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MI-SBTDC Regional Update
Wayne  Oakland  Monroe
                                                                                                                            WINTER 2008/09
TRAINING EVENTS:
Winter 2008-09

For Pre-Venture & New Ventures

The Entrepreneurial Series for new and emerging business owners addresses business development fundamentals in several areas inlcuding the following:  
  
 Fundamentals of Starting a New Business 
 
 Fundamentals of Writing a Business Plan
 Fundamentals of Marketing your Business
  Financing Roundtables presented by TEAM SBA
  
 For Second Stage and Emerging Businesses
 
 Fiscal Fitness 
Venture Forward
FISCAL FITNESS CLASSES STARTING
fitness nuumberThis workshop helps improve the skills of the non-finanical manager. In it, we take an in-depth look at at the essentials of using financial information to make effective decisions about improving business performance and obtaining financing.  Events are scheduled through out metro Detroit for 2009 including January 28 in Oakland County. Read more information here. Thanks to the sponsorship of Fith Third Bank, we are able to reduce the normal fee of $75 to $25.
LIstening to your business!

"Listening to Your Business" is half-day a hands-on, facilitated workshop designed to provide entrepreneurs and business managers with the critical evaluation tools and action steps you need to maximize the growth and profitability of your businesses.  You will get help working "on" your business and learn to: 
·  Take a snapshot of your business today and see strengths, weaknesses and opportunities
·  Set a three-year vision for tomorrow's growth
·  Evaluate your internal planning process 
·  Translate your goals into action steps

 The first event of 2009 is January 16 in Oakland County.
 Read more here. Register online.
Oakland County Venture Foward now
accepting applicants for Spring 2009 
VF aloneVenture Forward is targeted specifically to entrepreneurs who have at least two years of experience running their businesses and want to create a strong growth plan. The next scheduled classes at the Oakland County Business Center start March 6 and run through May 8, 2009. Read more information here. You can apply online here.
EMU & MI-SBTDC combine to create entrepreneurship internship program
Eastern Michigan University and the MI-SBTDC have created a new internshop program for EMU Entrepreneurial students to tackle pressing concerns for small businesses. Under the supervision of MI-SBTDC counselors, these students will work with businesses on a variety of entrepreneurial projects. Ideal clients will have at least 10 employees. Click here to read more about the program. Click here to to complete the application to include your busineses.
SBA to hold minority certification 8(a) pre-qualification meetings monthly
8aThe Wayne County One Stop Business Resource Center
will host monthly 8(a) Business Development programs that help minority small businesses gain a foothold in government contracting. Upon enrollment in this program, firms receive help with finding contracts, proposal preparation, and contract administration The monthly pre-qualification meetings will be held on the first Wednesday of each month from 9 am - noon at the MI-SBTDC Wayne County One Stop location at 2727 Second Avenue. To register for the January 7, 2009 event, call (313) 967-9295.
ABOUT THE MI-SBTDC
The Michigan Small Business & Technology Development Center enhances Michigan's economic well-being by providing counseling, training, research and advocacy for new ventures, existing small businesses and innovative technology companies. With offices statewide, the MI-SBTDC positively impacts the economy by strengthening existing companies, creating new jobs, retaining existing jobs, and assisting companies in defining their path to success.