Workshop R&D Grants Writing Workshop May 13
Workshop features how-to for R&D grants writing. Billions in federal grants and contracts are available annually for companies that know how to apply. The day-long workshop will provide step-by-step instruction on how to craft a proposal to win government grants and contracts for research and development through the Small Business Innovation Research and Small Business Technology Transfer programs. The agenda includes an overview of the programs, proposal strategies, drafting the Phase I proposal, reviewing and debriefing the Phase I proposal, and a critique of an actual proposal. The workshop is geared toward entrepreneurs and small business owners (primarily American-owned with fewer than 500 employees) and anyone interested in learning how to access this funding to start or expand their business. [more]

Accepting Applications for the Gulf Coast Leadership Institute
The Gulfcoast Community Foundation of Venice is accepting applications for our 2010 Class of Gulf Coast Leadership Institute. In a nutshell, Up to 25 individuals from across the region will be selected for this three-month leadership development program. Participants receive: Seven sessions of leadership training conducted by the nationally recognized Fanning Institute of the University of Georgia, the opportunity to network with other leaders, and all training and resources are provided at no cost. [more]

Suncoast Career Expo
Friday, April 16, 2010
9:00 AM until 3:00 PM
Sarasota/Bradenton Convention Center

Opportunity Panama 1-Day Business Conference
Monday, April 19, 2010
9:30 AM - 4:00 PM
Hyatt Regency Sarasota
 
Aging Platform
Friday, April 23, 2010
2:00 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.
SCOPE
 

Looking for a Job? Stop by the Career Expo
The Suncoast Workforce Board  is joining forces with partners like the EDC to host the Suncoast Career Expo, April 16, 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. at the Sarasota Bradenton Convention Center. The free event will feature a job fair and career workshops.  [more]