Grand Valley: Michigan Alternative & Renewable Energy Center Upcoming Events

Midwest Green Technology Entrepreneur Academy, June 4-7

2012-06-04 00:00:00.0

Dates: June 4-7, 2012

Location: OU INCubator, Shotwell-Gustafson Pavilion, Oakland University, Golf View Lane, Rochester, MI 48309

More Information and registration: migtea.org

Crossing Borders - SAVE THE DATE!

2012-06-08 13:00:00.0

The Lakeshore Museum Center will host a seminar on “Crossing Borders” June 8 from 1 to 3 p.m. at Grand Valley State University’s Michigan Alternative and Renewable Energy Center, 200 Viridian, on Muskegon Lake.

The event features speakers including Muskegon native and former U.S. Ambassador to Russia, John Beyrle. You can learn more about the event from Mlive.com: http://www.mlive.com/news/muskegon/index.ssf/2012/04/lakeshore_museum_center_to_exp

Business/Home Owner Renewable Energy Workshop - Solar (PV) & Wind

2012-06-09 10:00:00.0

Bruce R. Lowstuter, P.E. is president of Clean Energy Systems and an engineering consultant specializing in renewable energy. He offers workshops covering topics ranging from a general overview of renewable energy for homeowners to in-depth technical discussions for installers and building contractors.

Fundamentals of Business Legal Issues

2012-06-13 18:00:00.0

PRESENTER: Parmenter O’Toole

This course is an introduction to the different types of legal entities that are appropriate for structuring and starting a new business.

Tax and liability issues are covered, along with basic elements of a contract, collections, licenses, registrations, employment and property issues, leasing and insurance. It is designed to guide prospective business owners in setting up the organizational structure that will help protect them from unnecessary legal challenges.

Pre-registration is required. No cost! REGISTER ONLINE

Questions? Call 616-331-7370 or email SBTDC

Reasonable accommodations for persons with disabilities will be made, if requested at least two weeks in advance. Contact Region 7 Office at 616-331-7370 for arrangements.

Click for all MISBTDC workshops at MAREC for spring/summer, 2012.

MISBTDC is a partner organization with MAREC.

Wind & Waterfronts Workshop (Great Lakes Wind Collaborative, GLC)

2012-06-21 00:00:00.0

Michigan Energy Fair / GLREA -- SAVE THE DATES!

2012-06-22 00:00:00.0

Friday, June 22 - Sunday, June 24, 2012

PLEASE SAVE THE DATES!

The annual Michigan Energy Fair will be held on June 22-24 at the Mason County Fairgrounds in Ludington. If you want to learn about renewable energy and energy efficiency, the Fair’s exhibits, workshops, and special activities will keep you up to date on the latest in products, policies, and educational/training opportunities.

This year GLREA will have a separate Education Building for non-profit and public organizations involved in education, advocacy, and training. GVSU's Michigan Alternative and Renewable Energy Center is sponsoring this exhibit area. More Info

Watch this website for updated information or click to go to 2012 Michigan Energy Fair.

LINK FOR SPEAKER PROPOSAL REGISTRATIONS -- DUE APRIL 28

Opportunities for Exhibitors, Speakers, and "Green" Volunteers

Just can’t wait?

Interested in presenting or exhibiting at the 2012 Michigan Energy Fair? Contact samantha.keeney@glrea.org

View photos of last year's Fair from CBS Detroit's Photo Gallery

The Great Lakes Renewable Energy Association (GLREA) is a non-profit organization that educates, advocates, promotes, and publicly demonstrates renewable energy technologies. The mission of GLREA is to increase the mainstream use of renewable energy technologies and sustainable energy practices.

Fundamentals of Marketing Your Business: Workshop for Entrepreneurs

2012-06-27 18:00:00.0

PRESENTER: Jason Piasecki, Partner | Revel

This course presents practical applications of marketing concepts designed to grow small businesses.

It covers basic marketing tools including market analysis and research, target marketing, assessing competitors, and key marketing implementation tools. A strategic, well planned approach to marketing is demonstrated, with several examples of effective hands-on marketing techniques. Focus is on the business’s customers - creating and keeping them.

Pre-registration is required. No cost! REGISTER ONLINE

Questions? Call 616-331-7370 or email SBTDC

MISBTDC is a partner organization with MAREC.

Fundamentals of Financial Management: Workshop for Entrepreneurs

2012-07-18 18:00:00.0

PRESENTER: SBTDC | More information at www.misbtdc.org/training

This course introduces basic accounting concepts and how to apply financial information that helps small business owners manage a business more effectively.

Key documents including Cashflow Statement, Profit & Loss, and Balance Sheet are explained, using specific small business examples. The course is designed to help entrepreneurs understand accounting principles and financial statements, and work more effectively with the accounting team.

Pre-registration is required. No cost! REGISTER ONLINE

Questions? Call 616-331-7370 or email SBTDC

MISBTDC is a partner organization with MAREC.