Great Lakes Entrepreneur's Quest Announces Three March Events in Its Statewide Program for Entrepreneurs.

From: U.S. Newswire | Date: February 20, 2007 | Copyright information

To: BUSINESS EDITORS

Contact: Art DeMonte of Great Lakes Entrepreneur's Quest, +1-734- 913-0090

ANN ARBOR, Mich., Feb. 20 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The Great Lakes Entrepreneur's Quest (GLEQ) and three of Michigan's key resources for entrepreneurs Ann Arbor SPARK, Southwest Michigan First, and Automation Alley will co-sponsor training events to encourage and support Michigan entrepreneurs. All events are free to pre-registrants.

The GLEQ and Ann Arbor SPARK will sponsor...

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