Calendar of Events
"How to Win Department of Defense Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Funding" Workshop
Friday, May 9th 2008, 9 am - 6 pm
Maryland Minority Research and Development Initiative to Present "How to Win Department of Defense Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Funding" Workshop
WHAT: The Maryland Minority Research and Development Initiative (MMRDI) will hold a workshop to help minority and women-owned businesses access federal funding available for the development and commercialization of innovative research in technical fields. The workshop will focus on Small Business Innovation Research Funding (SBIR) and Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) funding available through the Department of Defense (DOD). Attendees will receive in-depth information regarding DOD SBIR funding and intensive training provided by John Davis of the SBIR Resource Center.
Who should attend?
* Entrepreneurs and researchers of minority, woman, disabled, or veteran-owned small businesses in technical sectors
* R&D capable Minority-owned defense contracting firms with IP
* Prince George's county or Minority-owned businesses interested in learning more about developing a competitive SBIR/STTR proposal
The event is sponsored by the Maryland Technology Development Corporation (TEDCO), the Prince George's County Economic Development Corporation and the University of Maryland Small Business Development Center.
COST: $100 MMRDI and Prince George's County companies, $200 All other Maryland companies.
Light refreshments will be provided throughout the day.
For more information:
Registration Link
To register for the event, please e-mail or fax the information requested below to Jacqueline DuBois at jdubois@marylandtedco.org or (410) 740-9422.Contact Jacqueline Du Bois, Program Manager of Minority Programs directly at 410-715-4176 if you have any questions about the event or the Initiative.
Location: Prince George
Project Management Certification - Exam Prep
Wednesday, May 14th 2008, 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
3-Days PMP Exam prep training (5/14/08 - 5/16/08). Course is comprehensive, accelerated, and focused on a single goal - To Equip students with the knowledge and techniques they need to pass PMI's Project Management Professional certification exam.
Who should attend?
*Project Managers;
*Functional Managers; and
*Project Leaders.
The Velociteach 3-Day PMP Exam Prep Course, you will be ready for the exam. Guaranteed.
For more information:
Financial Assistance Available. For more info, please contact Frazier International, (301) 358-1991 ~ info@frazierinternational.net
Location: 1100 Mercantile Lane, Suite 115A, Largo, MD 20774
Cost: $1,590.00
International Procurement: 3M
Thursday, May 15th 2008, 10:00am - 12noon
An informational session on how to become an international distributor of 3M products. The speaker will address 3M's diverse product lines, how to identify customers, strategies for entering the global marketplace with 3M products, 3M's process for assisting small and medium sized enterprises, and strategies for small and medium sized enterprises to compete with larger companies.
For more information:
This event is free of charge, however space is limited. Please email company name and line of business to ecustis@pgcedc.com.
Location: EDC Boardroom
Start Up Businesses:
Wednesday, May 21st 2008, 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
A roundtable discuss on how to start up your business. Find out how and what to do. Featured authors: Lauren Bacon and Emira Mears, "The Boss of You". Educating entrepreneurs through books and business.
For more information:
Terri Harrison, (301) 583-4650.
Location: Border Books & Music, Blvd. at the Capt. Center, Largo, MD
Procurement Day - ICC
Wednesday, May 21st 2008, 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
Representatives from ICC to discuss "how to become a vendor". Discussion of upcoming contract opportunities; best practices for winning contracts; and 5-minute marketing interview with procurement specialists. MUST HAVE CAPABILITY STATEMENT.
For more information:
Terri Harrison, (301) 583-4650
Location: 1100 Mercantile Lane, Suite 115A, Largo, MD 20774
Cost: No Cost
GSA Schedule - IT 70, Security & Staffing Schedules
Tuesday, June 10th 2008, 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
Everything you need to know about getting on the GSA Schedule. Instructions on schedule requirements; evaluation process; GSA team agreements, basis of award; and much more. IT, security and staffing firms should attend.
For more information:
Terri Harrison, (301) 583-4650.
Location: 1100 Mercantile Lane, Suite 115A, Largo, MD 20774
Cost: $40.00
NASA Tech Transfer and Federal Marketplace Showcase
Friday, June 13th 2008, 7:30 am - 4:00 pm
NASA is home to the nation’s largest organization of scientists and engineers dedicated to learning and sharing their knowledge of the Earth, Solar System and Universe through observations from space.
To ensure our nation maintains its leadership in space exploration, the Agency is committed to excellence in scientific investigation through the development and operation of space systems and the advancement of essential technologies.
This involves the innovation of composites and materials manufacturing technologies. These inventions are available for further development and commercialization.
For more information:
Location: UMUC Inn and Conference Center, Adelphi MD
Cost: $80.00