Good morning and Happy Monday! Entrepreneurs may want to take advantage of some free guidance provided by the State of Michigan. The State of Michigan’s Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs (LARA) announced today that it is hosting a workshop – “Understanding Your Options for Raising Capital in Michigan”. You can Register here The seminarContinue reading “Michigan Entrepreneurs: News and Info on Raising Capital and Crowdfunding”
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Recent Crowdfunding Success a Good Sign for Social Entrepreneurs
Last week MIBiz reported a somewhat surprising result of the MEDC’s grant-matching initiative (Public Places Community Spaces Initiative). I wrote about this initiative in a prior post. The MIBiz article headline: “State-backed crowdfunding initiative hits 97% success rate in first year” This is an amazing success rate by any calculation As stated by Ebrahim Varachia, president and co-founderContinue reading “Recent Crowdfunding Success a Good Sign for Social Entrepreneurs”
Michigan Business Law Update: A Tool for Business in Fighting Against Patent Trolls
Routinely I will get an e-mail from a business client who received some e-mail “notice” from some “legal department” across the country/world about a photo or other media that my client may have innocently posted to their business website. You may know the scenario I’m referring to – those who apparently patrol cyberspace in search of anyone usingContinue reading “Michigan Business Law Update: A Tool for Business in Fighting Against Patent Trolls”
Recent Delaware Law and Closely Held Business Disputes
I just read in the ABAJournal article that Delaware passed a law favorable to shareholders in litigation. “A law banning corporate bylaws that impose a hefty price on investors who file unsuccessful shareholder derivative suits has been signed by Delaware’s governor.” The Delaware legislature apparently recognizes the challenges that minority shareholders can face in closely held businesses.Continue reading “Recent Delaware Law and Closely Held Business Disputes”
Michigan Startups: Funding through Crowdfunding
I read an article this morning on MIBiz Filling the Funding Gap: More capital required to meet $1.3 billion need from existing Michigan companies Recognizing this gap in funding, John Kerschen, managing partner of Charter Capital Partners said this: “Institutional investors have been reluctant to put money into the small, first-time funds in Michigan thatContinue reading “Michigan Startups: Funding through Crowdfunding”
Crowdfunding News Update
Happy Friday! For those of you who’ve read my posts in the past, you know I promote crowdfunding as a untapped resource for social entrepreneurs. Below are a few headlines about what’s going on in the world of crowdfunding. Locally: “Localized crowdfunding platforms grow through grant matching program” Michigan’s MEDC matching grant program has beenContinue reading “Crowdfunding News Update”
Robin Williams’ Estate: Lessons to be learned from Estate Litigation.
I previously wrote an article on the dispute between Robin Williams’ widow and his children, you can check out that post here Today, the ABAJournal posted an update on this lawsuit – you can check that out here This story is an example of the problems that can erupt after a loved one passes away –Continue reading “Robin Williams’ Estate: Lessons to be learned from Estate Litigation.”
LINC Real Estate Development News, and Lessons from Recent Court Decision
Happy Friday! News in local real estate development…. Yesterday, the Grand Rapids Planning Commission approved a $15 Million Project. Article here. The Project, 70 housing units with retail on the first story, is being developed by LINC – a Grand Rapids based non-profit focused on Community Revitalization. LINC is great example of a local non-profit doingContinue reading “LINC Real Estate Development News, and Lessons from Recent Court Decision”
Michigan Real Estate Law Update: Landlords May Send Eviction Notice by E-mail
Happy Friday! I’ve previously posted on the Michigan Bill introduced in the House that would allow Landlords to send Tenants eviction notices by E-mail – check out that article here Yesterday, the Governor signed the Bill into Law. The Story was reported by the Midland Daily News The Law allows service via e-mail based uponContinue reading “Michigan Real Estate Law Update: Landlords May Send Eviction Notice by E-mail”
Work to be Done: Removing Employment Barriers
Today I read several articles that left me impressed with the work that needs to be done to help those crippled with employment barriers. From the ABA Journal Post-conviction consequences make it difficult for ex-offenders to find jobs – here via @ABAJournal The ABAJournal notes that: “The U.S. economy loses up to $65 billion in output each yearContinue reading “Work to be Done: Removing Employment Barriers”
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