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2009

January 22		Limited Partner Funding Faces New Challenges in Todays Market Venomix: A New Kind of Bio-Tech Growing in Michigan Midwest Region Proves Fruitful for Chrysalis Ventures, Health Media SBTDC Makes Small Business Success a Team Effort

February 10		Low, No-Cash Investment Options Hold Promise for Early-Stage Companies Mass Transit Company Invests Millions to Produces Cutting-Edge Plug-In Buses Specialized Fund Finds International Success, Looks to Bring Technologies to Michigan International Law Firm Maintains History of Small Company Focus

2008

January 15		Entrepreneurs Critical to Michigan’s New Economy Delphi Corporation on the Lookout for Early Investment Opportunities Compelling Company Presentations: Pitch Training Pays Off at the MGCS Seasoned Entrepreneur Rand Mueller Reveals Successful Financing Strategies

February 12		What Angels Want and How to Attract Them Chicago-Based CEO Finds Midwest Investors 'Approachable, Willing to Listen' Amherst Fund: Opportunity Means Growth for Midwest Firm Medical Devices and Biotech: Strong IPO Potential in Midwest - Others May Focus on M&A

March 10		Michigans Market Conditions Hold Optimism Razor Threat: Startup Fast Out of the Gate for a Promising 2008 State Legislative Efforts Help Support Startup Growth in Troubled Economy Strong Midwest Regional Reputation Means Strong State-to-State Investing

April 15		Strong Midwest Regional Reputation Means Strong State-to-State Investing Biotech Firm Heads to Midwest for Top-Notch Team Midwest Biotech Investment is Hot Automation Alley: Talent and Diversification Key For Michigan

May 6		Michigan Growth Capital Symposium Presenting Companies Announced Strong Work Ethic a Boon for Michigan Investors, Entrepreneurs Midwest Harbors Potential for Local Investment Firms Healthcare, Homeland Security Robust Industries for Michigan

December 17		Angel Investment Leads to Aggressive Growth for NanoBio MGCS is Ready to Lead In Troubled Economic Times Funding More Difficult to Find, but Definitely Available Silicon Valley Bank: Michigan an Interesting Entrepreneurial Environment

2007

January 11		Great Lakes Region Provides a Buyers’ Market VC Exec Eyes Midwest for Opportunities and Relationships Comerica Chief Economist Says VC Investments Start with Strong Entrepreneurs Midwest Draws Critical Investment Support for Regional Firms

February 13		Expanding to Include Global Investment Opportunities Life Sciences Offers Wide Range of Investment Potential Asterand Looks to Global Investment Protect Your Intellectual Property at Home and Overseas

March 6		Angel Organizations: Stepping Up Their Game Angels Band Together to Learn and Grow Pfizer Ann Arbor Closure Offers Opportunities for Start-ups and Talent Pool Emerging Companies and the Successful Pursuit of Funding

April 17		Economic Transition Provides Midwest Entrepreneurial Allure Protect Your Investments with Early Legal Assistance A Growing Company’s Perseverance Pays in Search for Funding VC Perspective: Midwest Provides Unique Startup Environment Investors Tap Into Midwest for Alternative Energy Developments

May 1		Richard Wong of Accel Partners on Slower-Growth vs. Faster-Growth Investments Michigan Funds of Funds Foster over $200 Million in Entrepreneurial Investment Raising Capital and Sealing the Deal: It's All About Who You Know Kalamazoo Shows That Pharma Incubation Can Succeed In Ann Arbor New Michigan Tax Incentive Paves Way for Angel Investment

December 11		MGCS Welcomes Michigan Venture Capital Assoc. in New Partnership 27th MGCS Continues to Attract Venture Investors Midwest Investors Attracted to Great Research Universities and Spin-outs MGCS Provides Exposure and Puts Funding Within Reach of Emerging Companies

2006

November 14		University Commercialization Key to Michigan's Economic Diversification STM Power Using the MGCS to Break Into the Marketplace Flagship Ventures Recognizes Michigan as a Technology Hot-Spot NextEnergy Sees Growth in Michigan Alternative Energy Development

December 12		Venture Capital, Private Equity: Strengthening the Midwest Economy R&D Fostering Growth of Pharma Industry Start-ups Health Care Industry Investment Potential