Upcoming Events

Site Evaluation Tool Training

The Clinton River Basin Watershed Initiative is offering training in two locations especially for individuals involved with storm water site plan design.  The “Site Evaluation Tool” is a Web-based based planning tool that provides critical and reliable information for evaluating water quality/quantity benefits associated with Best Managed Practices (BMP) and Low Impact Development (LID) strategies. 

If you are currently affiliated with these types of projects as a:

1. Phase II storm water coordinators

2. Public works official

3. Municipal plan review departments

4. Planning commissions/departments

5. Consultants

6. Developers

7. Township boards/city councils or

8. An individual that is concerned about storm water quality and site plan approvals

YOU should consider attending!  Training dates.
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2008 US Army Corps of Engineers / Society of American Military Engineers Small Business Workshop

The event will be held at Selfridge Air National Guard Base, Michigan. The
Workshop will allow opportunities for Small Business leaders and key local Federal Contracting decision makers to formulate a direct exchange of information and ideas. The event will provide time to learn about Federal small business programs, the value of teaming relationships between small and large corporations and upcoming local small business contracting opportunities.

The luncheon Keynote Speaker is Robert Nardelli, Chrysler CEO. The agenda will incorporate booths and networking with small businesses, large corporations, and several local contracting agencies.

For details on the conference, visit the Detroit Post web site.

To register click on 2008 Small Business Workshop Click Here

Date: April 9, 2008

Location: Dining Hall, 43156 Wagner St., Bldg. 164 Selfridge ANG Base, Michigan 48045

Contact: Anne Parker (419) 944-4591

 

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American Manufacturing in Transition:
Introduction to Defense Procurement

The Sterling Heights Area Chamber of Commerce, Automation Alley, Macomb County Planning & Economic Development Department, and the City of Sterling Heights present the second manufacturing breakfast symposium in the series:

The Government is in need of manufacturers to fill their defense needs. How do area businesses know where to find these bid requests and how do they submit their bids? Keeping with the theme set in the first symposium on diversification this second in the series for manufacturers focuses on procuring defense contracts. The symposium will cover how important defense contracts can be in your business diversification plan, what contracts are available, and what assistance is available for you in applying and getting these contracts.

Date: Tuesday, April 29, 2008

Location: Ike’s Restaurant, 38550 Van Dyke, Sterling Heights, MI, (South of 17 Mile Road)

Contact: Call the Automation Alley Resource Center at (800) 427-5100

Click here for more information

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Brownfields Conference

Following a 10 year collaborative effort to land Brownfields 2008, the largest Real Estate Conference in the nation will convene at Cobo Center in Downtown Detroit May 5-7, 2008.  More

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Export Basics

Learn you to grow your international business!

International competitive pressures are intense. Learn strategies from your peers and others from leading companies to help you gain a competitive edge and increase your sales. You will also learn about the significant resources available here in Michigan to help you export your products and services across the globe. Informative presentations and panel discussions from local government and local businesses.

Date: May 13, 2008 (7:30 AM – 12:00 PM)

Location: Ike's,  38550 Van Dyke, Sterling Heights, MI  48312