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Stories from China

February 9 2010 at 9:00 AM

Sponsored by the Confucius Institute of Wayne State University and Corp! Magazine Join us on Tuesday, February 9 at TechTown for the Chinese Business Forum meeting titled "Stories from China." Wayne County Executive Robert Ficano, Jerome Hill of China Bridge, Mingan Tan of the Detroit China Business Association and Te-Yang Soong of CTI and Associates will talk about their business experiences in China, current business opportunities and how to get access to business matchmaking in China. Robert Ficano, Wayne County Chief Executive Jerome Hill, China Bridge Mingan Tan, Detroit Chinese Business Association Te-Yang-Soong, CTI and Associates Register for this free event online.  

Professional & Academic Seminar - Intra- and Inter-Institutional Research Collaborations

February 12 2010 at 1:00 PM

The Office of the Vice President for Research invites the campus community to the next Professional and Academic Seminar, "Intra- and Inter-Institutional Research Collaborations." The seminar will be held at the Mazurek Education Commons, Margherio Family Conference Center, School of Medicine (320 E. Canfield) on February 12, 2010 from 1 to 2:30 p.m. Moderator: Derek Wildman, Center for Molecular Medicine and Genetics Panelists: Cynthia Bir, Biomedical Engineering and Orthopedic Surgery Markus Friedrich, Biological Sciences Margot LaPointe, Henry Ford Health System, Research Office RSVPs are requested to assist with handout preparation.

Ticket to the FastTrac

February 15 2010 at 3:00 PM

Sponsored by FastTrac to the Future Entrepreneurs, mark your calendars! TechTown is opening its doors the third Monday of every month to give entrepreneurs an opportunity to meet with advisors who help them select and enroll in the program best suited for their business goals. Programs include: FastTrac, a practical hands-on business development program designed to help entrepreneurs hone the skills needed to create, manage and grow a successful business. SmartStart, TechTown’s business accelerator program for innovative startup companies, providing coaching, intensive practical sessions, small business loans and mentoring with skilled professionals to help you reach maximum profitability. Bizdom U, an entrepreneurial development program providing training, workspace to develop your business, funding, and incubation space after you launch the business. It starts with intense full-time business development for four months and continues to provide support after you launch the business. All of the services are provided at no cost if you are accepted. Shifting Gears, a five-month intensive program helping corporate workers adapt their knowledge and skill sets in order to transition into more competitive and effective professionals focused on small business growth. … and more. Ticket to the FastTrac open houses are a part of FastTrac to the Future, a three-year initiative to reshape Southeast Michigan’s economy by encouraging entrepreneurship and small businesses. Funded by the New Economy Initiative and created in partnership with the Kansas City-based Kauffman Foundation, FastTrac to the Future aims to create 1,200 startup companies in the next three years. TechTown, the Wayne State University research park and business incubator, is a key partner in the project, providing services and resources to empower and encourage entrepreneurs in Detroit. Who should attend: Entrepreneurs of all levels who are looking to grow or evolve their businesses. Registration: To attend Ticket to the FastTrac, you must register online here. Due to extremely high demand and limited space, only those who have registered online will be admitted. Don't miss the next step on your entrepreneurial adventure! For more information about this event, please contact Rene Kelly at (313) 483-1322 or rene.fasttrac@techtownwsu.org.

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