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News in
Brief
The Kauffman Foundation has launched Kauffman
eVenturing, a new Web site that provides
growth-oriented entrepreneurs a convenient way to access
current, practical information on how to start, manage, and
grow their businesses, contributed by entrepreneurs who?ve
?been there.? The site is organized around key subjects such
as finance and accounting, people and human resources, sales
and marketing, products and services, operations, and the
entrepreneur (e.g., strategy, culture, leadership).
(Article contributed by the Michigan
Small Business and Technology Development
Center.)
The Internal Revenue Service has a resource
section for small business owners. Answers to
questions such as ?When do I start my tax year??, ?What is
taxable and nontaxable income??, and ?What forms do I need to
close my business?? are provided. Suggestions for
recordkeeping and accounting are also included. (Article
provided by SBDCNET.)
Did you know that 53 percent of small businesses
are home-based or that small business firms create 60 to 80
percent of new jobs, and two years is the average survival
rate for most small businesses? These are a few of the
statistics collected by the Small Business Administration
in their FAQ
PDF. (Article provided by SBDCNET.)
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Midland Tomorrow Consultant
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Dear Ryan,
Good morning! This month's newsletter brings you exciting
economic development news from several areas. Dow Corning
Corporation has won a Department of Defense grant and
gained recognition as one of America's Greatest Brands.
Rowe Incorporated has won an Award of Excellence for
their work on the Grand Curve Trailway. And we're pleased to
welcome Eastwick Industrial Park's newest tenant, BWP
Transport.
But for all that has already happened this month, there's
still more to do. State Representative John Moolenaar's
Homeowner Fairness legislation (House Bill 4617) has passed
the Michigan House and Senate, and now stands before the
Governor for her approval or veto. We believe this legislation
is vital for the future economic growth of Midland, the
Saginaw Valley, and ultimately the State of Michigan. See
below for information on how you can contribute to its
success.
All of us here at Midland Tomorrow wish you a safe and
joyous holiday season. Thank you for another successful year
of work to grow Midland's future. We appreciate your support.
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BWP
Transport, Inc., Invests $1,000,000 in New Eastwick Industrial
Park Facility |
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BWP
Transport, Inc., a company of approximately 60 employees
based in St. Clair, Michigan, selected Midland?s Eastwick
Industrial Park as the location for their newest facility. The
facility, which is slated for completion by April, is expected
to create up to 20 jobs. |
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Call to
Action: Homeowner Fairness Bill to Governor |
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Representative John Moolenaar's Homeowner Fairness Act,
which Midland Tomorrow supported through resolution earlier
this year, has passed in both the Michigan House of
Representatives and Senate. It is now awaiting Governor
Granholm's signature. |
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Tax Cuts for
Manufacturers Head to Governor's Desk |
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In a major win for Michigan manufacturers, the Legislature
late on December 13 - the final session day of 2005 - passed
tax relief bills. The Michigan Manufacturers Association (MMA)
had lobbied strongly all year to gain industry tax relief, and
manufacturing is the only sector that will benefit from the
tax cuts passed. |
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Dow Corning
Gets Defense Grant |
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Dow Corning Compound Semiconductor Solutions LLC has
received a $3.6 million contract from the United States Office
of Naval Research to develop semiconductor silicon carbide
materials technology. |
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Dow Corning
Recognized as One of America's Greatest
Brands |
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Dow
Corning Corporation has been featured as one of "America's
Greatest Brands" in the 2005 edition of America's Greatest
Brands, a book recognizing the strongest and most trusted
business brand icons in the United States. |
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SBIR/STTR
Grant Writing Seminar January 18 |
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On January 18 and 19, Biotechnology
Business Consultants will host an SBIR/STTR Grant Writing
Seminar. The two-day intensive workshop format will cover all
aspects of writing SBIR/STTR grants focused on life science
technologies. |
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Ultrasonic Consolidation Seminar at
SVSU |
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Members and guests of the Saginaw
Valley Manufacturers? Association have the opportunity to
hear Dr. Dawn White, CEO of Solidica,
Inc., in Ann Arbor, present a seminar at Saginaw Valley
State University about Ultrasonic Consolidation (UC). UC is a
solid state, additive manufacturing technology that uses
ultrasonic energy to produce 100% aluminum rapid prototypes
and parts without any metal melting. |
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U.S. Economy
on the Rebound from Katrina |
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The Labor Department reported that the U.S. economy added
215,000 jobs in November, bouncing back from two months of
weak job growth triggered by Hurricanes Katrina and Rita.
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Rowe Incorporated Wins Award of
Excellence |
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Congratulations to Rowe Incorporated for winning an Award
of Excellence at this year?s APAM-MDOT Paving Awards program,
held December 8 at the Kellogg Hotel & Conference Center
in East Lansing. |
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