Do you need help planning to hire your first employees? During this webinar, we will cover areas such as: understand the definitions of employees and independent contractors, financial planning and projections for hiring, interview strategies, and employee reporting requirements. If you are new to the hiring process and interested in learning some best practices, please […]

The Innovate State Speaker Series brings emerging and accomplished Spartan entrepreneurs—innovators, builders, creators, and visionaries—to campus for a live, unscripted fireside chat. These 60-minute sessions offer the chance for guests to share their perspectives on a wide array of topics like innovation, startup life, investments, and career paths. These are stories of success, stories of failures, and […]

For an opportunity to network and ask questions related to strategies for a thriving business, Businesswomen Talking attorneys Amanda Dernovshek and Lindsey Mead invite you to their March 2026 coffee talk:When: Wednesday, March 4 from 9:00-10:00 AMWhere: Yello Waffle5100 Marsh Rd, Okemos, MI 48864Coffee and waffle sampler is on us! Please send your name and coffee order to RSVP at info@fosterswift.com by February 25. READ MORE HERE

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Join us for a half-day summit that brings together founders, leaders, and ecosystem partners to explore innovation through the experiences of women building and leading across research and industry. The Women of Innovation Summit creates space for shared learning, practical insight, and connections that help ideas—and organizations—move forward.Who should attend: Researchers, industry professionals, entrepreneurs, investors, policymakers, […]

Capital Area Startup Studio presents: Are you a founder who is thinking about raising venture capital?Join this workshop to find out if your company is ready. Open to all entrepreneurs in the Lansing region.

CAP TABLE CLEANUP: Legal Pitfalls in Founder and Advisor EquityAvoid early equity decisions that can create future problems. This session covers how to identify and fix common cap table issues, manage advisor grants, and prepare for future fundraising with clean and compliant ownership records.VIEW EVENT DETAILS

A hands-on workshop designed to help marketing feel more manageable. We’ll simplify content creation, show you how to capture clean video using your phone, and guide you step by step as you create a 10–30 second reel during the session. You’ll leave with a finished reel, a repeatable framework, and more confidence creating content.Speaker: Gabe Hammes, […]

Join GLUGNET for a free, virtual monthly meetup for .NET developers and community members. Each event includes a lightning talk and a featured presentation. Topics and speakers are announced closer to the event.Schedule6:00–6:15 PM: Social time6:15–6:30 PM: Lightning talk6:30–8:00 PM: Featured presentationOpen to the public and free to attend. RSVP required to access the meeting […]

Get a legal crash course tailored to early-stage entrepreneurs. This session outlines startup law essentials, including entity formation, founder agreements, and intellectual property ownership—so you can make informed decisions from day one.PRESENTERS: Foster Swift Startup Law TeamVIEW EVENT DETAILS