Herbert H. and Grace A. Dow Foundation, funds the Michigan Science Teaching and Assessment
MIDLAND ? Mid Michigan Innovation Center will host a Bootstrappers Breakfast at its Midland headquarters on Aug. 13. The event allows entrepreneurs from early-stage tech companies to share knowledge and experiences gained through their business development. The breakfast will feature special guest Travis Johnson, the founder of foodjunky, a startup that provides a simpler way
GRAND RAPIDS ? Startup West Michigan is offering a new class on Aug. 6 about how to formulate the 25 word investor pitch. Most entrepreneurs can speak at length about what they've made and how it works, but are lost when it comes to telling a compelling story about their startup. This class will help
LANSING ? The people have spoken, and the winner of the Hudsonville Ice Cream Pure Michigan Limited Edition Flavor Contest is Winter Campfire. More than 7,400 people cast their votes, with Winter Campfire taking the top prize by nearly 200 votes. The flavor features Hudsonville Original Vanilla ice cream with a marshmallow swirl, graham cracker
BLOOMFIELD HILLS - Great Lakes Angels announced Monday that one of its portfolio companies, Blaze Medical Devices, has been selected to present at AdvaMed 2014 in Chicago in October. The AdvaMed 2014 Business Development Committee reviewed 110 applications and selected 29 Emerging Growth Company Scholarships across 4 categories. ?We are honored to be selected to
ANN ARBOR - Plymouth Ventures has closed Plymouth Venture Partners III, surpassing its fundraising target of $60 million. The fund will invest in growth stage businesses located in the Great Lakes region. With the close of the PVP III, Plymouth Ventures now has more than $100 million in committed capital under management. The fundraising process