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

 

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September 20, 2013

   

Upper Great Lakes

Talent Summit

Talent Summit 2013  

The 2013 Upper Great Lakes Talent Summit will be held on Friday, September 20, 2013, at the Island Resort Convention Center in Harris, Michigan.

 

The 2013 Summit continues to carry on the tradition of providing opportunities for our community to learn more about the collaboration of business and education activities from a national, state, and local perspective.  This year's Summit is a multi-organizational collaborative seeking to connect the efforts of regional businesses, economic and talent development partners, education, state legislators, local units of government and other regional partners.

 

Mark September 20th on your calendar and stay tuned for more details about this high-impact event.  

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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


Showcase Your Business:
@013 Tourism Conference

 

Booth
Showcase 
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.To register click HERE.

 

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

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After the Conference stay for: 
5 22 13 BAH
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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 16 people found employment through Michigan Works! The Job Force Board with estimated annual wages of $310,945.28.
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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