Join the Women's Business Development Center and the Enterprising Women Foundation for a panel discussion with accomplished women entrepreneurs in STEM-related fields. The discussion will cover the benefits, challenges and strategies for establishing and growing successful businesses in science, technology and engineering as well as contracting opportunities and hurdles in the private and public sectors. 

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This interactive session will help you clarify your needs and learn more about WBDC resources.  If you're looking for assistance in pursuing government or corporate contracts, need financing to grow your business, or just overall guidance on how to improve your business, join the the WBDC circle of help. We are here for you throughout your journey of entrepreneurship! 
 

If you are a Women Business Enterprise National Council (WBENC) certified women business enterprise (WBE) looking to escalate the growth of your business, this webinar is for you.

Learn valuable information about leveraging your certification to gain access to opportunities with major corporations and understand how to build relationships with supplier diversity managers and navigate the corporate procurement process. 

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Laws are always changing and it is important to know how these changes will affect the way you do business. And this year's changes add new incentives for prime contractors to work with small businesses.  

 This event is a must for anyone who wants to learn about new government contracting opportunities that will benefit your business.

Whether you're thinking about starting your own business or growing the business you already have, this interactive, networking session will help you clarify your needs and learn more about WBDC resources.

Come join the WBDC circle of help. We're here for you throughout your journey of entrepreneurship! 

Are you stuck and need expert advice on creating a successful business plan? The WBDC Business Plan Critique Clinic provides feedback on the draft of your business plan. When you build your strategic plan in a supportive community of business owners, everyone present chips in and provides valuable feedback.  You must bring a written draft of your business plan to participate in this session. 

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All businesses, from pre-venture start-ups to established enterprises, must address four key challenges. They need an attractive business concept, lasting customer relations, profitable operations and a strong organization. 

 GrowthWheel® is a hands-on, owner driven, action-oriented way of analyzing these issues. This workshop is designed to help entrepreneurs at all stages overcome their unique barriers to growth. 

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Is your business ready for a loan? Bring your business plan, financial statements and tax returns. Our financial counselor, with 30 years in the banking industry, will help you prepare your business to sail through the loan process.

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When it's time to file a federal income tax return for your small business, there are various ways you can do it, depending on whether you run the business as a sole proprietorship or use a legal entity such as an LLC or corporation. 

Learn important financial solutions for your business in our Financial Counseling Clinic and get your books in order! 
  

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In partnership with Cummins Power Generation, a world leader in design and manufacturing of power generation equipment, the WBDC is offering an innovative, world-class seminar to help you dig deep into the project management process and walk away with tools to more effectively manage project schedules, resources and risk to ensure that projects are successfully completed and clients are completely satisfied. 

Upon completion of the training, participants will receive a Cummins Project Management Training Certificate. WBDC-MN will also host this training in Minneapolis on April 22, 2015. 

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The Disadvantaged Business Enterprise certification is designed to provide contracting opportunities on Federally-funded highway, transit, and airport projects for small businesses owned and controlled by socially and economically disadvantaged individuals.  

In the fall of 2014, the DBE certification program has undergone some major changes that can affect businesses. Join the WBDC and McDonald Hopkins, LLC to find out how the new rules will affect your current or prospective DBE certification. 

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