Title: The Battle Creek Self Employment Program 10th Graduation Class
Location: 77 Michigan Ave E Battle Creek, MI 49017
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Description: The Battle Creek self Employment Program is a 10 week structured entrepreneur training program utilizing the First Step FastTrac training syllabus developed by the Kauffman Foundation. The program helps the aspiring entrepreneur to develop a business concept through focused research and learning that explores the possibility for business success that will lead to launching of the contemplated business idea. To date the BSEP has trained 139 graduates that have created 86 business plans and empowered entrepreneurs to launch and or improved 40 business ventures.
Start Time: 18:00 PM
Date: 2009-11-16
End Time: 19:00 PM

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Title: Small Business Information Session
Location: 745 Eastern Ave. SE Grand Rapids, MI 49503
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Description: Explore business start-up issues and receive assistance during this orientation session focused on general start-up questions, the importance of good credit, and obtaining financing for your small business. There is no cost for this workshop.
Start Time: 3:00 PM
Date: 2009-11-19
End Time: 5:00 PM

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Title: The 3rd annual “The Lakeshore’s Next Top Entrepreneur” competition
Location: 257 Columbia Ave Holland, MI 49423
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Description: The Lakeshore’s NEXT TOP ENTREPRENEUR The Lakeshore’s Next Entrepreneur is a competition seeking out the college student with the most potential to succeed in the entrepreneurial workforce of the future. Contestants will get the opportunity to pitch their ideas in front of a panel of judges for cash prizes. WHAT: The 3rd annual Lakeshore’s Next Top Entrepreneur competition WHO: All College Students WHEN: November 20, 2009 12:00 to 5:00 WHERE: Martha Miller Center, 257 Columbia Avenue, Holland GRAND PRIZE $1,000 Second place &Third place cash prizes to be announced Plus a package of additional prizes to help the winner further develop his or her idea!
Start Time: 12:00 PM
Date: 2009-11-20
End Time: 17:00 PM

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Title: Leading From the Middle
Location: 330 E Liberty St Ann Arbor, MI 48104
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Description: Tuesday, November 17, 5:30 – 7:30 p.m. CEW, 330 East Liberty Street /Presenter:/ Catherine Lilly, University of Michigan Office of the Executive Vice-President and Chief Financial Officer Middle managers often have strategic roles in their organizations. They, like most of us, face challenges in creating and coping with changes in the work environment. In this workshop, Catherine Lilly will discuss tips and tools for helping you to be a more effective leader, regardless of your place on the organizational chart. Learn how you can translate your experience and knowledge into a vision that inspires and motivates others to act. *Fee: $25. Please register online or by calling 734-764-6005. Deadline to register: Thursday, November 12th.*
Start Time: 17:30 PM
Date: 2009-11-17
End Time: 19:30

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Title: SBIR/STTR 101: Introduction & Overview
Location: SPARK East, Ypsilanti
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Description: BBCetc will conduct this half-day workshop covering the SBIR/STTR program basics, including: program purpose; eligibility; and sources of funding. The course is targeted to a broad audience that is still exploring the SBIR/STTR program. It is designed to provide enough information for attendees to determine if they would like to seriously pursue proposal development. WHO SHOULD ATTEND? Technology-based entrepreneurs and small companies seeking funding for R&D WHY ATTEND? To learn the basics about this $2.3 billion dollar federal funding program To determine if your company and opportunity are suitable and eligible for this source of non-dilutive funding TOPICS COVERED Overview of the federal SBIR/STTR program Federal agency sources of funding Eligibility for funding Tools to help you do your homework and strategic planning prior to proposal preparation.
Start Time: 09:00:00
Date: 2009-11-19
End Time: 12:00:00

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Title: Fundamentals of Writing a Business Plan – SBTDC of Ypsilanti
Location: 301 W. Michigan Avenue Suite 101. Ypsilanti, MI 48197
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Description: Every existing or prospective business needs a plan, but every plan is unique. This workshop will help you understand the necessary content and best format for your business plan, and show you the resources to create it.
Start Time: 15:00 PM
Date: 2009-11-19
End Time: 18:00 PM

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Title: Fundamentals of Starting a Business Class – SBTDC of Hillsdale
Location: 22 E Galloway Dr Hillsdale, MI 49242
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Description: The Fundamentals of Starting a Business workshop answers basic background questions regarding the checklist of starting a business and writing a business plan. Issues such as financing, legal structure, taxes, and government regulations for businesses will also be discussed. This class is being conducted by the MI-SBTDC and sponsored by SCMW!. Class will be held from 6-9pm on November 16, at the Dow Center at Hillsdale College. Registration required. Please call the Economic Development Partnership at 517-439-3929 or register online at www.hillsdaleedp.org.
Start Time: 18:00 PM
Date: 2009-11-16
End Time: 21:00 PM

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Title: Motor City Connect Commerce Breakfast
Location: 800 N Pontiac Trail Walled Lake, MI 48390
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Description: Join the business professionals of Motor City Connect for an effective and fun alternative to the traditional networking meeting. MCC Live meetings are relaxed, casual and usually good for a few laughs. It’s never something you have to attend, it’s an event you want to attend. No sixty second commercials. No ten minute speakers. Just a chance to break bread together, meet new people, seek to understand their needs and connect on a new level. The meeting costs $5.00 and anything you order at Big Boy is on you. MCC Commerce Breakfast will be held at Big Boy, 800 N. Pontiac Trail conveniently located in Walled Lake (near Maple Road and Pontiac Trail) Questions? Contact Terry Bean at (248) 224-1326. Add a little spark to your business at Motor City Connect Live! 800 N Pontiac Trail Walled Lake, MI 48390
Start Time: 8:00 AM
Date: 2009-11-20
End Time: 9:15 AM

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Title: Fundamentals of Starting a Business of Portage
Location: 300 Library Ln Portage, MI 49002
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Description: The Fundamentals of Starting a Business workshop answers basic background questions regarding the checklist of starting a business and writing a business plan. Issues such as financing, legal structure, taxes, and government regulations for businesses will also be discussed.
Start Time: 18:00 PM
Date: 2009-11-18
End Time: 21:00 PM

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Title: Lemonade Stand
Description: Classroom Lemonade Stands

Entrepreneurship education
Start Date: 2009-11-18
End Date: 2009-11-21