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Pure Michigan Business Connect swells; Fifth Third Bank adds $5 billion

November 18, 2011 Great Companies

The state’s Pure Michigan Business Connect program has more than doubled in less than six months with an additional $5 billion in loan access for Michigan-based companies offered through Fifth Third Bank, Gov. Rick Snyder has announced.
The governor also welcomed several new partners to the initiative.
The bank’s commitment more than doubles the original $3 billion [...]

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Tagged as: economic development partnerships, Events, Pure Michigan Business Connect, Resources

Michigan Emerging Conference Opens Doors for Entrepreneurs, Business Leaders and Innovators to Connect and Collaborate

November 10, 2011 Events

The Michigan Economic Development Corporation (MEDC) is sponsoring the second annual Michigan Emerging, the conference designed to help entrepreneurs connect with each other and learn about resources available to them in Michigan. Gov. Rick Snyder, who before his election was one of Michigan’s most successful entrepreneurs and venture capitalists, will deliver the keynote speech at [...]

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Tagged as: Entrepreneurship & Innovation, Events, Resources

WSJ, USA Today trumpet Michigan’s comeback

October 11, 2011 This Just In

The winning ways of the Detroit Tigers and Lions as well as Michigan and Michigan State have both The Wall Street Journal and USA Today trumpeting the Pure Michigan economic comeback.
The Journal’s latest Michigan story declared “Detroit’s Engine Roars on Signs of Turnaround” and told readers, “If there is any place in a gloomy nation [...]

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Tagged as: career opportunities, Economic Growth, Pure Michigan, Resources, talent, tech jobs

Thinking of launching a retail business? New guide will help you get started

July 21, 2011 Entrepreneurship & Innovation

Finding the right tools and resources can often be the toughest part for those with the entrepreneurial itch. But thanks to a new booklet by the Michigan Retailers Association, would-be retailers can get a wealth of information – free – on how to get started.
The Entrepreneur’s Guide to Starting a Retail Business brings together information [...]

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Tagged as: Entrepreneurship & Innovation, Resources, small business resources

Class can help small businesses win lucrative defense contracts

April 8, 2011 Events

Each year, the federal government spends hundreds of billions of dollars on everything from ready-to-eat meals to socks to tanks. Michigan businesses now have a great opportunity to win the contracts that supply these goods to our armed services.
“The country’s going to stay in the national security business,” Dr. Ashton Carter, Undersecretary of Defense for [...]

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Tagged as: economic diversification, Entrepreneurship & Innovation, homeland security and defense, Resources

Think you have the next great app idea? Find out at Startup Weekend 2

April 5, 2011 Entrepreneurship & Innovation

Hackers, designers and business people: You know that brilliant idea for an app that you’ve had floating around in your head forever, but just can’t seem to find the final push to get it up and running? Startup Weekend Lansing 2 is the perfect place for you to test your idea on a group of [...]

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Tagged as: Entrepreneurship & Innovation, Resources

Open source economic development key to Michigan’s future

March 22, 2011 Entrepreneurship & Innovation

When Mike Finney first detailed open source economic development, he was showing local economic developers how communities across the state could work together to attract new business. Today, he is bringing this innovation to bear as President and CEO of the Michigan Economic Development Corporation.
And on Tuesday, April 5, Finney will be outlining his strategies [...]

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Tagged as: economic development partnerships, Entrepreneurship & Innovation, Resources

Detroit CEOs: Free small-business training program can help you stay connected

March 21, 2011 Entrepreneurship & Innovation

Are you a Detroit small-business owner looking for the kind of in-depth training typically found in a college MBA program? What if we told you the U.S. Small Business Administration’s Michigan District Office is offering such a program … and it’s free?
The SBA is seeking small-business owners for its third round of the Emerging 200 [...]

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Tagged as: economic development partnerships, Economic Growth, Entrepreneurship & Innovation, Mentor, Resources, small business resources

Calling All Women Entrepreneurs

January 18, 2010 Entrepreneurship & Innovation

The National Association of Women Business Owners (NAWBO) in the Greater Detroit area, works to strengthen the wealth creating capacity of their members and promote economic development; create innovative and effective changes in the business culture; build strategic alliances, coalitions and affiliations; and transform public policy and influence opinion makers.  NAWBO has an active year [...]

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Tagged as: Economic Growth, Entrepreneurship & Innovation, Events, Resources

Small Business Start Up Event: “Annual Collaboration for Entrepreneurship”

January 7, 2010 Entrepreneurship & Innovation

Are you a small business start up or in the early stages of growing your business?  The Annual Collaboration for Entrepreneurship on January 21, 2010 in Ann Arbor, Michigan is a great opportunity for small business owners to partner with area investors and attend educational workshops.  The program also includes an elevator pitch competition where [...]

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Tagged as: Entrepreneurship & Innovation, Resources

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