News Archives 2006 from the Saginaw Small Business Information Network:
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Sept 30, 2007
The Saginaw Future Inc. Procurement Technical Assistance Center and the Michigan Small Business & Technology Development Center are presenting a training seminar to share what it takes to get a foot in the door as a vendor with the State of Michigan.
If you have pulled into a State highway rest stop, you have seen the work of vendors who have won contracts with the State of Michigan. From the crews that clean the buildings, mow lawn and remove trash, to the cartons of hand soap, paper products and cleaning supplies used inside – all are provided by private vendors.
Each year the State offers more than 1,300 contracts valued at more than $16 billion. Representatives from the State of Michigan Department of Management & Budget will provide the knowledge on how to win those contracts with topics on: How to do business with State government agencies; How to become a registered vendor; How to bid on State contracts; and Learn about State resources.
This event is free, Tuesday, October 23rd, 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. at Delta College, N-008. Registration is required to Delena Spates-Allen at 989.757.2105 or e-mail dsallen@saginawfuture.com.
Sept 23, 2007
Let QuickBooks Simplify Your Accounting – a Valuable Seminar on QuickBooks Financial Software ‘What Every Business Owner Should Know’ is being offered Thursday, October 25, 2007 from 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. at Delta College for $60.00 per person.
This class is geared toward businesses already using QuickBooks or considering using QuickBooks. The course will cover tracking money going in and out of your business, how to manage customers and sales, how to create and use reports for a variety of important activities, and much more.
To register or find out more information, please visit: http://www.gvsu.edu/misbtdc/index.cfm?fuseaction=home.trainingcalendar
March 26, 2007
A free Business Plan Basics Seminar will be held 5:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, August, 15, 2007 (additional dates below), at the Bad Axe Area District Library, 200 S. Hanselman Street, Bad Axe.
Attendance is free and recommended for those who would like to start a small business or those in business that would like to be acquainted with community and business resources. The seminar is an overview of what it takes to start a business; where to go for information and assistance; the business plan and why you need one; licenses and permits; funding and the myth of “Free Money”; and resources available to help set up your business.
Seminar sponsors are the Bad Axe Area District Library, Huron County EDC, and Michigan Small Business & Technology Development Center at Delta College .
For more information and pre-registration (preferred) call the AuGres City Hall (989) 876-8811 or register online at www.gvsu.edu/misbtdc/region5 and click on Training .
Additional Dates:
March 26, 2007
The Truth About Loans: Finance Roundtable
Team SBA announces another Finance Roundtable session. If you are serious about seeking financing for your business, you owe it to yourself to attend a Financing Roundtable presented by TEAM SBA. TEAM SBA consists of SBA lenders, business consultants, SBA economic development staff, and business owners like you.
We’ll debunk the myths and demystify the process of bank financing. You will
learn how your loan application will be analyzed, what underwriting criteria is used, and how banking regulations affect the decision. We will answer your questions based upon your business model. Over the last six years, TEAM SBA has helped hundreds of entrepreneurs gain a better understanding of the financing process. In order to help you, we require you to have good credit, a solid business idea and some money to invest in your business.
The roundtable is free to attend, but you must register in advance and meet the criteria above. This session will be held on the campus of Delta College, 1961 Delta Road, Room A035, University Center, Michigan on Friday, April 20, 2007, from 9:30 to 12:30 p.m.
To register on-line visit www.gvsu.edu/misbtdc/region5 click on Training or call MI-SBTDC at 989.686.9597. Check out www.sba.gov/calendar for upcoming sessions throughout Michigan.
Additional Dates:
July 13, 2007
Oct 5, 2007
To view the SBA flyer, The Truth About Loans - Seminar.doc.
March 26, 2007
A free Business Plan Basics Seminar will be held 6:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Thursday, April 18, 2007 (additional dates below), at the AuGres Community Library, 230 N. Mackinaw Street , AuGres.
Attendance is free and recommended for those who would like to start a small business or those in business that would like to be acquainted with community and business resources. The seminar is an overview of what it takes to start a business; where to go for information and assistance; the business plan and why you need one; licenses and permits; funding and the myth of “Free Money”; and resources available to help set up your business.
Seminar sponsors are the City of AuGres , Arenac County Economic Development Corporation, Michigan State University Extension, and Michigan Small Business & Technology Development Center at Delta College .
For more information and pre-registration (preferred) call the AuGres City Hall (989) 876-8811 or register online at www.gvsu.edu/misbtdc/region5 and click on Training .
Additional Dates:
July 25 - 6:00 - 8:30pm
March 26, 2007
A free Business Plan Basics Seminar will be held 5:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Thursday, April 4, 2007 (additional dates and locations below), at the Alice & Jack Wirt Public Library, 500 Center Avenue , Bay City .
Attendance is free and recommended for those who would like to start a small business or those in business that would like to be acquainted with community and business resources. The seminar is an overview of what it takes to start a business; where to go for information and assistance; the business plan and why you need one; licenses and permits; funding and the myth of “Free Money”; and resources available to help set up your business.
Seminar sponsors are the Bay County Public Library System and Michigan Small Business & Technology Development Center at Delta College .
For more information and pre-registration (preferred) call the MI-SBTDC at 989.686.9597 or register online at www.gvsu.edu/misbtdc/region5 and click on Training .
Additional Dates:
June 13 - 1:00 - 3:00 p.m., Michigan Works Service Center, North Pointe Plaza, 4061 N. Euclid
June 21 - 5:00 - 7:30 p.m., Wirt Public Library
Aug 8 - 1:00 - 3:00 p.m., Michigan Works Service Center, North Pointe Plaza, 4061 N. Euclid
Sept 19 - 5:00 - 7:30 p.m., Wirth Public Library
Oct 10 - 1:00 - 3:00 p.m., Michigan Works Service Center, North Pointe Plaza, 4061 N. Euclid
Dec 12 - 1:00 - 3:00 p.m., Michigan Works Service Center, North Pointe Plaza, 4061 N. Euclid
February 15, 2007
A free Business Plan Basics Seminar will be held at 1961 Delta Road , H Wing Rm H113, University Center from 9:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m .
Attendance is free and recommended for those who would like to start a small business or those in business that would like to be acquainted with community and business resources. The seminar is an overview of what it takes to start a business; where to go for information and assistance; the business plan and why you need one; licenses and permits; funding and the myth of “Free Money”; and resources available to help set up your business.
Pre-registration is preferred to Michigan Small Business & Technology Development Center (989) 686-9597 or register online at www.gvsu.edu/misbtdc/region5 and click on Training.
February 9, 2007
Transforming innovative ideas into marketable products!
The Mid-Michigan Inventors Group is a collaborative forum developed to bring together creative people with the interest and/or the ability to make new products. At the event, attendees will hear how to market their inventions, protect their ideas, and be introduced to local resources that can help turn ideas into marketable products.
Event: The Mid-Michigan Inventors Group Date: 6:00 – 8:00pm: Wednesday, February 28th, 2007 Place: Valley Plaza, Midland. Who should attend: Idea developers, problem solvers, inventors and those that support them.
To Registration: Please call Linda at 989-964-7015.
February 9, 2007
The Michigan Small Business & Technology Development Center is offering a QuickBooks introduction and training session using QuickBooks Simple Start.
The session is for small business clients Who have never used any QuickBooks programs and are curious to see how the program could help them.
Choose which two-hour session fits your schedule best on Wednesday, March 7th:
Afternoon session: 1:00 – 3:00 PM, or
Evening session: 6:00 – 8:00 PM
MI-SBTDC at Delta College
1961 Delta Road, Rm. J130
University Center, MI 48710
Cost is $30 and payment for registration must be received by February 28th. Class size is limited, pre-registration is required on-line at Register or 989.686.9597.
Feb 9, 2007
The Michigan Small Business & Technology Development Center at Delta College is pleased to present a three part workshop designed to help you build your business plan. The sessions are designed to discuss and develop an in-depth Business Plan for entrepreneurial ventures. The workshop is appropriate for both the expansion of an existing business and the start of a new enterprise. The workshop provides information and thoughts on the details necessary to develop a business plan that will help focus your attention and provide guidance in starting, expanding and maintaining a small business.
A workbook is included in the cost of the workshop that includes copies of materials to be presented, and reference materials covering considerations for starting up a business and preparing a business plan. In addition, a business plan template is provided in hard copy and electronic format for participant use.
Class size is limited, pre-registration is required and full payment deadline is Friday, February 16, 2007. Register online at www.gvsu.edu/misbtdc/region5, Training or MI-SBTDC 989.686.9597.
Three Sessions
Session One: Business/marketing strategies and focus
Session Two: Translation into financial projections
Session Three: Discussion and review of the business plan draft
Dates Feb 24, Mar 10, and Mar 24
Each session runs from 8:300 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
Where: Delta College, H113
Cost: $79.00. Class size is limited.
Additional Dates:
April 14, April 28, May 12, 2007 - Saturdays, 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
May 8, May 22, June 5 2007- Tuesdays, 5:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
Sept 25, Oct 9, Oct 23, 2007- Tuesdays, 5:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
Jan 11, Jan 25, Feb 11, 2008- Fridays, 1:00 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.
February 9, 2007
A free Business Plan Basics Seminar will be held 6:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Thursday, February 22, 2007 (additional dates below), at Hoyt Main Library, 505 Janes in Saginaw.
Attendance is free and recommended for those who would like to start a small business or those in business that would like to be acquainted with community and business resources. The seminar is an overview of what it takes to start a business; where to go for information and assistance; the business plan and why you need one; licenses and permits; funding and the myth of “Free Money”; and resources available to help set up your business.
Seminar sponsors are Public Libraries of Saginaw; Saginaw County Chamber of Commerce and the Michigan Small Business & Technology Development Center.
For more information, contact the library’s reference department, (989) 755-0904, or register online at www.gvsu.edu/misbtdc/region5.
Additional Dates:
March 22, 2007
June 28, 2007
Aug 23, 2007
Sept 27, 2007
February 9, 2007
A free Business Plan Basics Seminar will be held Thursday, March 1, 2007, (see below for additional dates and locations) at the Grace A. Dow Memorial Library, 1710 W. St. Andrews, Midland, from 6:00 – 8:30 p.m.
Attendance is free and recommended for those who would like to start a small business or those in business that would like to be acquainted with community and business resources. The seminar is an overview of what it takes to start a business; where to go for information and assistance; the business plan and why you need one; licenses and permits; funding and the myth of “Free Money”; and resources available to help set up your business.
Seminar sponsors are Grace A. Dow Memorial Library, Midland Tomorrow, Midland Area Chamber of Commerce, and Michigan Small Business & Technology Development Center at Delta College.
Pre-registration is preferred to Midland Area Chamber of Commerce (989) 839-9901 or register online at www.misbtdc.org/region5 and click on Calendar of Training.
Additional Dates:
Thursday, April 5, 2007, 6:00 - 8:30pm
Thursday, June 7, 2007, 6:00 - 8:30pm
Thursday, Oct 11, 2007, 6:00 - 8:30pm
Thursday, Nov 29, 2007, 6:00 - 8:30pm
This even has been cancelled. Please contact us for more information.
SSBiN and Saginaw Vision 2020 are proud to sponsor a new event for learning and networking. This small business roundtable will feature four volunteer professionals that address questions and concerns of small business owners in a learning environment. It is also an opportunity to network with other small business owners and develop creative solutions to small business concerns. Discussion opportunities include: Legal, Accounting, Marketing and Insurance.
Who should attend: The Roundtable is specifically designed to address those companies with 10 employees or less who have been in business at least one year. The purpose is to promote the development and growth of existing small businesses. You should bring to the table questions that you may have regarding the growth and development of your business.
Two opportunities are available:
Launch & Reception (Free)
Tuesday January 23, 2007
6:30pm to 8:30pm
Saginaw ISD
This free event will feature a discussion with Christine Greve, Regional Director of the SBT&DC
Roundtable ($15/person)
Tuesday, February 27, 2007
6:00pm to 9:00pm
Saginaw ISD
Roundtable for businesses that may not have the financial resources to access a broad range of information necessary for business survival and growth. Refreshments provided.
The Saginaw ISD is located at 3860 Fashion Square Blvd., in Saginaw.
To view or download the brochure: SSBiN Roundtable.PDF
December 30, 2006
Course: Starting a Home-based or Small Business
The next 10-week program will begin January 10, 2007, from 6:00 - 8:30 p.m. The program teaches the basics of starting and running a small business. instructors include Kathleen Tenwolde and guest instructors form the professional community.
Classes are at the Hoyt Main Library, 505 Janes Avenue in Saginaw. Cost of the class is $100. Partial scholarships, based upon need, are available as well as flexible payment plan. Class size is limited so register early. For more information please call Kathy at 989.754.2486.
To download the flyer (Word document), see the Downloads page.
Additional Dates:
Wednesday, April 11, 2007, 10 weeks, Wednesdays, 6:00 - 8:30pm
Wednesday, Sept 12, 2007, 10 weeks, Wednesdays, 6:00 - 8:30pm
Wednesday, Jan 16, 2008, 10 weeks, Wednesdays, 6:00 - 8:30pm
New fall Brochure
New Winter Brochure
New Starting Homebased Biz Info
December 30, 2006
The Entrepreneur Orientation Seminar, a free orientation for potential business owners is being offered on the following Thursdays in 2007:
Jan 25
Feb 22
Mar 22
Apr 26
May 24
Jun 28
Aug 23
Sep 27
Oct 25
Nov 15
The sessions are offered from 6 - 8:30 p.m. at the Hoyt Main Library, 505 Janes Ave, Saginaw, MI. Learn about community resources and the basics on business ownership from a local expert.
These opportunities are sponsored by Saginaw Future, Inc., the Public Libraries of Saginaw, Saginaw County Minority Business Development Center, Small Business & Technology Development Center and the Saginaw County Chamber of Commerce. For more information contact the Hoyt Main Library reference Department at (989) 755-0904.
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