August 1, 2010 - Midland Daily News Forum: Moneypenny - Innovation Center is uniquely positioned to spark job creation

July 27, 2010-Advanced Battery Concepts featured on MidMichigan's Second Wave 

May 27, 2010 - MidMichigan Innovators Heading to the Big Leagues: The 2nd Annual Innovation & Entrepreneurial Showcase 

May 20, 2010 - Quickbooks Seminar: Join Tricia Crivac for lunch at the Springhill Suites in Midland for this free informational seminar

May 18, 2010 - "MidMichigan Innovators: Heading for the Big Leagues" Event Thursday May 27, 2010- with Bob Stafford as Chair and special guest speaker Dwight Carlson.

April 26, 2010 - New "Ted Doan Spirit of Innovation Award" Created; Nominations Accepted Through May 7 

April 21, 2010 - Heading to the Big Leagues 2010 Call for Exhibitors

March 10, 2010 - Business Development Director Position Available 

November 24, 2009 - Entrepreneur Internship Program Extended

October 30, 2009 - CDI Engineering Graduates from Innovation Center  

October 14, 2009 - BlueWater Angels Pitch Night: Join us for an exciting night of pitches from some of the most innovative companies this state has to offer. Saginaw Valley State University, Curtiss Hall 6-9 p.m. Register online or contact the MMIC receptionist 989.839.2333.

September 21, 2009 - BlueWater Angels-Boost Mid-Michigan event for Entrepreneurs, Supporters And Investors Proved Valuable to All.

September 9 , 2009 - MMIC Personnel Announcements-The MidMichigan Innovation Center has made a couple ofpersonnel changes to provide more focus and support to our tenants and virtualtenants. 

July 22, 2009 - InSITEful Summer Day-camp: Applications are now being accepted for the inSITEful summer day-camp for young inventors and aspiring entrepreneurs.  Thisthree day camp will be held at CMU, for Isabella County high schoolstudents entering 10th, 11th or 12th grade this fall.  For furtherinformation and an application, contact Carolyn Bennett, MMDC Directorof Promotions & Workforce Development at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it . 

June 17, 2009 - Mid-Michigan Diversification Summit will be held at Valley Plaza Resort from 8am-5pm.  Manufacturers from around the state are invited to hear from industry experts in four emerging sectors who will provide information on diversifying manufacturing and opportunities for your business. Register here.

May 28, 2009 - MidMichigan Innovators Speaker Series presents - Intellectual Property Overview:  This informative session will provide attendees with information about Intellectual Property (IP), as well as hearing from inventors, start-ups, and corporations on various IP strategies and the reasons for selecting specific IP strategies.  University representatives will also discuss how entrepreneurs and businesses can tap IP developed at the university, and/or partner with universities to develop technologies leveraging the equipment and expertise available in Mid-Michigan. Lunch will follow the 9 a.m.-12 p.m. session at The Doan Center of MidMichigan Community College in Mt. Pleasant. Register now!  Call 989.386.6630 or visit us at www.misbtdc.org. 

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May 21, 2009 - Mid Michigan Alternative Energy Supplier Development Conference: This one-day conference will provide an in-depth and actionable briefing on the full range of Alternative Energy Technologies and products to area manufacturers, producers, and suppliers, who are seeking to understand and effectively compete in this rapidly growing global market.  The agenda includes alternative energy companies who are already looking for suppliers.  Saginaw Valley State University 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

April 23, 2009 - SBIR/STTR R&D Grant Funding Workshop: Working to train durable goods-related companies in Mid & Central Michigan how to prepare competitive and commercially-viable SBIR/STTR R&D grant proposals for Alternative Energy-related projects, in collaboration with universities and research institutes in the region.  Central Michigan Research Corporation 8:00 a.m. - 4:45 p.m.  To register contact Ginny Haight This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it  or 989.774.2424

April 3, 2009 - MidMichigan Innovators Speaker Series: "How to Partner and Consult with Small Technology Businesses on Multi-Million Dollar Federal R&D Grants for New Technology Innovations."  For registration please contact Linda Haas  at SVSU 989.964.7015.  For flyer click here. 

March 24, 2009 - Mid Michigan Inventors Group
A collaborative forum developed to bring together creative people with the interest and/or the ability to make new products. Delta College, Room N-008 6:00 p.m.

February 19, 2009 – BWA Investment Training-Valuations and Portfolio Strategy
The BlueWater Angels, mid-Michigan's network of high-net worth investors, is sponsoring and hosting a half-day program focused on learning about valuation and portfolio strategy, as well as networking with other entrepreneurs and investors. The session will be held at Saginaw Valley State University in Curtiss Hall on Thursday, February 19, 2009 from 1 to 5 p.m. with a complimentary cocktail networking reception immediately following. All entrepreneurs, angel investors and other interested community members are welcome to participate with tickets ($75 each) available for purchase through www.mmic.us.

February 4, 2009, 6:30 – 9 p.m. MidMichigan Innovators: Heading for the Big Leagues
This inaugural event is hosted by the MidMichigan Innovation Center and the Dow Chemical Company.  Bill Banholzer, Executive Vice President and Chief Technology Officer from Dow, will be the keynote speaker, sharing his insights regarding the importance of supporting innovation and entrepreneurship to the benefit of business and the economy.