News in Brief

U of M Dioxin Exposure Study Released

Sponsors Still Needed for Awards Breakfast

SVSU Hosts Seminar on Automotive Industry Opportunities Overseas

Federal Agency Forum on August 31

Business Plan Basics Seminar on September 7

Entrepreneur Orientation Seminar on August 24

Midland Tomorrow a Winner in MEDA Marketing Competition

Entrepreneurs: Statewide Business Survey

The 2006 Federal Legislative Luncheon, hosted by the Midland Area Chamber of Commerce with assistance from Midland Tomorrow, will be held August 30 as part of the Chamber's third quarter membership luncheon. Representative Dave Camp and Senator Debbie Stabenow are confirmed speakers. The luncheon will take place from 11:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at Apple Mountain Resort in Freeland. Contact the Chamber for registration information.

Raw data on county-level population by age, sex, race, and Hispanic origin are now available for download from the U.S. Census Bureau here. The data are best viewed by right-clicking on the appropriate state link, saving the file to your hard drive, and opening it in Microsoft Excel or a similar application. Provided by the Michigan Small Business and Technology Development Center.

For the second year in a row, Delta College Corporate Services has been named a top provider for business training solutions by TrainingOutsourcing.com, a web-based knowledge community dedicated to the training industry. A total of seventy-five companies were considered for this year’s list, with each being evaluated against 22 learning processes and 13 business capability areas. Each company selected demonstrates strength and experience in several areas of learning services, such as content development, training administration, program delivery, and learning technology. Delta College Corporate Services is the only educational institution represented on this year’s list. For more information, visit the Delta College Corporate Services Web site. Provided by Delta College Corporate Services.

An recent article at entrepreneur.com aimed at aspiring entrepreneurs works to dispel pervasive myths surrounding small business ownership. The article is available on the American Small Business Development Center Web site here. Provided by the American Small Business Development Center.

Upcoming technology-related seminars and events at TheGlance.com

The biggest news to hit Midland - and the Tri-County region - in the last month came this week as Dr. David Garabrandt and his research team from the University of Michigan revealed the results of their dioxin exposure study. See the story below for more information, including a link to the study and all related information in downloadable format. On Thursday, August 31 at 7:30 a.m., Dr. Alfred Franzblau with the dioxin exposure study team will be presenting the study results and next steps at the Midland Community Center. Please contact us (by email or by calling 989-839-0340) to attend his talk. It is important that we as a community understand this study to ensure sound science is applied in our regulatory processes.

Meanwhile, seminars throughout the region are helping small businesses and entrepreneurs train to excel. The Small Business and Technology Development Center is offering their concise, useful and free business plan development seminars in Midland and Saginaw. Saginaw Valley State University is hosting a seminar on automotive industry opportunities overseas, while CMU will host Congressman Dave Camp's forum to connect businesses with federal agencies. All the opportunities are free to attend.

In addition, Midland Tomorrow's annual Awards Breakfast is less than two months away. Invitations will be sent out and registration will become available within the next month. There are always opportunities for businesses and individuals who wish to sponsor the event - see below for more! Help us make this the best possible experience to honor the businesses, organizations and individuals who give so much to this community.