The BlueWater Angels have reviewed 77 business plans since forming earlier this year, administrator Brent Case said, and now has a term sheet prepared for potential investment in one of those. Like many of the start-up and entrepreneurial companies seeking financing from the group, he said, that one is an Internet-based company.

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What: West Michigan Regional Policy Conference
When: Sept. 18-19
Where: JW Marriott hotel and DeVos Place convention center, downtown Grand Rapids
Info: www.grandrapids.org