Safford & Baker is a proud sponsor of the” 2010-11 Savvy Entrepreneur Series” brought to you by the Great Lakes Chapter of the MIT Enterprise Forum (MITEF), UM Dearborn, and Great Lakes Entrepreneur Quest (GLEQ). The Series is co-produced with, and hosted by, a number of the region’s leading innovation accelerators and research institutions, the series provides early to mid-stage technology entrepreneurs with guidance on key topics that all startups and early growth companies must navigate to realize success.

The next event in the Series is “2 + 2 = Infinity” on Tuesday, November 8, 2011, 5:30 PM-7:30 PM, covering compensation for the early-stage company:

Building a team with passion, critical skills and connections is critical to your success. If your company is starting out, or one with limited resources, and can’t really afford a Fortune 500 pay package, what can you do to attract and retain the talent that you need to compete in this highly competitive world? Learn how to build awesome teams that match your current stage of business development and your current funding status. Learn steps for supporting highly creative and innovative team environment.

Collaboration site locations in: Dearborn, Ann Arbor, Grand Rapids, Flint, Midland, and Houghton. I’ll be attending the Ann Arbor location. RSVP here.

–Matt