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
NEW YORK - Ernst & Young will work closely with the Startup America Partnership to accelerate the growth of its high-potential ?Speedup? entrepreneurial companies in a deal Ernst & Young values at $7.5 million. Startup America Partnership will tap Ernst & Young?s professionals and its network of previous Entrepreneur Of The Year award-winners as advisors
DETROIT - Join TechTown at the May First Friday for a special celebration of women entrepreneurs. Three women will share their inspiring stories and wisdom they've gained along the way in their entrepreneurial journeys. Presenters include: Carolyn Cassin, President and CEO, Michigan Women's Foundation Debi Scroggins, President and CEO, The Bearclaw Coffee Company LaTonya Barber,
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
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