ANN ARBOR - As the state of Michigan continues to transition from its rust belt roots of auto and manufacturing into an innovation economy driven by clean tech, life sciences, and entrepreneurship, the soon-to-be released annual report from the Michigan Venture Capital Association shows that investors are noticing. The report will be released in advance
ANN ARBOR - Reidar Langmo, partner and CEO of Novus Energy Partners will open the Michigan Growth Capital Symposium on May 11 and Jay Hoag, founding general partner of Technology Crossover Ventures, will offer the luncheon keynote address. The Michigan Growth Capital Symposium is the state?s largest and most highly sought after venture capital event
ANN ARBOR - Which business model makes the most sense for your business? Each has distinct advantages and attributes that will affect planning in the early stages -- yet putting off the decision on which route is best will cost both time and money. A New Enterprise Forum panel on April 21 will teach you
MUSKEGON - Registration is now underway for the 4th annual Western Michigan V.E.T. Conference, which will be held 17 May in Muskegon. This year?s conference features several informative panels and speakers who will discuss such topics as the basics of business start-up, identifying opportunities to sell to the state of Michigan, identifying resources available to
WARREN - Shawne Duperon is leading what she calls a "media mastery bootcamp," a two-day session designed to make her "boots" comfortable when dealing with reporters ? or with any other occasion where they have to answer questions in public. Duperon knows her subject well because she is a six-time EMMY award-winning television veteran with
WASHINGTON, D.C. ? A new video series launched Tuesday by the U.S. Small Business Administration and ADP offers insight into the story behind the story of six successful American companies. Featuring the individuals who built their businesses from an idea to become industry leaders, the America's Best series shares keys to success, best practices and
TROY ? Eastern Michigan District Export Council of the Department of Commerce will host a seminar May 4 looking a new opportunities for US suppliers in the Russian Automotive Sector. The event will take place at the Management Education Center in Troy. 7:30-8:30: Registration and Networking Breakfast 8:30-8:40: Introduction Richard Corson, Director, Pontiac US Export
ANN ARBOR - The Michigan Israel Business Bridge will be hosting a networking event on April 28 to provide an update on the Taubman Institute-Israel Initiative, a part of the A. Alfred Taubman Research Institute. The event is co-sponsored by the Jewish Federation of Greater Ann Arbor, and Hadassah ? Detroit. The 6 pm program
LANSING - The Small Business Association of Michigan said that the tax reform proposal announced April 12 at the state Capitol will lead to strong small business job growth. ?There is no doubt in my mind that small business owners will use the tax savings in this plan to hire workers and grow the Michigan
MIDLAND - The definition of resilience is an ability to recover from or adjust easily to misfortune or change. What the definition does not cover is the cost of not being able to recover fast enough on your and the people around you. And, we all know that entrepreneurs need an overabundance of RESILIENCE to