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March 27 Don’t Miss the Spring GLEQ Business Plan Competition Dates

Through its two annual Business Plan Competitions, GLEQ offers Michigan’s new ventures entrepreneurial education, one-to-one coaching, connections to resources, and exposure to investors. The Spring GLEQ Business Plan Competition features cash prizes up to $25,000 and the $100,000 SmartZone Award!


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April 27 Call for Presenting Companies for 31st Michigan Growth Capital Symposium – May 15 & 16

MGCS 2012 will feature presentations from more than 40 of the Midwest’s top high-growth companies. Applications will be accepted through Tuesday, March 6. A four page (maximum) executive summary is needed to apply along with a $20 application fee. Who should apply? High-growth innovative companies from market sectors including but not limited to internet, software, […]


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July 30 Movie Screening: ‘Something Ventured’

August 22, 2012 in Grand Rapids.  Contact MVCA  to attend the event. Sponsored by Michigan Accelerator Fund and Center for Entrepreneurship & Innovation,Grand Valley State University


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August 13 EVENT: Impact of Jumpstart Our Business Startups (JOBS) Act on Michigan Startups – August 23 in Grand Rapids

On August 23rd, Startup Michigan and turnstone will host an educational symposium on the Impact of the JOBS Act on Michigan Startups. This event will provide you with the knowledge base necessary to understand how your startup and the Michigan startup community can benefit from the JOBS Act. This event will be held on Thursday, August  23rd, 8:30AM-4PM in […]


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September 30 Join MIBB for the Fall 2013 Israel Medical Technology Roadshow

Join MIBB for the Fall 2013 Israel Medical Technology Roadshow on October 16.


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October 06 November 4 Awards Dinner Features NVCA’s President

Please join us at the MVCA Annual Awards Dinner. Bobby Franklin, who recently was named president and CEO of the National Venture Capital Association, will be our keynote speaker.


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November 21 Learn more about MEDC funding programs for entrepreneurs on December 3

Please join us for breakfast to learn more about the Michigan Economic Development Corporation’s entrepreneurial, early stage financing, and talent programs!   Date: Tuesday, December 3, 2013 Time: 8:30 am – 10:30 am Location: The Campus Inn, 615 E Huron St, Ann Arbor, MI 48104   Featuring Panelists From: Michigan Economic Development Corporation Amy Cell, […]


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November 20 MVCA Honors VCs, Companies at 2014 Annual Awards Dinner

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE — NOVEMBER 17, 2014 – Ann Arbor, Mich. — At its annual awards dinner on December 1, 2014, the Michigan Venture Capital Association (MVCA) will honor ForeSee Results with the Best Exit Award, ProNAi Therapeutics with the Financing of the Year Award, Detroit Labs with the “100” Award and Michael Finney with the […]


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December 02 2014 MVCA Annual Awards Dinner gathers largest-ever crowd in celebration

It was an auspicious first day of work for new MVCA Executive Director Maureen Miller Brosnan.  “Not many people get a party this big thrown in their honor the first day on the job!” she joked before a record crowd of 215 at the MVCA Annual Awards Dinner on December 1, 2014 at the Inn at […]


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December 07 VIDEO TRIBUTE: Mike Finney honored with MVCA Lifetime Achievement Award at 2014 MVCA Annual Awards Dinner

A career as an advocate for Michigan’s innovation and entrepreneurial community has earned Michael A. Finney the 2014 MVCA Lifetime Achievement Award (click here to see the video tribute Mike’s colleagues and friends made in his honor). [youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D3ASwb402A0?feature=player_detailpage] Finney is President and CEO of the Michigan Economic Development Corporation (MEDC), where his responsibilities also […]


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