Calendar of Events
"How to Win Department of Defense Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Funding" Workshop
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
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
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