Arrowhead Human Resources Conference

Wednesday, October 1, 2008
Mountain Iron Community Center
Fee: $35
Sponsored by Arrowhead Human Resources Association

Who should attend?  Human Resources professionals, business managers,  business owners, teachers, attorneys, students, and anyone responsible for dealing with employees and/or interested in Human Resources issues.

Registration fee includes lunch.  Discounts for AHRA members and for 2 or more attending from the same organization.  Registrations received by September 15 will be entered in a Early Bird Drawing.

For more information, visit http://www.arrowheadhra.org
 

Small Business Workshop for
Veterans and Service Members

Thursday, September 18, 2008
Holiday Inn - Duluth

Are you ready to start your own business?  "Powering Up for Business" will help you explore and expand your business opportunities. Such topics as financing, marketing, government contracting and website planning will equip you with the skills and resources to start or grow your small business.

This FREE, one-day workshop, is open to Veterans, Reservists, and Active Members of the Armed Services and their spouses/partners.

WORKSHOP AGENDA:
9:00 am Registration
9:30 am Welcome, Introductions, Resource Providers
10:00 am Are You Ready For Business
11:00 am Financing
12:00 pm Lunch Break
12:30 pm Marketing
1:30 pm Website Planning
2:30 pm Government Contracting

Sponsors will be available all day for one on one counseling.

Registration:  Conference attendance is free; however, pre-registration is required.  Contact PTAC (Procurement Technical Assistance Center) at 612-259-6565 or email skomrosky@meda.net.

Visit www.ptac-meda.net for more information.
 

Northern Networks Conference

September 10-11, 2008
Holiday Inn - Duluth

Northern Networks Conference (NNC) is a cross-border, multi-national trade event. Business people from Northwestern Canada, Minnesota, and Wisconsin will have the opportunity to tap into the experience of trade representatives. This venue provides attendees the chance to discuss business ventures; meet other business people; plan strategic alliances; and build partnerships to maximize results. Trade and policy experts will address the plenary sessions.

http://www.duluthchamber.com/events/annual/northern-networks.htm
 

"Entrepreneurial Spirit" - Summer 2008

View our Summer 2008 edition of the "Entrepreneurial Spirit" newsletter!
 

This Month's Featured Entrepreneurial Resources… 

Social Assistance for Starting a Business While Disabled

http://www.socialsecurity.gov/disabilityresearch/wi/pass.htm

The Social Security Administration's PASS (Plan to Achieve Self Support) program is a resource for people with disabilities who want to return to work or start their own business.

Center for Independent Living of Northeast Minnesota

www.accessnorth.net

Providing services to people with disabilities throughout northeast Minnesota.