To help advance awareness of and opportunities for innovation, entrepreneurship, and economic development, iLabs compiles relevant resources of interest.

Events

Entrepreneur Initiative of Southeast Michigan
Automation Alley
July 17, 2008
Automation Alley Headquarters
Troy, Michigan

Business Plan Basics
Automation Alley
August 20, 2008
Macomb County Administration Building
Mt. Clemens, Michigan

Economic Development Basic Course
Michigan Economic Development Association
September 8-11, 2008
Fetzer Center
Kalamazoo, Michigan

UM/ULI Real Estate Forum
University of Michigan & Urban Land Institute
October 15-16, 2008
Amway Grand Plaza Hotel
Grand Rapids, Michigan

Resources

Preliminary Report: The Economic Benefits of the University Research Corridor
A recent study examined the economic benefits of Michigan’s University Research Corridor. The study indicates that Michigan’s assets are similar to those of research areas in Massachusetts, Pennsylvania, and North Carolina. Those assets help create an environment that can support a knowledge economy. [ More ]

Michigan Entrepreneurship Score Card
This Score Card marks the fourth consecutive year that the Small Business Foundation of Michigan has provided sound and objective methodology and outcome measurements to highlight trends... [ More ]

Innovation Agenda: A Policy Statement on American Competitiveness
The United States is currently experiencing one of the great economic challenges in American history – the rising global competition facing our communities. This document summarizes the ideas expressed at the 2007 IEDC Federal Forum and provides policy recommendations for both economic developers and federal policy makers that aim to ensure America remains globally competitive. [ More ]