Jennifer Owens Joins Ann Arbor SPARK
On December 7, Jennifer Owens will join Ann Arbor SPARK as its new vice president, business development. In this role, Owens will support efforts to attract and retain new businesses to the Ann Arbor region. “Jennifer’s experience in economic development is an asset that directly supports Ann Arbor SPARK’s efforts to expand the region’s economy,” said Michael A. Finney, Ann Arbor SPARK’s CEO. “As we continue to look at ways to bring... [Read More...]
What’s in a Term Sheet?
Not often discussed in presentations about starting a company, particularly an innovative high growth company raising private equity from angels and VCs, is the term sheet. The New Enterprise Forum and Ann Arbor SPARK are presenting a two part program about the various aspects of a term sheet. An attorney, investor and CEO will discuss the many elements of a term sheet and the ramifications of each. The first program is in two weeks, Thursday... [Read More...]
NEF meeting on Term Sheets
Term Sheets is a subject rarely discussed in any detail in a public forum, even though they are referred to often. Do you know what is in a Term Sheet? We’re going to tackle the subject in a rare series of programs at the New Enterprise Forum meetings in September and October. Even two sessions won’t be enough to give you much detail, but you will probably walk out of each meeting knowing a lot more about them than you do today. The... [Read More...]
Three Ann Arbor Entrepreneurs Finalists for Ernst & Young Award
Three Ann Arbor entrepreneurs are Central Great Lakes region’s finalists for Ernst & Young’s annual Entrepreneur of the Year award: Michelle Crumm, president, Adaptive Materials Inc. Judy Ravin, CEO, Accent Reduction Institute L.L.C. Rich Sheridan, president, Menlo Innovations L.L.C. Winners will be announced at a gala event Thursday, June 11 at the Ritz-Carlton in Dearborn. Fingers crossed for these Ann Arbor business leaders! Read More →
RealKidz CEO receives Pioneer Spirit Award
Anyone who knows Merrill Guerra is not surprised that she is the recipient of the 2009 Pioneering Spirit Award from the National Association of Women Business Owners Greater Detroit Chapter. She will be recognized and given the award at NAWBOs annual meeting in Troy on June 11. This award is presented to a woman business owner who is doing something innovative in her business or who has started an innovative business. Merrill’s mission... [Read More...]
