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Existing Business Initiative - Upcoming Opportunities
| September 3 | SBDC Seminar: Launching Your Own BusinessFisher Building (345 S. High Street, Muncie) - 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
The Small Business Development Center (SBDC), which specializes in providing comprehensive counseling and training services to small businesses and prospective small businesses, will be offering this class in Muncie on the first Friday of each month.
This is an introductory course covering the basic components necessary to plan and successfully operate a small business. The class will help new small business owners address iss...ues they may have forgotten to consider in their planning process and offer them the opportunity to get answers to questions they have about what it takes to be successful in business.
Registration Fee: $25
Contact Name: Vickie Bevans
Contact Phone: 765-282-9950
Contact E-mail: vbevans@isbdc.org
Registration Required
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| September 7 | The Indiana Chamber of Commerce Small Business of the Year 2010 -
The Indiana Chamber of Commerce is seeking the top small business in the state for its annual competition naming the "Indiana Small Business of the Year." The honor is given to a Hoosier company that demonstrates best practices in business sustainability and growth, commitment to employees and a track record of community involvement.
The award is open to all Hoosier companies with 250 employees or fewer. Out-of-state parent companies are eligible to participate if at least 25 full-time employees are in Indiana. Nominations can come from an outside source or by self-nomination.
The application deadline is September 7, 2010. Finalists will be honored and the "Indiana Small Business of the Year" announced at the Chamber's annual awards luncheon on Tuesday, November 9 in Indianapolis.
Nomination forms are available online at www.indianachamber.com/awardsprograms.
Contact Name: Cam Carter
Contact Phone: 317-264-6892
Contact E-mail: ccarter@indianachamber.com
Website
Flyer
Registration Required
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| September 8 | SBDC Seminar: Writing an Effective Business PlanFisher Building (345 S. High Street, Muncie) - 9:00 - 11:00 am
September 8 AND September 15 (2 week seminar)
Every business should have a business plan. Wether you are just starting or have been operating for years, we can help you create an effective business plan.
The Small business Development Center (SBDC) specializes in providing comprehensive counseling and training services to small businesses and prospective small businesses.
Contact Name: Vickie Bevans
Contact Phone: 866-596-7232
Contact E-mail: vbevans@isbdc.org
Website
Registration Required
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| September 10 | IBJ Power Breakfast Series: Health Care & BenefitsThe Westin Downtown (50 S. Capitol Ave., Indianapolis) - 7:45 am
Which parts of the new health reform law will make the biggest impact on your company and industry? Will employers keep offering health coverage or send their workers to the new exchanges? Will health reform curb the rise in health care costs or accelerate it? The panelists will discuss these issues at the Indianapolis Business Journal's Power Breakfast series on September 10.
To vote for which health reform topics you'd like to hear the panelists discuss, e-mail suggestions to IBJ Reporter J.K. Wall at jwall@Ibj.com.
Cost: $35/Individual or $700/Corporate Table of 10
To register online, go to http://www.ibj.com/ibj/event?eventId=145.
Contact Name: Patty Johns
Contact Phone: 317-472-5319
Contact E-mail: pjohns@ibj.com
Website
Flyer
Registration Required
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| September 15 | September Executive Spotlight Seminar: Cultural CompetencyFlagship Enterprise Center (2701 Enterprise Drive, I-69 Exit 22) - 9:00 - 3:00 pm
Awareness and acceptance of differences within an organization creates an environment of cohesion and collaboration; two essential components in order to be productive. In this course participants will identify the components of cultural competencies in the workplace. They will work together to create a cultural competency profile including personal goals to empower individuals to practice acceptance within their environment. Participants will leave this course with more understanding of other cultures and traditions, while also learning positive techniques to generate awareness within their organization.
Investment:
$99 includes continental breakfast, lunch, and seminar materials. $50 scholarships are available for FEC clients, non-profit employees, and persons receiving unemployment benefits through WorkOne (scholarship options will be listed at the end of the registration process and will be applied to your total before checkout). Pre-payment by credit card is required. Reservations are non-refundable.
Contact Name: Kerrie Aborn
Contact Phone: 765-641-4562 or 877-428-2765 x4562
Contact E-mail: pds@anderson.edu
Website
Registration Required
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| September 23 | September Brunch+Learn: Market Your Business on Facebooklagship Enterprise Center (2701 Enterprise Drive, I-69 Exit 22) - 8:30 – 11:30 am
Everyone is on Facebook these days, but how can a business or organization reach the multitude of Facebook users with a marketing message? Marketing on Facebook is all about creating content that encourages community engagement. Learn how to leverage this booming social network as an effective social media marketing tool.
Presented by: Anderson University Professional Development Services
Cost: $49 includes breakfast buffet, seminar materials, and networking opportunities. Discount options for Nonprofits, unemployed receiving benefits through WorkOne, FEC clients and AU employees, students and alumni available.
Contact Name: Kerrie Aborn
Contact Phone: 765-648-2889, toll-free: 877-428-2765 x2889
Contact E-mail: pds@anderson.edu
Website
Registration Required
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| September 24 | IBJ`s Women of Influence - Call for Nominations -
Who are the most influential women in metro Indianapolis? Indianapolis Business Journal is now accepting nominations for its Women of Influence feature.
Who is eligible?
Local women from both the public and private sector who have demonstrated professional excellence and leadership in their careers and community service.
IBJ is looking for women who:
• are influential in their company or industry.
• have a solid reputation within their company or industry based on their experience, integrity and leadership.
• have a track record of accomplishment.
To submit your nomination, go to www.ibj.com/women-of-influence-nominations-form and complete the form by September 24, 2010.
Contact Name: Tom Harton
Contact Phone: 317-472-5376
Contact E-mail: tharton@ibj.com
Website
Registration Required
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| September 28 | WorkOne Roundtable Discussion - On the Job Training GrantFlagship Enterprise Center (2701 Enterprise Drive, I-69 Exit 22) - 7:30 – 9:00 am
The Anderson WorkOne is having a Roundtable discussion to talk about an On the Job Training grant. This new grant will pay up to 50% of the wages for On the Job Training. If you are looking to be hiring in near future, you owe it to yourself and your company to come and find out what this is all about.
Please RSVP to Peg Murdock by September 17, 2010.
Contact Name: Peg Murdock
Contact Phone: (765)642-4981 ext. 270
Contact E-mail: pmurdock@dwd.in.gov
Registration Required
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| October 1 | SBDC Seminar: Launching Your Own BusinessFisher Building (345 S. High Street, Muncie) - 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
The Small Business Development Center (SBDC), which specializes in providing comprehensive counseling and training services to small businesses and prospective small businesses, will be offering this class in Muncie on the first Friday of each month.
This is an introductory course covering the basic components necessary to plan and successfully operate a small business. The class will help new small business owners address iss...ues they may have forgotten to consider in their planning process and offer them the opportunity to get answers to questions they have about what it takes to be successful in business.
Registration Fee: $25
Contact Name: Vickie Bevans
Contact Phone: 765-282-9950
Contact E-mail: vbevans@isbdc.org
Registration Required
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| October 15 | Indianapolis Business Journal’s “Forty Under 40” -
Indianapolis Business Journal is looking for Local business and professional leaders who have demonstrated leadership, initiative and dedication in pursuing their careers, and who are likely to continue to achieve success and excel in their field. Anyone working in the Indianapolis area who is under 40 by the February 7 publication date is eligible. Winners will be featured in the February 7, 2011 issue of IBJ.
Nomination Deadline: Friday, October 15, 2010
For more information, go to www.ibj.com/forty-under-40-nominations.
To submit your nomination online, go to www.ibj.com/forty-under-40-nomination-form.
Website
Registration Not Required
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| November 5 | SBDC Seminar: Launching Your Own BusinessFisher Building (345 S. High Street, Muncie) - 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
The Small Business Development Center (SBDC), which specializes in providing comprehensive counseling and training services to small businesses and prospective small businesses, will be offering this class in Muncie on the first Friday of each month.
This is an introductory course covering the basic components necessary to plan and successfully operate a small business. The class will help new small business owners address iss...ues they may have forgotten to consider in their planning process and offer them the opportunity to get answers to questions they have about what it takes to be successful in business.
Registration Fee: $25
Contact Name: Vickie Bevans
Contact Phone: 765-282-9950
Contact E-mail: vbevans@isbdc.org
Registration Required
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| December 3 | SBDC Seminar: Launching Your Own BusinessFisher Building (345 S. High Street, Muncie) - 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
The Small Business Development Center (SBDC), which specializes in providing comprehensive counseling and training services to small businesses and prospective small businesses, will be offering this class in Muncie on the first Friday of each month.
This is an introductory course covering the basic components necessary to plan and successfully operate a small business. The class will help new small business owners address iss...ues they may have forgotten to consider in their planning process and offer them the opportunity to get answers to questions they have about what it takes to be successful in business.
Registration Fee: $25
Contact Name: Vickie Bevans
Contact Phone: 765-282-9950
Contact E-mail: vbevans@isbdc.org
Registration Required
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| January 7 | SBDC Seminar: Launching Your Own BusinessFisher Building (345 S. High Street, Muncie) - 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
The Small Business Development Center (SBDC), which specializes in providing comprehensive counseling and training services to small businesses and prospective small businesses, will be offering this class in Muncie on the first Friday of each month.
This is an introductory course covering the basic components necessary to plan and successfully operate a small business. The class will help new small business owners address iss...ues they may have forgotten to consider in their planning process and offer them the opportunity to get answers to questions they have about what it takes to be successful in business.
Registration Fee: $25
Contact Name: Vickie Bevans
Contact Phone: 765-282-9950
Contact E-mail: vbevans@isbdc.org
Registration Required
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| February 4 | SBDC Seminar: Launching Your Own BusinessFisher Building (345 S. High Street, Muncie) - 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
The Small Business Development Center (SBDC), which specializes in providing comprehensive counseling and training services to small businesses and prospective small businesses, will be offering this class in Muncie on the first Friday of each month.
This is an introductory course covering the basic components necessary to plan and successfully operate a small business. The class will help new small business owners address iss...ues they may have forgotten to consider in their planning process and offer them the opportunity to get answers to questions they have about what it takes to be successful in business.
Registration Fee: $25
Contact Name: Vickie Bevans
Contact Phone: 765-282-9950
Contact E-mail: vbevans@isbdc.org
Registration Required
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