Entrepreneur Corner

MBPA To Host Women And Leadership In The Workplace March 4th

WARREN - Exceptional women business leaders will be honored by the Michigan Business and Professional Association at the 14th annual Women and Leadership in the Workplace Conference and Distinguished Service Awards Brunch. The event will take place on March 4 at the Fairlane Club in Dearborn from 7:30 a.m. until noon. Marla Drutz, from WDIV

By |2010-02-12T00:00:00-05:00February 12th, 2010|Archive, Entrepreneur Corner|

SBA Seeks Small Biz Owners For Emerging 200 Initiative

DETROIT - The U.S. Small Business Administration's Michigan District Office is seeking small business owners for its second round of the "Emerging 200 Initiative." Last year, 16 Detroit-based small businesses successfully completed this in-depth training program for senior executives. "We're pleased, along with our partners, to offer the second round of Emerging 200 and its

By |2010-02-11T00:00:00-05:00February 11th, 2010|Archive, Entrepreneur Corner|

Ann Arbor SPARK Attracts $147 Million In New Investment During 2009

ANN ARBOR - Ann Arbor SPARK's economic development efforts to attract and retain businesses in the region, and support jobs creation, generated more than $147 million in new investment commitments and more than 3,200 jobs. "Despite a challenging economic climate, Ann Arbor SPARK helped companies create jobs and grow in our region," said Michael A.

By |2010-02-09T00:00:00-05:00February 9th, 2010|Archive, Entrepreneur Corner|

Startup Weekend West Michigan Just Two Weeks Away

GRAND RAPIDS ? More than a dozen entrepreneurs have signed up so far for Startup Weekend West Michigan, a three-day networking exercise that organizers hope will produce two or three actual project ideas that could turn into companies. The program begins Friday night Feb. 26 when organizers hope 50 entrepreneurs will pitch their ideas to

By |2010-02-09T00:00:00-05:00February 9th, 2010|Archive, Entrepreneur Corner|

MISBTDC Creates Growth Group To Help Companies Move To Next Stage

GRAND RAPIDS - Michigan Small Business and Technology Development Center formed an advanced team of specialists called the Growth Group to prepare Michigan companies for their next stage of growth. G2 does this by providing multifaceted strategic analysis and recommendations for organizations seeking to grow. "As a business grows, decision making and operations become more

By |2010-01-25T00:00:00-05:00January 25th, 2010|Archive, Entrepreneur Corner|

MCWT Connect-Net Network Forum Feb 09

SOUTHFIELD - Inviting high-caliber students, professionals, entrepreneurs, managers, leaders, and people in transition, from all backgrounds, industries and educational institutions, to a networking forum for social, personal, professional and career development and growth. Connect-Net promotes strong group dynamics, interactive collaboration, leadership cultivation and encourages application of topics addressed through active participation, facilitators and guest speakers.

By |2010-01-25T00:00:00-05:00January 25th, 2010|Archive, Entrepreneur Corner|

Technologist Brophy Talks Tech Trends Feb. 17 In Grand Rapids

GRAND RAPIDS ? Technologist Keith Brophy will deliver his popular annual look ahead at the technology trends that will impact community, businesses, and lives February 17 at the Grand Valley State University Eberhard Center. Brophy provides his fun and informative prediction on the newest tech transformations and what we can look forward to in the

By |2010-01-24T00:00:00-05:00January 24th, 2010|Archive, Entrepreneur Corner|

MichiganMall.Com Slashes Membership Prices By 50 Percent

ROCHESTER HILLS - In this new year there are great hopes for a lifting economy. MichiganMall.com is being proactive with its efforts to help revitalize the business community. Its business model has been restructured and reinvented to reflect the current economic needs and is slashing its membership prices by 50 percent. Basic (Free) listing now

By |2010-01-24T00:00:00-05:00January 24th, 2010|Archive, Entrepreneur Corner|

Adults In Job Transition Invited To Feb. 3 Seminars

KALAMAZOO - Adults who are facing career changes, downsizing by their employers, and other situations resulting in job layoffs are invited to a comprehensive seminar Feb. 3 at Kalamazoo Valley Community College. Free and open to the public, *Adults in Transition" is slated to begin at 2 p.m. on Wednesday, Feb. 3,, in the Student

By |2010-01-24T00:00:00-05:00January 24th, 2010|Archive, Entrepreneur Corner|