Farmington Hills, MI -- (SBWIRE) -- 12/23/2010 -- Rupesh Srivastava has been elected as the new president of TiE Detroit effective Jan. 1, 2011. The announcement was made on behalf of the Board of Directors of Detroit chapter of TiE (Talent, Ideas, Enterprise) by Tel K. Ganesan, TiE Detroit president (www.detroit.tie.org)

Rupesh Srivastava is President and CEO of Youngsoft Inc., an information technology product and services company. In 2001, Srivastava co-founded H2H Solutions, Inc., a health care technology products and services company and later took a calculated risk by founding Youngtronics Inc., an electronics manufacturing and assembling enterprise, all based in Wixom, Mich. Srivastava was recognized in the Asian Pacific American Chamber of Commerce Salute to Excellence in 2007 and has been recognized by Corp!, Crain's Detroit Business, diversitybusiness.com and was most recently named by CNN Money as one of the seven innovators with potential to revitalize Detroit's economy.

"I am proud to take over this growing chapter of TiE which has progressed well under Tel Ganesan's tenure and the previous executive team. I hope to build on this foundation to grow the TiE's influence and effectiveness expanding entrepreneurship and mentorship in Michigan," remarked Rupesh Srivastava. "One of my goals will be to foster the growth of a new class of entrepreneurs in Michigan that is independent of the old established systems like automotive and utilizing new innovative industries like energy, health care, and technology. I believe my own journey as a Michigan entrepreneur of 16 years will bring a rich mixture of wisdom, professional networks, and entrepreneurial spirit to TiE Detroit and its members."

After making the announcement Ganesan said, "Mr. Srivasata is a champion for the next generation of entrepreneurs. He is an astute leader who brings with him a high level of expertise, valuable insights and business connections. He has wholeheartedly served the Detroit Chapter in the past and will continue his good work by expanding the chapter's program offerings and strengthening partnerships."

About TiE Detroit
TiE (The Global Network of Entrepreneurs) is a global, nonprofit organization dedicated to fostering entrepreneurs internationally and is sponsored by top Venture Capital Firms, and Fortune 500 corporations; extending across 12 countries with 53 chapters, 1,800 experienced entrepreneurs and business executives as charter members, 12,000 aspiring entrepreneurs and professionals as members.

TiE Detroit is charted by a group of successful entrepreneurs and senior professionals with grit and determination to change the world with the spirit of innovation and passion for delivering value to their community and world. Learn more about the TiE Detroit chapter at http://www.detroit.tie.org.

Sue Voyles
Logos Communications, Inc.
734-667-2005 / sue@logos-communications.com

Contact:
Tel K. Ganesan
TiECon Midwest 2010
Farmington Hills, MI
(248) 254-4013
tel.ganesan@detroit.tie.org
http://www.detroit.tie.org

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The New York native and former Google executive launched Michigan Corps, a national nonprofit intent on boosting Michigan’s economy and creating wealth for its residents.

Farmington Hills, MI -- (SBWIRE) -- 10/29/2010 -- The Detroit chapter of TiE (Talent, Ideas, Enterprise) today announced that Rishi Jaitly, founder and CEO of Michigan Corps, will deliver a keynote speech during the President's Reception on Oct. 27, 2010 as a pre-cursor to the opening of TiECon Midwest 2010, Michigan's largest conference on entrepreneurship to be held Oct. 28 and 29, 2010 at The Henry, Dearborn.

"The idea behind Michigan Corps is to help Michigan rebound from its economic troubles by investing in organizations focused on economic transformation and wealth creation in the state. Michigan Corps acts as a connector and a platform for social change. We are proud to have Rishi Jaitly share his thoughts and vision to help Michigan rebound at TiECon Midwest 2010," says Tel Ganesan, TiE Detroit president.

The New York native and former Google executive launched Michigan Corps, a national nonprofit intent on boosting Michigan's economy and creating wealth for its residents. He previously led government affairs and public-private partnerships for Google across South Asia. Rishi was Director of Strategic Partnerships and Public Policy at College Summit, America's premier nonprofit organization partnering with low-income schools nationwide to increase college enrollment rates. Previously, while based in Silicon Valley, Rishi supported Google's worldwide public policy advocacy efforts from Lansing to Paris, led Google's philanthropic work with the United Nations, and supported communications for Google's CEO. Earlier in his career, Rishi was a Trustee of Princeton University, and Commissioner of the New Jersey State Commission on Higher Education.

Register for TiECon Midwest 2010 today by visiting http://www.tieconmidwest.org and http://www.detroit.tie.org/ For more information about the conference, please contact Jessica Matthews, Conference Coordinator, TiE Detroit (248) 254-4013 or via e-mail at jessica@tieconmidwest.org

About TiECon Midwest 2010
TiECon Midwest 2010 is Michigan's largest conference on entrepreneurship. Business Karma 3.0 is all about taking the innovative streak in you to create connect and collaborate your current business life to determine your future stake in success. TiECon Midwest 2010 provides a unique opportunity to exchange ideas, explore new businesses, discuss emerging technologies, share growth strategies and obtain insight from global business leaders, community leaders and worldwide experts. For more information, visit http://www.tieconmidwest.org.

About TiE
TiE (The Global Network of Entrepreneurs) is a global, nonprofit organization dedicated to fostering entrepreneurs internationally and is sponsored by top Venture Capital Firms, and Fortune 500 corporations; extending across 12 countries with 53 chapters, 1,800 experienced entrepreneurs and business executives as charter members, 12,000 aspiring entrepreneurs and professionals as members. TiE has grown to become the world's largest nonprofit organization for entrepreneurs. Learn more about the TiE Detroit chapter at http://www.detroit.tie.org.

Sue Voyles
Logos Communications, Inc.
734-667-2005 / sue@logos-communications.com

Contact:
Tel K. Ganesan
TiECon Midwest 2010
Farmington Hills, MI
(248) 254-4013
tel.ganesan@detroit.tie.org
http://www.detroit.tie.org

For more information on this press release visit: http://www.releasewire.com/press-releases/release-3.htm

Karma, Dharma and righteousness are the new mantras of today’s corporate corridors.

Farmington Hills, MI -- (SBWIRE) -- 10/28/2010 -- The Detroit chapter of TiE (Talent, Ideas, Enterprise) presents a discussion on Business Ethics - Dharma & Karma at TiECon Midwest 2010, Michigan's largest conference on entrepreneurship to be held Oct. 28 and 29, 2010 at The Henry, Dearborn.

Karma, Dharma and righteousness are the new mantras of today's corporate corridors. TiE Detroit is organizing a track about Business Ethics - Dharma & Karma on Oct. 29, 2010 to discuss the latest buzzwords in business - Dharma & Karma. Creating a business on values and purpose, will only maximize the potential of the business to grow and succeed.

Dharma and Karma are strategies and not religious thoughts. Speakers Manveen Saluja, Dr. G. Krishna Kumar and Ramalingam Raja will provide their insights on adopting the Vedic precepts to stay in the race for market share.

"Business ethics is professional dharma which is dynamic and complex. It is the ability to take the right decision at the right time, creating a fine-tuned team of motivated and determined optimists; in short thoughtful and effective karma to ensure all round and mutual development of everyone in the organization. What goes around, comes around. Companies that take the long, rigid but ethical road to success are assured of long lasting triumph and societal well being," says Tel K. Ganesan, TiE Detroit president.

Online registration and more information are immediately available for TiECon Midwest 2010 at http://www.tieconmidwest.org/. For more information about the conference, please contact Jessica Matthews, Conference Coordinator, TiE Detroit (248) 254-4013 or via e-mail at jessica@tieconmidwest.org

About TiECon Midwest 2010
TiECon Midwest 2010 is Michigan's Largest Conference on entrepreneurship. Business Karma 3.0 is all about taking the innovative streak in you to create connect and collaborate your current business life to determine your future stake in success. TiECon Midwest 2010 provides a unique opportunity to exchange ideas, explore new businesses, discuss emerging technologies, share growth strategies and obtain insight from global business leaders, community leaders and worldwide experts. For more information, visit http://www.tieconmidwest.org.

About TiE
TiE (The Global Network of Entrepreneurs) is a global, nonprofit organization dedicated to fostering entrepreneurs internationally and is sponsored by top Venture Capital Firms, and Fortune 500 corporations; extending across 12 countries with 53 chapters, 1,800 experienced entrepreneurs and business executives as charter members, 12,000 aspiring entrepreneurs and professionals as members. TiE has grown to become the world's largest nonprofit organization for entrepreneurs. Learn more about the TiE Detroit chapter at http://www.detroit.tie.org.

Sue Voyles
Logos Communications, Inc.
734-667-2005 / sue@logos-communications.com

Contact:
Tel K. Ganesan
TiECon Midwest 2010
Farmington Hills, MI
(248) 254-4013
tel.ganesan@detroit.tie.org
http://www.detroit.tie.org

For more information on this press release visit: http://www.releasewire.com/press-releases/release-3.htm

Kanwal Rekhi is an Indian-American engineer, businessman and millionaire philanthropist.

Farmington Hills, MI -- (SBWIRE) -- 10/25/2010 -- The Detroit chapter of TiE (Talent, Ideas, Enterprise) today announced that Dr. Kanwal Rekhi, managing director at Inventus Capital Partners, will deliver a keynote speech at TiECon Midwest 2010, Michigan's largest conference on entrepreneurship to be held Oct. 28 and 29, 2010 at The Henry, Dearborn.

"Kanwal Rekhi is a celebrated entrepreneur, a well known angel investor in Silicon Valley and a founding father of TiE. He devotes his full energy and time successfully backing and mentoring nascent entrepreneurs. Kanwal is the ultimate TiE Guru and venture king of Silicon Valley. Having Rekhi at TiECon is a real treat," says Tel Ganesan, TiE Detroit president.

Kanwal Rekhi is an Indian-American engineer, businessman and millionaire philanthropist. Since 1994, Dr. Rekhi has been a mentor to and investor in early-stage technology companies, holding 23 board positions and actively guiding entrepreneurs to 19 exits including 6 initial public offerings. He has actively participated in the emergence and growth of Silicon Valley and India. Dr. Rekhi has more than 20 years of executive experience at successful Silicon Valley technology companies. He co-founded Excelan, a telecom software company in 1982, which later merged with Novell and subsequently grew to become the world's second largest software company under his leadership.

Don't miss the opportunity to hear and learn from Rekhi, who will address at the event. Register for TiECon Midwest 2010 today by visiting http://www.tieconmidwest.org and http://www.detroit.tie.org/ For more information about the conference, please contact Jessica Matthews, Conference Coordinator, TiE Detroit (248) 254-4013 or via e-mail at jessica@tieconmidwest.org

About TiECon Midwest 2010
TiECon Midwest 2010 is Michigan's largest conference on entrepreneurship. Business Karma 3.0 is all about taking the innovative streak in you to create connect and collaborate your current business life to determine your future stake in success. TiECon Midwest 2010 provides a unique opportunity to exchange ideas, explore new businesses, discuss emerging technologies, share growth strategies and obtain insight from global business leaders, community leaders and worldwide experts. For more information, visit http://www.tieconmidwest.org.

About TiE
TiE (The Global Network of Entrepreneurs) is a global, nonprofit organization dedicated to fostering entrepreneurs internationally and is sponsored by top Venture Capital Firms, and Fortune 500 corporations; extending across 12 countries with 53 chapters, 1,800 experienced entrepreneurs and business executives as charter members, 12,000 aspiring entrepreneurs and professionals as members. TiE has grown to become the world's largest nonprofit organization for entrepreneurs. Learn more about the TiE Detroit chapter at http://www.detroit.tie.org.

Contact:
Tel K. Ganesan
TiECon Midwest 2010
Farmington Hills, MI
(248) 254-4013
tel.ganesan@detroit.tie.org
http://www.tieconmidwest.org

For more information on this press release visit: http://www.releasewire.com/press-releases/release-3.htm

TiECon Midwest 2010 is an entrepreneurial conference attracting hundreds of entrepreneurs, venture capitalists and professionals.

Farmington Hills, MI -- (SBWIRE) -- 10/20/2010 -- The Detroit chapter of TiE also known as Talent, Ideas, Enterprise today announced the Finalists for the annual TiE20 Midwest Awards for their annual conference, TiECon Midwest, to be held at The Henry Dearborn, October 28 and 29, 2010.

"We recognize and appreciate the Finalists whose metrics have stood out among their peers. TiE20 Awards provide startups a unique platform for visibility, networking and mentoring opportunities through TiE's global ecosystem, said Tel Ganesan, President, TiE Detroit Chapter.

TiECon Midwest 2010 is an entrepreneurial conference attracting hundreds of entrepreneurs, venture capitalists and professionals. TiE20 Awards recognizes excellence among 20 Early Stage Startups within four industry verticals: Internet, Software, Mobile, and Media. TiE20 winners (5 per domain) will be honored with awards of excellence in front of several well established Entrepreneurs, Venture Capitalists, Industry Experts and other business professionals during TiEcon Midwest. Additionally, the TiE20 winners will present their companies in a live showcase at the conference and get special invitations to PowerConnect premium networking sessions. They will also be a part of the ongoing recognition from TiE Detroit throughout the year.

"The Finalists hold place of pride for being selected from hundreds of nominations and will now go through the next stage of judging and Public Polling before declaring the Winners. We wish them all the success and encourage their active participation in public polling for the Winners spots," said Mateen Syed, Chair TiE20 Midwest Awards.

For the TiE20 awards Public polling, Please visit the following link. http://myeventsignup.com/em/nominationpoll.php?q=s11UYlam

For more information about TiE 20 Midwest Startup Awards, please contact Luxmi Sharma: sharma@tieconmidwest.org.

About TiECon Midwest 2010
TiECon Midwest is Michigan's Largest Conference on entrepreneurship, designed for the Innovative Entrepreneur who thinks creatively, innovatively and resourcefully to create their own future regardless of economic conditions and uncertainties.  TiECon Midwest 2010 provides a unique opportunity to exchange ideas, explore new businesses, discuss emerging technologies, share growth strategies and obtain insight from global business leaders, community leaders and worldwide experts. For more information, visit http://www.tieconmidwest.org/
    
About TiE
TiE is a global, not-for-profit, non-political, and non-religious organization dedicated to fostering entrepreneurs across its international network sponsored by top Venture Capital Firms, and Fortune 500 corporations; spread across 53 chapters in 12 countries comprising 1800 experienced entrepreneurs and business executives as charter members, 12000 aspiring entrepreneurs and professionals as members. TiE has grown to become the world's largest non-profit organization for entrepreneurs. For more information, visit http://www.detroit.tie.org/

Contact:
Tel K. Ganesan
TiECon Midwest 2010
Farmington Hills, MI
(248) 254-4013
tel.ganesan@detroit.tie.org
http://www.detroit.tie.org

For more information on this press release visit: http://www.releasewire.com/press-releases/release-3.htm

Recognizing the economic impact of women-owned businesses, TiE Detroit is organizing an exclusive track for women at TiE’s signature event.

Farmington Hills, MI -- (SBWIRE) -- 10/05/2010 -- The Detroit chapter of TiE (Talent, Ideas, Enterprise) is proud to bring back the second annual TiE Women's Forum at TiECon Midwest 2010, Michigan's largest Conference on entrepreneurship to be held Oct. 28 and 29, 2010 at The Henry, Dearborn.

Recognizing the economic impact of women-owned businesses, TiE Detroit is organizing an exclusive track for women at TiE's signature event. The Women's Forum will be held on Oct. 28, 2010 which will showcase the entrepreneurial journeys of four women from diverse backgrounds and diverse industries.

Speakers Lubna Ahmad, Robbie Hardy, Vickie J. Lewis and Jill Jordan will provide their insights and discuss on how to enhance skills of women in the area of entrepreneurship and to apply business and leadership skills. All conference attendees are encouraged and welcomed to join this interactive session. This forum is designed to help businesswomen draw inspiration from successful women entrepreneurs, network, share business tips and grow.

"Successful women entrepreneurs not only empower themselves, but also their family and generations to come. It has so much of cascading effect and therefore it's very important and imperative to place Women's Forum as one of the key elements of our conference", says Tel K. Ganesan, TiE Detroit president.

Online registration and more information are immediately available for TiECon Midwest 2010 at http://www.tieconmidwest.org/ For more information about the conference, please contact Jessica Matthews, Conference Coordinator, TiE Detroit (248) 254-4013 or via e-mail at jessica@tieconmidwest.org

About TiECon Midwest 2010
TiECon Midwest 2010 is Michigan's Largest Conference on entrepreneurship. Business Karma 3.0 is all about taking the innovative streak in you to create connect and collaborate your current business life to determine your future stake in success. TiECon Midwest 2010 provides a unique opportunity to exchange ideas, explore new businesses, discuss emerging technologies, share growth strategies and obtain insight from global business leaders, community leaders and worldwide experts. For more information, visit http://www.tieconmidwest.org.

About TiE
TiE (The Global Network of Entrepreneurs) is a global, nonprofit organization dedicated to fostering entrepreneurs internationally and is sponsored by top Venture Capital Firms, and Fortune 500 corporations; extending across 12 countries with 53 chapters, 1,800 experienced entrepreneurs and business executives as charter members, 12,000 aspiring entrepreneurs and professionals as members. TiE has grown to become the world's largest nonprofit organization for entrepreneurs. Learn more about the TiE Detroit chapter at www.detroit.tie.org.

Sue Voyles
Logos Communications, Inc.
734-667-2005 / sue@logos-communications.com

Contact:
Tel K. Ganesan
TiECon Midwest 2010
Farmington Hills, MI
(248) 254-4013
tel.ganesan@detroit.tie.org
http://www.tieconmidwest.org

For more information on this press release visit: http://www.releasewire.com/press-releases/release-3.htm

Bill Birdsall joined MicroMed Cardiovascular, Inc. in October 2008 as President, CEO and Chairman.

Farmington Hills, MI -- (SBWIRE) -- 10/04/2010 -- The Detroit chapter of TiE (Talent, Ideas, Enterprise) announced today that Bill Birdsall, CEO, president and chairman of MicroMed Cardiovascular, will deliver a keynote speech at TiECon Midwest 2010, Michigan's largest Conference on entrepreneurship to be held Oct. 28 and 29, 2010 at The Henry, Dearborn.

Bill Birdsall joined MicroMed Cardiovascular, Inc. in October 2008 as President, CEO and Chairman. Birdsall is an attorney with a successful career starting and building businesses. In the 1970s he played a significant role in the establishment of Ticketmaster, Inc., as founding Executive Vice President of the team that built the company into a world leader in the entertainment industry.

Birdsall has also been a pioneer in the public real estate markets. He was Chairman, CEO & CFO of The Price REIT, a New York Stock Exchange company he co-founded in 1991 with retailer Sol Price and which is now part of Kimco Realty (NYS:KIM); was co-founder and Chairman of the Board of Host Funding, Inc., a public real estate investment company listed on the NASDAQ stock exchange. He is also founding director and major shareholder of Sub-Crypto Systems, LLC, a software firm providing digital security systems to military and corporate clients. Birdsall has been a pioneer in promoting U.S. business activities in Asia, especially in the People's Republic of China. He has served as legal counsel to the Interior Committee of the U.S. House of Representatives and to the Joint Oversight Committee for the Office of Technology Assessment, as well as Assistant Attorney General for the State of Arizona.

"Micromed Cardiovascular Inc. makes product that make people live beyond the age of the heart. Bill Birdsall is a value driven entrepreneur with a strong vision and leads his company with a real sense of purpose. It's a must for all entrepreneurs who wants to diversify their business to listen to Bill. Bill has done the movie, seen the movie many number of times and is a true success story of diversification," says Tel K. Ganesan, TiE Detroit president.

Online registration and more information are immediately available for TiECon Midwest 2010 at http://www.tieconmidwest.org/ For more information about the conference, please contact Jessica Matthews, Conference Coordinator, TiE Detroit (248) 254-4013 or via e-mail at jessica@tieconmidwest.org

About TiECon Midwest 2010
TiECon Midwest 2010 is Michigan's Largest Conference on entrepreneurship. Business Karma 3.0 is all about taking the innovative streak in you to create connect and collaborate your current business life to determine your future stake in success. TiECon Midwest 2010 provides a unique opportunity to exchange ideas, explore new businesses, discuss emerging technologies, share growth strategies and obtain insight from global business leaders, community leaders and worldwide experts. For more information, visit http://www.tieconmidwest.org.

About TiE
TiE (The Global Network of Entrepreneurs) is a global, nonprofit organization dedicated to fostering entrepreneurs internationally and is sponsored by top Venture Capital Firms, and Fortune 500 corporations; extending across 12 countries with 53 chapters, 1,800 experienced entrepreneurs and business executives as charter members, 12,000 aspiring entrepreneurs and professionals as members. TiE has grown to become the world's largest nonprofit organization for entrepreneurs. Learn more about the TiE Detroit chapter at www.detroit.tie.org.

Sue Voyles
Logos Communications, Inc.
734-667-2005 / sue@logos-communications.com

Contact:
Tel K. Ganesan
TiECon Midwest 2010
Farmington Hills, MI
(248) 254-4013
tel.ganesan@detroit.tie.org
http://www.detroit.tie.org

For more information on this press release visit: http://www.releasewire.com/press-releases/release-3.htm

The Detroit chapter of TiE today announced that P.K. Agarwal, TiE Global Chief Executive Officer, will deliver a keynote speech at TiECon Midwest 2010.

Farmington Hills, MI -- (SBWIRE) -- 09/30/2010 -- The Detroit chapter of TiE (Talent, Ideas, Enterprise) today announced that P.K. Agarwal, TiE Global Chief Executive Officer, will deliver a keynote speech at TiECon Midwest 2010, Michigan's Largest Conference on entrepreneurship to be held Oct. 28 and 29, 2010 at The Henry, Dearborn.

"We are honored and privileged to have P.K. make opening remarks for the conference. P.K. has a national reputation as a public sector visionary and also has the unique distinction of having a U.S. national annual award named as the 'P.K. Agarwal for Leadership in Electronic Government',", says Tel Ganesan, TiE Detroit president.

As the CEO of TiE Global, P.K. Agarwal oversees the development of programs and supports the goals of TiE chapters worldwide to advance the TiE mission of promoting entrepreneurship through mentoring, networking and education. In his prior role, Agarwal was the Chief Technology Officer of the State of California since 2005. During his tenure, he successfully consolidated multiple independent IT organizations, saving taxpayers over $60 million; and helped create an enterprise IT operation consisting of 800 professionals.

He has over 25 years of experience in government technology, spanning both the public and private sectors and was instrumental in pioneering and shaping the national policy on the use of Internet in government.Previously, he held positions of Vice President at ACS Inc. and Executive Vice President and Chief Information Officer for NIC Inc. He is a sought-after speaker on IT, social media, embracing the next generation and doing business with Government.

Register for TiECon Midwest 2010 today by visiting http://www.tieconmidwest.org/ and http://www.detroit.tie.org/. For more information about the conference, please contact Jessica Matthews, Conference Coordinator, TiE Detroit (248) 254-4013 or via e-mail at jessica@tieconmidwest.org

About TiECon Midwest 2010
TiECon Midwest 2010 is Michigan's Largest Conference on entrepreneurship. Business Karma 3.0 is all about taking the innovative streak in you to create connect and collaborate your current business life to determine your future stake in success. TiECon Midwest 2010 provides a unique opportunity to exchange ideas, explore new businesses, discuss emerging technologies, share growth strategies and obtain insight from global business leaders, community leaders and worldwide experts. For more information, visit http://www.tieconmidwest.org.

About TiE
TiE (The Global Network of Entrepreneurs) is a global, nonprofit organization dedicated to fostering entrepreneurs internationally and is sponsored by top Venture Capital Firms, and Fortune 500 corporations; extending across 12 countries with 53 chapters, 1,800 experienced entrepreneurs and business executives as charter members, 12,000 aspiring entrepreneurs and professionals as members. TiE has grown to become the world's largest nonprofit organization for entrepreneurs. Learn more about the TiE Detroit chapter at www.detroit.tie.org.

Sue Voyles
Logos Communications, Inc.
734-667-2005 / sue@logos-communications.com

Press Contact:
Tel K. Ganesan
TiECon Midwest 2010
Farmington Hills, MI
(248) 254-4013
tel.ganesan@detroit.tie.org
http://www.tieconmidwest.org

For more information on this press release visit: http://www.releasewire.com/press-releases/release-3.htm

Shawne Duperon has been in the television business for nearly 20 years. She has taught thousands across the globe how to powerfully network, use word of mouth, and work with media.

Farmington Hills, MI -- (SBWIRE) -- 09/28/2010 -- The Detroit chapter of TiE (Talent, Ideas, Enterprise) announced today that Shawne Duperon, Six-time EMMY Award winning producer, will deliver a keynote speech at TiECon Midwest 2010, Michigan's Largest Conference on entrepreneurship to be held Oct. 28 and 29, 2010 at The Henry, Dearborn.

Shawne Duperon has been in the television business for nearly 20 years. She has taught thousands across the globe how to powerfully network, use word of mouth, and work with media. Duperon has worked at ABC, NBC and has traveled for the likes of "World Business Review" with Alexander Haig and The Science Museum of London.

She has interviewed most presidents and hundreds of sports stars and celebrities and has even replaced Bill Ford of Ford Motor Company when she spoke at the Department of Defense. Duperon was named "Innovator of the Year" and one of the top 10 women-owned businesses by the National Association of Women Business Owners-Greater Detroit Chapter. She's currently a PhD candidate, creating leading-edge research on the relationship between mass media and gossip.

"Learn new ways to market your business through a bigger network: Media. With the right guidance and experience, your media message can propel your business and organization. Come and experience Shawne Duperon's keynote and feel the renewed sense of motivation and walk away with new insight to grow your business. Shawne will help you transform your existing notions of networking,"says Tel K. Ganesan, TiE Detroit president.

Online registration and more information are immediately available for TiECon Midwest 2010 at http://www.tieconmidwest.org/ and http://www.detroit.tie.org/. For more information about the conference, please contact Jessica Matthews, Conference Coordinator, TiE Detroit (248) 254-4013 or via e-mail at jessica@tieconmidwest.org

About TiECon Midwest 2010
TiECon Midwest 2010 is Michigan's Largest Conference on entrepreneurship. Business Karma 3.0 is all about taking the innovative streak in you to create connect and collaborate your current business life to determine your future stake in success. TiECon Midwest 2010 provides a unique opportunity to exchange ideas, explore new businesses, discuss emerging technologies, share growth strategies and obtain insight from global business leaders, community leaders and worldwide experts. For more information, visit http://www.tieconmidwest.org.

Follow TiEcon Midwest 2010 on Twitter at http://twitter.com/tieconmidwest, on LinkedIn at http://www.linkedin.com/groups?gid=1209567 and on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/TiEDetroit?v=wall

About TiE
TiE (The Global Network of Entrepreneurs) is a global, nonprofit organization dedicated to fostering entrepreneurs internationally and is sponsored by top Venture Capital Firms, and Fortune 500 corporations; extending across 12 countries with 53 chapters, 1,800 experienced entrepreneurs and business executives as charter members, 12,000 aspiring entrepreneurs and professionals as members. TiE has grown to become the world's largest nonprofit organization for entrepreneurs. Learn more about the TiE Detroit chapter at http://ww.detroit.tie.org.

Sue Voyles
Logos Communications, Inc.
734-667-2005 / sue@logos-communications.com

Contact:
Tel K. Ganesan
TiECon Midwest 2010
Farmington Hills, MI
(248) 254-4013
tel.ganesan@detroit.tie.org
http://www.detroit.tie.org

For more information on this press release visit: http://www.releasewire.com/press-releases/release-3.htm

Online registration and more information are immediately available for TiECon Midwest 2010

Farmington Hills, MI -- (SBWIRE) -- 09/16/2010 -- The Detroit chapter of TiE (Talent, Ideas, Enterprise) today announced that Gururaj "Desh" Deshpande will deliver a keynote speech at TiECon Midwest 2010, Michigan's Largest Conference on entrepreneurship to be held October 28 and 29, 2010 at The Henry, Dearborn. TiECon Midwest 2010 brings together world-class entrepreneurs, venture capitalists, top industry executives and thought leaders in two action-packed days. The theme of the conference, "Business Karma 3.0- Create. Connect. Collaborate.", focuses on holistically integrating all business levels to help entrepreneurs at all stages, from those in the planning phase to startups and emerging companies.

"Dr. Deshpande is an influential technology entrepreneur and visionary whose companies and ideas often reshape entire industries. Desh has not only made his mark by being listed among the Forbes 500 Richest Americans, but also embodies the true spirit of a TiE Charter member as an active philanthropist. Deshpande's keynote will be extremely relevant, timely and powerful as he would speak toward bringing the forces of innovation, technology and entrepreneurship together at TiECon, right here in Detroit", said Ganesan.

Gururaj "Desh" Deshpande is the Chairman of Sparta Group LLC, A123 Systems (AONE), Sycamore Networks (SCMR), Tejas Networks, Sandstone Capital and HiveFire. Prior to co-founding Sycamore Networks, Dr. Deshpande was founder and chairman of Cascade Communications Corp. Dr. Deshpande is also widely respected for his contributions to education and the greater community. Numerous business and industry publications in both the US and his native India have recognized Dr. Deshpande with awards.

"As the Chairman of A123 Systems, the largest lithium-ion automotive battery manufacturing plant on the continent, Desh has already made it a reality right here in Michigan opening up manufacturing plant and creating jobs in the middle of recession. This is not simply about opening up a new manufacturing plant but marks the birth of a new industry and rebirth of our Detroit region with innovation as the driver" said Ganesan.

Dr. Gururaj (Desh) Deshpande – a TiE Global Charter Member, TiE Global Trustee and founding President of TiE Boston. It has been said that Desh has "built an entrepreneurial resume that borders on the spectacular". Desh has been recently appointed as Co-Chairman of the Obama's administration National Advisory Council on Innovation and Entrepreneurship. This is to support President Obama's innovation strategy by helping to develop policies that foster entrepreneurship, create jobs, and drive economic growth.

Dr. Deshpande serves as a member of the MIT Corporation, and his generous donations have made possible MIT's Deshpande Center for Technological Innovation.

The Deshpande Center was created to serve as a catalyst for innovation and entrepreneurship by supporting research and collaboration among entrepreneurs, young companies, and MIT students, alumni, and faculty. He is involved in several non-profit initiatives that include support for MIT, IIT, TiE, Akshaya Patra Foundation, Public Health Foundation of India and the Social Entrepreneurship Sandbox in India.

TiECon 2010 Midwest also features various activities throughout the two-action packed days; including Extreme Power Connect; multiple sessions based on a mixture of content areas including Information Technology, Women's Forum, Global Transactions and Emerging Trends, keynote speakers from numerous organizations, the annual Business Plan Competition and TiE 20 awards which will showcase an elite group of Top 20 of the most promising startup and emerging companies across TiECon Midwest's four major focus segments - Internet, Software, Mobile and Media.

Online registration and more information are immediately available for TiECon Midwest 2010 at http://www.tieconmidwest.org/ and http://www.detroit.tie.org/. For more information about the conference, please contact Jessica Matthews, Conference Coordinator, TiE Detroit (248) 254-4013 or via e-mail at jessica@tieconmidwest.org

About TiECon Midwest 2010
TiECon Midwest 2010 is Michigan's Largest Conference on entrepreneurship. Business Karma 3.0 is all about taking the innovative streak in you to create connect and collaborate your current business life to determine your future stake in success. TiECon Midwest 2010 provides a unique opportunity to exchange ideas, explore new businesses, discuss emerging technologies, share growth strategies and obtain insight from global business leaders, community leaders and worldwide experts. For more information, visit http://www.tieconmidwest.org/

About TiE
TiE (The Global Network of Entrepreneurs) is a global, nonprofit organization dedicated to fostering entrepreneurs internationally and is sponsored by top Venture Capital Firms, and Fortune 500 corporations; extending across 12 countries with 53 chapters, 1,800 experienced entrepreneurs and business executives as charter members, 12,000 aspiring entrepreneurs and professionals as members. TiE has grown to become the world's largest nonprofit organization for entrepreneurs. Learn more about the TiE Detroit chapter at http://www.detroit.tie.org.

Contact:
Tel K. Ganesan
TiECon Midwest 2010
Farmington Hills, MI
(248) 254-4013
tel.ganesan@detroit.tie.org
http://www.tieconmidwest.org

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TiE20 finalists will be selected by a combination of evaluations, screenings and judging by successful Entrepreneurs, Venture Capitalists, Domain Experts; and Public Polling.

Farmington Hills, MI -- (SBWIRE) -- 09/14/2010 -- The Detroit chapter of TiE also known as Talent, Ideas, Enterprise presents annual TiE Midwest 20 Startup Awards 2010 at TiECon Midwest annual conference to be held at The Henry Dearborn, October 28 and 29, 2010.
 
TiECon Midwest 2010 is an entrepreneurial conference, attracting hundreds of entrepreneurs, venture capitalists and other professionals. TiE Midwest 20 Awards acknowledges excellence among 20 Early Stage Startups within four industry verticals: Internet, Software, Mobile, and Media. If you run or work at a Startup; or know of one that has a demonstrable Business Model, Innovation, Market Viability and be a value add to society, then nominate to be the next recipient of the elite TiE Midwest 20 Startup Awards. The last date for nominations is September 23, 2010. 
 
"TiE20 is a great opportunity for all entrepreneurs aspiring to become tomorrow's stars. We hope this is a first step towards identifying the rising stars in the Midwest region and bring them to spotlight and help them be part of the economic revival of the region", said Tel Ganesan, President, TiE Detroit Chapter. 
 
TiE20 finalists will be selected by a combination of evaluations, screenings and judging by successful Entrepreneurs, Venture Capitalists, Domain Experts; and Public Polling. Voting is open to the public. In addition to the results of the public poll, the finalist companies will be judged on their product or service, market size and dynamics, leadership team, business model and progress since founding.
 
TiE20 winners will be honored with awards of excellence in front of several well established Entrepreneurs, Venture Capitalists, Industry Experts and other business professionals during TiEcon Midwest, October 28 - 29 at the Henry in Dearborn. Additionally, the TiE20 winners will present their companies in a live showcase at the conference and get special invitations to PowerConnect premium networking sessions. They will also be a part of the ongoing recognition from TiE Detroit throughout the year.

"We introduced TiE20 last year to great success. This is an ideal platform for Early Stage Startups to get increased visibility and connectivity through TiE's powerful global entrepreneurial ecosystem that is dedicated to fostering and enhancing entrepreneurship," said Mateen Syed, Chair TiE20 Midwest Startup Awards.
 
For Nominations, Eligibility, Submission and Selection Process, please visit www.tieconmidwest.org. For more information about TiE 20 Midwest Startup Awards, please contact Jessica Matthews: jessica@tieconmidwest.org.

About TiECon Midwest 2010
TiECon Midwest is Michigan's Largest Conference on entrepreneurship, designed for the Innovative Entrepreneur who thinks creatively, innovatively and resourcefully to create their own future regardless of economic conditions and uncertainties.  TiECon Midwest 2010 provides a unique opportunity to exchange ideas, explore new businesses, discuss emerging technologies, share growth strategies and obtain insight from global business leaders, community leaders and worldwide experts. For more information, visit http://www.tieconmidwest.org/
    
About TiE
TiE is a global, not-for-profit, non-political, and non-religious organization dedicated to fostering entrepreneurs across its international network sponsored by top Venture Capital Firms, and Fortune 500 corporations; spread across 53 chapters in 12 countries comprising 1800 experienced entrepreneurs and business executives as charter members, 12000 aspiring entrepreneurs and professionals as members. TiE has grown to become the world's largest non-profit organization for entrepreneurs. For more information, visit http://www.detroit.tie.org

Contact:
Jessica Matthews
TiECon Midwest
Farmington Hills, MI
(248) 254-4010 X310
jessica@tieconmidwest.org
http://www.detroit.tie.org
http://www.tieconmidwest.org

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