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Please take a moment to view our weekly update to keep current on the exciting happenings around the Upper Peninsula.  

 

 May 7, 2013

   Doing Business With... U.S. Forest Service

 

SBA 2013

The Small Business Administration is pleased to present a monthly series designed to connect you with the federal buying marketplace!

 

Each month, the SBA will host a "Doing Business With..." training and matchmaking event for different industries.  You'll have the opportunity to pitch your product or service to decision makers - federal procurement officers that purchase in the industry in which you do business!

 

How can you benefit by attending?   Federal agencies will share their inside tips on how to navigate the world of federal procurement. You'll learn what buyers are looking for and how the purchasing process works inside government agencies.

 

The business matchmaking session is your opportunity to meet in small groups with federal procurement officers to pitch your business capabilities and identify what buyers are a "fit" for your company.

 

There is no charge to attend, but pre-registration is required.  Please register at www.annarborscore.com/sbaregister.html.  You will receive a confirmation via email.  Seating is limited, so please register early.  Limit of two persons per company.  

 

If you have any questions please contact Shaun McColley,  SBA Business Opportunity Specialist, at shaun.mccolley@sba.gov.

 

May 7, 2013

Tuesday

Noon  -  5:00 pm

 

M-TEC at Bay College

2000 N. 30th St.,

Escanaba, MI

 

 

SBA's participation in this cosponsored activity is not an endorsement of the views, opinions, products or services of any cosponsor or other person or entity. All of SBA's programs and services are extended to the public on a non-discriminatory basis. Reasonable accommodations for persons with disabilities will be made if requested at least two weeks in advance. Contact Shaun McColley at 313-226-6075, ext. 281.

 

Sponsored by: 

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Score CEED 

VetBiz 

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May 15, 2013

 Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR)

Understanding the Basics

 

This seminar is designed to answer the following questions:

  • What is the FAR?
  • Where do I find the FAR?
  • How do I look up & interpret a FAR clause?
  • What are some scenarios where the FAR will come into play?
  • How do FAR clauses apply to government solicitations?

And much more!

 

 Gogebic CC

Copper Country Mall

47420 Hwy M-26, Room 100 Houghton, MI

 

 

May 15, 2013

Check in: 12:45-1:00pm

Seminar: 1:00-4:00pm

All times are Eastern

 

To Register Contact: Don Makowski

donmakowski@nwm.cog.mi.us

Phone: (906)789-0558 x244

 

REGISTER EARLY!

There is no fee to attend this training. However, space is extremely limited

 

Hosted by: 

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Northwest Michgan Council of Governments 

In participation with:

KEDA  

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May 22, 2013

 Tourism and Professional Development Conference

@013 Tourism Conference

 

What is this event? 
The conference is an opportunity for businesses to:
  • Sharpen professional and customer service skills by attending a variety of workshops.
  • Showcase products and services at the community showcase and tradeshow.
  • Network with potential customers and industry professionals by participating in the golf scramble and Business After Hours.
  • Connect to community resources to discover new trends and development opportunities.
  • Get useful information from keynote speakers and workshops.
  • Understand more about ways to take advantage of the positive economic impact of tourism.
 
 
Conference Keynote Speakers




David Lorenz

David Lorenz

Public and Industry Relations, Manager,Travel Michigan

 

Dave will provide a detailed analysis of 2012 results and an in-depth review of "Pure Michigan" plans for 2013. 


Consistently rated as one of the best parts of any tourism  conference, this is a presentation you won't want to miss.






Peggy O'Connell Schumann
Peggy O'Connell Schumann 

"Turning on Possibilities!"

 

Our breakfast Keynote Speaker is a woman who doesn't just talk the talk...she walks the walk.  She is an inspiration to those who know her as she constantly exudes positive vibes to everyone she comes in contact with.  She founded a fun store with great people in a down economy in 2011

and hasn't looked back...positively affecting the downtown area, local people and fabric of society all from little old Escanaba, Michigan.  She believes that you have 1440 choices every single day and her mission in life is to affect the world "Positively!"

 

 

 

 

Booth
The Showcase
$99/Booth
Includes 1 conference registration

Uppertunities Showcase, in conjunction with the Uppertunities Conference, provides a venue for you to share information with those that generally make first contact with visitors, to increase their knowledge of  tourism events and places of interest that have the potential to positively impact our local economy.

This is an exceptional opportunity for businesses, organizations and community groups to showcase their products, services and attractions.  The conference is a region-wide endeavor and will be promoted by our many partners across the Upper Peninsula and Wisconsin.  The target audience for the showcase will be the general public, Chamber and Tourism Association members and residents of the Upper Peninsula. 

 

The Booth

The Uppertunities showcase booths are 10' x 3'.   A table, skirting and two chairs will be provided to accommodate your table top display.


We encourage community sharing!  You may include anyone you want in your space. Booths are $99 and  one ticket to the conference is included in the price of a booth.

 

Click HERE to see coverage of last year's conference.

May 21, 2013
Golf scramble, sponsored by the Bays de Noc and Marquette County CVBs

May 22, 2013
Workshops, best practices roundtable discussion, keynotes, business and community showcase and Business After Hours, at the Island Resort and Casino. 

To register click HERE.
For more information contact (906)786-2192 

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UPCOMING EVENTS

 

 

 

 

May 15, 2013

PTAC-FAR Class
Location: Houghton 
For more information contact 

Don Makowski at 

donmakowski@nwm.cog.mi.us

or 906.789.0558, ext. 244

 

 

 

 

May 21, 2013
Business After Hours
New UP Dental 
Time: 5:00 - 6:30pm CST
Location: New UP Dental 
For more information please contact
Marinette Menominee Chamber of Commerce 

at 715.735.6681

 

 

 

 

 

May 22, 2013
Uppertunities - Tourism and 

Professional 

Development 

Conference

 

Location: Island Resort & Casino, Harris, MI

For more information please call the 

Delta County Chamber of Commerce at 

906.786.2192

 

 

 

 

 

 

May 22, 2013

Business After Hours
Time: 5:00 - 7:00pm EST
Location: Island Resort & Casino 

For more information please call the 

Delta County Chamber of Commerce at 

906.786.2192

 

 

 

 

 

May 29, 2013 

Starting a Business Workshop 

(MI-SBTDC) 

Location: Michigan Works! Service Center in 

Delta County 
Time: Noon - 2:00 pm EST 

For more information call 

Michigan Works! at 906.789.9732

  

  

 

 

 

May 31, 2013
Starting a Business Workshop 

(MI-SBTDC)
Location: Michigan Works! Service Center in Marquette County 
Time: Noon - 2:00 pm EST 
For more information call 

Michigan Works! at 906.228.3075

 


 

 

Last week 25 people found employment through Michigan Works! The Job Force Board with estimated annual wages of $485,852.00.
Thanks to our many partners
that helped make these connections possible.
Our vision is to create and maintain a healthy and growing economy with a local workforce that has the knowledge, skills, and abilities to enable local employers to compete and succeed in a global and technologically-sophisticated market place.

Thank you for your continued support of economic and workforce development efforts throughout our region.


Sincerely,

Orrin Bailey
Michigan Works! The Job Force Board

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