DETROIT - On March 18th, one of the most prominent names in crowdfunding, ProFounder, will tell entrepreneurs how they can fund their dream companies at the McGregor Memorial Conference Center on Wayne State University campus. "Crowdfunding may be the single most important tool made available to startup companies since the Dutch funded trade with the
NEW YORK - Venture capitalists invested $21.8 billion in 3,277 deals in 2010, an increase of 19 percent in dollars and a 12 percent rise in deals over the prior year, the first time the annual investment level has increased since 2007. Investments in the fourth quarter of 2010 totaled $5.0 billion in 765 deals,
DETROIT ? Former Google executive Rishi Jaitly, who launched and led Michigan Corps, has joined the John S. and James L. Knight Foundation as a program director based in Detroit. Jaitly will work with local leaders to find and invest in opportunities for fostering an informed and engaged Detroit. ?Rishi possesses a wealth of experience
MIDLAND ? The MidMichigan Innovation Center is hosting a lively discussion March 15 on the importance of Reading Your Market. Mark Groulx, President and founder of Falcon Road Maintenance Equipment, will share his thoughts on creating an unfair competitive advantage. The lunch event starts at 11:30 p.m. Falcon manufactures Asphalt Recyclers that enable road repairs
DETROIT- The Michigan Small Business and Technology Development Center is resuming its Entrepreneurial Series training program at Wayne State University's TechTown after a hiatus in 2010. These courses assist small business owners in evaluating their business ideas, building implementation plans and effectively growing their businesses. Displaced workers, early buyouts and early retirements have created a
ANN ARBOR - The Michigan Growth Capital Symposium Thursday announced five panel discussions, two days of continuous networking opportunities and presentations from 44 of the region's most promising companies seeking $500,000 to $20 million in funding. The Symposium, which will be held at the Marriott Resort in Ypsilanti, Mich. on May 10-11, 2011, will host
FLINT - From a prominent keynote speaker to several breakout sessions the 4th annual Jumpstart Business Conference March 24 has everything a business needs to grow in one place. New this year is an economic development roundtable, which will inform you of the hot topics in doing business in the state of Michigan. Informational sessions
GRAND RAPIDS - Northwood University's DeVos Graduate School of Management has partnered with the Grand Rapids Griffins of the American Hockey League to offer the DeVos Leadership MeNU Series, a three-part management training series offered prior to select Griffins' home games. The third installment of this series, ?Secrets to a Successful Strategy,? will take place
SOUTHFIELD ? Enrollment is now open for the Michigan Council of Women in Technology's mentoring program in which senior level IT professionals are paired with MCWT members seeking to expand their personal and professional capabilities. The program launch is scheduled for May 9 at Walsh College, Troy campus. Details of the event will be communicated
FLINT - The three famous parts of the FIRST Robotics logo ? a triangle, circle and square, will add colorful elements to the 2011 Kettering University FIRST Robotics District competition coming to Flint on March 4-5. Forty high school teams from around Michigan will compete in the hopes of qualifying for FIRST state and national