Category: Advising Announcements

New Venture Competition 2012!!

New Venture Competition 2012 Kickoff Event
Monday, September 19

Have a business idea? Have new technology idea? No idea at all, but like the idea of starting a business? This is for you.

Michigan Technological University and Central Michigan University have partnered to create the New Venture Competition – one of the country’s top business plan competitions. First place winners will take home $30,000 to be used toward launching and growing your business. The cash is going to someone – why not YOU?

Did we mention that second and third place will win, too? Yup! $10,000 and $5,000.

Michigan Tech’s Entrepreneurs and Inventors Club is leading the kickoff on Monday, September 19 in 139 Fisher Hall – free pizza and everything you need to know. Stay tuned for details and important dates on the School of Business and Economics website. This epic event starts at 6pm.
The only question is: who’s going to win $30,000? Call Jonathan Leinonen, Program Director at MTEC SmartZone – 487-7004. He has all the information you need to know to get started in the New Venture  Competition .

Career Fair: September 27 12-6 pm SDC

Students,

Here is the list of currently registered companies for the upcoming career fair:  http://www.career.mtu.edu/careerfair/fall2011/companies/

Assure your resume is in good shape and look at the companies hiring business majors.  Research those companies.  The railroads continue to express an interest in hiring managers….especially related to operations.  Many of the companies will also have business internships.  Make a good impression…..your initial objective is to try and arrange further follow-up contact.  This is also a good opportunity to get some experience in meeting company representatives.  The link below contains additional information:

http://www.career.mtu.edu/   Have a good rest of the week.