Inventors Council meeting discusses funding ops

The Inventors Council of Mid-Michigan is holding its monthly meeting at 7 p.m. Thursday, July 14 in the upper level of Walli's Restaurant in Burton. The speaker is Tracy Joseph, loan officer, Metro Community Development group, discussing local opportunities for funding businesses. The cost to attend is $5. For questions, call Mike Ball at 810-245-5599.

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