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.As a result of this session you will:• Identify the qualities of a responsible contractor• Learn how the government makes award […]

Explore early-stage funding options for your startup, with an emphasis on non-dilutive resources and how to engage angel investors. This session will break down the SBIR/STTR grant process, introduce regional angel networks, and walk through how Red Cedar Ventures evaluates opportunities and supports founders.PRESENTERS: Tommy Skinner & Pete Martin (MSU Research Foundation)

More Information and Registration Here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/venture-summit-rivalry-resilience-registration-1272555039379?aff=ebdsoporgprofileVenture Summit is an annual gathering of Spartan leaders, entrepreneurs, and innovators dedicated to discussing important topics and advancing entrepreneurship education at Michigan State University.This year’s theme, “Rivalry & Resilience,” explores how competition—whether on the field or in the marketplace—drives innovation and growth. By drawing parallels between athletic rivalries and entrepreneurial challenges, the […]

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Jerry Hollister will be the speaker for this webinar. This is a MAAA Collab event.

Learn the basics of YouTube and how you can use it to help grow your business.Reasonable accommodations for persons with disabilities will be made if requested at least two weeks in advance. Contact sbdc@mtu.edu.Funded in part through a Cooperative Agreement with the U.S. Small Business Administration. All opinions, conclusions, and/or recommendations expressed herein are those of […]

State Contracting 101 Thursday, October 30, 20259:00 am -12:30 pmRegisterThe Department of Technology, Management and Budget (DTMB) Procurement Office serves as the state’s Central Purchasing Office and has a portfolio of approximately 800 multiple-year contracts worth billions of Dollars.Topics to be covered:• Doing Business with the State of Michigan• Navigating the State Contracting Process• Doing Business […]

Join representatives from the Department of Technology, Management & Budget's Central Procurement Division presentation covering how to bid on State of Michigan contracts. Speakers will review the basics of how to do business with the state and will include info on new initiatives geared towards increasing opportunities for Geographically Disadvantaged Business Enterprises (GDBEs). Staff will […]

About the LRCC Delta Township-Eaton County Business Roundtable The LRCC Delta Township-Eaton County Business Roundtable meets on the 1st Wednesday every month and consists of Chamber businesses/organizations as well as public officials from every level of government (township, city, county, state and federal), including school districts. We discuss a variety of issues important to the […]

This virtual event is free, but registration is required: https://events.teams.microsoft.com/event/3648f4bc-f736-4e8b-aa37-e578212425a8@253e7787-672d-4071-9290-fc3db5246db7Government contracts are potentially a tremendous financial opportunity for small businesses. The U.S. government is the largest customer in the world. It buys all types of products and services - in both large and small quantities - and it's required by law to consider buying from small […]