PR Log - Mar 06, 2013 - Are you a SE Michigan business seeking a mobile development expert to assist you on a project, as an employee, or even as a partner/co-founder in your startup? Or, are you a mobile developer seeking a unique and highly productive way to get your next project, full-time employment, or maybe even the opportunity to become a partner/co-founder in an existing or soon-to-exist startup?
If the answer to either question is yes, then ‘Mobile Matchup’ is a great way to find the perfect match to meet your needs!
“Mobile Matchup” is like ‘speed dating’, but instead of finding a dating opportunity, the Mobile Technology Association of Michigan (MTAM) is helping to facilitate connections between mobile developers and businesses. Each group will have the opportunity to meet potential matches in 5-minute conversations, and then connect afterward in open networking with those they want to explore in more detail.
The event takes place on Wednesday, March 13th at the Clarion Hotel and Conference Center in Ann Arbor. FREE appetizers will be provided by MTAM and co-sponsor, the Michigan Economic Development Corporation, and there will be a cash bar. The event is FREE with advance registration at http://MobileMatchupA2.eventbrite.com by March 8th, but space is limited and filling up fast. On-site registration for the event will be available for $10 if space is still open.
Event Schedule:
4:00 Class for Entrepreneurs "How to Work with a Mobile Developer to Take Your Mobile App from Idea to Reality"
5:00 Doors open for Mobile Matchup
5:30 Keynote Address: John Ellis, Global Head of the Ford Developer Program at Ford Motor Company
6:00 Matchup begins, followed by open networking
MTAM and MEDC have partnered on this event which is planned to be the first in a series of Mobile Matchup events throughout the state. This MTAM program aligns with MEDC state-wide initiatives focused on addressing the IT talent shortage issue in the state. Also supporting this program is the Michigan Council of Women in Technology (MCWT).
All of the organizations involved in this program understand that technology, and particularly mobile/wireless technologies, are key to Michigan's economic resurgence, and that a significant way to facilitate this growth is by fostering connections between businesses and the state’s emerging mobile technology community. As a result of this shared vision, the organizations involved see this event as a perfect opportunity to advance relationships that will ultimately result in business opportunities.
About the Mobile Technology Association of Michigan:
MTAM is a non-profit trade association for Michigan’s mobile / wireless industry. The organization's mission is to increase the use of Michigan-based mobile/wireless technology products and services state-wide, nationally and globally; to increase the productivity and profitability of every industry vertical in Michigan via the use of these technologies; and to create sustainable jobs and increased entrepreneurial opportunities in the state based on the use of these technologies, thereby achieving substantial growth of Michigan’s economy. Information about MTAM can be found at http://GoMobileMichigan.org. MTAM is also the statewide producer of Mobile Monday Michigan – a mobile / wireless industry networking and education organization which is a branch of an international organization. Here in Michigan we currently have 4 chapters (Detroit, Ann Arbor, Lansing and Grand Rapids) with over 2300 members statewide, and additional chapters in the planning stages for 2013.
About the Michigan Economic Development Corporation:
The Michigan Economic Development Corporation is a public-private partnership serving as the state's marketing arm and lead agency for business, talent and jobs, tourism, film and digital incentives, arts and cultural grants, and overall economic growth. MEDC offers a number of business assistance services and capital programs business attraction and acceleration, economic gardening, entrepreneurship, strategic partnerships, talent enhancement and urban and community development. MEDC, founded in 1999, also developed and manages the state's popular Pure Michigan brand.
About the Michigan Council of Women in Technology:
The Michigan Council of Women in Technology promotes opportunity for women and girls within Michigan’s technology community. The organization supports Michigan’s female IT workforce, students, corporate partners, schools and the overall community with networking, corporate IT leadership development, mentoring, technology experiences for professionals and students, and funding for technology-oriented education. Its nonprofit foundation is dedicated to inspire and grow women in technology by providing programs that support the education and orientation of young women throughout school and fostering women in various stages of their professional lives. Find more information at http://mcwt.org and connect via LinkedIn, Facebook, Twitter, and http://mcwtblog.org.
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If the answer to either question is yes, then ‘Mobile Matchup’ is a great way to find the perfect match to meet your needs!
“Mobile Matchup” is like ‘speed dating’, but instead of finding a dating opportunity, the Mobile Technology Association of Michigan (MTAM) is helping to facilitate connections between mobile developers and businesses. Each group will have the opportunity to meet potential matches in 5-minute conversations, and then connect afterward in open networking with those they want to explore in more detail.
The event takes place on Wednesday, March 13th at the Clarion Hotel and Conference Center in Ann Arbor. FREE appetizers will be provided by MTAM and co-sponsor, the Michigan Economic Development Corporation, and there will be a cash bar. The event is FREE with advance registration at http://MobileMatchupA2.eventbrite.com by March 8th, but space is limited and filling up fast. On-site registration for the event will be available for $10 if space is still open.
Event Schedule:
4:00 Class for Entrepreneurs "How to Work with a Mobile Developer to Take Your Mobile App from Idea to Reality"
5:00 Doors open for Mobile Matchup
5:30 Keynote Address: John Ellis, Global Head of the Ford Developer Program at Ford Motor Company
6:00 Matchup begins, followed by open networking
MTAM and MEDC have partnered on this event which is planned to be the first in a series of Mobile Matchup events throughout the state. This MTAM program aligns with MEDC state-wide initiatives focused on addressing the IT talent shortage issue in the state. Also supporting this program is the Michigan Council of Women in Technology (MCWT).
All of the organizations involved in this program understand that technology, and particularly mobile/wireless technologies, are key to Michigan's economic resurgence, and that a significant way to facilitate this growth is by fostering connections between businesses and the state’s emerging mobile technology community. As a result of this shared vision, the organizations involved see this event as a perfect opportunity to advance relationships that will ultimately result in business opportunities.
About the Mobile Technology Association of Michigan:
MTAM is a non-profit trade association for Michigan’s mobile / wireless industry. The organization's mission is to increase the use of Michigan-based mobile/wireless technology products and services state-wide, nationally and globally; to increase the productivity and profitability of every industry vertical in Michigan via the use of these technologies; and to create sustainable jobs and increased entrepreneurial opportunities in the state based on the use of these technologies, thereby achieving substantial growth of Michigan’s economy. Information about MTAM can be found at http://GoMobileMichigan.org. MTAM is also the statewide producer of Mobile Monday Michigan – a mobile / wireless industry networking and education organization which is a branch of an international organization. Here in Michigan we currently have 4 chapters (Detroit, Ann Arbor, Lansing and Grand Rapids) with over 2300 members statewide, and additional chapters in the planning stages for 2013.
About the Michigan Economic Development Corporation:
The Michigan Economic Development Corporation is a public-private partnership serving as the state's marketing arm and lead agency for business, talent and jobs, tourism, film and digital incentives, arts and cultural grants, and overall economic growth. MEDC offers a number of business assistance services and capital programs business attraction and acceleration, economic gardening, entrepreneurship, strategic partnerships, talent enhancement and urban and community development. MEDC, founded in 1999, also developed and manages the state's popular Pure Michigan brand.
About the Michigan Council of Women in Technology:
The Michigan Council of Women in Technology promotes opportunity for women and girls within Michigan’s technology community. The organization supports Michigan’s female IT workforce, students, corporate partners, schools and the overall community with networking, corporate IT leadership development, mentoring, technology experiences for professionals and students, and funding for technology-oriented education. Its nonprofit foundation is dedicated to inspire and grow women in technology by providing programs that support the education and orientation of young women throughout school and fostering women in various stages of their professional lives. Find more information at http://mcwt.org and connect via LinkedIn, Facebook, Twitter, and http://mcwtblog.org.
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