LARA Invites Upper Peninsula Entrepreneurs to Attend Free Seminar: Know Your Options for Raising Capital

Posted by on August 18, 2016

September 21 at Northern Michigan University, Marquette, and Bay de Noc Community College, Escanaba (via live simulcast); September 22 at Michigan Technological University in Houghton

August 18, 2016 – Entrepreneurs throughout the Upper Peninsula are encouraged to attend a free seminar to learn more about available options for raising capital and many other issues important to the success of their new business. The seminar featuring presentations by two of the state’s top securities attorneys will be presented September 21 in Marquette (simulcast live in Escanaba) and September 22 in Houghton, MI. The event is being offered by the Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs (LARA) and the Corporations, Securities & Commercial Licensing Bureau in partnership with the Michigan Economic Development Corporation, the Small Business Association of Michigan, and the Michigan – National Federation of Independent Business.

“I encourage entrepreneurs who want to know more about starting their own business to participate in the seminar,” said LARA’s Director Shelly Edgerton. “Featured experts will be providing important information that will greatly benefit new startups.”

The Understanding Your Options for Raising Capital in Michigan seminar will cover topics including: the new federal crowdfunding rules, and Michigan’s intrastate crowdfunding.

Seating is limited! Register for a seminar at: https://w2.lara.state.mi.us/CapitalSeminar

Wednesday, September 21, 2016 – 5:30pm to 8:30pm

Northern Michigan University, 1401 Presque Isle Ave, Marquette, MI 49855

Dinner will be provided.

Bay de Noc Community College, 2001 N. Lincoln Rd., Escanaba, MI 49829 (via live simulcast).

Dinner will be provided.

Thursday, September 22, 2016 – 8:00am to 12:00pm

Michigan Technological University,1400 Townsend Dr., Houghton, MI 49931.

Breakfast will be provided.

Edgerton emphasized that entrepreneurial development is key to revitalizing Michigan’s economy and that entrepreneurial firms have different financing needs and capital formation can often be a significant impediment to aspiring entrepreneurs.

She said providing entrepreneurship education, along with LARA’s work on streamlining the state’s regulatory and licensing environments are necessary to creating an environment that encourages entrepreneurial growth.

“We are excited to bring the seminar to the Upper Peninsula. We’ve held these seminars in other areas of the state where large audiences gave rave reviews,” said CSCL Director Julia Dale. “Participants commented on how the seminars greatly exceeded their expectations, the speakers were fantastic, and that they provided “a great overture of so many funding choices.’”

There will be no charge for parking or admission to the seminar. The facility hosting the seminar is accessible to people with disabilities.

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