March
2004
CRI
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Grant
Writing Certificate Program Continues
Bemidji State University Center for Research and Innovation continues
the Grant Writing Certificate Program. The professional development
certificate program is comprised of several different classes.
Each class fits a specific need to improve grant-writing skills.
The classes, while intended to build on one another to complete
the Grant Writing Certificate, will stand alone to meet specific
needs of the participant. The
classes are scheduled to begin February 3 with 3 new classes added
to the existing program. Click
here to learn more about the upcoming course offerings.
Be
Prepared for an OSHA Inspection
Failure
to comply with OSHA regulations could result in harm to your workers,
and citations and penalties during an enforcement inspection.
These accidents also translate into higher costs for your business
including workman's compensation premium increases, injured worker
medical costs, and costs associated with training a replacement
worker. Learn how to avoid accidents and high costs associated
with them by attending a half-day workshop held at the Center
for Research and Innovation on Thursday, February 19 from 8am-12noon. The
registration fee is $59 and pre-registration is strongly encouraged.
Preparing for a MNOSHA inspection, programs required by MNOSHA
and most frequently cited MNOSHA standards are all topics that
will be addressed.
Click here to learn more or
to register.
Dr.
Pat Donnay Presents Program on Environmental Politics
The Bemidji Area Natural Resources Continuing Education
Consortium presents Dr. Pat Donnay, Professor of Political Science
at Bemidji State University.
Dr. Donnay will present information on Monday, January
26 at 3pm. There is no
charge to attend the presentation held at the Center for Research
and Innovation. Click here to learn about other
upcoming presentations.
NW Regional Small Business Development Center
The
NW Regional Small Business Development Center would like to thank
our clients and consultants who have worked with us in the past
two years. Since starting in January of 2002, we have served nearly
500 clients in various business counseling areas and also assisted
in nearly 100 loan packages. We appreciate the dedication and
commitment of our consultants in providing an important service
to the region. We wish you the best in the New Year; please contact
our office if we can be of assistance in your business venture.
The NW SBDC, in conjunction with the Northwest Minnesota Foundation,
the Headwaters Regional Development Commission and the Women’s
Business Center, will be holding an information and counseling
day at the Chamber of Commerce in Park Rapids from 2 – 7
pm on Monday, January 12. If you would like to schedule an appointment
with a counselor, please email Laura at lholm@bemidjistate.edu
or call the CRI 218 755 4900/888 738 3224.
The NW SBDC is also happy to announce new counseling locations
in East Grand Forks and Crookston.
A counselor will be available at Northland Community College in
East Grand Forks each Thursday. Contact Dale at 218-733-4525 for
an appointment. Additionally, a counselor will be available at
Valley Technology Park in Crookston on the first and third Monday
of each month. Contact the Valley Technology Park at 218-281-8053
for more details or to schedule an appointment.
NW SBDC counseling hours will be offered in the evening at the
Center for Research and Innovation. Appointments will be available
until 8:00 p.m. on Tuesday, January 6th and Tuesday, March 2.
Times fill quickly, so please email Laura at lholm@bemidjistate.edu
or call the CRI 218 755 4900/888 738 3224 to set an appointment.
The
Center for Research and Innovation along with the NW Minnesota
Regional Small Business Development Center provide a full range
of business and career services. The Minnesota Small Business
Development Center program is funded by the U.S. Small Business
Administration, the Minnesota Department of Employee and Economic
Development, and sponsoring centers. SBA’s funding is not an endorsement
of any products, opinions or services. All SBA funded programs
are extended to the public on a nondiscriminatory basis.
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