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December 11, 2007 - Business Development Seminar - Financial information
Seminars will be offered throughout the academic year to advise students on how to research and write relevant business documents. The next topic will cover how to effectively pitch your business to investors. More topics will be announced throughout the academic year.

January 11 - February 15, 2008 - Michigan Business Challenge
Students participating in the Michigan Business Challenge and other intercollegiate business planning events have the opportunity to put together a compelling pitch and assemble an effective plan. The Michigan Business Challenge competition challenges students on an all aspects of planning and launching a high-potential business. Participants will compete for more than $40,000 in prize money.

January 24, 2008 - Marcel Gani Internship Program Host Reception
Students will have an opportunity to meet potential hosts of the Marcel Gani Internship Program companies at this reception.

January 25, 2008 - Quick Pitch Competition
The competition is hosted by the Entrepreneur and Venture Club in conjunction with the FuturTech Forum and is sponsored by the Zell Lurie Institute. Competing teams have a few minutes to make their pitch to a panel of professional investors.

April 15, 2008 - Entrepreneurial Awards Luncheon
At this celebratory event we will recognize winners of the Michigan Business Challenge, announce the student Entrepreneurs of the Year, declare the Cause-Based Entrepreneurial Leadership awardee, and provide a thank you and farewell to our entrepreneurial students. If you would like to attend, email zlicontact@umich.edu.

May 14-15, 2008 - Michigan Growth Capital Symposium
The Michigan Growth Capital Symposium is the premier event where financiers meet the "Best of the Midwest" in new businesses and emerging technologies. This Symposium is the longest running program of its kind. It brings together investors from across the country with Midwestern entrepreneurs and related stakeholders for two days of company presentations, world class panel discussions and networking.