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U-M’s Zell Lurie Institute Awards $100,000 In The 2020 Michigan Business Challenge

U-M’s Zell Lurie Institute Awards $100,000 In The 2020 Michigan Business Challenge

ANN ARBOR - University of Michigan student startups took home cash prizes totaling over $100,000 in the final round of the 2020 Michigan Business Challenge, a campus-wide, multi-round business plan competition hosted by the Zell Lurie Institute for Entrepreneurial Studies. More than 100 students participated in the 37th annual MBC, the longest-running entrepreneurial competition at

By Mike Brennan|2020-03-01T11:54:35-05:00March 1st, 2020|Entrepreneurs|

New Study Shows What Makes Women Enter—And Stay—In Tech Careers

New Study Shows What Makes Women Enter—And Stay—In Tech Careers

SOUTHFIELD—A new, comprehensive study from the Michigan Council of Women in Technology offers new insights into the state of girls and women in technology – what drives them, what challenges them and what makes them stay. MCWT interviewed nearly 500 people to produce “Explore, Focus and Grow: A Technology Career Journey in Michigan”—from students in

By Matt Roush|2020-03-01T11:14:11-05:00March 1st, 2020|Entrepreneurs, Featured|

LTU Panel: Women Face Challenges In Business Leadership, But Making Gains

SOUTHFIELD—Women are making gains in corporate leadership, but still face obstacles, and meeting those challenges means building networks, continuing education, confidence, and not being afraid to challenge the status quo. That was the message Thursday in “A Crash Course: Women in Leadership,” part of the Leaders & Innovators business breakfast series presented by WWJ Newsradio

By Matt Roush|2020-03-01T11:14:11-05:00March 1st, 2020|Entrepreneurs|

Michigan Retailers Begin 2020 With Stronger Activity Index

Michigan Retailers Begin 2020 With Stronger Activity Index

LANSING - A monthly activity index compiled by the Michigan Retailers Association and the Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago’s Detroit branch registered 72.5 for January, a sizable increase from the 42.1 a year earlier, and a sign that the retail environment is improving. The increase was attributed to the weather and high consumer confidence. January’s reading also

By MIBiz|2020-02-27T10:40:46-05:00February 27th, 2020|Entrepreneurs|

Backstage Launches Multi-City Tour That Includes Detroit to Invest in Underestimated Entrepreneurs And Ecosystems

Backstage Launches Multi-City Tour That Includes Detroit to Invest in Underestimated Entrepreneurs And Ecosystems

LOS ANGELES – Backstage Capital, a boutique venture capital firm that invests exclusively in women, people of color, and members of the LGBTQ+ community, announced this week the launch of Backstage Tour 2020 - a multi-city, one-day event series bringing knowledge, investment, and connection. The tour comes to Detroit June 20. Events will feature entrepreneur

By Mike Brennan|2020-02-25T19:56:21-05:00February 25th, 2020|Entrepreneurs, Featured|

Troy Supply Chain Software Developer Algo Raises $15 Million

TROY—Algo, a developer of supply chain software, announced that it received a $15 million investment from Los Angeles-based Integrity Growth Partners. Algo software is used by Fortune 500 enterprises to analyze, drive, predict, and prescribe critical business data and functions, including demand and inventory planning, sales forecasting, product lifecycle management, and category optimization. Algo’s customers

By Matt Roush|2020-02-20T19:52:30-05:00February 20th, 2020|Entrepreneurs|

MCWT Offers $50,000 Scholarship Fund To Women In STEAM

ROYAL OAK - Immediate past MCWT President Jane Sydlowski announces a new scholarship fund for women pursuing degrees in Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Match. It's open to high school girls through graduate school. Sydlowski provides all the details in this MITech TV video interview. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E474qa_-YGY&t=45s

By Mike Brennan|2020-02-20T19:38:51-05:00February 20th, 2020|Entrepreneurs, Featured, STEM|

AutoMobili-D Powered by PlanetM

AutoMobili-D Powered by PlanetM

DETROIT - Now in its fourth year, AutoMobili-D Powered by PlanetM serves as the global stage for startups to showcase innovations and new technology, while networking with those who are moving mobility forward. PlanetM is offering numerous opportunities to get involved at this year’s show, including: Startup Exhibit Space – Highlight your latest technology innovations in

By Mike Brennan|2020-02-13T15:48:06-05:00February 13th, 2020|Entrepreneurs, Mobility|

Michigan Angels Closes $2 Million Investment Fund 4

ANN ARBOR - Michigan Angels closed a $2 million Angel 4 Fund on December 31 from 49 investors. Manager Skip Simms said five investments were made from that fund, with five more planned over the next 18 months. Those five investments include: Akadeum Life Sciences (Ann Arbor) SkySpecs (Ann Arbor) Ripple Scientific (Ann Arbor) Facility

By Mike Brennan|2020-02-10T09:02:57-05:00February 10th, 2020|Entrepreneurs, Featured|

Birmingham Angels Invests $518,000 In Startups In Late 2019

Birmingham Angels Invests $518,000 In Startups In Late 2019

BIRMINGHAM - Birmingham Angels, part of CitySide Ventures, invested $518,000 in startups from September to December 2019. Among the companies, the group is invested in Commando Lock, REZA, Cask & Kettle, Adlore Inc, FanLabel and Club Caddie and few others that are in the process. “We are noticing a significant increase in the level of

By Mike Brennan|2020-02-10T08:23:09-05:00February 10th, 2020|Entrepreneur, Entrepreneurs, Featured|