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ACE '17 Monthly News & Events
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Join the Michigan Startup Ecosystem
Thursday, Jan. 26, 2017
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Here is a Sneak Peak of the Breakout Sessions
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January Events for Startups
Startup entrepreneurs rely on their keen skills of bootstrapping and juggling. This calendar of events and opportunities will get you in touch with resources, education and people you need to be successful.
Center for Entrepreneurship, College of Engineering
University of Michigan
Duderstadt Center
Ann Arbor
Start Garden Film Series - Poverty, Inc.
Start Garden Film Series continues in January with Poverty, Inc.,
a film about the complex global industry of foreign aid.
ABOUT THE FILM: The West has positioned itself as the protagonist of development, giving rise to a vast multi-billion dollar poverty industry - the business of doing good has never been better. Yet the results have been mixed, in some cases even catastrophic, and leaders in the developing world are growing increasingly vocal in calling for change.
6:00PM: Doors open
6:30PM: Film begins
Start Garden
40 Pearl Street
Grand Rapids
Tuesday, January 10 | 6 - 8 PM
This is an opportunity for small and start up nonprofit organizations
to connect, share resources and make Detroit an even stronger launching pad
for change makers. And yes, nachos we'll be served!
Bamboo Detroit
1442 Brush Street
Detroit
Friday - Sunday, January 13 - 15
Startup Weekend Grand Rapids 2017 is your chance to learn how to take any idea from concept to creation within 54 hours in the West Michigan community!
A Techstars program, Startup Weekend is designed to bring together the area's
most creative thinkers, builders and implementers. It's a 3-day long sprint to launch new products and services that solve real-world problems.
Join us for a mashup of diverse minds, good food and free beer.
We're welcoming all entrepreneurs from any level of experience. Whether you have
a business idea, or are simply looking to plug into the ecosystem, we encourage
you to attend. The ultimate goal is to launch a new product or service in just 54 hours.
Come prepared to jump in with both feet!
Cost = $25 - 99 - Register today
Start Garden
40 Pearl Street
Grand Rapids
Monday, January 16 | 6 - 8 PM
WHAT'S OPEN CITY? / Open City is a forum for Detroit's aspiring and established small business owners to learn, network, and exchange information in a fun and lively atmosphere. Join us each month this summer at a new Detroit neighborhood location, where a select panel of speakers will discuss a relevant small business topic, followed by casual networking.
Build Institute
Cliff Bell's
2030 Park Ave
Detroit
Tuesday, January 17 | 12 - 1 PM
Kathie Fuce-Hobohm, President of SPACE, a local interior design firm and Haworth Best in Class Dealership will be leading this month's Innovator's Spotlight. She opened SPACE in 1995 when her employer decided to close the local office furniture dealership where she worked. Facing unemployment she and a former business partner opened a new dealership in Midland. Basically, "we went from being laid-off to opening SPACE in 90 days."
Kathie will discuss her journey from start-up to sustainability by sharing the challenges and best practices she has learned along the way. In addition, because SPACE is known as a creative and highly innovative company she will share some tips for staying relevant in her industry.
Midland Tomorrow Innovation Center
2007 Austin Street
Midland
Tuesday, January 17 | 6 - 9 PM
It's finally here! Join us as we ring in the New Year with a brand new Bamboo.
Join us for the grand opening of Bamboo's new Downtown hub on floor three of the historic Julian C. Madison building. After growing from a team of four friends to over 125 members, we're now ready to offer more shared workspace, more support services, and Great events to fuel Detroit's growing startup and creative community. We'll have delicious appetizers from Yum Village, wine from Brut Detroit, and a big beautiful new space for you to see.
6pm -- Doors are open, food & drinks served!
7pm -- Opening remarks from Bamboo, City of Detroit, & partners.
9pm -- Networking wraps up!
Bamboo Detroit
1420 Washington Blvd
Detroit
Wednesday, January 18 | 8:30 - 9:30 AM
Bringing on a new person can be the optimal time to shift the roles on your current team. But how do you do that? With Jim Collins articulation of your business as a bus metaphor, it made looking at roles and hierarchy so much easier to think about. In this discussion, you'll hear a bit about how The Hire Effect (THE) founder, Miche Rayment thinks about it and will discuss the hurdles you'll need to overcome. THE Team Assessment(TM) gives you a new and powerful way of looking at who is doing what and how to make your team coordinate more effectively.
The Hire Effect
Webinar
Thursday, January 19 | 4:30 - 8 PM
This career mixer is ideal for employers* looking to fill software internships and full-time positions. For those looking for a job in the tech industry this is a great way to connect with employers in the Southeast Michigan Region in a casual setting.
*The purpose of this highly targeted event is to directly connect software developer talent with employers. Thus, to make sure that expectations are met, we are asking people that are not software developers, or direct employers, to respectfully attend other events that are designed to meet your needs.
Cost = $100
ITHAKA
301 E. Liberty, 3rd floor
Ann Arbor
Monday, January 23 | 8 - 11 AM
Join Automation Alley for a conference on the state of the global economy as we welcome JPMorgan Chase Head Economist and Managing Director James E. Glassman for a keynote presentation. Learn about the shifting dynamics of the global economy and how policies proposed by the incoming
Trump administration may impact the
domestic and world economy at large.
Automation Alley
2675 Bellingham
Troy
This 90-minute workshop will help entrepreneurs understand how to evaluate the market for their product or service. Is it big and exciting enough for you to pursue? For investors to get excited about?
Zell Lurie Institute - University of Michigan
701 Tappan Ave
Ann Arbor
Tuesday, January 24 | 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM
During this workshop, expert trainer, Andrea Johanson, PhD, will provide important information about SBIR/STTR funding and how to craft a competitive SBIR/STTR proposal that meets the unique requirements of the NIH.
Cost = $75
Michigan Life Science & Innovation Center
46701 Commerce Center Drive
Plymouth
Tuesday, January 24 | 5 - 7 PM
Continues at Muskegon Innovation Hub for January's event!
5 creators will pitch their ideas for a chance to win $5,000 - no strings attached.
There is no restriction on the type of idea a presenter can submit, but it's important to remember this is about moving an idea forward. The event host organizes a selection committee to decide which five ideas will be presented. Visitors to the website vote on ideas they would like the host committee to select.
The selected presenters explain a $5,000 step that will move the idea forward.
Presenting the ideas is only part of the night. Part two is at the reception
to find out the winner. Have a glass of wine, talk about ideas.
The opportunity to network is the whole reason we put on the event. Join us!
For idea submissions and to vote on five of your favorite ideas visit www.5x5night.com.
200 Viridian Drive
Thursday, January 26 | 12 - 7 PM
The Annual Collaboration for Entrepreneurship is an event that celebrates and promotes entrepreneurship across the State of Michigan. ACE brings together entrepreneurs, entrepreneur support organizations, investors, service providers, students, government agents and other members of the business community to network, learn and connect.
This event also includes the
Westin Southfield Hotel
1500 Town Center
Southfield
Monday, January 30 | 5 - 7 PM
This 90-minute workshop will help new entrepreneurs understand the different types and sources of funding - and which ones are right for you. We'll cover everything from bootstrapping and crowdfunding to angel investors and venture capital. You'll learn about key concepts, essential vocabulary, and much more... all in an "investor-free, safe space" where you can feel free to broach Everything You Wanted to Know About Funding But Were Afraid to Ask™! Facilitated by Josh Botkin, Ross Faculty & ZLI Entrepreneur in Residence.
Zell Lurie Institute - University of Michigan
701 Tappan Ave
Ann Arbor
Tuesday, January 31 | 8AM - 12PM
The Michigan Small Business Development Center has assembled an experienced team of experts to discuss the many aspects of purchasing or selling a business. Buyers and sellers will separate into individual sessions targeting both tracks [sellers and buyers], followed by a session with buyers and sellers participating with a panel of experienced professionals. Focused sessions will cover specific challenges and opportunities.
Various Dates/Times in January 2017
MI - SBDC
Offers expert assistance at no cost to entrepreneurs looking to start or grow a business. These educational, informational and networking events focus on a number of topics important to business development with several options for online attendance.
CLICK HERE to search for your topic of interest and your location preference.
If you value connecting and building strong relationships with your peers in an environment with no interference AND you lead a growth business with revenues between $2M-$200M. CEO Engage is for YOU.
Sign-up HERE to receive notice of events and opportunities and get active media coverage to grow effectively and powerfully.
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