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9/2/2010
Michigan Energy Forum: Advanced Energy Storage
Ann Arbor SPARK
Michigan's strength in the low carbon future will be standing on the shoulders of our manufacturing heritage. The coming $5.7 billion of investment in the advanced energy storage - or battery - industry demonstrates understanding our legacy and using it to drive our future.
Come listen and learn why 16 new advanced energy storage companies are basing or growing themselves in Michigan.
9/7/2010
Small Business Seminar
Ann Arbor SPARK
Congressman John D. Dingell and Eastern Michigan University invite you to a Small Business Seminar.
9/8/2010
BioArbor: Why I Invested in Michigan
Brinks Hofer Gilson & Lione, MichBio, SPARK
An informative discussion about investing in local life science companies from the perspective of professional investors. A panel of three experienced venture capitalists who have backed local early stage companies will present their perspective on investing in life science start-ups. Topics will include what they are looking for in investment opportunities, how they evaluate deals, and opinions on investing in Michigan as opposed to outside the Midwest.
9/14/2010
Ann Arbor OpenCoffee
Ann Arbor SPARK
This is a networking event for entrepreneurs, investors and those who work with technology & innovation businesses, particularly in IT, cleantech and life sciences.
9/14/2010
Marketing Roundtable - Naming Your Company, Product or Service
Ann Arbor SPARK
This workshop session is centered on how to create unique and ownable names, nomenclature systems, tag lines and descriptors that define the values, experiences and perceptions of your business, product or service brand. The session will also explore linguistics studies, trademark procurement and brand monitoring to give session participants a 360? view of the world of brand name development.
9/15/2010
Entrepreneur Education 1.0: Executive Summary
Ann Arbor SPARK
By describing each element of your business: the problem, product, market, team, competitors, and financial model, you will define the business fully, and make your company ready for attracting resources such as investment capital and management talent. A two to three page executive summary can be very useful for defining how potential strategic partners might fit with your business. With the new $1M business plan competition and the upcoming Great Lakes Entrepreneurs Quest, the executive summary will can be a great foundational document for entering these competitions as well as applying for the November Entrepreneurs Boot Camp.
9/17/2010
Starting Your Own Business
Ann Arbor SPARK
At this forum you will learn about personality traits that impact entrepreneurialism, create a marketing plan for your business, learn about legal, accounting, franchises, business plans and financing options. You will receive one on one counseling with a business expert and have an opportunity to get advice from a variety of business experts and organizations that are available to support new ventures.
9/28/2010
Hot Shots: Career Connections at Melange
Ann Arbor SPARK
Bring your resume, and come and mingle with growing, innovative companies in a fun and relaxed environment! This event is only for talent seeking opportunities for themselves. Recruiters and staffing companies should use other venues to meet with these company representatives. If you would like your company to participate, contact Amy Cell at Amy@AnnArborUSA.org.
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