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Good news is always worth celebrating! From the burgeoning number of business start-ups, in the heartland, to the steady amount of venture capital continuing to flow in the state of Michigan, Midwest Technology Leaders wants to celebrate ---- and gather to discuss tactics and strategies for a vibrant community, poised for a rebound.

To that end, we are extending the deadline for applications to two of our prestigious awards, to ensure that we have the best possible pool of nominees from which to select. Please take time to nominate worthy applicants, as denoted below.

Nominations Sought for Midwest Collaboration Award (MCA) - Deadline Extended

For the fourth year, Midwest Technology Leaders will recognize collaboration between business and community with the Midwest Collaboration Award (MCA). Created in 2005, this award identifies, supports and honors strong partnerships between Midwest companies and local individuals or groups benefiting the technology community. The MCA recognizes one partnership that has made a recognizable impact on the growth of the technology community. Partnerships among companies, organizations, or individuals and local governments, academic institutions (elementary to university), non-profit organizations, and businesses with a technology focus and measurable results are eligible to participate in the award. Wireless Washtenaw was the 2007 recipient. The deadline to submit your application has been extended to Friday, May 9th, 2008.

CLICK HERE to download the MCA Application

2CMICHIGAN Award Recognizes Corporate Commitment to Michigan

Midwest Technology Leaders 2008 is seeking nominees for the Corporate Commitment to Michigan (2CMICHIGAN) award. This award honors an individual from the Michigan business community who actively participates in community relations, organizations and other philanthropic activities that enhance our community. If you know a corporate individual whose community involvement helps to promote a healthy, highly functioning Michigan, take a minute to nominate him/her for this award today.

Categories include:

Innovation · Those contributing imaginative, cutting-edge solutions and strategies that will help transform and empower our community
Excellence · Persons contributing at the highest level of performance to create a positive impression on the State of Michigan
Action · Individuals who display extraordinary effort to make an impact in the community

The deadline to nomiate an individual for this award has been extended to Friday, May 9th, 2008.

If you would like to nominate someone for this award, or for more information, please email: 2cmichigan@midwesttechnologyleaders.com.

Register Now for Midwest Technology Leaders 2008

What: Premier technology event in the Great Lakes Region
Who: CIOs, CEOs, CTOs. CSOs, CFOs, VPs and Directors
When: June 5th, 2008
Where: MGM Grand Detroit

Exchange ideas and network with your peers as you help develop solutions to lead Michigan toward economic recovery
Hear from distinguished speakers including keynote of the day Tony Scott, CIO, Microsoft
Explore regional and global IT trends
Address challenges ranging from how to retain top talent to how to manage change