Showing posts with label SBDC. Show all posts
Showing posts with label SBDC. Show all posts

Friday, January 30, 2015

SBDC Expands at Kettering!

Library Partner Expands @ Kettering University
 
GDL's Business Librarian and Head of Marketing were both in attendance yesterday as the I-69 Corridor Region of the Michigan Small Business Development Center celebrated their expansion. Having previously shared office space with 2 other organizations, this grand opening marked their first purpose-built space at Kettering University. Pictured below: Flint Mayor Walling, SBDC Regional Director Marsha Lyttle, Kettering University President McMahan (rear) , and University Provost Dr. James Zhang.  

 
President McMahan & Director Marsha Lyttle

The SBDC office has been an essential partner for Genesee District Library as we continue to connect our community to available business resources. Check out the TV coverage on  ABC12 and WNEM 5 that appeared yesterday night!
 


Friday, May 30, 2014

June Events @ GDL Grand Blanc!

 SCORE, SBDC, Morningstar, 
and Franchise Network

Summer is finally here and GDL has several programs scheduled for June you won't want to miss. All programs are taking place at the Grand Blanc-McFarlen Branch, 515 Perry Road, unless otherwise noted.


SCORE Business Counseling
Tuesday, June 10
1-on-1 meeting  available at 6:00 PM
FREE

GDL offers SCORE business counseling on the 2nd Tuesday of every month from 4PM to 7PM. Three 1-on-1 sessions are available, and as of the May 30th, only the 6 PM time is available. Please call 810-694-5190 or email the business librarian at twinn@thegdl.org to make an appointment.


Morningstar Investment Research Center Seminar:
Dividend Investing
Thursday, June 19, 6:00 PM
FREE

Learn from the experts! Morningstar has long been a trusted source of unbiased investment information this free seminar will focus on dividend investing and is hosted by Josh Peters, editor of DividendInvestor, one of four newsletters included in the library's Morningstar subscription. Click HERE to make a reservation.  


Small Business Development Center Seminar:
How To Write A Business Plan
Wednesday, June 11, 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Location: Kettering University
FREE

Join the I-69 Corridor Region for this free seminar to kick-start your business plan. Attendees should have previously taken SBDC's "How to Start a Business" class. Registration is required, click HERE for more information or make a reservation. NOTE: This event is held at Kettering University. 


FRANNET Franchising Seminar
Thursday, June 26, 5:30 PM - 7:30 PM
FREE

Join Franchise Placement Specialist Linda Belford as she explains the processing of franchising and the options available to the prospective owner. No specific franchise will be promoted, and there is no obligation in attending the meeting. Linda does not work for any specific franchise so her goal is to find the best possible fit for you. 

For more information on any of these events please contact the business librarian at 810-694-5190.