Events

The Financial Management for a Small Business module will take you on an important first step to building a better financial future for your business. After completing this training, you will be able to: • Explain the concept of financial management and why it is important to a small business. • Identify financial management practices, rules, and tools that are commonly available to a small business. • Explain the most common financial state • Explain how these financial management practices, rules, and tools work. • Explain financial management basics for a small business. • Explain the importance of cash flow management • Explain the basics of financing for start-up and growing businesses.

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Do you currently sell, or are you interested in selling, your goods or services to the federal government? If so, please join this webinar hosted by the U.S. Small Business Administration as we discuss the 8(a) certification to give your firm an edge in the lucrative government contracting arena. This webinar will cover details on eligibility and applying for certification. A representative from the SBTDC-based Procurement Technical Assistance Center will also be on hand to profile the services they can offer to help you effectively tap into federal procurement opportunities. Find out how you can help the federal government meet its annual goal of awarding 23% of its procurement dollars to small businesses with help from the SBA and PTAC!

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This class discusses the multiple sources of capital for starting and growing a small business. The pros and cons of the funding sources are reviewed. Topics to be discussed include familiar options such as self-financing, funding from friends & family, and partnerships. Other sources are reviewed such as: • Small Business Loans • SBA Loan Guaranty Program • Microloans Some less conventional financing sources along with their pros and cons are also discussed, including selling equity (shares), venture capital, angel investors, and crowd funding.

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During this popular Caffeinated Conversations event, we will discuss and practice networking skills.

For many, networking can be miserable and anxiety inducing, for others it is seen as a black hole for time.  At this Caffeinated Conversations, we will provide networking tips and tricks for all walks of life that will build your confidence in the power of networking.  Come meet new people in a way that works for YOU.

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This event is held at the BSU Alumni Center in Muncie, Indiana.   You can network, learn, and get inspiration from other technology professionals.  To learn more about WWiT, click here.

Sessions include topics on diversity, leadership and Artificial Intelligence with many guest speakers.  Click here for more information and to register.

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

Santiago Jaramillo, CEO and Co-founder of Emplify, will serve as keynote speaker for The NIIC’s Ideas@Work event on April 16, 2019, at the Parkview Mirro Center for Research and Innovation. Attendees will be engaged and inspired as Jaramillo shares his Lessons Learned from a Purpose-Centered Entrepreneurial Journey.

A serial entrepreneur, Jaramillo has developed and grown multiple small and midsize companies. Most notably, as the founder and CEO of mobile app platform Bluebridge, he grew the company from his college dorm room to become the premier app platform to churches and tourism destinations across the country. Under his leadership, the company grew to over 45 employees in four years and nearly 500 customers across the world. In November 2016, Bluebridge church and tourism was acquired by PushPay and Simpleview, respectively, for a combined $8 million dollars.

He currently leads a team of engagement experts to provide more reliable employee engagement insights for better decision making. He has spoken to and trained thousands of CEOs and HR leaders across small, mid-market, and Fortune 500 companies on the importance and business value of employee engagement. Last month, Emplify closed on over a $7.5 million outside Series A capital round with several institutional investors.

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

The Women Owned Small Business (WOSB) program is designed to help more women owned small businesses to win federal contracts by providing a level playing field for WOSBs to compete. This class provides an overview of the WOSB and EDWOSB Federal Contracting Program as well as eligibility requirements. All small businesses that are interested in submitting an offer on a solicitation that has been set aside for WOSBs under the WOSB Program must complete this certification prior to submitting the offer. This class also covers recent regulatory changes regarding sole source authority and self-certification.

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Mark your calendars and join us for the biggest and best TRIZ Conference in North and South America. Come and renew old acquaintances and make some new friends. We anticipate presenters and attendees from over 10 countries. Join the fun and excitement while learning valuable tools and techniques to accelerate your innovation and problem solving.

TRIZCON2019 will be May 20-22.

These three days will be packed with Keynote Speakers from around the world, TRIZ case studies, Topical discussions and opportunities for creating new friends and colleagues.

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During this popular Caffeinated Conversations event, you will connect with business professionals who can help you establish and grow your business.  You will speak with Attorneys, CPA’s and Marketing Consultants in a speed networking format.  Come armed with your elevator pitch and questions to make the most of your time with these specialists donating their time.

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The little comments made by those closest to you.  The blatant questioning from complete strangers.  The moments when you are at your lowest in this business building journey.  The lack of people who jump for joy with you when you achieve a milestone.  All this takes an effect on your confidence in your business and yourself.

By creating a strategic circle of support, you will achieve more than you have yet dreamed.

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