DETROIT ? Wayne State University is offering a FastTrac to the Future for Entrepreneurs, a two-day introduction to various training available, on May 25-26. Randal Charlton, TechTown Executive Director, outlines what training is available in this Newsmaker Interview. To listen, click on MITechNews.JenesysGroup.Com a>>
ANN ARBOR - The Ann Arbor Chapter of the Association for Women in Computing is proud to partner with two leading Michigan organizations to bring Disney's Approach to Business Excellence program, presented by the world renowned Disney Institute, to East Lansing and Ann Arbor. We've teamed up with one of the world's most successful companies
DETROIT - Many small businesses think they aren't large enough to compete in the world marketplace. In fact, 97 percent of all exporters are small businesses. To grow your business, you need to think outside the box and outside the borders. Today, nearly 96 percent of the world's population lives outside the U.S. Two-thirds of
ANN ARBOR - Three Michigan companies recently received a combined total of $121,000 through the Michigan Microloan Fund Program, bringing the total amount invested through the Fund to over $1.1 million. Inventure Enterprises, LED Optical Solutions, and RiserCam, received the funding to support commercialization of their core products. Inventure Enterprises, based in East Lansing, is
WASHINGTON - The U.S. Small Business Administration has proposed changes, including higher surety bond guarantee limits, that will help construction and service sector firms secure larger contracts for work in areas impacted by disasters. The proposed changes, which were published as part of a Proposed Rule in The Federal Register on April 26, include: For
BIRMINGHAM - There are just a few days left to register for the 5th Annual MCWT Partnership & Scholarship Recognition Gala on May 5. If you've attended before, you know that this event is why MCWT works so hard all year to raise funds. You will have the opportunity to meet and congratulate MCWT's 2010
ANN ARBOR ? Aeroflex will spend $3 million to expand its Scio Township-based affiliate, Aeroflex/ Inmet, a manufacturer of passive coaxial components for use in wireless communication applications due to state tax credits approved by the Michigan Economic Growth Authority board. As part of Aeroflex/Inmet?s expansion in the Ann Arbor region, Aeroflex will consolidate operations
FARMINGTON HILLS - Beringea, Michigan's largest venture capital firm, has invested $6 million in Remote Presence total telemedicine solutions provider, InTouch Health. The investment, which is part of a $10 million Series D financing round, will fund the opening of an engineering research and development center in Michigan, as well as further fuel the company's
DETROIT ? Enhancements to the U.S. Small Business Administration loan programs, made available under the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act, continue to be a key factor in the rebound of SBA-backed loans for small businesses. SBA Michigan District Office statistics for the first six months of this fiscal year show a tremendous increase in both
TROY ? Great Lakes Entrepreneur's Quest is hosting a workshop on April 29 at Automation Alley for entrepreneurs interested in finding potential investors. Attendees will have an opportunity to: Examine who investors are and what they care about, Gain an understanding of the essential parts of a pitch that get people to want to know