July Business Events

Thank you Diane Durance of Great Lakes Entrepreneurial Quest for putting together this awesome list!!

Remember to check the sites for the specific events and opportunities as they are subject to change.

Michigan Small Business & Technology Development Center (MISBTDC). The MI-SBTDC offers a comprehensive selection of trainings and workshops statewide for Entrepreneurs - almost 100 each month. The topics are geared to those just starting their first business and also those experienced entrepreneurs looking for ways to improve and enhance their success. Topics include: Writing a Business Plan, Business Accounting and Budgeting, Business Start-up, Cash Flow Management, E-Commerce, Finance, Government Contracting, Venture Plan Workshops (excellent way to get the support you need over a 6 to 10 week program), Managing a Business, Managing Employees, Marketing and Sales, Taxes, and Technology. The GLEQ calendar will highlight select events offered, but many more are available.
July 1-31
http://www.misbtdc.net

Motor City Connect Live - Novi. Join the business professionals of Motor City Connect for an effective and fun alternative to the traditional networking meeting. This is a chance for everyone to come face-to-face with other MCC members. MCC Live lunches are relaxed, casual and usually good for a few laughs. It's never a something you have to attend; it's an event you want to attend. No sixty-second commercials. No ten-minute speakers. This is just a chance to break bread together, meet new people, seek to understand their needs and connect on a new level.
Tuesday, July 2, 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m.
BD's Mongolian BBQ, 43155 Main Street, Novi
http://motorcityconnect.groupsite.com

GROW - Business Basics Cluster (Part 1). Grand Rapids Opportunities for Women presents this cluster of 3 workshops to assist business owners in understanding essential components of doing business. This cluster of workshops includes Strategic Planning, Taxes & Legal Sessions 1 and 2.
Tuesdays, July 9, 16 and 23, 6-9 p.m.
GROW, 25 Sheldon Boulevard, Suite 210, Grand Rapids.
www.GROWbusiness.org

Ann Arbor OpenCoffee. This is a networking event for entrepreneurs, investors and those who work with innovation businesses, particularly in IT, cleantech and life sciences. So far we've kept the agenda open, allowing those who show up to set it as they wish. It's heavy on networking, full of interesting opinions and stories, and has led to several successful business partnerships and gigs.
Tuesday, July 9, 8-9:30 a.m.
SPARK Central, 330 E. Liberty, Lower Level, Ann Arbor
http://www.annarborusa.org/events

Motor City Connect Live - Troy Brown Bag. Join the business professionals of Motor City Connect for an effective and fun alternative to the traditional networking meeting. This is a chance for everyone to come face-to-face with other MCC members. MCC Live lunches are relaxed, casual and usually good for a few laughs. Instead of going to a restaurant, we will visit the office of an MCC member. Ideally, the Troy meeting will rotate. For now, MCC is grateful that the good folks of Prudential has offered to host this month. You will be responsible for your own lunch.
Tuesday, July 9, 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m.
Byte and Mortar, 2609 Crooks Rd., Troy
http://motorcityconnect.groupsite.com

GRIN Monthly Meeting- Marketing for a Reason. This Grand Rapids Inventors Network (GRIN) monthly meeting is a great opportunity to meet those with similar concerns around inventing and formulating a business. Topic for the July meeting is "GR Makers - The GET-ER-DONE Folks."
Tuesday, July 9, 6-8 p.m.
Cook-DeVos Center for Health Sciences, GVSU, 301 Michigan Street NE, Room 119, Grand Rapids
http://www.grinventors.org/

Marketing Roundtable Summer Workshop. The first of two workshops this summer hosted by Ann Arbor SPARK with unique opportunities to meet with some very smart marketing people and get one-on-one counseling time.
Tuesday, July 9, 5-7 p.m.
SPARK Central, 330 E. Liberty, Lower Level, Ann Arbor
http://www.annarborusa.org/events

Social Media Summer School - LinkedIn. Mastering LinkedIn is not as complicated as you think. Make the most out of your time on the world's most popular social network for business. Maximize your company page, convert connections into sales, and more! Learn tips and tricks to leverage this powerful sales, marketing, human resources and professional development tool for your business.
Tuesday, July 9, 8-9:30 a.m.
Muskegon Lakeshore Chamber, 380 W. Western Ave., Suite 202, Muskegon
http://web.muskegon.org/events/eventdetail.aspx?EventID=3018

A roadmap to Community Solar. Michigan Alternative and Renewable Energy Center (MAREC) presents "A Roadmap to Community Solar," a four-week speaker series to help participants learn how to launch a community solar project. Community solar allows individuals and organizations to develop renewable energy by pooling resources, reducing individual risk, and maximizing the benefits of solar energy for local communities.
Tuesdays, July 9, 16, 23 and 30, 6-9 p.m.
MAREC, 200 Viridian Drive, Muskegon
http://bit.ly/15SQFtJ

Selling Smart Workshop - A Practical Process for Selling Services. The Selling Smart Workshop series will be held the first Wednesday of the month. Each of the Workshop events will include an hour of practice selling, followed by an hour presentation on a different sales topic.
Wednesday, July 10, 9-11 a.m.
SPARK Central, 330 E. Liberty, Lower Level, Ann Arbor
http://www.annarborusa.org/events

Intro to GROW. Intro to GROW is the required first step for anyone eager to learn how to start or expand their small business. Get an overview of our programs and services, meet the staff, and watch our graduates describe their experiences in our inspirational video! Cost: Free.
Thursday, July 11, Noon-1 p.m. and 6-7 p.m.
GROW, 25 Sheldon Boulevard, Suite 210, Grand Rapids.
www.GROWBusiness.org

Open Offie Hourse - Chat with Charlie @ TechTown. Are you an entrepreneur working on a technology-based or -enabled business? Do you want to get an expert's opinion on your big idea, or are you seeking direction on how to secure funding, line up resources, make connections or more? Charlie Moret (http://www.linkedin.com/pub/charlie-moret/4/5a3/352) wants to help.
Thursday, July 11, 9 a.m.-noon
TechTown, 440 Burroughs St., Detroit
http://techtowndetroit.org/

Inventors' Council of Mid-Michigan Monthly Meeting. This monthly meeting to help inventors pursue their dreams of bringing new and innovative products to market includes networking time, guest speaker and time for members to showcase new products. Everyone is welcome.
Thursday, July 11, 7-9 p.m.
Walli's, 1341 S. Center Road, Burton
http://www.inventorscouncil.org/

Entre-SLAM. Entre-SLAM, the hit storytelling competition for entrepreneurs (as seen in Fortune/CNN and heard on NPR), is finally coming to the Big D, and Bizdom is thrilled to be its Community Sponsor! Don't miss a chance to mix it up with the brightest, boldest, baddest risk-takers in Detroit. Kick back, relax and take in an evening of great food, entertainment and unforgettable stories of hope and triumph.
Thursday, July 11, 7-9 p.m.
Bleu Detroit, 1540 Woodward Ave., Detroit
http://www.entreslam.com/

The Ins and Outs of SBIR/STTR Funding - Is your Technology a Fit? Join nationally recognize SBIR/STTR expert, Lisa Kurek, for this introduction to the government's Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) and Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) programs which make over $2.4 billion in high-risk, non-dilutive capital available to innovative small companies annually.
Thursday, July 11, 2-5 p.m.
SPARK Central, 330 E. Liberty St., Ann Arbor
http://www.bbcetc.com/training/

Venture Plan. Learn the fundamentals of entrepreneurship as you get your small business up and running! Venture Plan is a five-week program for starting your business, recognizing that you need a plan to chart your course. From the initial steps of clarifying your goals and business concept to setting up your operations, marketing and financial planning, this workshop-based course guides you through the business planning process.
Thursdays, July 11, 18 and 25, August 1 and 15, 8:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
Greater Brighton Area Chamber of Commerce, Brighton
https://www.misbtdc.net/events.aspx

Second Step. You've been to an Update Night, or two or three... or all of them... but what happens after a $20K investment? During the Next Step Series you will hear a group of our second step investments share their stories and participate in candid conversation about whether they're in a position to receive a third round of funding.
Thursday, July 11, 5-8 p.m.
Start Garden, 50 Louis Ave., Grand Rapids
http://www.StartGarden.com

GROW - Business Basics Cluster (Part 2). Grand Rapids Opportunities for Women presents this cluster of 3 workshops to assist business owners in understanding essential components of doing business. This cluster of workshops includes Strategic Planning, Taxes & Legal Sessions 1 and 2.
Tuesdays, July 16, 6-9 p.m.
GROW, 25 Sheldon Boulevard, Suite 210, Grand Rapids.
www.GROWbusiness.org

Venture Plan. Learn the fundamentals of entrepreneurship as you get your small business up and running! Venture Plan is a five-week program for starting your business, recognizing that you need a plan to chart your course. From the initial steps of clarifying your goals and business concept to setting up your operations, marketing and financial planning, this workshop-based course guides you through the business planning process.
Tuesdays, July 16 Through August 13, 1-5 p.m.
Monroe County Community College, Monroe
https://www.misbtdc.net/events.aspx

Innovator Spotlight - Joseph Affholter. The Innovator Spotlight is a one-hour educational gathering in which an industry authority will speak on a technology-related topic. Attendees will be exposed to the expert's experiences, successes and failures and how to replicate successes or avoid pitfalls. This is an interactive event where questions will be answered and attendees have the opportunity to network with forward-thinking, experienced entrepreneurs.
Tuesday, July 16, noon-1 p.m.
MidMichigan Innovation Center, 2007 Austin St., Midland
http://www.mmic.us/events

SBIR/STTR 101 - Introduction and Overview. This half-day class helps small, technology entrepreneurs and businesses assess their eligibility to receive R&D funding through the government's Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) and Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) programs.
Tuesday, July 16, 9 a.m.-noon
Center for Health Sciences, 301 Michigan Ave., Grand Rapids
http://www.bbcetc.com/training/

Motor City Connect - 275. Join the business professionals of Motor City Connect for an effective and fun alternative to the traditional networking meeting. This is a chance for everyone to come face-to-face with other MCC members. MCC Live lunches are relaxed, casual and usually good for a few laughs. It's never a something you have to attend; it's an event you want to attend. No sixty-second commercials. No ten-minute speakers. This is just a chance to break bread together, meet new people, seek to understand their needs and connect on a new level.
Tuesday, July 16, 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m.
Brann's Steakhouse, 39715 Six Mile Road, Northville
http://motorcityconnect.groupsite.com

Muskegon Inventors Network (MIN) Monthly Meeting. A not-for-profit inventor/marketer group for West Michigan people with creative ideas, inventors and others who may find benefit or offer support services. MIN's purpose is to assist West Michigan inventors and marketers reach their personal goals. Attend, see guest speaker Cary Harwin on topic "Geek-Crowdfunding for Innovators.
Tuesday, July 16, 6-8 p.m.
MAREC, Muskegon
http://www.muskegoninventorsnetwork.org/

A2 NewTech Meetup. Five presenters this month take the stage for ten minutes each, five minutes to demo and five minutes to answer questions, followed by open announcements and community networking. Entrepreneurs can email organizers at a2newtech.org if you'd like to present!
Tuesday, July 16, 6:30-8 p.m.
Law School, South Hall, Room 1225, Ann Arbor
http://www.a2newtech.org/

Bootstrappers Breakfast. Bootstrappers Breakfast is a breakfast for bootstrappers. Attendees will be in early stage tech startups, and it will be a chance to compare notes on operational, development, and business issues with peers. Bootstrappers Breakfast Detroit is moderated by Travis Johnson, bootstrapper and founder of Foodjunky and Brian Bosche, Venture for America Fellow at Bizdom Detroit.
Wednesday, July 17, 7:30-9 a.m.
Hudson Café, 1241 Woodward Avenue, Detroit
http://bizdom.com/events/

Supercharge Your Personal LinkedIn. Attend for a hands-on, interactive workshop designed to help you enhance your personal LinkedIn profile. Learn how to showcase your skills and expertise and emphasize your value as an employee. Discover how to use LinkedIn as a tool by adopting strategies to boost your professional online identity.
Wednesday, July 17, 8:30-10:30 a.m.
Automation Alley, 2675 Bellingham, Troy
http://www.automationalley.com/a2_nws_eventcal?m=7&y=2013

CEED Microloan Orientation. Many small businesses face obstacles when trying to obtain a business loan. The recognition of the serious need for working capital for existing businesses, start-up or expansion, equipment purchases, and job creation is not the priority it once was. If you have a need for alternative financing consider the MicroLoan Program. Discover the requirements and process necessary to apply and obtain a microloan.
Wednesday, July 17, 9-11 a.m.
Oakland County Business Center, Waterford
https://www.misbtdc.net/events.aspx

Onboarding - First Impressions = Employee Retention. You found the ideal person and they agreed to work for your company. Congratulations! But your job is not done. There is a critical period at the start of any employment that can set the tone for an employees whole work experience. How can you set the stage now for future success? Join us for a discussion on working with a newly hired employee. Topics will include: Tips for successful onboarding, What to do with new hires to drive employee success, and How the first 180 days set the tone for so much more.
Wednesday, July 17, 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m.
Automation Alley, 2675 Bellingham, Troy
http://www.automationalley.com/a2_nws_eventcal?m=7&y=2013

Lunch with Punch! Articulate Your Entrepreneurial Passion. Lunch with Punch Networking Register Here! A monthly networking event focused on fostering professional relationships and providing practical applications to build networking skills. This event offers every participant an opportunity to highlight their business services at every meeting.
Wednesday, July 17, 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m.
Holiday Inn, 310 Pearl Street NW, Grand Rapids.
www.GROWBusiness.org

Tips on Electronic Submission to NIH. This webinar will provide tips and guidance to help applicants avoid common errors and successfully navigate the electronic submission process.
Wednesday, July 17, 1-2 p.m.
WEBINAR
http://www.bbcetc.com/training/

Start Smart. A business readiness course offered monthly. The Start Smart class focuses on the fundamentals of doing business. Once completed, Start Smart provides participants with the ability to understand what it takes to run their own business. Prerequisite: Intro to GROW.
Wednesday, July 17, 6-9 p.m.
GROW, 25 Sheldon Blvd SE, Ste. 210, Grand Rapids
www.GROWbusiness.org

Venture Plan 8-Week Boot Camp - Flint. Venture Plan is a long term training program for starting or growing your business, recognizing that you need a plan to chart your course. The 8-week "boot camp" will help you clarify your goals and business concept, evaluate the potential for your idea, and guide you through operations, marketing and financial planning. Whether you are considering starting a business or already running one, Venture Plan can help you shape your company for growth.
Wednesdays, July 17 through September 4, 6-9 p.m.
I-69 Trade Corridor Regional Office, Kettering University, Flint
https://www.misbtdc.net/events.aspx

Intro to GROW. Intro to GROW is the required first step for anyone eager to learn how to start or expand their small business. Get an overview of our programs and services, meet the staff, and watch our graduates describe their experiences in our inspirational video! Cost: Free.
Thursday, July 18, Noon-1 p.m. and 6-7 p.m.
GROW, 25 Sheldon Boulevard, Suite 210, Grand Rapids.
www.GROWBusiness.org

SBIR/STTR - DOE Overview and Topic Review. Does your project have an application in the current Dept. of Energy SBIR/STTR solicitation? Get an overview of the DoE's program and current topics, ask questions and learn how to get your proposal off to a great start.
Thursday, July 18, 1-2 p.m.
WEBINAR
http://www.bbcetc.com/training

Starting Your Own Business. At this forum you will learn about personality traits that impact entrepreneurialism, creating a marketing plan for your business, legal, accounting, and risk considerations, product development, business plans and financing options. You will have an opportunity to get advice from a variety of business experts and organizations that are available to support new ventures.
Friday, July 19, 9 a.m.-3 p.m.
SPARK East, 215 W. Michigan Ave., Ypsilanti
http://www.annarborusa.org/events

PeerSpectives Statewide Membership Retreat - Cassopolis. The most advanced of their retreat curriculum, the Drop-Dead Honest Organization program is not for everyone, as participants face brutal facts about their organizations. The program helps leaders understand the foundation of honest exchange, identify what gets in the way, and develop ways to make honesty a standard operating procedure for their businesses. This retreat is unlike anything you have ever done.
Sunday, July 21, 3-5 p.m. checkin through Tuesday, July 23, noon adjournment
Big Rock Valley Retreat Center, Cassopolis
https://www.misbtdc.net/workshop.aspx?ekey=150330005

West Shore Inventor/Entrepreneur Network Monthly Meeting. The West Shore Inventor/Entrepreneur Network (WIN) supports inventors and entrepreneurs in the Lake/Manistee/Mason/Oceana County region. Monthly meetings offer peer support, confidential idea reviews, and advice about the invention, patenting and promotion process. WIN also teams up with local, regional and statewide business development organizations to refer members for help with writing a business plan, marketing research and access to capital.
Monday, July 22, 6-8 p.m.
West Shore Community College, Schoenherr Campus Center, Muskegon
Call 231.843.5903.

AWE Biz Connect - How to deal with difficult people. Join Seth Getz as he helps attendees think and choose how to deal with difficult people that pose obstacles. Seth has experience and knowledge to share to help you build a team that actually works.
Tuesday, July 23, 6-8:30 p.m.
The Omelette Shoppe, 1880 Breton Road SE, Grand Rapids
www.GROWBusiness.org

GROW - Business Basics Cluster (Part 3). Grand Rapids Opportunities for Women presents this cluster of 3 workshops to assist business owners in understanding essential components of doing business. This cluster of workshops includes Strategic Planning, Taxes & Legal Sessions 1 and 2.
Tuesday, July 23, 6-9 p.m.
GROW, 25 Sheldon Boulevard, Suite 210, Grand Rapids.
www.GROWbusiness.org

Motor City Connect - Royal Oak. Join the business professionals of Motor City Connect for an effective and fun alternative to the traditional networking meeting. This is a chance for everyone to come face-to-face with other MCC members. MCC Live lunches are relaxed, casual and usually good for a few laughs. It's never a something you have to attend; it's an event you want to attend. No sixty-second commercials. No ten-minute speakers. This is just a chance to break bread together, meet new people, seek to understand their needs and connect on a new level.
Tuesday, July 23, 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m.
Tequilla Blue, 526 Main, Royal Oak
http://motorcityconnect.groupsite.com

Social Media Summer School - Facebook/Twitter. Learn the difference between a personal Facebook profile and a company Facebook page and how to effectively use both to grow your business. Plus...how important and easy is it to include Twitter in your social media marketing? A panel discussion on best business practices for both platforms.
Tuesday, July 23, 8-9:30 a.m.
Muskegon Lakeshore Chamber, 380 W. Western Ave., Suite 202, Muskegon
http://web.muskegon.org/events/eventdetail.aspx?EventID=3018

Cradle to Cradle Certification. Learn what it is today and how it inspires companies to create safe and healthy products and processes. Guest speaker Bridgett Luther, President, Cradle to Cradle Products Innovation Center.
Wednesday, July 24, time TBD
WEBINAR
http://migreenchemistry.org/community/webinars/#Upcoming Webinars1

Team SBA - Financing Roundtables. Before you apply for a business loan, first attend a free financing roundtable. We will debunk the myths and demystify the process of small business financing. The "team" is a banker, an SBA representative, an SBA business counselor, and business owners like you. You will get first hand information on what credit criteria your banker has. The team will answer all of your financing questions and give you advice on what steps to take to achieve your goal of starting or expanding a business.
Thursday, July 25, 9 a.m.-noon
Schoolcraft College, Business Development Center, Livonia
https://www.misbtdc.net/events.aspx

Open Office Hours - Chat with Charlie @ TechTown. Are you an entrepreneur working on a technology-based or -enabled business? Do you want to get an expert's opinion on your big idea, or are you seeking direction on how to secure funding, line up resources, make connections or more? Charlie Moret (http://www.linkedin.com/pub/charlie-moret/4/5a3/352) wants to help.
Thursday, July 25, 9 a.m.-noon
TechTown, 440 Burroughs St., Detroit
http://techtowndetroit.org/

SBIR/STTR - USDA Checklist. Does your project have an application in the current USDA SBIR/STTR solicitation? Get an overview of USDA's program, ask questions and learn how to get your proposal off to a great start.
Thursday, July 25, 1-2 p.m.
WEBINAR
http://www.bbcetc.com/training

BioMixer. Come network with your peers, make new connections and talk bio biz in a casual setting hosted by a MichBio member. This month's BioMixer sponsored by MPI Research.
Thursday, July 25, 5-7 p.m.
MPI Research, Mattawan
http://www.michbio.org/

New Enterprise Forum - 10th Annual Unusual Entrepreneurs Share their Success Stories. Our panel will examine these unique stories and provide an opportunity for you to connect with these successful entrepreneurs. Networking before and after with an opportunity to introduce yourself to the whole group.
Thursday, July 25, 5-7:30 p.m.
Holiday Inn North Campus, 3600 Plymouth Road, Ann Arbor
http://www.newenterpriseforum.org/events/

Hot Shots: Career Connections. Bring your resume, and come and mingle with growing, innovative companies in a fun and relaxed environment! This event is only for talent seeking opportunities for themselves. Recruiters and staffing companies should use other venues to meet with these company representatives.
Tuesday, July 30, 5-7 p.m.
SPARK Central, 330 E. Liberty, Lower Level, Ann Arbor
http://www.annarborusa.org/events

Essentials of an SBIR/STTR Commercialization Plan. Learn the basics of an SBIR/STTR commercialization plan. Includes information on the ingredients of a credible plan, pitfalls to avoid, using market research and building financial plans and business models.
Tuesday, July 30, 1-2 p.m.
WEBINAR
http://www.bbcetc.com/training

Michigan Green Labs Initiative Workshop - Transferring Green Labs Best Practices. The purpose of the Michigan Green Labs Initiative (MGLI) is to deliver resources to and partner with universities and institutions in Michigan to implement green laboratory practices. This workshop will launch MGLI materials, share case studies and best practices, and begin building a network of green lab professional partners in Michigan. We hope you will join the discussion.
Wednesday, July 31, 9 a.m.-2 p.m.
University of Michigan, Ann Arbor
http://www.michigan.gov/deqworkshops

Supercharge Your Personal LinkedIn. Attend for a hands-on, interactive workshop designed to help you enhance your personal LinkedIn profile. Learn how to showcase your skills and expertise and emphasize your value as an employee. Discover how to use LinkedIn as a tool by adopting strategies to boost your professional online identity.
Wednesday, July 31, 8:30-10:30 a.m.
Automation Alley, 2675 Bellingham, Troy
http://www.automationalley.com/a2_nws_eventcal?m=7&y=2013

Class @ Start Garden - Quickbooks Integration. Just getting started? Learn the basics of Business Model Generation, Customer Development, Human Centered Design, Marketing, Communications, Finance/Law & much more.
Wednesday, July 31, 5:30-7:30 p.m.
Start Garden, 50 Louis Ave., Grand Rapids
http://www.StartGarden.com

Business-to-Business Pitch & Catch Trade Show. Afternoon attendees will be able to attend a Pitch & Catch session with area manufacturers pitching their products and raw material needs to interested companies in Huron, Lapeer, Sanilac and Tuscola counties. Participating Pitching companies will get designated space for private conversations and business support services.
Wednesday, July 31, 4-7 p.m.
ThumbWorks, 3260 Wilson, Marlette
http://wwwThumbWorks.org

Upcoming Fall Events - Save the Date

Automation Alley 13th Annual Awards Gala. The Awards Gala recognizes the most creative, innovative and forward-thinking individuals and organizations in Southeast Michigan's technology community. Award categories include Automation Alley Member of the Year, Educational Program of the Year, Entrepreneur of the Year, Global Trader of the Year and Technology Company of the Year.
Friday, September 13, 6-11 p.m.
The Henry Hotel, Dearborn
http://www.AutomationAlley.com

2nd Annual Proud to Manufacture in Michigan Conference. Hear Keynote speeches on Manufacturing Hot Topics and listen to Michigan manufacturers tell their tale of success and how they overcame their challenges in innovation, leadership, succession planning, supply chain management, exporting, and employee development.
September 18-19, 2013
Hagerty Center, Traverse City
http://bit.ly/14EEtxa

MichBio EXPO. Save the date for exhibiting MichBio members, presentations and the MichBio annual dinner meeting.
October 15-16, 2013
Radisson Plaza Hotel, 100 W. Michigan Ave., Kalamazoo
Http://www.MichBio.org

2012 Accelerate Michigan Innovation Competition. The Accelerate Michigan Innovation Competition event showcasing the best of brightest concepts to investment capital to help foster their growth in Michigan.
November 12-14, 2013
http://www.acceleratemichigan.org/