Michigan Technology News and Entrepreneurs
HOLLAND - Grand Angels has named Tim Parker, a former research and development executive at Bissell Inc., as its new president. Parker, who most recently ran his own exporting and consulting firm, succeeded Jody Vanderwel as president of the Holland-based angel investment network. He began work two weeks ago after six years of operating T.S.
GRAND RAPIDS - Universal Mind, a digital consulting and services firm, is hosting the next Mobile Monday Grand Rapids (MoMoGR) event on December 12. This panel-style event will take a quick look back at 2016 and an in-depth look at how connected technologies will move businesses forward in 2017. Mobile Monday Grand Rapids is a
DETROIT - Hey entrepreneurs and creators we hope you are getting ready for a a busy year next year. Before you start to wrap up 2016, check out some of these upcoming pitch and prize opportunities. What a great way to end your year with a little extra cash and support. 1. ACE presentations open. Entrepreneurs can win
ROYAL OAK - Inforum’s Tember Shea, Director of its inGAGE program that provides female entrepreneurs with management training, interviews Lisa McLaughlin CEO & Co-Founder of WorkIt Health, which has developed programs to help people overcome addictive behaviors, and provide support to their loved ones. WorkIT Health won the People’s Choice Award earlier this month at
DETROIT - Startups can now apply to Michigan State University’s summer business accelerator tailored for getting through the early stages of entrepreneurship. Last summer, Conquer Accelerator worked with six teams across its 10-week program. In For Summer 2017 a new cohort of five startup businesses will be accepted. The startups do not have to be student-run.
GRAND RAPIDS - Friday Nov. 25 is the last day to nominate your company or another company for the 2017 Michigan Celebrates Small Business Michigan 50 Companies to Watch & Other Small Business Awards. Michigan Celebrates Small Business remains on the forefront of championing small business and fostering the entrepreneurial spirit in Michigan. The MCSB's
ROYAL OAK - Great Lakes Angels Chairman David Weaver talks about his private-equity finance group and what angel investors can do to help technology start-ups. Great Lakes Angels hosts monthly meetings where entrepreneurs pitch angels in hopes of gaining lucrative investments. To learn more about Great Lakes Angels, click on https://dev.mitechnews.com/m2-techcast/smart-finds-redesigns-mitechnews-com-guides-video-news-updates/
DETROIT - TYE Detroit, the youth entrepreneurship program from TiE Detroit, has partnered with DAPCEP and The Entrepreneur Academy to bring an advanced level entrepreneurship program to Detroit City high-school students. The program, supported by the New Economy Initiative, will provide the entrepreneurial experience and connect them with mentors and seasoned entrepreneurs. Im so excited
DETROIT - David Brophy, PhD, who has been teaching finance at the University of Michigan's Ross School of Business since the 1980s, was named the Above and Beyond Award Winner by the Michigan Venture Capital Association. In this video, Brophy, the founder of the Michigan Growth Capital Symposium, which each May attracts hundreds of Venture
ROYAL OAK - Maureen Miller Brosnan, executive director of the Michigan Venture Capital Association, talks about the MVCA awards presented on Nov. 2, including the Above and Beyond Award for University of Michigan Finance Professor David Brophy. Brophy is the founder of the Michigan Growth Capital Symposium that attracts hundreds of investors from around the
