A two-part training workshop offered by Chuck Keller, Keller Proposal Development & Training (KPD&T) and the University of Alabama in Huntsville’s Small Business Development Center and Procurement Technical Assistance Center (UAHuntsville SBDC / PTAC) and AL PTAP: Continue (PDF) »

August Seminars/Workshops

Small Business Human Resources Concerns
The EEOC and US Department of Labor
Tuesday, September 16, 2008 from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon
Huntsville Madison County Library, 915 Monroe St., 35801
Cost: Free

A small business prospective on the US Department of Labor presented by Mr. Mark Manush. Ms. Guenster of the EEOC will also present the Top Ten Tips for dealing with the EEOC to the audience. Bring your note pad this session is packed with information.

To Register:

Small Business Development Center
School of Business
P.O. Box 429, Normal AL 35762
Phone: (256) 372-8018, Fax: (256) 372-5683
www.aamu.edu/sbdc

Government Contracting Fundamentals
Thursday, October 9, 2008
Presented the second Thursday of each month @ 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon
Chamber of Commerce of Huntsville/Madison County, 225 Church St., 35801
Cost: $25.00

This course provides you with an understanding of government contracting including a sequential to-do-list, valuable web addresses, informative agency updates, current events calendars and contact information for agency representatives. This course is presented to you by the AAMU SBDC and will be facilitated by Cassandra Zeigler, Assistant Director of the AAMU SBDC

To Register:

Small Business Development Center
School of Business
P.O. Box 429, Normal AL 35762
Phone: (256) 372-8018, Fax: (256) 372-5683
www.aamu.edu/sbdc

ABC’s of Starting a Business: Learn how to start a business in Alabama. In this session, we will cover a business start-up checklist, going from idea to personal commitment, technical and managerial experience needed, writing a business plan, choosing a legal structure, financial documents, ten steps to business success, and a feasibility checklist.

WBCNA One-on-One Business Counseling @ J.F. Drake State Technical College: WBCNA is now offering one-on-one business counseling, by appointment only, at J.F. Drake State Technical College on the first Thursday of each month. Please call the WBCNA office (256.213.2727) for more information and to schedule an appointment.

Building an Awesome Website: Internet design expert, Tim Knox, takes you through the process of building an effective website. You’ll learn how to determine the purpose of your website, how to build a website that caters to your target audience, how to create content users want to read, how to work with a designer, and more.

Womens Information Network (WIN): This group is a low stress, low cost way to network with other business women. There are no membership dues or committees. Everyone is welcome whether you have an established business or are just testing the waters.

Loan Clinic: Need money for your Start-Up or Existing Business? Join us and find out more about the SBA Community Express Loan Program!

Lunch & Learn: Enjoy a box lunch while you learn more about starting or growing your own business!

FastTrac: New Venture - Business Plan Workshop: The road to successful entrepreneurship begins with a passion for an idea, a business plan based on research and analysis, and the persistence to pursue the vision. Whether you have always dreamed of being an entrepreneur or recent circumstances triggered thoughts about starting a business, FastTrac® NewVenture™ is designed to introduce you to the key elements of successful entrepreneurship.

September 4, 2008 (11:30 am)
HASBAT Awards & Scholarship Luncheon recognizing the 2008 HASBAT Advocate of the Year and the UAH & AAMU Scholarship Recipients.

For more information or to make reservations please contact:

Amy Shelton
HASBAT Administrative Assistant
Phone/Fax: 830-1939
Email: amy@hasbat.org
URL: www.hasbat.org