State of Michigan’s entrpreneurial culture not perfect, but there are some bright spots
Michigan just received a D- for its entrepreneurial spirit from the small business association, but there are bright spots including university spinoffs, workforce preparedness and lending to small businesses.
Michigan just received a D- for its entrepreneurial spirit from the small business association, but there are bright spots, including university spinoffs, workforce preparedness and lending to small businesses.
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[Faris] Alami started Integration Systems Management Inc. of Troy in January, helping small- to mid-sized businesses manage marketing, sales and recruitment efforts.
“I believe that Michigan is on the verge of becoming an entrepreneurial state,” Alami says. “We have some ways to go – but with our wealth of great talent, what we really need is a change of attitude at the state and local levels.”
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