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"I wanted to tell you how much I enjoyed the workshop yesterday. Also, the food was excellent. It was so refreshing to go to a workshop where someone honestly seems like they want to help you."

-Franna Hill, Millennium Commercial Cleaning

PTAC Events

May 2008

 

Urban League of Greater Cleveland SBDC:

Matchmaker 2008
Small Business Contracting Opportunities

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May 20 - 21, 2008

Progressive Field, Cleveland

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June 2008    

PTAC New Client Orientation

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Thurs. June 19, 2008 Holiday Inn - Lima, Ohio
July 2008    

PTAC New Client Orientation

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Thurs. July 17, 2008 Wingate by Wyndham & Meridian Conference Center - West Chester, Ohio

Other Important Events

 

Small Business Development Center (SBDC) Region IV:

Small Business Startup Workshop

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Please follow link for 2008 dates Whether you are pre-venture or already up-and-running and need professional business counseling, we can help! A simple phone call will link you with one of our experienced Certified Business Advisors (CBA's). Before you receive an initial one-on-one counseling session you will want to attend one of our many startup workshops called Small Business Start-Up Workshop. The workshops give an overview on how to get you up and running as a new Ohio business entity.

Ohio Office of Criminal Justice Services: Grant Writing Training

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OCJS will be hosting 12 free Grant Writing Seminars in 2008.  OCJS’ grant trainings provide an overview of identifying grant sources, analyzing program objectives, creating a budget, seeking letters of support, and proposal writing.  Federal and state grants available to criminal justice professionals will be discussed.  Attendees will also receive the Ohio Office of Criminal Justice Services’ publication, Grant Writing: Identifying and Applying for Funding in a Competitive Market.
May 2008    

Score: First Step Workshop

Please Call
(937)225-2887
to register

Cost: $25.00

Thurs., May 15, 2008

9:00am - 11:30am

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The First Step Workshop is intended to help new businesses get off to the right start by studying the legal requirements of starting a business, and covering the subjects that will impact the success or failure of the business. Subjects covered in the workshop include business plan development, market analysis, record keeping and financial analysis.

Strategies for Growth: Creative Entrepreneurial Opportunities Minority/ Female Business Seminar

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Thurs., May 15, 2008

Shawnee State University, Vern Riffe Center for the Arts

In today's difficult economic climate business is challenged to continue to create ideas that will provide for a continuing competitive standing. What was once a successful business approach may well be obsolete in this ever changing world. Globalization and technology are a couple of factors that suggest that business needs to adopt innovative strategies that ensure relevance and profitability. The day long seminar will provide ideas to the audience that will promote innovative thought and methods that will enable the enhancement of business development.

Score: Business Start-Up Basics Presentation

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Tues., May 27, 2008
6:00 - 8:30 pm

Dayton Metro Library - Huber Heights Branch

Dayton SCORE is now presenting four exciting workshops scheduled at area libraries. There is no cost, however, you must register by calling (937)227-9508.

Note: phone number for this date only, please click here for schedule and registration information.

June 2008    
The National Emerging Markets Diversity Counsel (NEMDC) Presents: NEMDC Orientation Mon. June 2, 2008 This one hour session is designed to introduce you to the National Emerging Markets Diversity Council, Inc., it’s educational seminars and workshops, market access services, supplier diversity and information on our events. NEMDC staff  will cover resources available through the Council.   Sessions are held at the National office of NEMDC. Fee: FREE! To register, call Curt Caffey or Eric Thompson at 614-222-6700.

Score: Small Business Accounting with QuickBooks

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Wed., June 4, 2008
6:00 - 8:00 pm

Dayton Metro Library - Huber Heights Branch

Dayton SCORE is now presenting four exciting workshops scheduled at area libraries. There is no cost, however, you must register by calling (937)227-9508.

Note: phone number for this date only, please click here for schedule and registration information.

Central Ohio Government Suppliers (COGS) Vendor Fair Tues., June 10, 2008

Meet buyers from prime contractors and government agencies! Network with COGS Members and other Small Businesses!

Please contact

Pat Bass: pat.bass@kimballmidwest.com
(614) 951-2438

or

Rick Evans: rick.evans@kimballmidwest.com
(614) 951-2410 to register. 

The first 25 vendors to register get a table free of charge!

Make your reservations NOW!!

Registration deadline for table space is May 30 th. All Small Businesses are welcome and encouraged to attend.

Time: 1:00PM - 4:30PM,
There is no charge to attend the Vendor Fair

Location: TechColumbus Auditorium
1275 Kinnear Rd. Columbus, Ohio 43212

Small Businesses: What Makes a Great Website

Dayton Metro Library

Tues., June 17, 2008

Your website is an extension of your company, and often serves as the "front door" for your customers. This workshop with web developer Tina Hutzelman of Concept Company will help you make sure that it creates the right image and fits into your overall marketing strategy.

This event is free - Advanced registration required! Call (937)463-BOOK ext. 6501 to register

July 2008    

Score: Marketing for the Small Business

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Tues., July 8, 2008
6:30 - 8:00 pm

Dayton Metro Library - Main Branch

Dayton SCORE is now presenting four exciting workshops scheduled at area libraries. There is no cost, however, you must register by calling (937)227-9500.

Note: phone number for this date only, please click here for schedule and registration information.

August 2008    

Score: Business Planning for the Small Company

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Wed., Aug. 6, 2008
6:30 - 8:00 pm

Dayton Metro Library - Main Branch

Dayton SCORE is now presenting four exciting workshops scheduled at area libraries. There is no cost, however, you must register by calling (937)227-9500.

Note: phone number for this date only, please click here for schedule and registration information.

Land & Maritime Supply Chains Business Conference & Exhibition

Register before July 15, 2008 for Early Rate Special

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August 25-27, 2008

Columbus, Ohio

Registration is now open for the 2008 Land & Maritime Supply Chains Business Conference & Exhibition (DSCC)!

The nature of the conference will be to inform industry suppliers about the latest DLA and DSCC Supply Chain Management initiatives, Enterprise Business Systems updates, Supplier Relationship Management, and Customer Relationship Management topics, and to present DSCC/DoD logistics support mission requirements/program information. More details to come!

SWCO PTAC staff are directed by the principles of EIC. EIC stands for Educate, Inspire, and Collaborate. We Educate, Inspire, and Collaborate with our clients and they, in turn, Educate, Inspire, and Collaborate with others in the community.
The Southwest Central Ohio Procurement Technical Assistance Center (PTAC) is a sub-center of the State of Ohio Procurement Technical Assistance Program.  The State PTAC program is a cooperative effort among Ohio Department of Development, U.S. Department of Defense and various local host organizations.   The SWCO PTAC is hosted and supported by the Edison Materials Technology Center (EMTEC). The mission of the PTAC program is to provide technical assistance to Ohio companies desiring to enter local, state and federal government markets, as a means to support economic development, and to foster the retention and creation of Ohio jobs. The State of Ohio PTAC program is one of 93 PTAC programs located throughout the United States.

 

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