Detroit Chapter of The Indus Entrepreneurs (TiE) Announces Special Microsoft® BizSpark™ Program for

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(Free-Press-Release.com) March 9, 2009 -- Microsoft BizSpark is a new program designed to accelerate the success of entrepreneurs and early stage startups by providing access to Microsoft's software and connecting them to a global network of entrepreneurial organizations such as TiE. The BizSpark Program provides startups with software and technical support at a time when they are least affordable—during their first three years, with no upfront costs and minimal requirements.

“We are thrilled to offer this amazing set of tools for business startups,” said Ganesan. “Imagine a new/budding entrepreneur, by virtue of becoming a TiE member (currently discounted at $75), getting complete access not only to Microsoft products, but also total access to the Software Development Kit for FREE, giving them the tools to innovate new products.” he continued.

TiE Detroit is committed to helping Michigan startups take full advantage of BizSpark to transform ideas into sustainable and dynamic businesses.

Anyone interested in the TiE Detroit Microsoft® BizSparkTIM program should visit www.tie-detroit.org for more information.

TiE has grown to become the world’s largest non-profit organization for entrepreneurs. You can learn more by visiting www.tie-detroit.org. The Detroit Chapter of TiE is a not-for-profit network of entrepreneurs and professionals dedicated to the advancement of entrepreneurship in Michigan and is one of 49 regional chapters across 11 countries. TiE strives to foster and nurture entrepreneurship by providing an educational, networking and mentoring platform to its members.