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October 30-31, 2013

Bi-National Twin Sault's Regional Collaboration Conference

LSSU Walker L. Cisler Center

650 W. Easterday Ave., Sault Ste Marie MI 49783

What does regional collaboration mean to you and your organization?

Have you heard of the regional prosperity initiative?

The Governor is empowering locals to drive economic prosperity.

Register now for UPEDA's October meeting and learn

more about Michigan's regional reinvention.

The 2nd annual Bi-National Twin Sault's Regional Collaboration Conference, sessions will include:

Making the Most of Unique UP/Twin Soos Tourism Opportunities
The current state of U.S.-Canada Border Crossings in the Twin Soos
The Challenge of Protecting Great Lakes Water Quality
Strategic Initiatives in a Bi-National Transportation Corridor
The Value of Trails and Natural Resources in the U.P.

And Much More!

Click HERE to register!

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November 1, 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!

Location: Bay College West, Computer Lab Room 257, 2801 North US 2, Iron Mountain, MI 49801

Check in: 8:00-8:30am

Seminar: 8:30-Noon

All Times Central

Click HERE to Register

For More Information Contact: Don Makowski, CFCM

(906)789-0558 x244, donmakowski@nwm.cog.mi.us

Hosted by:

Michigan Works! SBTDC PTAC

Northwest Michigan Council of Governments Dickinson Chamber

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UPWard Initiative

Business Plan Competition

The 2nd Annual UPWard Initiative Business Plan Competition has been designed to encourage entrepreneurs to explore new ideas and start new businesses in the Upper Peninsula. Additionally, existing businesses with new ideas are welcome to apply.

The competition is open to all residents in the Upper Peninsula, Marinette and Florence Counties. Competition winner will receive startup seed capital, as well as mentoring services and media exposure.

This region wide contest is an opportunity to compete for cash and in-kind prizes, but it's also a chance to get constructive feedback on your business plan, to help move it from a virtual business to a reality.

Click HERE to find out More

Contest deadline November 1, 2013.

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U.P. Local Food Summits

Tuesday, November 5th - Houghton

Wednesday, November 6th - Marquette

Thursday, November 7th - Sault Ste. Marie

Together at the Table

Recipes for a Sustainable Local Food System

Who should attend?

The short answer is "everyone who eats." Seriously, anyone interested in our local food system system should plan to participate. This includes, but is certainly not limited to:

Farmers
Growers
Restaurants
Schools
Retail Outlets
Hospitals
Economic Developers
Elected Officials
Community Leaders

What topics will be addressed?

The following topics will be covered at all three summits, but each summit will reflect the strengths and challenges of the local food system in that region.

Understanding Community Food Systems
What's up with The U.P. Food Exchange (UPFE)
Regional Food Hub Updates
Latest News from the MI Department of Agriculture & Rural Development (MDARD)
Local Food Panel Discussions -
Overcoming Barriers and Results
Future Plans at the MSU U.P. Research & Extension Center
Breakout Discussions on Local Food Issues

How much does it cost?

Pre-registration is $15 per person until Wednesday, October 30th. Registration at the door $20. Lunch cannot be guaranteed for walk-ins and participants will be charged the $20.00 registration fee with or without lunch. A limited number of pre-registration scholarships are available. Call to inquire.

Questions?

Call 906-225-0671 ext. 11 or e-mail info@upfoodexchange.com.

Click Here to register or find out more.

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UPCOMING EVENTS

October 25, 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

October 29, 2013
How to do Business with Veterans Administration
Time: 1:30-4:30pm CDT
Location: Forward Financial, W8159 US-2 Iron Mountain, MI
For more information or to register please contact Don Makowski at
(906)789-0558 x244 or email donmakowski@nwm.cog.mi.us

October 30, 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

October 30, 2013
Business After Hours
Hilltop RV Superstore, Stewart Manufacturing
Time: 5:30 - 7:30pm EDT
Location: Hilltop RV Superstore
For more information, please call the Delta County Chamber
of Commerce at 906.786.2192

November 1, 2013
Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR): Understanding the Basics
Time: Check-In: 8:00 - 8:30am; Seminar: 8:30- Noon CT
Location: Bay College West, Computer Lab Room 257
2801 North US 2, Iron Mountain, MI
For more information or to register please contact Don Makowski at
(906)789-0558 x244 or email donmakowski@nwm.cog.mi.us

November 4, 2013
Business After Hours
TV6 & Upper Peninsula Home Health, Hospice, and Private Duty
Time: 5:00-7:00pm EDT

Location: Holiday Inn, Marquette

For more information please contact Lake Superior Community Partnership at lscp@marquette.org

November 5, 2013
Contracting to the State of Michigan (Video Conference)
Time: Check-In 12:30; Conference 1:00-3:00 EDT
Location: Lakeshore Center, 1st floor conference rm
600 E. Lakeshore Drive, Houghton, MI
For more information or to register please contact Don Makowski at
(906)789-0558 x244 or email donmakowski@nwm.cog.mi.us

Last week 67 people found employment through Michigan Works! The Job Force Board with estimated annual wages of $1,302,083.36.
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

Equal Opportunity/Employer. Michigan Relay (800) 649-3777.

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