Branding Basics for Small Business Owners 

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 

UPWard Initiative Tourism Conference

Peter White Library & The Landmark Inn

Marquette, MI

AGENDA

  Join us May 6th for a Complimentary Reception at 

The Ore Dock Brewing Co., 114 E. Spring St., Marquette  

Click HERE to register

or call 906-786-2192

May meeting will 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