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Wednesday, March 19, 2014   

Responding to Federal Government Opportunities

 

You have found a government opportunity that you 

might want to bid on....

  What's next?

 

What factors should you consider before bidding?

 

How does the government evaluate offers?

 

Where do you go for help?

 

This seminar will help you find the answers to these questions and more!

  

 

This seminar will cover:

  •  Accepting GSA SmartPay Charge Cards
  •  Government Purchase Orders
  •  DLA Internet Bid Board System (DIBBS)
  •  Uniform Contract Format Review
  •  Understanding a Solicitation
  •  Responding to a Request for Proposal (RFP)

When:

Wednesday

March 19, 2014

 

Check in: 12:45 to 1:00 pm

Seminar: 1:00 to 4:00 pm

 

Where:

The Job Force Board

2950 College Ave.

Escanaba, MI

REGISTER EARLY! 

There is no charge for this seminar,
but space is limited. 

 

To Register:

Click HERE

or

Contact:

Don Makowski

Phone: (906)789-0558 x244

Email:

donmakowski@nwm.cog.mi.us

 

 

Northwest Michigan Council of Governments  

 

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Wednesday, March 19, 2014   

How to Start a Business and Succeed

          

 

In partnership with the Florence County Economic Development Corporation, Beth Kost, Rural Small Business Consultant for Wisconsin Women's Business Initiative Corporation (WWBIC), will deliver classes to develop and support local entrepreneurs.

 

 

How to Start a Business and Succeed

March 19th, 5:30 - 7:00 pm

 

Taking entrepreneurship to the next level

 

When starting a business, you should know the answer to some common questions: What is your business and what is the market? Who are your customers and how will you promote your products or services? What are your overall costs, etc.? Learn how to assess your business in a way that will help you craft a winning business plan. 

 

No Fee.

Light snack provided.

 

To register or ask questions, please call Wendy Gehlhoff at 715.528.3294 or email to wgehlhoff@co.florence.wi.us.

 

 

 

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Thursday, March 20, 2014

Am I Really Making Money? 

Managing to Profitability 

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Topic: Financial and Accounting
11:30 AM to 12:30 PM
 
Online
 
Your business is past the start-up phase. You are managing expenses. You have a decent customer base. 
But are you really making money? This advanced webinar will help you examine your financial performance to uncover which pockets the money is in. 
 
Topics include: 
  • What your financial statements can tell you 
  • Assessing cash flow 
  • Determining breakeven 
  • Comparing financial performance to your industry and region.

 

Speaker: Carolyn Rourke. Michigan SBDC

You will receive a link to register for the online session.

 

Fee: $ 49.00

 
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Register Your Business!
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April 4, 2014
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 Keweenaw Job Fair
at the

 Jutila Center in Hancock, MI

 

The Western U.P. Michigan Works!, Finlandia University, and CEO Club of Finlandia are proud to announce the Keweenaw Job Fair on April 4th, 2014 from 10-4pm at the Jutila Center in Hancock, MI.

 

Organizers are currently seeking employers to attend the fair and are offering you and your organization this opportunity free of charge. This inaugural event looks to gather a robust group of businesses to recruit for full time, part time, seasonal, and co-op/internships from both Finlandia University and the local community.

 

This fair will be open to the public and will offer a diverse range of candidates for your employee needs.

 

If you wish to attend please contact rpeters@wupmwa.org. Each company will be provided a table with chairs to setup materials. Lunch will be provided and there will be access to WiFi. A discounted room rate is available at the Ramada in Hancock if you are coming from out of the area. If you have any additional questions please contact Robert Peters at 906.482.6916 ext. 109 or rpeters@wupmwa.org

 

MW! West UP  

 

 

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Thursday, April 24, 2014
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 Dialogue with the Director

  SBA 2013

The SBA Wants to Hear From You!

 

Join the SBA on Thursday, April 24th at the Sault Ste. Marie Chamber of Commerce in Sault Ste. Marie, MI to learn how we can help you grow your business by using SBA services! 

 

SBA District Director Gerald Moore will host a small business roundtable that gives you an opportunity to talk about your business goals and find out how the SBA can help.  Whether you're looking for financing, entering new markets, or simply need the advice of our no-cost certified business consultants, we can help.  You have unique challenges.  We have proven programs.  So don't miss this opportunity to connect with SBA and local small business resources that help take your business to the next level.

 

There is no cost to attend and seating is limited. 

 

What: Dialogue with the Director Roundtable

 

Where: Sault Ste. Chamber, 2581 Interstate 75 Business Spur, Sault Ste. Marie, MI 49783

                          

When: Thursday April 24, 2014   1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.

 

R.S.V.P. Michigan@sba.gov  (please include your name, business name and phone no.)

 

Questions: June Foyt at june.foyt@sba.gov or 313-226-6075 ext. 274 

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SAVE THE DATE!

Thursday, October 30, 2014

Northern Michigan University

Marquette, Michigan

 

Talent Summit 2013

Keynote Speaker Eric Chester! 

 

 

 

 

Eric Chester is the premier expert on the emerging workforce.

 

 

Click HERE for a video of Eric Chester

 


Building our region's talent pool is important to all of us.  The Upper Great Lakes Talent Summit brings us together to discuss important topics, set goals, and weigh in on future talent acquisition activities.  Wide-spread sponsorship across our region has been a signature of this event. Sponsoring will help to provide the best possible environment for accomplishing these goals, and added exposure for your organization.  If you are interested in sponsoring, please contact Robert Micheau at rmicheau@jobforce.org or 906.789.0558. 
 

 


UPCOMING EVENTS

 

 

 

March 18, 2014
Bay Area Economic Club
Topic: Energy 
Location: Bay College Joseph Heirman Center 
For more information call Sheila Krueger at 906.786.2192, 
fax to 906.786.8830, or email shughes@deltami.org

 

 

 

 

March 18, 2014
Business After Hours
Marinette Elks
Time: 5:00 - 6:30pm CT
For more information please contact Marinette Menominee 
Chamber of Commerce at 715.735.6681

 

 

 

March 19, 2014 
Responding to Federal 

Government Opportunities 
Time: Registration: 12:45 to 1:00 pm Seminar: 1:00 to 4:00 pm ET
Location: Michigan Works! The Job Force Board, Escanaba 
For more information please contact Don Makowski at 

906.789.0558 x244 
or 

donmakowski@nwm.cog.mi.us 

To register for this event, please CLICK HERE!

 

 

 

March 26, 2014 
Starting a Business Workshop (SBDC)
Location: Michigan Works! Service Center in Delta County
Time: Noon - 2:00 pm EST
For more information call Michigan Works! at 906.789.9732

 

 

 

March 28, 2014
Starting a Business Workshop (SBDC)
Location: Michigan Works! Service Center in Marquette County
Time: Noon - 2:00 pm EST
For more information call Michigan Works! at 906.228.3075

 

 

 

 

April 14, 2014
Business After Hours
Economic Club & Ramada Inn 
Time: 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM 
For more information please contact Lake Superior 
Partnership at lscp@marquette.org 

 



April 15, 2014
Business After Hours
Keith Mattson
Time: 5:00 - 6:30pm CT
Location: TBD
For more information please contact Marinette Menominee 
Chamber of Commerce at 715.735.6681

 

 

 

April 17, 2014

Branding Basics for Small

Business Owners

Time: 11:30am - 12:30pm ET

Location: Online

To register for this event,

please CLICK HERE !

 

 

 

 

April 23, 2014 
Federal Acquisitions Regulations (FAR) 
Time: Registration: Noon to 12:30 pm Seminar: 12:30 to 4:00 pm ET
Location: Michigan Works! Service Center Computer Lab, Escanaba 
For more information please contact Don Makowski at 

906.789.0558 x244 or 

donmakowski@nwm.cog.mi.us 

To register for this event, please CLICK HERE !

 

 

 

 

April 23, 2014
Business After Hour
United Way 
Time: 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM 
For more information please contact Lake Superior 
Partnership at lscp@marquette.org

 

 

 

 

April 25, 2014
Starting a Business Workshop (SBDC)
Location: Michigan Works! Service Center in Marquette County
Time: Noon - 2:00 pm EST
For more information call Michigan Works! at 906.228.3075

 

 

 

 

April 30, 2014
Starting a Business Workshop (SBDC)
Location: Michigan Works! Service Center in Delta County
Time: Noon - 2:00 pm EST
For more information call Michigan Works! at 906.789.9732

 

 

 

 

April 30, 2014
Business After Hours
Escanaba Country Club
Time: 5:00 - 7:00pm ET
For more information, please call the Delta County 
Chamber of Commerce at 906.786.2192

 

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Last week 33 people found employment through Michigan Works! The Job Force Board with estimated annual wages of $789,210.84.
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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