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Charlotte Zietlow Named SBA's National
Bloomington's own Charlotte Zietlow is one of nine entrepreneurs across the United States recognized for their superior accomplishments, with Charlotte netting the title "Women's Business Champion of the Year." After successfully starting, growing and selling her own business, Charlotte continues to work tirelessly with Middle Way House to promote economic opportunities for formerly abused women in the community. Her most notable successes to-date are the Confidential Document Destruction and Middleway Food Works. The National Champion Awards will be presented on Monday, April 23 at an evening reception in the U.S. Department of State Diplomatic Reception Room as part of the 2-day annual National Small Business Week Celebration. Each year, National Small Business Week honors the small business accomplishments of individuals and business owners. "Charlotte serves as a mentor to other small business owners throughout the Midwest and the nation," said SBA Regional Administrator Patrick Rea. "She represents today's small business leaders showing dedication and determination to succeed in the marketplace." Congratulations, Charlotte! For the complete article, see PRNewswire. Mark Your Calendar: Business EXPO 2007
is Right Around the Corner! Encourage your staff to attend EXPO to take advantage of the outstanding networking and educational opportunities—there truly is something for everyone at this year's event. And don't forget, you're sure to meet others interested in your business, too! For more information about EXPO, please visit www.BloomingtonExpo.com. Register Today for the Business EXPO
2007 Seminars Courtyard by Marriott, Bloomington 8:30-9:45 a.m. Breakfast "Kick-off":
The Business of IU Soccer 10:15-11:30 a.m. The Secrets of Whale
Hunting: Landing the BIG Clients 12:15-1:30 p.m. Keynote Lunch - Hitting
the Curve balls of Business Growth 2:00-3:15 p.m. Communication: What Signals
are You Sending? Communication is one of the key tools for effective interaction…whether
it’s with a colleague, an employee or a customer. In this
session we will cover the key components of effective communication,
including the communication process, communication styles and
listening. 3:30-4:45 p.m. Leveraging the Latest
Technologies to Grow Your Business Survey Looks at What Motivates Entrepreneurs Purdue University Researcher Maria Marshall says attempting to develop a business plan also motivated entrepreneurs to take the plunge into business ownership. For the complete article, please see Inside Indiana Business. |
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| South Central Indiana's area economy is made up of many unique small businesses which often are overlooked. Each month learn about a local small business that you might have not known about! Hoosier House Help, LLC Many homeowners find it difficult to find time to properly search and interview a contractor for their home repair project or, homeowners new to an area may not know which contractor to trust with their homes. Hoosier House Help has stepped up to the challenge and is prepared to connect you with a reputable contractor for your project. Each contractor is matched with the owner by detailed requirements of the project according to budget, project specifications, scheduling, flexibility and craftsmanship. All of the contractors in the Hoosier House Help network are pre-screened, reliable and hardworking individuals ready to take on any type of project. Whether the project is as small as installing a new ceiling fan or a larger project like roofing or remodeling, Hoosier House Help can connect you with the right contractor for the job. Not only is Hoosier House Help's mission to provide free services to homeowners, but to help local contractors grow their business. To make a project request or learn more about Hoosier House Help's services, visit the Hoosier House Help website or call toll-free at 877.360.7292. |
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| April 3:
Community Chats April 4: Business Orientation Start-up
Session (BOSS) April 6: New Economy, New Rules Seminar
April 10: Community Chats April 17: Tech Tuesday April 17: Community Chats April 17: Life Sciences Lunch Series April 18: Business Orientation Start-up
Session (BOSS) April 18: Icebreakers :: GET CONNECTED April 19: Business EXPO 2007 April 24: Community Chats April 24: Artists After Hours
Workshop May 1: Community Chats May 2: Business Orientation Start-up
Session (BOSS) May 4: New Economy, New Rules Seminar
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| Customized
Market Research Reports (ESRI) Contact the SBDC office at 812-339-8937 for more information. |
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| Bloomington's downtown Certified Technology Park is made up of many unique technology development businesses. Each month learn news about these innovative businesses and other initiatives impacting the Park tenants! New Incubate INdiana Newsletter
2007 Spring National SBIR/STTR Conference |
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| Using E-mail
Lists to Find New Customers As small companies search for new customers in order to grow, many may be tempted to rent or purchase a list of e-mail addresses. Advertising to a ready-made list can be appealing for its low cost, immediacy and wide-reach. But beware—it's not always a good idea, and those who prospect via e-mail can actually do more harm to themselves than good. For more visit Inc.com.
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