Entrepreneur Corner

MidMichigan Innovation Center Hosts Invest Detroit’s Ramsinghani April 17

MIDLAND - Join the MidMichigan Innovation Center on April 17 for a look at Early Stage Investment Opportunities & Challenges in Michigan with MMIC Guest Speaker and noted Author, Mahendra Ramsinghani. The luncheon program runs from 11:30am-1:00pm?.if you?re unable to attend the live presentation, please feel free to join us via webcast. Cost: $10 Webcast;

By |2012-04-13T00:00:00-04:00April 13th, 2012|Archive, Entrepreneur Corner|

NEF April 19 Program: 20th Century Marketing: Is It Still Relevant?

ANN ARBOR - Advertising, public relations, trade shows, brochures, and customer training are marketing techniques that have served businesses well for decades. At the New Enterprise Forum program April 19 will explore how to blend the old with new high-tech initiatives to keep your message relevant. Panelists: Angela Kujava, Director of Marketing for Logic Solutions.

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

Davenport Adds Risk Management, Insurance In BBA Program

GRAND RAPIDS - Davenport University has introduced a new Risk Management and Insurance specialty within its Bachelor of Business Administration in Management program beginning in the fall of 2012. Farmers Insurance, which worked with Davenport to develop the curriculum, has also made a generous commitment to provide $10,000 for the next three years toward student

By |2012-04-09T00:00:00-04:00April 9th, 2012|Archive, Entrepreneur Corner|

Data Drive Detroit Relocates To Wayne State’s TechTown

DETROIT - Data Driven Detroit has relocated to TechTown, Wayne State University's business incubator in Midtown Detroit. TechTown converted space typically not available for lease upon learning of D3's urgent need to vacate the Barden Cos. Building following the recent sale of the property. "TechTown and D3 share a common mission and vision," said TechTown

By |2012-04-05T00:00:00-04:00April 5th, 2012|Archive, Entrepreneur Corner|

Mobile Monday Detroit Hosts April 16 On Mobile Government Technologies

DETROIT ? To help Michigan residents and businesses have an understanding of the use of mobile technologies by Michigan-based governmental organizations and the results being achieved, Mobile Monday Detroit presents a panel discussion April 16 at Compuware's Detroit headquarters. Mobile technology has been called 'transformative' in verticals such as healthcare, commerce, automotive, education and others;

By |2012-04-04T00:00:00-04:00April 4th, 2012|Archive, Entrepreneur Corner|

McFadden Joins SBA Michigan District Office

DETROIT - The Michigan District Director of the U.S. Small Business Administration is pleased to announce the appointment of Thomas P. McFadden as a Lender Relations Specialist. McFadden will join the team responsible for training lenders and recruiting new financial institutions in using SBA guaranteed loan products throughout the state of Michigan. He will work

By |2012-03-28T00:00:00-04:00March 28th, 2012|Archive, Entrepreneur Corner|

GVSU Student Businesses Compete For $10,000 In Startup Capital

GRAND RAPIDS - The next generation of entrepreneurs will put their ideas to the test at Grand Valley's fifth annual Business Plan Competition on March 29. The pitch day, which caps a four-month tournament between Grand Valley's most entrepreneurial minded students, provides an opportunity for startup businesses to develop a business plan around an innovative

By |2012-03-22T00:00:00-04:00March 22nd, 2012|Archive, Entrepreneur Corner|