Event Archive
May 2009
5/5/2009
Michigan Pre-Seed Fund Informational Brown Bag
Ann Arbor SPARK
Michigan Pre-Seed Capital Fund has new investing opportunities for early stage companies. Come hear Skip Simms Managing Director, Business Acceleration/Manager, MI Pre-Seed Capital Fund outline the changes in eligibility requirements.
5/7/2009
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.
5/7/2009
Ann Arbor SPARK Entrepreneurial Boot Camp Celebration
Ann Arbor SPARK
Join us for the Spring Boot Camp Celebration including Executive Summary Presentations.
All are welcome!
At this networking event we will recognize the completion of the April 2009 Boot Camp and announce the Best of Boot Camp award.
5/8/2009
SPARK East Open House
Ann Arbor SPARK
Ann Arbor SPARK, in collaboration with Washtenaw County, Eastern Michigan University, the Eastern Leaders Group and all Eastern Innovation Campus partners, will kick off a community-wide business open house with the debut of SPARK East, the third business incubator in SPARK's Regional Incubator Network. SPARK East offers affordable office space, and critical start-up services, to new businesses.
5/11/2009
Automotive Diversification Workshop
Ann Arbor SPARK
Shifting Careers from the Big 3 to the New 3
This is a workshop to guide you in transferring your engineering and project management skills from automotive to the New Three - IT (Brett Chouinard of Altair Engineering), Bio-tech (Stephen Rapundalo, Ph.D, CEO of MichBio) and Keynote, Alternative Energy / Clean Technology (Lennart Johansson Special Counselor to Sweden and advisor to Governor Jennifer Granholm) Swedens long history in Alternative Energy and Clean Technologies.
5/12/2009
The Michigan Growth Capital Symposium (MGCS)
Ann Arbor SPARK
The Michigan Growth Capital Symposium (MGCS) is the premier event where financiers meet the 'Best of the Midwest' in new businesses and emerging technologies. As one of the longest running programs of its kind, this year's symposium is expected to bring together 450 attendees including investors from across the country, executives of early stage and emerging growth companies, and related stakeholders.
5/12/2009
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.
5/13/2009
BioArbor: The Good, The Bad & The Ugly
Ann Arbor SPARK
Join three respected serial entrepreneurs/ CEOs for an open discussion about real life experiences in building companies. Panelists will share their top five tips to help your start-up succeed and their top five mistakes to avoid. Plenty of time to follow for Q&A and lively discussion.
5/15/2009
WXW Forum 2009 - Now Were Talking
Ann Arbor SPARK
On May 15th, WXW is hosting its dynamic, fun-filled, all-day forum for women business leaders. The day-long event provides an interactive and lively experience with regional speakers, workshops, breakout sessions, and networking activities. Our mission is to engage the business community and work through the common issues women business leaders face in their efforts to grow and improve their companies.
ONLINE REGISTRATION IS ENCOURAGED
5/21/2009
NEF - THIRD ANNUAL ENTREPRENEURIAL IMPROV - THE BATTLE OF TH
Ann Arbor SPARK
For two years straight, Dick Beedon has redefined the pitch with eccentric, energetic performances that are yet to be matched. Can anyone out-pitch our defending champion?
Registration & networking 5:00 p.m.; Program begins at 5:45 p.m.
5/26/2009
GLREA Networking Event
Ann Arbor SPARK
Youre invited to the Great Lakes Renewable Energy Associations membership networking event. Join us to meet GLREA members, industry professionals and entrepreneurs in renewable and alternative energy. Make new contacts in this exploding field and meet members of the GLREA board of directors. Learn from technology, policy and business development experts.
5/27/2009
Entrepreneur Education 1.0: The Entrepreneur & Funding
Ann Arbor SPARK
Defining yourself as an entrepreneur and understanding what
lies before you will give you a realistic frame of reference
for your new venture. This session will help you understand
the difference between scientific invention and a commercial
venture, your role as the start-up CEO and the framework
to understand how investors see early stage investment
in your company.
5/27/2009
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.
5/28/2009
Entrepreneur Education 2.0: The Management Team
Ann Arbor SPARK
The right people in the right roles plus the guiding principles
they need to achieve extraordinary results: this is pivotal for
any companys success. This session will address the management
team, what it should look like at each stage of development
and how to hire complementary team members.