Entrepreneurship. Investment. Education. Networking.
The MIT Enterprise Forum of the Great Lakes (MITEF Great Lakes) is one of the 24 worldwide chapters of the Cambridge, Massachusetts based MIT Enterprise Forum, Inc. For over 20 years, this global volunteer organization has linked entrepreneurs, advisors, and investors by means of networking through specialized educational program events and guidance on a variety of high growth and technology business concerns, such as business plan development, funding, and management.
Since 1998, MITEF Great Lakes has offered educational and collaborative business forums to build stronger ties between the entrepreneurial, investment, and business incubator communities in the Great Lakes region. This area is fast becoming the launch site of exciting new technologies - Life Sciences, Manufacturing Automation, IT/Software/Internet and Emerging Technologies.
Partnering with its broad network of local universities, including the University of Michigan, Wayne State University, Oakland University, and Lawrence Technological University, businesses and technical associations, MITEF Great Lakes is a major resource for start-up businesses.
Events are open to the general public and your participation as a member and/or volunteer is welcomed.
It's once again time for this annual extravaganza of entrepreneurship, hosted in conjunction with the Great Lakes Entrepreneurs Quest (GLEQ) and the New Enterprise Forum!
Emcee: TV and radio host Chris Holman, small business advocate at the Michigan Economic Development Corp.
The Place:
Washtenaw Community College
Morris Lawrence Building
4800 E. Huron River Drive, Ypsilanti, Michigan
The Time:
4:00 to 9:00 P.M.
Refreshments will be served.
The Evening:
Dave Morin, president and CEO of Cielo Medical Solutions, LLC will deliver the Showcase Presentation
Attend workshops led by area CEOs and entrepreneurs:
- "Innovation in Michigan", moderated by Philip Power of the Center for Michigan
- "Tapping Michigan Resources", moderated by Scott Olson of Ann Arbor SPARK
- "Migration from GM to Gee Whiz", moderated by Linda Chamberlain of the Western Michigan Science and Technology Initiative
It's back .... the elevator pitch competition! Six area entrepreneurs have a full two minutes for a pressure packed presentation to a panel of investors and business leaders. See who rises to the occasion!
Visit displays of emerging local companies
Presentation of the GLEQ awards
Cost: $8 for pre-registered attendees or $20 at the door.
Register at: www.ace-event.org
Our Sponsors
The MIT Enterprise Forum of the Great Lakes would like to thank its Corporate sponsors for their generous support.
