Workshops & Training
Venture Start: Business Start-Up Workshop Traverse City
May 23, 2013 - 5:30 pm - 7:30 pm
This course is designed for individuals who are considering self-employment, or who may be at the beginning stages of starting a business. Delivered in a workshop format, this introductory session helps aspiring entrepreneurs assess their abilities to lead and manage a company, as well as evaluate market and sales potential for their products/services. Start-up costs, financing options, and business planning are introduced, along with necessary steps to getting started. The workshop is free to attend but pre-registration is required. This workshop will be held at the NMC Parsons Stulen Building, Courtyard conference room, on Aeropark Drive. For more information or to register, please contact Sharon Gordon at 231-922-3780 or sharongordon@nwm.cog.m.us
Government Procurement Made Easier
May 30, 2013 - 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm
This free, half-day program that will summarize the ease, benefits, and advantages of becoming a U.S. government commercial-item prime or subcontractor utilizing special Federal Acquisition Regulation provisions. The event will be held at Northwestern Michigan College – Aero Park Campus Parsons-Stulen Building, 2600 Aero Park Drive, Traverse City, Michigan 49686. Pre-registration for this complimentary program is required, as space is limited. Download event info flier. To register, please contact Deb Donovan at ddonovan@nwm.cog.mi.us or 231.929.5076.
Venture Start: Business Start-Up Workshop Cadillac
July 11, 2013 - 9:00 am - 11:30 am
This course is designed for individuals who are considering self-employment, or who may be at the beginning stages of starting a business. Delivered in a workshop format, this introductory session helps aspiring entrepreneurs assess their abilities to lead and manage a company, as well as evaluate market and sales potential for their products/services. Start-up costs, financing options, and business planning are introduced, along with necessary steps to getting started. The workshop is free to attend but pre-registration is required. This workshop will be held at the Cadillac Chamber of Commerce. For more information or to register, please contact Sharon Gordon at 231-922-3780 or sharongordon@nwm.cog.m.us
