DETROIT, February 24, 2009-TechTown has revamped its monthly networking events, First Fridays, to make them even more useful to entrepreneurs and innovators. In addition to networking and guest speakers, First Fridays feature breakout rooms with experienced staff who will talk to attendees about ways to grow their businesses. Breakout rooms will have information on funding resources in Michigan, unique leasing opportunities at TechTown, and global business opportunities.

First Fridays are sponsored by Corp! magazine, http://www.corpmagazine.com/.

First Fridays are free and open to the public. The next event is scheduled for March 6 from 4 to 6 p.m. at TechTown, 440 Burroughs Street, Detroit, Michigan, 48202. Register for the event online at http://events.wayne.edu/view/14918/date/53750.

March's event features three speakers discussing business accelerator programs that can boost your Detroit business to the next level.

Featured speakers:

• Ross Sanders, Executive Director, Bizdom U. Bizdom U is a one-year entrepreneurial bootcamp that empowers its graduates to open successful businesses.
• Constance Payne-Logan, U.S. Small Business Administration's Emerging 200. The SBA launched the e200 initiative in 15 U.S. cities, including Detroit, to support inner-city small businesses with substantial growth potential.
• Ebony Johnson, Support Leader, SmartStart. SmartStart is TechTown's 24-month business growth program that helps innovative startups overcome hurdles and maximize revenue growth.

ABOUT TECHTOWN

TechTown is an urban community of entrepreneurs, investors, mentors and corporate partners creating an internationally influential village in Detroit. TechTown brings the resources of Wayne State University to high-technology startup companies so as to diversify and strengthen Michigan's economy in high-growth emerging industries. For more information, visit www.techtownwsu.org.