ANN ARBOR ? Jeff Williams, former CEO of HandyLab, was named the New Enterprise Forum Entrepreneur of the Year for 2009. Williams led the growth and venture financing of the company, ultimately resulting in a sale to Becton, Dickinson & Company for $275 million in November 2009. To listen, click on MITechNews.JenesysGroup.Com a>>
ANN ARBOR ? The New Enterprise Forum Showcase Presentation of the Year went to Dermanaut, the first friendly electronic medical records system ever designed for private practice dermatology. To listen, click on MITechNews.JenesysGroup.Com a>>
ANN ARBOR ? Audiallo, which uses Wave Signal Processor technology to improve the performance of hearing aids and extends battery life, was named the Best Technology pitched at the New Enterprise Forum in 2009. To listen, click on MITechNews.JenesysGroup.Com a>>
ANN ARBOR ? The New Enterprise Forum named Algal Scientific Corp. as the Best Business Model of 2009. Chief Scientific Officer Geoffrey Horst talks about this green technology in this NEF podcast channel podcast. To listen, click on MITechNews.JenesysGroup.Com a>>
GRAND RAPIDS ? Eighteen teams pitched on Friday night at Startup Weekend, and by Sunday afternoon that number had been culled to just eight. The eight left standing ? considering some were just ideas two days before ? represented a range of web-focused concepts that had morphed into potential start ups. ?I?ve been to 16
BIRMINGHAM - At this next Great Lakes Angels event on March 10, the angel groupwill be reviewing two new deals for investment opportunity. There also will be a handout with information on other company requests for financing that were sent in advance of the event. All this information on companies requesting financing will also be
WASHINGTON ? The SBA's Web Chat on March 4 will highlight assistance to small businesses looking to grow or expand in the federal government marketplace, and businesses that need surety bonds to do public and private contracting. Business owners can find out how to position their business to sell to the government and how to
DETROIT ? The Michigan Israel Business Bridge will work with the Engineering Society of Detroit on March 1 to create a networking event and brief presentations from two Israeli companies seeking business connections in Michigan. Guests that will be presenting their companies and business objectives are: Eran Eizik, Business Development Manager, Nitron Hezi Himelfarb, CEO,
GRAND RAPIDS ? A host of entrepreneurial events are on tap in March across Michigan, ranging from business-plan competitions, to small business training programs to video elevator pitch contests. Check it all out in the MIEntrepreneur calendar. Registration Deadline March 1 FastTrac New Venture. Intensive 10-week program designed to test your business idea, broaden your
GRAND RAPIDS ? Earlier this month, Gov. Jennifer Granholm joined with the Michigan Small Business and Technology Development Centers, Michigan Credit Union League, Grand Rapids Community Foundation and FastTrac NewVenture program clients at Grand Valley State University to discuss new tools available to help small and medium-sized businesses grow in Michigan. The governor discussed a