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DateEventLocation
5/19/2008
to 1/1/2012
Register 		Cantillon On-line
Cantillon is accessible 24/7 so you can complete each module at your convenience and from virtually any location.

Fee: $400.00
Virtual
7/10/2008
9 a.m.
to
12:30 p.m.
Register 		Pre-Business Research Workshop
Understand research sources for business plans. Learn to research a business idea. Sponsored by Oakland County Business Center and The Entrepreneur Source. Details: Thursday, July 10, 9 a.m.-12:30 p.m., 2100 Pontiac Lake Rd., Waterford – www.automationalley.com or call 248-858-0783.

Automation Alley Headquarters
Troy, MI
7/11/2008
4 p.m.
to
6 p.m.
Register 		TechTown First Friday
(Heads up – it’s the second Friday this month.) Great networking event for meeting entrepreneurs and getting to know the TechTown community. Details: Friday, July 11, 4-6 p.m., 440 Burroughs, Detroit – www.techtownwsu.org

Wayne State Research - TechTown
Detroit, MI
7/12/2008
9:30 a.m.
to
noon
Register 		Create the Dream Business Plan Presentations
Spring Arbor University entrepreneurial workshop series finalists will present their business plans to a group of business and community leaders. Winner will receive $4,000. Details: Saturday, July 12, 9:30 a.m.- noon, Sergeant Auditorium, Jackson District Library, 244 W. Michigan Ave., Jackson. – contact eknight@arbor.edu.

Jackson District Library - Sergeant Auditorium
Jackson, MI
7/15/2008
to
Register 		How to Raise Capital
A facilitated discussion on traditional business loans, SBA loans, and bond financing. Details: Tuesday, July 15, Shenandoah Country Club, West Bloomfield – www.tie-detroit.org

Shenandoah Country Club
West Bloomfield, MI
7/16/2008
8:30 a.m.
to
11:30 a.m.
Register 		Hot Topics Workshop: Strategic Selling
Develop customer accounts that best fit your business and result in higher-profit revenue. Details: Wednesday, July 16, 8:30-11:30 a.m., Walsh College, Troy Campus – www.walshcollege.edu or call 248-823-1392.

Walsh College - Troy Campus
Troy, MI
7/17/2008
8 a.m.
to
10 a.m.
Register 		EISEM Forum – Entrepreneurial Initiative of Southeast Michigan
Forum presentations by emerging companies selected by EISEM’s panel of business leaders and investors. Details: Thursday, July 17, 8-10 a.m., Automation Alley Headquarters, Troy – www.automationalley.com.

Automation Alley Headquarters
Troy, MI
7/17/2008
10 a.m.
to
2:30 p.m.
Register 		BioResearch Product Faire
Learn about life science lab equipment and research. Details: Thursday, July 17, 10 a.m.-2:30 p.m., University of Michigan, Towsley Center Lobby, Ann Arbor – http://store.biotech-calendar.com

University of Michigan - Towsley Center Lobby
Ann Arbor, MI
7/17/2008
5:30 p.m.
to
8 p.m.
Register 		Innovation Michigan – 2008 Finalists
Meet the finalists for Business Review’s Innovation Michigan awards. Details: Thursday, July 17, 5:30-8 p.m., Courtyard of GVSU’s Pew Campus, Grand Rapids – www.regonline.com/innovations or call 800-644-2846.

Grand Valley State University - Pew Campus Courtyard
Grand Rapids, MI
7/24/2008
5:00 p.m.
to
7:30 p.m.
Register 		New Enterprise Forum: 5th Annual “Unusual Entrepreneurs Share Wild Success Stories!”
(Take note – it’s the fourth Thursday this month.) Learn from entrepreneurs who have discovered and capitalized on unusual or obscure market needs to build a business. Details: Thursday, July 24, 5-7:30 p.m., Holiday Inn North Campus, 3600 Plymouth Road, Ann Arbor – www.NewEnterpriseForum.org

Holiday Inn North Campus
Ann Arbor, MI
7/29/2008
8 a.m.
to
11 a.m.
Register 		Discover the Hidden Value in Your Business
Carl Gould, author of The 7 Stages of Small Business Success and Blueprint for Success, and creator of the farthest-reaching business mentoring organization in the world presents a program to help you launch, grow or turnaround your company and tap into its value. Details: Tuesday, July 29, 8-11 a.m., Birmingham Community House, 380 South Bates St., Birmingham – www.nawbogdc.org

Birmingham Community House
Birmingham, MI

View Past Events

Past Events
DateEventLocation
7/2/2008
8 a.m.
to
noon 		Intellectual Property (IP) Creation, Licensing, and Management
Concepts of IP protection, and strategies, and methods to identify, license, and negotiate licensing agreements. Speaker has 20 patents and 20 years’ experience licensing technologies from research organizations. 		Automation Alley Headquarters
Troy, MI
7/2/2008
1 p.m.
to
5 p.m. 		Execution / Management System Mapping
Learn the “best practices” tool used by successful companies to turn business plans into successful executions. 		Automation Alley Headquarters
Troy, MI
6/27/2008
to 6/29/2008 		2008 Michigan Energy Fair
Great Lakes Renewable Energy Association annual fair featuring displays, demonstrations, education, networking and entertainment. Alternative energy entrepreneurs – check out opportunities to present and demonstrate your products. 4,000+ participants. Families welcome. Details: 3-day event; Friday, June 27-Sunday, June 29; Manistee County Fairgrounds 		Manistee County Fairgrounds
, MI
6/26/2008
9 a.m.
to
12 p.m. 		SBIR/STTR 101 – Introduction and Overview
Details: 1/2 day event, Thursday, June 26, 9 a.m.-noon, TechTown, 440 Burroughs, Detroit 		Biotechnology Business Consultants
Ann Arbor, MI
6/25/2008
8:30 a.m.
to
10:30 a.m. 		Automation Alley: Marketing Mechanics – Nuts and Bolts of Internet Marketing
Details: Wednesday, June 25, 8:30-10:30 a.m., Automation Alley Headquarters, Troy 		Automation Alley Headquarters
Troy, MI
6/25/2008
1 p.m.
to
4 p.m. 		SBIR/STTR Electronic Submission to NIH
Details: 1/2 day event, Wednesday, June 25, 1-4 p.m., Biotechnology Business Consultants, 803 N. Main, Ann Arbor 		Biotechnology Business Consultants
Ann Arbor, MI
6/19/2008
8 a.m.
to
9:30 a.m. 		Miller Canfield Business Briefing: “Is the Government on Your Client List?”
Legal considerations and protections for manufacturers, engineering firms and technology service providers of all sizes. 		Automation Alley Headquarters
Troy, MI
6/19/2008
8 a.m.
to
1 p.m. 		Be Here and Be Heard: Presentation Techniques for Entrepreneurs
Advance your presentation skills at this workshop led by executive speech coach, Eleni Kelakos. This workshop is highly recommended for GLEQ participants (discounted fee available) and all entrepreneurs seeking funding. 		SPARK Central
Ann Arbor, MI
6/19/2008
5:00 p.m.
to
7:30 p.m. 		New Enterprise Forum: Open Innovation – Collaborating to Build a Better Mousetrap
Exploring collaborative business models in today’s world of innovation. 		Holiday Inn North Campus
Ann Arbor, MI
6/19/2008
11:30 a.m.
to
1:30 p.m. 		SBAM 2008 Annual Meeting
“Small is the New Big!” Celebrating the strength of entrepreneurship in today’s economy. Keynote is Bob Fish, CEO/Co-founder, BIGGBY COFFEE. 		Kellogg Hotel & Conference Center
East Lansing, MI
6/18/2008
7 a.m.
to
8:45 a.m. 		Morning Edition
Popular monthly networking breakfast featuring a brief presentations by community leaders. This month’s line up includes Diane Durance, executive director of GLEQ. 		Weber’s Inn
Ann Arbor, MI
6/17/2008
8:30 a.m.
to
11:30 a.m. 		Reshaping Sales & Marketing
Leverage new strategies to integrate sales and marketing. Free for Automation Alley members. 		Automation Alley Headquarters
Troy, MI
6/14/2008
6 p.m.
to
9 p.m. 		International Game Developers Association
Learn with IGDA members about the Michigan Film Incentives and how they apply to game development. 		Academy of Design and Technology
Troy, MI
6/12/2008
Noon
to
5 p.m. 		GLEQ Entrepreneur Golf Outing - GLEQ Business Plan Competition Teams
Thursday, June 12...Enjoy a fun and challenging afternoon of golf with GLEQ’s technology entrepreneurs, investors, coaches and support community at the award-winning Forest Akers Golf Course on the Michigan State University campus. Not familiar with Forest Akers? It ranks as one of the best collegiate facilities in the country... 		Michigan State University
East Lansing, MI
6/12/2008
Noon
to
5 p.m. 		GLEQ Entrepreneur Golf Outing - GLEQ Judges & Coaches, MIT EF, Automation Alley, NEF, Entrepreneurs
Thursday, June 12...Enjoy a fun and challenging afternoon of golf with GLEQ’s technology entrepreneurs, investors, coaches and support community at the award-winning Forest Akers Golf Course on the Michigan State University campus. Not familiar with Forest Akers? It ranks as one of the best collegiate facilities in the country... 		Michigan State University
East Lansing, MI
6/12/2008
Noon
to
5 p.m. 		GLEQ Entrepreneur Golf Outing - Entrepreneurial Community Supporters
Thursday, June 12...Enjoy a fun and challenging afternoon of golf with GLEQ’s technology entrepreneurs, investors, coaches and support community at the award-winning Forest Akers Golf Course on the Michigan State University campus. Not familiar with Forest Akers? It ranks as one of the best collegiate facilities in the country... 		Michigan State University
East Lansing, MI
6/12/2008
4:30 p.m.
to
8 p.m. 		GLEQ Awards Event - GLEQ Competition Teams (Evening event without golf)
GLEQ Business Plan Competition Team Members -- Register here for the Awards Event. A member of your team must be present for your company to win an award. The event address is 3535 Forest Road on the MSU campus. This is the same location as the golf outing. Come early and enjoy golf or arrive just in time for the MIT Enterprise presentation at 4:30 -- as long as you're present for dinner and the award presentations at 6 p.m. 		Michigan State University
East Lansing, MI
6/12/2008
4 p.m.
to
8 p.m. 		GLEQ Awards Event - (Evening event without Golf)
Whether you’re coming off the golf course or driving in from around the state – you won’t want to miss the GLEQ Awards Event on June 12. The event is located at 3535 Forest Road, MSU campus. Join us for an eventful evening of presentations with a keynote address by Michael W. Long, Ph.D., President/CEO, Velcura Therapeutics, discussions, elevator pitches and award announcements. Enjoy the reception for early arrivals and dinner at the University Club on the MSU campus. 		Michigan State University
East Lansing, MI
6/11/2008
5 p.m.
to
7 p.m. 		BioArbor: Assembling the Right Team at the Right Time
Details: Wednesday, June 11, 5-7 p.m., SPARK Central, 330 E. Liberty, Ann Arbor 		SPARK Central
Ann Arbor, MI
6/10/2008
5 p.m.
to
7 p.m. 		Marketing Roundtable: Marketing ROI
Panel discussion moderated by David Bloom. 		SPARK Central
Ann Arbor, MI
6/9/2008
9 a.m.
to
12 p.m. 		Introduction to Commercialization: Michigan-based Life Sciences.
Details: 1/2 day event, Monday, June 9, 9 a.m.-noon, Biotechnology Business Consultants, 803 N. Main, Ann Arbor 		Biotechnology Business Consultants
Ann Arbor, MI
6/6/2008
4 p.m.
to
6 p.m. 		TechTown First Friday
Great networking event for meeting entrepreneurs and getting to know the TechTown community. 		Tech Town
Detroit, MI
6/5/2008
8 a.m.
to
10 a.m. 		Exploring the Digital Edge
Digital Edge (a/k/a Web 2.0) founders and CEOs meet local VCs and angel investors. 		Zingerman's Nextdoor (Upstairs)
Ann Arbor, MI
6/5/2008
1:30 p.m.
to
3 p.m. 		Navigating the Changing Seas of IP Protection
The US patent system is changing. Keep your business on course with a sound IP strategy. 		Automation Alley Headquarters
Troy, MI
6/5/2008
5 p.m.
to
7 p.m. 		Mingle & Match
Meet start up ventures looking for co-founders, investors, sweat-equity employees and advisory board members. Registration required. 		SPARK Central
Ann Arbor, MI
6/4/2008
to 6/5/2008 		Midwest Technology Leaders Symposium 2008
Major IT-focused conference with one-on-one business meeting format and speaker presentations. Keynote by Tony Scott, CIO, Microsoft 		MGM Grand
Detroit, MI
6/3/2008
8:45 a.m.
to
5:30 p.m. 		2008 Intellectual Property Seminar & Golf Outing
Learn about IP red flags, strategies for IP assets and Opinions of Counsel. Details: 1/2 day seminar, plus golf outing, Tuesday, June 3, 8:45 a.m.-5:30 p.m. (Seminar 9:30 a.m.-11:30 a.m.) Register by e-mail at trudd@usebrinks.com or by calling 312-840-3172. 		Fox Hills Golf Center
Plymouth, MI
5/28/2008
8:30 a.m.
to
10:30 a.m. 		Automation Alley: Marketing Mechanics – Nailing Down Advertising Options
Do you have all the tools you need to grow your business? Is this economy challenging your bottom-line? Do you have limited funds for your marketing budget? If you answered yes to any of these questions, than this series is for you and your organization. 		Automation Alley Headquarters
Troy, MI
5/22/2008
5 p.m.
to
8 p.m. 		BC Connected: Award Ceremony
Recognizing Battle Creek business success stories 		McCamly Plaza Hotel
Battle Creek, MI
5/22/2008
8 a.m.
to
11 a.m. 		Automation Alley: “Ideas for Impact” Roundtable
Josh Linkner, ePrize, is the keynote. Discuss your business issues with a panel of experts in starting, capitalizing and growing businesses. This event is members-only. 		Microsoft Corporation
Southfield, MI
5/21/2008
All Day
to 		Medical Devices: The Product is Right
Modeled after the popular game show “The Price is Right,” this event showcases five-minute product pitches by Michigan-based companies with innovative medical devices. 		West Michigan Science & Technology Initiative
Grand Rapids, MI
5/21/2008
7:30 a.m.
to
9 a.m. 		ACG West Michigan: Capitalizing on Homeland Security Dollars
The Western Michigan Chapter of ACG hosts regular breakfast meetings on growth-related topics throughout the year. Breakfast meetings are typically held at the University Club of Grand Rapids on the third Wednesday of the month, with continental breakfast beginning at 7:30 a.m. and an hour long presentation at 8 a.m. sharp. Cost is $20 for Members and $30 for Non members. 		University Club
Grand Rapids, MI
5/21/2008
5 p.m.
to
7 p.m. 		BioArbor: "Proof of Concept: Technical and Commercial Validation, A Cautionary Tale
A case study and open discussion examining the development and commercialization of a new pharmaceutical product. 		SPARK Central
Ann Arbor, MI
5/20/2008
5 p.m.
to
7 p.m. 		Marketing Roundtable: PR – Build the Buzz and Get Your Story Told in the Media
Economical ways to reach the right audiences with your news. How to reach specific markets and be noticed in print, broadcast, Internet and new media. How PR can save ad dollars and stretch your media budget. 		SPARK Central
Ann Arbor, MI
5/16/2008
7 a.m.
to
9 a.m. 		CEO Connect Breakfast: Great Customer Service from the Bottom Up
Presentation by Alex Young, Managing Partner, Zingerman’s Roadhouse 		Zingerman's Roadhouse
Ann Arbor, MI
5/15/2008
5:00 p.m.
to
7:30 p.m. 		New Enterprise Forum: Battle of the Investor Pitch
Watch business leaders create and present on-the-fly investor pitches in this lively and extremely entertaining competition. 		Marriott Resort at Eagle Crest
Ypsilanti, MI
5/14/2008
to 5/15/2008 		Michigan Growth Capital Symposium
The annual granddaddy of venture forums, where investors connect with innovative entrepreneurs and discover emerging technology opportunities. Not to be missed. 		Marriott Resort at Eagle Crest
Ypsilanti, MI
5/12/2008
9 a.m.
to 5/13/2008
4 p.m. 		SBIR/STTR Proposal Preparation
This two-day workshop combines the SBIR/STTR 101, Proposal Preparation, and NIH Electronic Submission Workshops into a two-day intensive workshop. This is targeted to life science companies, covering DOD, NSF and NIH, with detailed emphasis on NIH. 		MITC Building
Ann Arbor, MI
5/10/2008
6 p.m.
to
10 p.m. 		APACC: Embracing Global Collaboration
Keynote Speaker: The Honorable Secretary Norman Y. Mineta, Vice Chairman of Hill & Knowlton, former U.S. Secretary of Transportation and former U.S. Secretary of Commerce Meet corporate executives, entrepreneurs, diverse business professionals and community leaders while enjoying an elegant evening of fine dining and dancing in celebration of APACC. 		Royal Park Hotel
Rochester, MI
5/7/2008
7:30 a.m.
to
9:30 a.m. 		Crain’s Business Over Breakfast: Cultivating Detroit’s Creative Economy…What Young Entrepreneurs Have to Say
Join Crain's Detroit Business for breakfast and a panel discussion with current and past Crain's 20s In Their 20s honorees as they share their thoughts on how Detroit can grow and nurture its young talent pool. 		Detroit Renaissance Club
Detroit, MI
5/6/2008
5 p.m.
to
8 p.m. 		Entrepreneur Boot Camp Celebration
This is the place to meet the up-and-coming new tech companies that attended SPARK Boot Camp in April. 		SPARK Central
Ann Arbor, MI
5/5/2008
1 p.m.
to
7 p.m. 		Celebrating Entrepreneurship in West Michigan
Keynote by Rick Synder, CEO, Ardesta; panel discussions, and networking. 		Grand Valley State University
Allendale, MI
5/5/2008
9 a.m.
to 5/6/2008
12 p.m. 		SBIR/STTR Proposal Preparation
These one to two day sessions provide detailed instruction on proposal preparation, including both technical and commercialization plans and proposal submission procedures. Differences between agencies are addressed. Core principals of preparing fundable SBIR/STTR proposals are stressed. 		MITC Building
Ann Arbor, MI
5/2/2008
4 p.m.
to
6 p.m. 		TechTown First Friday
Great networking event for meeting entrepreneurs and getting to know the TechTown community. 		Tech Town
Detroit, MI
4/24/2008
6 p.m.
to
9 p.m. 		Michigan Celebrates Small Business
Michigan Celebrates Small Business is the state’s premier awards ceremony for entrepreneurs and the supporters of small business 		Lansing Center
Lansing, MI
4/22/2008
2 p.m.
to
5:30 p.m. 		MichBio: Annual Meeting and Capital Formation Workshop
GLEQ sponsored event: 2-5:30 p.m. Workshop 5:30 p.m. Reception 6:30 p.m. Dinner and Program 		Kensington Court Hotel
Ann Arbor, MI
4/17/2008
6:30 p.m.
to
10 p.m. 		West Michigan Science and Technology Initiative: Life Science Business Showcase
On April 17th, the Urban Institue for Contemporary Arts will be transformed into a unique, one-of-a-kind experience for life science innovators and attendees... The West Michigan Science Technology Initiative invites you to the 4th annual Life Science Business Showcase Night at the Museum. Attend Michigan’s premier life science event of the year with up to sixty Life Science companies on display. 		Grand Rapids
Grand Rapids, MI
4/17/2008
5 p.m.
to
7:30 p.m. 		New Enterprise Forum, America’s Next Top Business Model
Some business models are tried and true. Increasingly, innovative new models are taking hold and transforming the way we work and build. Think Web 2.0! 		Holiday Inn North Campus
Ann Arbor, MI
4/16/2008
8:30 a.m.
to
3:30 p.m. 		NextEnergy: AET Workshop on Developing Strategic Partners
Targeted to High Growth Ventures – Focused on AET-Specific Issues 		Kensington Court Hotel
Ann Arbor, MI
4/15/2008
5 p.m.
to
9 p.m. 		APACC: SAE East-West Business Connection
An evening with networking, buffet dinner and cocktail reception followed by a B2B Showcase designed to explore & build relationships between Asian auto related companies, U.S. OEM’s, Tier 1 & 2 corporate representatives, APACC members and MBEs. Invited Asian delegations include China, Hong Kong, India, Japan, Korea, Malaysia, Taiwan and Vietnam. 		MGM Grand
Detroit, MI
4/11/2008
9 a.m.
to
2 p.m. 		Renewable Energy and Biofuels Inventors Day
A forum for graduate and undergraduate student inventers and researchers to meet with acknowledged experts and prominent business professionals in the renewable energy and biofuels industries to foster university-industry relationships and raise awareness of student research being done in Michigan's universities. 		Michigan State University
East Lansing, MI
4/10/2008
4 p.m.
to
8 p.m. 		Entrepreneur Celebration – FastTrac
GLEQ-sponsored event with keynote by Keith Brophy and elevator pitches to an Investor Panel. 		McCamly Plaza Hotel
Battle Creek, MI
4/9/2008
5 p.m.
to
7 p.m. 		BioArbor: Getting West Coast VCs to Invest in the Midwest
Most U.S. venture capital investments are made to companies on the coasts. So how do Midwest companies attract venture interest, particularly from venture capitalists based on the coasts? 		University of Michigan - Palmer Commons
Ann Arbor, MI
4/8/2008
5 p.m.
to
7 p.m. 		Marketing Roundtable: Combining New and Traditional Media Options
Online advertiser media expenditures are increasing at incredible rates. However, online expenditures still represent less than 7% of all advertiser dollars spent in media. Some of the most effective media strategies come from carefully combining traditional and non-traditional media options and understanding the role of each medium. Participate in this roundtable discussion and learn about what mediums are best along various points in the customer journey; those that can build a brand, those that engage and encourage interaction, and those that ultimately close the deal. This panel of industry experts has experience with a wide range of media options and looks forward to your questions. 		SPARK Central
Ann Arbor, MI<