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SUMMARY:Writing a Business Plan – In Person
DESCRIPTION:Do you want to launch or grow your business? \n\n\n\nThis workshop is designed for entrepreneurs who are looking to write a business plan for the first time\, or already have a plan they would like to update. Topics include: market analysis and sales planning\, management and operations\, and identifying financial goals and projections. Discover what it takes to create your roadmap for success! \n\n\n\nRegister with the MI-SBDC (Michigan Small Business Development Center) \n\n\n\n\nGo to https://michigansbdc.org/get-started/training-events/view/\n\n\n\nLocate specific class you wish to attend\n\n\n\nFollow Register prompt\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nFree of Charge but Pre-Registration is Required
URL:https://www.schoolcraft.edu/event/writing-a-business-plan-in-person-9/2024-10-01/
CATEGORIES:Workforce & Economic Development
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ORGANIZER;CN="Workforce &amp%3B Economic Development":MAILTO:bdc@schoolcraft.edu
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SUMMARY:Coffee and Contracting
DESCRIPTION:Virtual – No fee\, registration is required. \n\n\n\nJoin our Schoolcraft College APEX Accelerator counselors for an opportunity to discuss government contracting\, procurement assistance and other relevant contracting topics. \n\n\n\nBring your questions and your coffee! \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSchoolcraft APEX Accelerator Team | 734-462-4438 or apex@schoolcraft.edu \n\n\n\nRegister Now \n\n\n\nThe APEX Accelerator is funded in part through a cooperative agreement with the Department of Defense. Additionally\, the Schoolcraft College APEX Accelerator is funded by the Michigan Economic Development Corporation (MEDC) and Schoolcraft College.
URL:https://www.schoolcraft.edu/event/coffee-and-contracting-4/2024-10-03/
CATEGORIES:PTAC,Workforce & Economic Development
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SUMMARY:Marketing Your Business – In Person
DESCRIPTION:Does your marketing strategy target your greatest opportunities for increasing sales and achieving a competitive advantage? \n\n\n\nThere is much more to marketing than having a couple of social media accounts and an email newsletter. In this workshop we will discuss market analysis and research\, competitive analysis and position\, as well as product price\, placement\, promotion and finish up with strategy implementation. \n\n\n\nRegister with the MI-SBDC (Michigan Small Business Development Center) \n\n\n\n\nGo to https://michigansbdc.org/get-started/training-events/view/\n\n\n\nLocate specific class you wish to attend\n\n\n\nFollow Register prompt\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nFree of Charge but Pre-Registration is Required
URL:https://www.schoolcraft.edu/event/marketing-your-business-in-person-4/2024-10-08/
CATEGORIES:Workforce & Economic Development
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ORGANIZER;CN="Workforce &amp%3B Economic Development":MAILTO:bdc@schoolcraft.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20241010T090000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20241010T110000
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SUMMARY:Federal Government Contracting 101
DESCRIPTION:Oct 10thVirtual – No fee\, registration is required. \n\n\n\nNov 7thIn Person –  No fee\, registration is required. \n\n\n\nDec 10thVirtual – No fee\, registration is required. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJoin us for Federal Government Contracting 101! \n\n\n\nIn this class you will gain valuable information on: \n\n\n\n\nBecoming government contract ready\n\n\n\nSmall Business Program Certifications\n\n\n\nMarketing to federal agencies\n\n\n\nSystem for Award Management (SAM) Registration & Validation Process\n\n\n\nFinding federal contracting opportunities\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSchoolcraft APEX Accelerator Team 734-462-4438 or apex@schoolcraft.edu \n\n\n\nThe APEX Accelerator is funded in part through a cooperative agreement with the Department of Defense. Additionally\, the Schoolcraft College APEX Accelerator is funded by the Michigan Economic Development Corporation (MEDC) and Schoolcraft College. \n\n\n\nRegister Now
URL:https://www.schoolcraft.edu/event/federal-government-contracting-101-8/2024-10-10/
CATEGORIES:Workforce & Economic Development
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SUMMARY:State and Local Government Contracting 101
DESCRIPTION:In Person – No fee\, registration is required. \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJoin us for State and Local Government Contracting 101! \n\n\n\nIn this class you will gain valuable information on: \n\n\n\n\nBecoming government contract ready\n\n\n\nMarketing to state and local agencies\n\n\n\nBenefits of joining the Michigan Supplier Community (MiSC)\n\n\n\nState of Michigan SIGMA Vendor Self Service Registration\n\n\n\nDepartment of Transportation\, Management & Budget (DTMB) Vendor Opportunity Dashboard\n\n\n\nFinding state and local contract opportunities using the MITN Purchasing Group\n\n\n\n\nSchoolcraft APEX Accelerator Team 734-462-4438 or apex@schoolcraft.edu \n\n\n\nRegister Now \n\n\n\nThe APEX Accelerator is funded in part through a cooperative agreement with the Department of Defense. Additionally\, the Schoolcraft College APEX Accelerator is funded by the Michigan Economic Development Corporation (MEDC) and Schoolcraft College.
URL:https://www.schoolcraft.edu/event/state-and-local-government-contracting-101-5/2024-10-16/
CATEGORIES:PTAC
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SUMMARY:Understanding Your Small Business Customer: The Value Proposition Canvas
DESCRIPTION:What’s a value proposition? It’s a clear statement that communicates the reason a customer should choose your product or service. As an entrepreneur\, identifying your business’ value proposition is essential. In this workshop you’ll learn how to use the Value Proposition Canvas\, a tool that will help you deeply understand your customer and then use that knowledge to create your unique value proposition. In addition\, we’ll discuss how this tool can help you tailor your vision and mission\, marketing and messaging\, future product/service ideas\, and more. \n\n\n\nRegister with the MI-SBDC (Michigan Small Business Development Center) \n\n\n\n\n\n\nGo to https://michigansbdc.org/get-started/training-events/view/\n\n\n\nLocate specific class you wish to attend\n\n\n\nFollow Register prompt\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nFree of Charge but Pre-Registration is Required
URL:https://www.schoolcraft.edu/event/understanding-your-small-business-customer-the-value-proposition-canvas-3/2024-10-17/
CATEGORIES:Workforce & Economic Development
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ORGANIZER;CN="Workforce &amp%3B Economic Development":MAILTO:bdc@schoolcraft.edu
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SUMMARY:Proposal Writing & Bidding Best Practices
DESCRIPTION:Winning government contracts requires proper planning and preparation. This session is designed to provide you with best practices for reviewing solicitations\, preparing proposals\, and steps to consider when awarded or not awarded a government contract. \n\n\n\nAs a result of this session\, you will: \n\n\n\n\nIdentify the qualities of a responsible contractor\n\n\n\nLearn how the government makes award determinations\n\n\n\nUnderstand relevant FAR clauses listed in the solicitation\n\n\n\nKnow your rights regarding debriefs and protests\n\n\n\nLearn what it means to be responsive and responsible\n\n\n\n\nSchoolcraft APEX Accelerator Team 734-462-4438 or apex@schoolcraft.edu \n\n\n\nRegistration Link : https://apexofsc.ecenterdirect.com/events?reset=1 \n\n\n\nThe APEX Accelerator is funded in part through a cooperative agreement with the Department of Defense. Additionally\, the Schoolcraft College APEX Accelerator is funded by the Michigan Economic Development Corporation (MEDC) and Schoolcraft College.
URL:https://www.schoolcraft.edu/event/proposal-writing-bidding-best-practices-8/2024-10-22/
CATEGORIES:PTAC,Workforce & Economic Development
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SUMMARY:Forming Your LLC – In Person
DESCRIPTION:We will discuss business entities and explain the documents needed to form and register a business\, including Articles of Organization and Employer Identification Number (EIN). We will also cover basic bookkeeping procedures and the tax implications of your new business\, as well as good business practices. \n\n\n\nPlease note: we do not provide tax advice or legal advice. \n\n\n\nRegister with the MI-SBDC (Michigan Small Business Development Center) \n\n\n\n\nGo to https://michigansbdc.org/get-started/training-events/view/\n\n\n\nLocate specific class you wish to attend\n\n\n\nFollow Register prompt\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nFree of Charge but Pre-Registration is Required
URL:https://www.schoolcraft.edu/event/forming-your-llc-in-person-6/2024-10-22/
CATEGORIES:Workforce & Economic Development
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ORGANIZER;CN="Workforce &amp%3B Economic Development":MAILTO:bdc@schoolcraft.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20241029T180000
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SUMMARY:Social Media Marketing for Small Businesses
DESCRIPTION:Social Media Marketing is a powerful tool that small businesses can use to connect with their target audience\, build brand awareness\, and generate leads.  Topics covered in this class: \n\n\n\n\nLatest trends including rise of video\, live streaming and social commerce\n\n\n\nHow to create a content calendar to stay organized and consistent with posts\n\n\n\nImportance of leaving comments on social media posts\n\n\n\nBest practices for relevant hashtags\, creating engaging content and tracking results\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRegister with the MI-SBDC (Michigan Small Business Development Center) \n\n\n\n\nGo to https://michigansbdc.org/get-started/training-events/view/\n\n\n\nLocate specific class you wish to attend\n\n\n\nFollow Register prompt\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nFree of Charge but Pre-Registration is Required
URL:https://www.schoolcraft.edu/event/social-media-marketing-for-small-businesses/2024-10-29/
CATEGORIES:Workforce & Economic Development
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