Mitech News Entrepreneur's Corner http://www.mitechnews.com Mitech News Entrepreneur's Corner Eastern Michigan Presents Sesi Midwest Entrepreneurship Conference Feb. 11 http://www.mitechnews.com/articles.asp?id=14127 YPSILANTI - Michigan-based business owners will share their success with aspiring entrepreneurs as the Eastern Michigan University College of Business presents the Sesi Midwest Entrepreneurship Conference on February 11 at the EMU Student Center. The conference will focus on Innovation and Green entrepreneurship in Michigan. Mobile Technology Association Hosts Funding Options Event Feb. 13 http://www.mitechnews.com/articles.asp?id=14120 DETROIT - If you're a mobile technology company looking for funding, then Mobile Monday Detroit on February 13th is where you want to be. Goemmel Named President Of Automation Alley http://www.mitechnews.com/articles.asp?id=14119 TROY - Scott Goemmel of All Covered, a division of Konica Minolta Business Solutions, is the new president of Automaton Alley. Mark Symonds, CEO of Plex Systems, is the new vice president, the Southeast Michigan technology networking group announced Wednesday. Davenport University Offers Free Income Tax Preparation In West Michigan http://www.mitechnews.com/articles.asp?id=14116 GRAND RAPIDS - Student and faculty volunteers from Davenport University are trained and ready to kick off free income tax preparation sessions, available to low- and middle- income tax-filers (less than $50,000 in total family income) at locations across West Michigan. BioPhotonic Solutions Wins Top Prize At Great Lakes Entrepreneur's Quest http://www.mitechnews.com/articles.asp?id=14114 ANN ARBOR - BioPhotonic Solutions of East Lansing won the $5000 first place award in the Emerging Company category at the Great Lakes Entrepreneur's Quest business-plan competition Tuesday night at the ACE'12 entrepreneurship event at Skyline High School. MEDC Announces Public Hearing For Michigan Venture Match Fund http://www.mitechnews.com/articles.asp?id=14109 LANSING - The Michigan Strategic Fund and the Michigan Economic Development Corporation Tuesday announced a public hearing Feb 8 to accept questions and comments on the new Pure Michigan Venture Match Fund, which will providing matching investments in Michigan start-ups of up to $3 million. Ann Arbor SPARK Hosts Another Entrepreneur Boot Camp In March http://www.mitechnews.com/articles.asp?id=14107 ANN ARBOR - Ann Arbor SPARK is hosting another entrepreneur Boot Camp in March where participants will spend two full days learning how to identify critical issues for their business plans. Venture Michigan II Invests $15 Million In Massachusetts VC Fund http://www.mitechnews.com/articles.asp?id=14106 TROY - Venture Michigan Fund II announced Monday it has made a $15 million investment in Flagship Ventures Fund IV, which invests in early-stage and later-stage companies. The Massachusetts company does not yet have a Michigan office. Michigan Supply Chain Effort Needs Marketing Hook http://www.mitechnews.com/articles.asp?id=14101 TROY - Michigan has most of the pieces needed to be a hub for moving goods across the continent, but it needs that right marketing effort to make businesses aware the services are there, a variety of experts told those gathered for a forum on regional exports by the Michigan State University Institute for Public Policy and Social Research. Jan. 31 Deadline To Apply For Women In Technology College Scholarships http://www.mitechnews.com/articles.asp?id=14096 AUBURN HILLS - January 31 is the deadline for woman pursuing technology degrees or certifications at the college level to apply for more than $60,000 in scholarships and laptop computers provided by the Michigan Council of Women in Technology Foundation.