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Automation Alley Trade Mission Wins $188 Million In New Business

TROY - New business and export sales for Automation Alley's trade mission participants to Brazil now total $188 million, an increase of $22 million. The total contracts secured by participants have created 1,044 new jobs, both direct and indirect, for Southeast Michigan. ?It?s remarkable what our International Business Services team continues to achieve. A 12

By |2012-07-18T00:00:00-04:00July 18th, 2012|Archive, Entrepreneur Corner|

6th Annual MCWT Golf Classic: Dinner-Only Tickets Available July 26

CLARKSON - Although spots for golfing are sold out, tickets are still available for the networking dinner. Time: Dinner registration & cocktails begin at 5:30 p.m. Place: Pine Knob Golf Course 5580 Waldon Road Village of Clarkston Dinner-Only Tickets: $55 for MCWT members, $65 for nonmembers Contact Rita Barrios at 313.443.4782 for more information. a>>

By |2012-07-12T00:00:00-04:00July 12th, 2012|Archive, Entrepreneur Corner|

Red Level Network Hosts Microsoft Office 365 Event July 31

NOVI - Red Level Networks is hosting an educational Microsoft event on July 31 at the Microsoft Offices in Southfield to provide a demonstration of Office 365's core components while featuring industry experts to answer questions. This Microsoft Office 365 event will feature a presentation from Mark King, Partner Technology Advisor at Microsoft as well

By |2012-07-12T00:00:00-04:00July 12th, 2012|Archive, Entrepreneur Corner|

Michigan Startups What’s Next? A Unique Panel With Startup Guru Steve Blank

ANN ARBOR - On July 18 a panel of educational, government, business leaders and venture capitalists will discuss the progress, the opportunities and challenges for start-ups in Michigan to cap off the week of the launch of ICorps at the University of Michigan. Michigan eLab, Menlo Innovations, Ann Arbor SPARK and Bank of Ann Arbor

By |2012-07-12T00:00:00-04:00July 12th, 2012|Archive, Entrepreneur Corner|

Inforum Appoints Jacqueline Wiggins As Chief Operating Officer

DETROIT - Inforum has appointed Jacqueline Wiggins to the newly created position of chief operating officer. Based in Detroit, Wiggins oversees the implementation of Inforum?s strategic plan, including statewide programming, affinity groups, industry groups, membership strategy, brand integration and marketing and communications. ?The past two years have been very exciting and challenging for Inforum,? said

By |2012-07-12T00:00:00-04:00July 12th, 2012|Archive, Entrepreneur Corner|

3 Michigan Startups Get $600,000 From Michigan Pre-Seed Capital Fund

ANN ARBOR - Three Michigan companies received investments from the Michigan Pre-Seed Capital Fund, totaling $600,000. To date, the Michigan Pre-Seed Capital Fund, a collaborative effort of Michigan?s SmartZones to support start-ups? product commercialization, has awarded 75 Michigan companies with seed funding totaling more than $16.5 million. The three companies recently awarded Michigan Pre-Seed Capital

By |2012-07-12T00:00:00-04:00July 12th, 2012|Archive, Entrepreneur Corner|

Automation Alley Gets $2 MIllion From State Budget

TROY - The Michigan state budget for the fiscal year that begins Oct. 1, signed last week by Gov. Rick Snyder, includes a $2 million provision for Automation Alley, which will use the funds for business accelerator activities in areas including international trade, defense, manufacturing and entrepreneurship. The budget also includes an additional $500,000 Oakland

By |2012-07-02T00:00:00-04:00July 2nd, 2012|Archive, Entrepreneur Corner|