Northwest Michigan Council of Governments

Business

Wednesday, February 22nd, 2012

Registration Open House for Business Express Classes

Co-sponsored by Baker College of Cadillac and the Business Training Alliance of Wexford and Missaukee

Find out about the new Business Express Classes for busy entrepreneurs and business people!
Baker College of Cadillac, in the Student Center, 3-6 PM
Open House Feb. 22nd; (classes begin week of Feb. 27th)

Call for details: 231.922.3730 or 231.876.3128

Federal Goverment Contracting 101 Training

The Northwest PTAC will be providing a Federal Government Contracting 101 training to instruct area businesses on how to become a successful government contractor. The free event will be offered Feb. 22nd in Traverse City. Registration is free. Email ddonovan@nwm.cog.mi.us or call Deb at 231-929-5076. More details available here.

Thursday, February 23rd, 2012

BTA Business Start-Up Workshop

The Business Start Up Workshop helps individuals assess their readiness for opening and operating a business. Each individual will complete an entrepreneurial assessment, walk through the steps of determining a strong business concept, learn about writing a business plan, and much more! This class is offered the last Thursday of each month, 9-12.
Register Now

Friday, February 24th, 2012

Peer Networking - Business Training Alliance

The BTA Peer Networking group is made up of business people, predominantly from Wexford and Missaukee counties. BTA Peer Networking meets to share best practices to improve profitability. Each month, a new topic is presented by a guest speaker. The group meets on the last Friday of each month from 8:00 AM to 9:30 AM at AAR Mobility Systems, 201 Haynes Street in Cadillac. Facilitation is provided by the Small Business and Technology Development Center and the Business Training Alliance. $5 to attend; you must be in business; coffee and snacks provided.

More info:  BTA Peer Networking