Trainings & Workshops
May 17, 2012
Leadership Training Program for Managers
The Dale Carnegie Leadership Training for Managers program is based on a new paradigm of leadership that focuses on trust, teamwork, empowerment, accountability and responsibility, information and communication, and promoting excellence. Leadership Training for Managers uses the working definition that leadership is “the ability to enlist the WILLING cooperation of others to achieve desired results”. What you do each day and how you interact with co-workers and employees determines whether or not you achieve this ‘willing cooperation’. Classes are Thursdays (April 26 & May 17, 2012) from 8:00am to 5:00pm at the Holiday Inn Express in Petoskey. This program is accredited for CEU’s or baccalaureate credit by ACCET, SHRM and ACE, and others. To register contact Linda Ketterer at 231.944.5293 or linda.ketterer@dalecarnegie.com
May 23, 2012
Michigan Food Processing & Agribusiness Summit
The MiFOOD2012 Summit on May 23 from 9:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. at The Pinnacle Center in Hudsonville brings Michigan's leading growers, processors, and resources together to address today's most challenging issues in the industry. Experts explore new, innovative strategies for growth, safety, and increased efficiency. Growers and processors throughout the state face many of the same challenges: complex regulatory standards, increased customer demands, volatile commodity prices, and others. MiFOOD2012 will provide the statewide collaboration and education required to address these challenges and position Michigan's agribusiness industry ahead of the competition. Visit www.rightplace.org to learn more or contact Natalia Powers at 616-771-0327 or powersn@rightplace.org if you have any questions. Registration Deadline: May 18, 2012 Cost: Regular Registration- $85/person, Group Registration- $50/person (3 or more people from the same company)
June 7, 2012
Government Buyers & Partnership Opportunities
On June 7 from 1 - 5 p.m. at Michigan Technological University in Houghton, PTAC (Procurement Technical Assistance Center) is hosting an event on "Doing business with prime contractors and government agencies." Learn about partnership opportunities with the U.S. Army Tank Automotive Research, Development and Engineering Center (TARDEC) and receive tips and insights on opportunities for contracting with the U.S. Army Tank Automotive and Armament Command (TACOM). Companies from all over the state are welcome! There is no fee to attend, but space is limited so contact Don Makowski at donmakowski@nwm.cog.mi.us or 906-789-0558 x244 to register.
June 12-13, 2012
The 10th Annual National Economic Gardening Conference
The Michigan Economic Development Corporation (MEDC) is hosting an event on June 12 and 13 at the Amway Grand Plaza Hotel as part of the MEDC’s Pure Michigan Business Connect program. This event is aimed at growing the businesses of second-stage entrepreneurs and will take place in Grand Rapids, with Gov. Rick Snyder serving as keynote speaker. The National Center for Economic Gardening, part of Cassopolis-based Edward Lowe Foundation, organizes the event to educate businesses on their entrepreneurial strategy. The sessions will help companies tackle strategic challenges like penetrating new markets, refining business models and developing high-performance teams. Visit michiganadvantage.org/negc12 to register.
June 20, 2012
Fundamentals of Starting a Business
Considering starting a new business? Learn the basics of developing a business plan and recieve workbooks and other resources important to help you think through and research the various aspects of starting a business.The next class is Wednesday, June 20 at the Charlevoix Public Libary from 6-8 p.m.
The session fee is $20.00 per business and you must pre-register to attend. Please contact the NLEA office (231) 582-6482 or email info@northernlakes.net to reserve your spot and/or to find out more information. Click below for more details and a list of future class dates.