LANSING ? Angel investors would be eligible for Michigan tax credits of up to $250,000 a year under the so-called angel tax credit signed into law Tuesday by Gov. Jennifer Granholm. Under HB 5921 , PA 235, taxpayers would receive an income tax credit worth 25 percent of an investment in a qualified small business.
ANN ARBOR - LA2M will be hosting its annual 2010 Holiday Charity Party at Conor O'Neills in Ann Arbor on Dec. 15 with proceeds going to the Peace Neighborhood Center. Along with a special holiday lunch buffet and festive decorations, LA2M will continue to provide a venue for networking in Michigan as well as an
ANN ARBOR - Three Michigan companies recently received a combined total of $145,000 through the Michigan Microloan Fund Program, bringing the total amount invested through the Fund to over $1.8 million. Those companies were FamilyMint, Fusion Coolant Systems and Shepherd Intelligent Systems received the funding to support commercialization of their core products. FamilyMint, based in
GRAND RAPIDS - Necessity precipitates innovation. Many small business owners will admit that they started their business with their backs against the wall. Some of these businesses start with everything resting on the shoulders of the visionary founder. But with hard-work and determination, many reach a turning point that kept the business moving forward. For
DETROIT - There weren't too many entrepreneurs interested in launching an automotive-related business in Michigan in 2007. Paul Chapman, founder and CEO of Cargo Solutions Group, LLC, however, thought differently. A former General Motors engineer with experience in program management as well as vehicle and power train engineering, Chapman saw an opportunity in the aftermarket
ANN ARBOR ? Great Lakes Entrepreneur's Quest will announce the winners of its fall 2010 business-plan competition at the Annual Collaboration for Entrepreneurship Jan. 31 at Ann Arbor's Skyline High School. 2011 will be the eleventh year for ACE. Each year, the event gets bigger, and better. After having been held at Washtenaw Community College's
EAST LANSING ? Boost Greater Lansing is hosting a pre-elevator pitch night for entrepreneurs interested in getting in front of investors Dec. 15 at 4 pm at Hannah Community Center. Twenty lucky participants will compete for the votes of an expert panel as well as an audience of entrepreneur support professionals. The top two vote
SOUTHFIELD ? The Michigan Council of Women in Technology is hosting its Connect-Net Networking Forum on Dec. 14 ? Holiday Helps: Networking Tips, Connect-Net Review and Cookie Exchange. During the last event of 2010, the presenter will help you match your professional and social style with specific networking techniques. You'll also learn about network resource
WASHINGTON ? It is not too late for business owners to reduce their 2010 tax bills and plan ahead for 2011. The U.S. Small Business Administration's December Web chat will focus on tax preparation for small business owners. Participants can get useful year-end tax tips and information, and learn more about tax deductions and credits
LOS ANGELES - The venture capital industry is clawing its way back after a ten-year drought. AlwayOn's editors unveil the top 100 venture capital firms that are leading the comeback and proving that high-growth private company investment opportunities still exist for the wise and disciplined VC. None of the companies were from Michigan. During the