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Small Business
Development Center (SBDC) Announces New Host Relationship with Ivy
Tech Community College-Bloomington The South Central Indiana SBDC works in support of the development and growth of entrepreneurs and serves Bartholomew, Browne, Decatur, Greene, Jackson, Jennings, Monroe, Owen and Lawrence counties. John Whikehart, Chancellor of Ivy Tech Community College-Bloomington, says the opportunity to host the Small Business Development Center aligns with the mission of Ivy Tech and is appropriate given the state of Indiana’s economic development plans. “Ivy Tech–Bloomington made responding to community workforce and economic development needs part of our strategic plan several years ago. The state of Indiana has recently released a Strategic Economic Development Plan that encourages the alignment of education in Indiana with workforce preparation. I can think of no better culmination of our regional mission and the state’s strategic plan than to host the local Small Business Development Center.” Brian Kleber, Regional Director of the SBDC, says that this new relationship with Ivy Tech–Bloomington will enable the organization to continue growing and to remain a national leader in innovative services to entrepreneurs. “We are very excited about this new relationship and the opportunities it brings to our clients, existing partners, and our internal operations. Our goal is to build the very best SBDC for the community. This partnership helps us take the next step.” The SBDC offices will remain at its current location in the IU Research Park at the Showers Building, 501 N. Morton Street, Suite 106. TECH-OP Series: Business Basics A panel discussion will cover topics such as issues encountered in the formation of a new business and what resources are available to help address those issues. Panelists: The event is free and focused on the needs of technology entrepreneurs. Please RSVP by calling 812-335-7346. Educating Our Children In and For the 21st Century:A Critical Community Conversation: Opportunities and Challenges for U.S. Education: A Global Perspective Presented By Dr. Yong Zhao On May 8, the Bloomington community will continue its conversation about the future of public education. Dr. Yong Zhao, Director of the U.S.-China Center for Research on Educational Excellence, will speak about the impact of globalization on education and the opportunities and challenges it represents for K-12 in both the United States and China. Dr. Zhao is a recognized authority on school systems in both countries and will share examples and recommendations of what we can learn from East Asian education and how we might apply key lessons to our own efforts to transform public schools locally. Following Dr. Zhao’s presentation, three prominent local leaders will discuss how Bloomington and Monroe County might respond to these lessons. Panelists: Sue Wanzer, MCCSC School Board John Whikehart, Chancellor of Ivy Tech Community College - Bloomington Linda Williamson, President of the Bloomington Economic Development Corp. Moderated by Paul Farmer, VP of the Monroe County Education Association The event will be held at 7:00 p.m in the Bloomington High School North Auditorium. It is the third community-wide event in the continuing series entitled “Educating Our Students In and For the 21st Century: A Critical Community Conversation” sponsored by the Foundation of Monroe County Community Schools. Free childcare will be available at Bloomington High School North and will be provided by the MCCSC Extended Day Program. |
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May 5: New Economy,
New Rules Seminar May 16: Life Sciences Lunch Series May 16: Tech Tuesday May 17: Icebreakers :: GET CONNECTED May 17: Business Orientation Start-up Session
(BOSS) May 18: Business After Hours May 22: The Basics of Selling on eBay May 22: Beyond the Basics of Selling on eBay May 31: Business Orientation Start-up Session
(BOSS) June 2: New Economy, New Rules Seminar
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LAST CHANCE :: The Edison Light Bulb, the Chevron “Chevron” & the Michelin Man: Intellectual Property Basics for Investors, Artists and Entrepreneurs The South Central Indiana Small Business Development Center is presenting a Patents, Copyrights and Trade Secrets seminar. Jonathan F. Yates, Esq., a registered patent attorney with Liell & McNeil Attorneys, PC of Bloomington, will present the program entitled: The Edison Light Bulb, the Chevron “Chevron” & the Michelin Man: Intellectual Property Basics for Investors, Artist and Entrepreneurs. The seminar will cover identification and protection of Patents, Trademarks, Copyrights and Trade Secrets, followed by a question and answer session. This seminar will be held on Friday, May 12th from 3:00-4:30 pm at the SBDC, 501 N Morton Street, Suite 106 and the cost is $25 to attend. Registration is required and space is limited, so call 812-339-8937 to reserve your seat today! |
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