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SUMMARY:Coffee and Contracting
DESCRIPTION:Virtual – No fee\, registration is required. \n\n\n\n\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\nSchoolcraft APEX Accelerator Team 734-462-4438 or apex@schoolcraft.edu \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRegister Now \n\n\n\n\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-6/2025-02-06/
CATEGORIES:Workforce & Economic Development
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ORGANIZER;CN="Workforce &amp%3B Economic Development":MAILTO:bdc@schoolcraft.edu
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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-4-2025-02-06/2025-02-06/
CATEGORIES:Workforce & Economic Development
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ORGANIZER;CN="Workforce &amp%3B Economic Development":MAILTO:bdc@schoolcraft.edu
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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\nAre you a business owner looking to navigate the Michigan marketplace? \n\n\n\nState and local government contracting offices buy almost every good or service imaginable. Schoolcraft College APEX Accelerator counselors are available to help with selling your offerings. The steps to becoming a state and/or local government contractor include understanding contractor readiness\, identifying which divisions buy what you sell\, positioning your business to optimize your success when approaching government agencies and more. \n\n\n\nThis session provides you with an overview of: \n\n\n\n\nAPEX Accelerator Services\n\n\n\nState of Michigan Buying Divisions\n\n\n\nRegistration on SIGMA VSSBid and Debriefing Processes\n\n\n\nState Purchasing Preferences\n\n\n\nMiSC and MiDEALFinding State and Local Opportunities\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPresenter: Procurement Counselor\, Schoolcraft APEX Accelerator \n\n\n\nFor more information visit Michigan.gov Procurement \n\n\n\nSchoolcraft APEX Accelerator Team 734-462-4438 or apex@schoolcraft.edu \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRegister Now \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThis 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-101-7/2025-02-18/
CATEGORIES:Workforce & Economic Development
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ORGANIZER;CN="Workforce &amp%3B Economic Development":MAILTO:bdc@schoolcraft.edu
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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-6/2025-02-20/
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 and Bidding Best Practices
DESCRIPTION:Virtual – No fee\, registration is required. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWinning 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\n\n\n\n\nSchoolcraft APEX Accelerator Team 734-462-4438 or apex@schoolcraft.edu \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRegister Now \n\n\n\n\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/2025-02-27/
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CATEGORIES:Workforce & Economic Development
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