Business Development Center Newsletter
May 2013
 
Month Year Issue No.
    Business Development Center 
  

The BDC is devoted to advancing corporate business interests and economic development in Southeast Michigan.  We provide solutions for organizations to create, expand, and advance their business.

 

Check out our website at http://www.schoolcraft.edu/bdc/

Financial Assistance, Guidance Critical to Your Success When Starting or Growing your Business
 

Financing is generally a hurdle to clear in taking a business idea and making it reality. For many entrepreneurs, especially startups, getting that first loan is not easy. The risk involved to a lender likely will require an approach that mitigates risk to the lender. That's where use of the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) loan programs can help.   

  

 GAP Analysis 

 

 GAP Analysis is the technique employed by businesses to analyze and compare the business' current productivity to its potential productivity in the future. The process is comprised of three key factors including listing attributes, assets and competencies, identifying factors to achieve future business goals and highlighting and understanding the gap between the present achievements and future goals.

 

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 Are You Expanding Your Workforce?

Are You Creating New Jobs?

 

Would you like to get cost-free training funds for these new positions?

 

Good News! If you are expanding your operations, or locating a facility in Michigan, you may be eligible to receive training funds through an innovative Michigan New Jobs Training Program administered through Schoolcraft College. Join several companies already participating.
  
Schoolcraft to welcome Disney Institute Seminar
 in Healthcare 
           

On Mon., Sept. 16, Schoolcraft College's Continuing Education and Professional Development department welcomes the Disney Institute and its one-day seminar on Building a Culture of Healthcare Excellence.  Engaging Disney Institute professional facilitators will share Disney strategies and philosophies used by its businesses all around the world, and how those key insights have been applied to numerous organizations in the healthcare industry. This seminar will teach how to create a sustainable culture of service that can lead to a competitive edge for healthcare organizations. While it isn't the first time this seminar has been offered in Metro Detroit, it will mark the very first time it's being offered to a public audience. Registration is currently underway. Space is limited.   

 

For more information call (734) 462-4448 or e-mail CEPD@schoolcraft.edu


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Upcoming BDC Events 

 

 

Please click on class title below for more information. 

Online registration is available for most classes. 

  

 

Government Contractor GAP Analysis Workshop 

 

 Government Contracting 101

 

 Starting a Business

 

  

Marketing Your Business 

 

Financial Management

 

Business Legal Issues

 

 

One Day Marketing Plan Workshop

 

Working for Yourself: The Ins and Outs of Becoming a Consultant, a Contractor, or other Service Provider 

 

Loan Workshop for Growing Business 

 

 

Looking for more classes?   

Click here for course info at Schoolcraft College

or call 734-462-4448 for CEPD (Continuing Education & Professional Development)

 

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5th Annual Electric Vehicle Show    

Schoolcraft College is hosting the 5th

Annual Electric Vehicle Show on Saturday, June 8, 2013, from 9am to 4 pm on the college's main campus in Livonia, Haggerty Road between Six and Seven Mile Roads. 

 

Event co-sponsors are Schoolcraft College and the Michigan Electric Auto Association (MEAA) in partnership with Clean Energy Coalition, DTE Energy and Greening Detroit. Event organizers see the show as an educational and entertaining way to raise awareness of the general public about electric vehicles.

 

"Besides learning all about the latest EV technology and talking to people who drive EVs every day, visitors can "Ride and Drive," and watch the OEM and conversion EVs compete in an exciting Solo Autocross Race."

 

For more information

Schoolcraft College Business Development Center
18600 Haggerty Road, Livonia, MI 48152
734-462-4438