Events

Fact:  The US Government is the largest purchaser of small business supplies and services in the entire world.  Why aren’t they purchasing from you?  In this free webinar, learn about SBA’s 8(a) Certification, a special business development program which sets small business’ up for long-term success in federal contracting.  Topics include:  eligibility; application process; benefits; and compliance requirements.  Register on Eventbrite at www.eventbrite.com/e/sba-contracting-webinar-learn-how-8a-certification-can-help-you-expand-your-business-through-tickets-51649853101 for Skype connection instructions to the webinar.

COST:  Free                      Registration:  Required                             Presented by U.S. Small Business Administration

Fact: The US Government spends a billion dollars per year buying goods and services from small businesses.  Are they buying from you?  Why not?  In this free webinar, learn how to market your small business to make it attractive to federal contract officials in charge of buying goods and services.  Learn about:  what SAMS.gov is–why it’s important, and how to register your business; where you can find contracting opportunities; how to effectively market your products and services; why you may need a surety bond and SBA can help you obtain one.  Register on Eventbrite at www.eventbrite.com/e/sba-webinar-marketing-to-win-federal-contracts-tickets-51595163523for Skype connection instructions to the webinar.

COST:  Free                      Registration:  Required                             Presented by U.S. Small Business Administration

Social & Marketing Breakfast Fort Wayne (@smbftw) is held the last Tuesday of each month at The NIIC.  Kevin Mullet, Cirrus ABS, leads the program.   WEOC sponsors this event, so there’s no charge to attend.  We talk about social media and online marketing to help Fort Wayne businesses and professionals learn more about the ever-changing  marketing landscape.  Attendance runs from 20 to 50 people depending on the subject and time of year.  Oh yeah, bacon and bagels are served.  Registration runs from 7:30 to 8:00 a.m. and the event runs from 8:00  to 9:00 a.m.

For more information, please click this link:  https://www.facebook.com/smbftw/

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The Women’s Entrepreneurial Opportunity Center is funded in part through a cooperative agreement with the U.S. Small Business Administration.

Cost:  Free

Do you know an award winning small business?  Is it you?  Your client?  Your favorite place around the way?  Newsflash– You can’t win if you don’t apply!  The SBA National Small Business Week (NSBW) Awards are a looking for winners in three open categories—Small Business Person of the Year, exporting, and contracting—and provides for company exposure at the state, regional, and national levels.  Nominating yourself or your favorite small business is easy.  Learn how during a free lunchtime webinar at 11:30am EST.  Questions?  Contact SBA Indiana NSBW Award Coordinator Laura Schafsnitz at laura.schafsnitz@sba.gov.  Register on Eventbrite at www.eventbrite.com/e/nsbw-awards-how-to-put-together-a-winning-nomination-tickets-50867018622 for Skype connection instructions to the webinar.

COST:  Free                      Registration:  Required                             Presented by U.S. Small Business Administration

All those numbers got you confused but your job depends on knowing what they mean?  If so, then this free workshop is just for you!  Topics covered include:  cash flow statements, gross profit margins, operating profit margins, net profit margins, return of assets, return on equity, and ratios.  Your only cost to participate is your commitment, your time and a “no excuses” mindset.  Register at www.northeastindiana.score.org.

COST:  Free                      Registration:  Required                             Presented by Northeast Indiana SCORE Ch. 50

Fact:  The US Government is the largest purchaser of small business supplies and services in the entire world.  Why aren’t they purchasing from you?  In this free webinar, learn about SBA’s 8(a) Certification, a special business development program which sets small business’ up for long-term success in federal contracting.  Topics include:  eligibility; application process; benefits; and compliance requirements.  Register on Eventbrite at www.eventbrite.com/e/sba-contracting-webinar-learn-how-8a-certification-can-help-your-smallbiz-expand-tickets-51711596778 for Skype connection instructions to the webinar.

COST:  Free                      Registration:  Required                             Presented by U.S. Small Business Administration

Fact: The US Government spends a billion dollars per year buying goods and services from small businesses.  Are they buying from you?  Why not?  In this free webinar, learn how to market your small business to make it attractive to federal contract officials in charge of buying goods and services.  Learn about:  what SAMS.gov is–why it’s important, and how to register your business; where you can find contracting opportunities; how to effectively market your products and services; why you may need a surety bond and SBA can help you obtain one.  Register on Eventbrite at www.eventbrite.com/e/sba-webinar-marketing-to-win-federal-contracts-tickets-51713418226 for Skype connection instructions to the webinar.

COST:  Free                      Registration:  Required                             Presented by U.S. Small Business Administration

Join us for our 6th Annual Ideas@Work Signature Event.

Doors open at 11:00 for networking.

Lunch is served at 11:30.

Cost is $250.  Register at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/ideaswork-6th-annual-event-tickets-47992382508?utm_source=eb_email&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=new_event_email&utm_term=viewmyevent_button