University of Michigan Business Engagement Center

The Business Engagement Center (BEC) is an office of the University of Michigan (U-M) that connects companies with university resources.[1] Located in Ann Arbor, MI on the U-M North Campus, the BEC and partner offices in the College of Engineering, School of Medicine and U-M Dearborn facilitate connections with companies by linking business needs with University resources in research, technology, education, student talent, and strategic giving on the U-M campuses.[2] Currently, the BEC has 14 staff members that collaborate on projects and engagement efforts[3] and works with businesses.[4]

  1. ^ Beene, Ryan & Tom Henderson. “University of Michigan ramps up Pfizer move: $200 million drive to fund recruiting, research.” Crain’s Detroit Business. Published 19 May 2012. Retrieved on 14 May 2012 from http://www.crainsdetroit.com/article/20100519/C03/305199994
  2. ^ Bomey, Nathan. "University of Michigan's economic development strategy is focus of Obama cabinet member's visit." Ann Arbor.com. Published 11 June 2010. Retrieved on 14 May 2012 from http://www.annarbor.com/business-review/obama-cabinet-member-visiting-ann-arbor-for-innovation-forum-on-university-of-michigan-economic-deve/
  3. ^ “U-M Resources for Partners.” University of Michigan North Campus Research Complex. Published 2012. Retrieved on 14 May 2012 from http://ncrc.umich.edu/partnerships/partnership-resources
  4. ^ Roush, Matt. "URC: Building The Next Michigan One Tech Spinoff At A Time." CBS Detroit. Published on 21 March 2011. Retrieved on 14 May 2012 from http://detroit.cbslocal.com/2011/03/21/urc-building-the-next-michigan-one-tech-spinoff-at-a-time/#%7B%22id%22%3A0%2C%22sc%22%3A%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.facebook.com%2Fxd_receiver_v0.4.php%22%2C%22sf%22%3A%22loginStatus%22%2C%22sr%22%3A2%2C%22h%22%3A%22loginSer