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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!

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!

Ann Arbor-based Molecular Imaging, Inc. closed its Series A financing round at $9.9 million. The company has secured a $2.5 million investment from Beringea through the $185 million InvestMichigan! Growth Capital Fund plus another $350,000 from existing shareholders Baird Venture Partners (BVP) and Invest Detroit.

The 31st Michigan Growth Capital Symposium (MGCS) is May 15-16, 2012. Companies have until midnight on March 6 to submit their application for presentation.

MVCA Board Member Jon Lauckner has been named by General Motors vice president and chief technology officer (CTO), effective April 1. In addition to his current position as president of GM Ventures, Lauckner will be responsible for GM’s Research and Development activity.

We’re proud to introduce our new board chair, Tim Petersen. Tim, who is the managing director at Arboretum Ventures, is responsible for Arboretum’s financial and fund management activities and is a member of its Investment Committee. He has been a venture capital investor for the past 14 years.

Farmington Hills-based Beringea invested $3.2 million in portfolio company Relume Technologies, which has closed its $7.0 million Series D financing round.

Tax Information – February 28, 2012 2-3pm MVCA member Cendrowski Corporate Advisors will be hosting a series of webinars for our members and portfolio companies. Dial-in details will be provided closer to the date. If you are interested in attending, please contact the MVCA.

What: Deal Sharing in the Garden Where: Frederick J. Meijer Gardens, Grand Rapids When: March 27, 1-5 PM Schedule 1:00 – 1:30 PM Set Up, Gardens Open to Registered Attendees 1:30 – 3:00 PM Networking & Exploring the Gardens and Sculpture Exhibits 3:00 PM Company Presentations moderated by Mike Jandernoa 4:30 – 5:00 Networking Details: […]