Anyone who’s ever applied for federal appropriations to fund a biotech startup but has gotten lost in a maze of beaurocracy must catch this discussion with government affairs expert Jon Kozesky at TechTown’s First Friday networking event. He’ll guide you through the process and share key factors for success when pursuing a federal appropriation, a timeline, plus tips on discretionary funding and the importance of government advocacy to today’s small business. This event is sponsored by MichBio and Asterand.

Attend this free lunch session at TechTown with lawyers from Barris, Sott, Denn and Driker to learn about essential startup business topics like entity formation, tax considerations, hiring, intellectual property, and business litigation and resolution.

Are you an exporter in the making? Join the African Business Forum at TechTown to hear local experts share ways you can increase your company's revenue by taking your company global. The forum will cover the basics and provide the tools and networks for Michigan companies that wish to export their products or services to international markets. Leading the discussion are two trade experts from the U.S. Export Assistance Center, John O'Gara, regional manager of the Export Solutions Group, and director Sara Coulter.