| | | | | New Economy News | April 2010 | | Dear Sylvia, On April 9th come to TechTown's First Friday and discover why Michigan is the rightful center of the universe for logistics.
 Mark Lundquist, President and CEO, Fulcrum Edge, Inc., will flesh out this theory as the featured speaker of TechTown's First Friday networking event, open to the public, and widely considered Detroit's largest monthly entrepreneurial gathering, with a diverse audience of 300 entrepreneurs, innovators and mentors
"Logistics and supply chain management is forecasted to grow to a $14 trillion industry within 10 years," Lundquist said. "Michigan is the best place to launch a new company and take advantage of it, yet virtually no one even realizes what a powerhouse we are. This state should be the destination for anyone who wants to launch a new logistics or supply chain management company."
Date: April 9 Time: 4 to 6 p.m. Location: NextEnergy, 461 Burroughs Street, Detroit, MI 48202. Cost: A $5 donation is requested to help offset event costs. Donations will be accepted at the door. REGISTER NOW. The April First Friday is sponsored by Pratik Pravinchandra Shah of Prudential Insurance and Corp! magazine. | | | | | New c lass of rock star entrepreneurs accepted Last month SmartStart admitted a new class of 21 unique startups to its business accelerator program. "We're excited about the breadth of companies admitted to the portfolio," SmartStart Support Leader Steven Bessonny said. "We're looking forward to bringing them coaching and resources to make them successful in Detroit and beyond." Some of the companies admitted to the new portfolio include: - mymentalspace.com, a free web-based tool allowing users to self-monitor their internet behaviors. Users can control internet use and prevent internet addiction using concepts in positive psychology, balancing their own 'mentalspace.'
- Steam Sterilization Systems, a company that uses steam, instead of
toxic chemicals, to remove biofilm from beverage lines. This company holds
a U.S. patent for fluid line decontamination by steam. - ForeverFresh, a company that manufactures and markets disposable
underwear--targeting the medical, retail and internet markets. ForeverFresh
looks and feels like regular underwear and cannot be seen through clothing.
SmartStart will accept applications from the next class of up-and-coming entrepreneurs through April 16 for logistics and supply chain management startups, and May 14 for innovative startups in all other industries. |  Score discounts for referrals
At TechOne Printing, loyalty pays. Refer 5 customers to TechOne Printing and receive a 5 percent discount on your next purchase of $25 or more. The new referral program is called 5 for 5. TechOne Printing also expanded its services to offer printed poster packages, which includes printing, mounting on foamboard and lamination--giving you one more reason to stop by the print center of choice for Midtown entrepreneurs. "With three poster sizes to choose from at prices at least 5 percent cheaper than Kinko's, there's no reason not to visit TechOne Printing for all your poster needs," says TechOne Printing Manager Kristen Weimert. Visit TechOne Printing online and be sure to stop by the TechOne Printing booth at this week's First Friday to talk to Kristen about how she can serve your business. |  The next generation of biodiesel: Think affordable
TechTown's NextCAT announces it will use an innovative biodiesel technology developed at Wayne State University's National Biofuels Energy Lab to create a product that consumers can afford. NextCAT's technology will jump-start the biodiesel industry, which has been stalled since 2009 because of high material costs. The startup received its first round of outside funding in February and will begin testing its product this spring. |  TechTown tenant launches online green directory for Motor City GreeningDetroit.com is supporting the local green movement with a new online resource hub with listings of companies selling environmentally friendly products and services. This nifty Web site was designed for green-conscious residents, companies and communities and offers up helpful hints for greening particular rooms in your house plus green lifestyle news and a calendar of events. | | | | | About us
Detroit's fastest-growing business incubator, TechTown is serving and assisting more than 160 emerging companies with business accelerator programs, space for lease and educational forums. Learn more here. | |
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--- On Mon, 4/5/10, Allison Lumb <allison@techtownwsu.org> wrote:
From: Allison Lumb <allison@techtownwsu.org>
Subject: TechTown's April eNewsletter
To: yexsenia2@yahoo.com
Date: Monday, April 5, 2010, 1:47 PM
| | | | | New Economy News | April 2010 | | Dear Sylvia, On April 9th come to TechTown's First Friday and discover why Michigan is the rightful center of the universe for logistics.
Mark Lundquist, President and CEO, Fulcrum Edge, Inc., will flesh out this theory as the featured speaker of TechTown's First Friday networking event, open to the public, and widely considered Detroit's largest monthly entrepreneurial gathering, with a diverse audience of 300 entrepreneurs, innovators and mentors
"Logistics and supply chain management is forecasted to grow to a $14 trillion industry within 10 years," Lundquist said. "Michigan is the best place to launch a new company and take advantage of it, yet virtually no one even realizes what a powerhouse we are. This state should be the destination for anyone who wants to launch a new logistics or supply chain management company."
Date: April 9 Time: 4 to 6 p.m. Location: NextEnergy, 461 Burroughs Street, Detroit, MI 48202. Cost: A $5 donation is requested to help offset event costs. Donations will be accepted at the door. REGISTER NOW. The April First Friday is sponsored by Pratik Pravinchandra Shah of Prudential Insurance and Corp! magazine. | | | | | | New class of rock star entrepreneurs accepted Last month SmartStart admitted a new class of 21 unique startups to its business accelerator program. "We're excited about the breadth of companies admitted to the portfolio," SmartStart Support Leader Steven Bessonny said. "We're looking forward to bringing them coaching and resources to make them successful in Detroit and beyond." Some of the companies admitted to the new portfolio include: - mymentalspace.com, a free web-based tool allowing users to self-monitor their internet behaviors. Users can control internet use and prevent internet addiction using concepts in positive psychology, balancing their own 'mentalspace.'
- Steam Sterilization Systems, a company that uses steam, instead of
toxic chemicals, to remove biofilm from beverage lines. This company holds
a U.S. patent for fluid line decontamination by steam. - ForeverFresh, a company that manufactures and markets disposable
underwear--targeting the medical, retail and internet markets. ForeverFresh
looks and feels like regular underwear and cannot be seen through clothing. SmartStart will accept applications from the next class of up-and-coming entrepreneurs through April 16 for logistics and supply chain management startups, and May 14 for innovative startups in all other industries. | Score discounts for referrals
At TechOne Printing, loyalty pays. Refer 5 customers to TechOne Printing and receive a 5 percent discount on your next purchase of $25 or more. The new referral program is called 5 for 5. TechOne Printing also expanded its services to offer printed poster packages, which includes printing, mounting on foamboard and lamination--giving you one more reason to stop by the print center of choice for Midtown entrepreneurs. "With three poster sizes to choose from at prices at least 5 percent cheaper than Kinko's, there's no reason not to visit TechOne Printing for all your poster needs," says TechOne Printing Manager Kristen Weimert. Visit TechOne Printing online and be sure to stop by the TechOne Printing booth at this week's First Friday to talk to Kristen about how she can serve your business. | The next generation of biodiesel: Think affordable
TechTown's NextCAT announces it will use an innovative biodiesel technology developed at Wayne State University's National Biofuels Energy Lab to create a product that consumers can afford. NextCAT's technology will jump-start the biodiesel industry, which has been stalled since 2009 because of high material costs. The startup received its first round of outside funding in February and will begin testing its product this spring. | | TechTown tenant launches online green directory for Motor City GreeningDetroit.com is supporting the local green movement with a new online resource hub with listings of companies selling environmentally friendly products and services. This nifty Web site was designed for green-conscious residents, companies and communities and offers up helpful hints for greening particular rooms in your house plus green lifestyle news and a calendar of events. | | | | | About us
Detroit's fastest-growing business incubator, TechTown is serving and assisting more than 160 emerging companies with business accelerator programs, space for lease and educational forums. Learn more here. | |
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