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Michigan VCtalk is a new podcast series developed by the Michigan Venture Capital Association (MVCA). Each episode will focus on guests such as investors, entrepreneurs, and other thoughtful leaders that are making a difference in the Michigan ecosystem. Hosted by Ara Topouzian, Executive Director of MVCA. Each month a new episode is released and available […]

NOVI, Mich. – December 1, 2020 – Michigan Venture Capital Association (MVCA),  the nonprofit trade association that advocates for increases in the amount of capital and talent for Michigan’s entrepreneurial and investment community, will highlight Michigan success stories via a virtual event held on December 10th. “This was a challenging year for all, but amidst […]

Kerr Russell Attorneys Named 2020 Michigan Super Lawyers and Rising Stars Detroit, MI (September 18, 2020) – Super Lawyers named 11 Kerr Russell members to the list of 2020 Michigan Super Lawyers and included four Kerr Russell attorneys on the list of 2020 Michigan Rising Stars. Super Lawyers, part of Thomson Reuters, is a research-driven, […]

This is an invitation to the first session of a two pitch event held by Gateway Grand Rapids and Red Cedar Ventures. The pitches are 10 minutes each- 7 minute pitch/3 minute Q&A. Each company has participated in two SBDC pitch review sessions. The pitches are intended to give you quick overview of each company. […]

Michigan Venture Capital Association (MVCA), the nonprofit trade association that advocates for increases in the amount of capital and talent for Michigan’s entrepreneurial and investment community, recognized the need to be proactive early on in helping the ecosystem work through the challenges created by the COVID-19 crisis. MVCA’s Board of Directors created a task force […]

Two award-winning CIOs share their plans and strategies on Reopening at GDI Infotech’s Webinar Series “Thriving in a Post Pandemic World” ANN ARBOR, MI, (September 8, 2020) – GDI Infotech (GDI), a leading provider of Talent Matchmaking Solutions and Services is hosting “Thriving In A Post Pandemic World” a new webinar series that’s designed to […]

Detroit, MI (August 20, 2020) – Sixteen Kerr Russell members were recently selected by their peers for inclusion in The Best Lawyers in America® 2021. Notably, eleven of the named attorneys have been listed in The Best Lawyers in America for more than five years. Kerr Russell also had three attorneys recognized as 2021 Best […]

As the newly named administrator of the Michigan Pre-Seed Fund III (MPSF III) by the Michigan Strategic Fund, Michigan State University Foundation (MSU Foundation) announced Michigan Rise. MSU Foundation was awarded the MPSF III on April 14, 2020 and will work closely with the Michigan Economic Development Corporation (MEDC)’s Entrepreneurship and Innovation Initiative to support […]

Submitted by Victor Cardenas, Assistant City Manager, City of Novi. The City of Novi is a new 2020 MVCA member – welcome! We are going to do our very best to give “The Joe Rogan Experience” a run for its money with the City of Novi’s new podcast “Now You Novi.” Co-hosts City of Novi’s […]