Thursday, April 17, 2014

Branding Basics for Small Business Owners 

 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. 

 

 

 

 

 

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

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 

 

May meeting to focus on issues related to the future of affordable energy in the Upper Peninsula 

 

Valerie Brader - Key Note Speaker 

 

Governor Snyder has laid out his vision for a "no regrets" energy future by 2025, calling for an emphasis on eliminating energy waste, and replacing coal with newer, cleaner technologies - natural gas and renewables.

 

"Michigan needs an energy policy that ensures we can be adaptable, have energy that is reliable and affordable, and protect our environment," Snyder said.  "We should set a reasonable, achievable, and efficient range of goals for 2025."

 

There are several key goals for the state's energy policy:

• Adaptability. As part of the foundation of adaptability, eliminate energy waste and reduce coal and replace it with newer, cleaner technologies - natural gas and renewables.  

• Reliability. Michigan should become a leader in reliability in both reducing the average number of outages and their length. Additionally, ensure that our state never experiences massive outages due to lack of supply.

• Affordability. In the area of affordability, Michigan residential customers should spend less on their combined energy bills (electric and natural gas) than the national average. In addition, Michigan needs to ensure that energy-intensive industries can choose Michigan for job and investment decisions to better compete.

• Protection of the Environment. Michigan's energy generation needs to be part of a healthier future, reducing mercury emissions, pollution that creates acid rain, and particles in the air for the health of Michigan. Finally, Snyder called for an increase in the renewable portfolio based on relative cost, reliability and environmental benefits.

Save the date to hear more about the execution of this vision in Michigan and hear from key players in the future of energy for the Upper Peninsula.

 

Location:

Michigan Tech University - Houghton, MI

 

Time:

9:00AM ET - 3:00PM ET 

 

 

 

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.