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First Friday

July 10 2009 at 4:00 PM

TechTown, 440 Burroughs Street, Detroit, MI 48202

Sponsored by Corp! Magazine Join us for a special summer First Friday at TechTown this month! Along with the usual networking with hundreds of other professionals, we'll have great food and entertainment outdoors.Please note that the July First Friday is being held on the second Friday of the month, due to the holiday.RSVP online to attend this free event.

Faith-Based Business Forum

July 14 2009 at 9:00 AM

TechTown, 440 Burroughs Street, Detroit, MI 48202

Sponsored by Corp! Magazine Leaders of small- to mid-sized places of worship in Detroit have a unique opportunity to develop effective business skills through TechTown's Faith-Based Business Forum. Speaker: Dwayne Carson, Director of Operations, IC Data CommunicationsTopic: How non-profits can take advantage of technology in a down economyCarson's talk will cover the following points:Google Apps for non-profits--Get e-mail and word applicationsTechSoup clearinghouse--Software and hardware at discounted pricesManaged Services--Software as a Service, Hosted applications, On-demand servicesDwayne Carson is co-founder and Director of Operations of IC Data Communications, LLC (IC Datacom), a full-service Detroit-based information technology firm. IC Datacom focuses on three core areas, computer networking, video security and telecommunications. The company supports small to medium-sized businesses, and clients range from professional service companies, non-profits and medical facilities, to churches and K-12 schools. Carson, a serial entrepreneur, has owned and operated several businesses over the past 19 years. He has considerable experience in business operations and how technology enhances the function and overall success of companies. IC Datacom has grown in the past five years from two to 11 full-time employees. Carson has a B.A. in pre-law from Michigan State University.  

FastTrac to the Future: The First Day of Your Entrepreneurial Adventure

July 25 2009 at 7:30 AM

Community Arts Auditorium, Wayne State University campus

Get ready to start your own business!Join us for a free full-day event to learn about various opportunities for creating innovative companies and growing jobs. FastTrac to the Future is a program created by the New Economy Initiative and the Kauffman Foundation to provide a jump-start down the road to entrepreneurship through mentoring, training and resources. AGENDA7:30 a.m. Registration, networking8:30 a.m. Welcome9:00 - 9:45 a.m. Keynote speaker Chris Gardner10:00 - 11:00 a.m. Session 111:15 a.m. - 12:15 p.m. Session 212:30 - 1:30 p.m. Session 31:45 - 2:45 p.m. Session 43:00 - 4:00 p.m. Talk Show: Entrepreneurial War Stories4:15 - 6:00 p.m. Networking, receptionFeatured Speaker: Chris Gardner, owner and CEO, Gardner Rich LLC Conquering grave challenges to become a successful entrepreneur, Gardner is an avid motivational and inspirational speaker, addressing the keys to overcoming obstacles and breaking cycles. He is author of the New York Times #1 bestselling book The Pursuit of Happyness, which was turned into a critically acclaimed movie starring Will Smith.Each participant will be able to attend four sessions and can choose from 12 topics.• Topic 1: Intellectual Property Do's & Don'ts, plus an introduction to I-Bridge • Topic 2: Facebook and Twitter and Blogs, Oh My! Profiting from Social Media • Topic 3: Organization Expo--Introductions to SBTDC, FastTrac, TechTown, Ann Arbor SPARK, Urban Entrepreneur Partnership, and more • Topic 4: Curbside Consulting--Got an idea for a new business? Come spend a few minutes with some startup experts. • Topic 5: Money Tables--Bootstrapping, raising money, grants; roundtable discussion on funding your idea • Topic 6: Pitch & Comment--A facilitated session where people with ideas pitch to the group and get constructive comments, feedback and maybe even team members! • Topic 7: Anatomy of a Startup--The Tale of Diversity Dog • Topic 8: What's Your Role in a Startup? Find your place. • Topic 9: Clean Tech Energy--Entrepreneurial Opportunities • Topic 10: Medical Technology--Entrepreneurial Opportunities • Topic 11: Logistics--Entrepreneurial Opportunities • Topic 12: FastTrac Programs OverviewWho should attend: Anyone who thinks entrepreneurship might be right for themREGISTRATIONOnly 500 seats are available for this event, so early registration is strongly encouraged.Registration for the event is a two-step process. You must complete BOTH STEPS before you are eligible to attend the event.1.) Please RSVP online to begin the registration process. 2.) After completing the RSVP, you will be directed to a page containing a link to an online questionnaire asking about your business expertise and interests. Please follow the link and complete the questionnaire immediately.You will receive an e-mail confirmation of your registration only after you have completed the questionnaire. 

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