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Michigan Lt. Governor Garlin Gilchrist II, Keynotes Michigan Venture Capital Association’s 2021 Annual Awards Dinner

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Michigan Lt. Governor Garlin Gilchrist II, Keynotes Michigan Venture Capital Association’s 2021 Annual Awards Dinner

Event Celebrates the Successes of Michigan’s Entrepreneurial and Investment Community

September 2, 2021 (Novi, MI) — Michigan Venture Capital Association (MVCA), the trade association for the venture capital and angel community in Michigan, will feature Michigan Lieutenant Governor Garlin Gilchrist as the keynote presenter at the 2021 MVCA Annual Awards Dinner. The event will be held on Thursday, September 30th, from 6 p.m. – 9 p.m. at Greenfield Village in Dearborn to celebrate the achievements of the Michigan entrepreneurial and investment community.

“Governor Whitmer and I are committed to developing, retaining, and attracting the best and brightest talent here to Michigan, “said Lieutenant Governor Garlin Gilchrist. “Our approach prioritizes diversity and inclusion, recognizing that talented people come from every community—all are welcome in Michigan. When we focus on attracting diverse talent, economic innovation and success will follow. From startups in Detroit to forestry in the Upper Peninsula, our administration is working hard to put policies and opportunities in place that will allow businesses to be set up for economic opportunity and advancement.”

The awards ceremony recognizes the capital events that are fueling the growth of Michigan’s companies, the significant investment milestones enabling companies to grow and excel in Michigan, the companies that are producing groundbreaking solutions in their sectors, and the organizations working to engage with their communities and enrich their local economies.  Winners will be announced at the event.

Tickets are limited to the first 150 attendees and can be purchased at: https://bit.ly/3kzxGUu