HEDP Sponsoring FREE Tools for Business Success Seminar for Local Manufacturers

By Christine Bowman - Friday, May 13, 2011

If you're a local manufacturer looking for ways to improve or grow your business, this seminar is for you! To register, please RSVP to: angie@hillsdaleedp.org no later than June 9th or contact the Hillsdale Economic Development Partnership (HEDP) at 517.437.3200 for more information.

Thursday, June 16th, 2011
9:00 am - 12:00 Noon
310 West Bacon
Hillsdale, Michigan  49242

Featured presentations:

Michigan Manufacturing Technology Center (MMTC)

Front Office Inefficiencies - Streamlining front office activities saves time and money in the areas of inside sales, estimating and accounting. Addressing inefficiencies in the front office can be the catalyst of winning more business. Find out how Michigan Businesses identified and addressed outdated habits and broke down departmental silos to become more nimble in securing new business.

University of Michigan

Surviving to Thriving - The Surviving to Thriving program at the University of Michigan is designed to assist Michigan businesses in becoming globally competitive in current economic conditions via diversification, technology, and overall improvement in the performance of a firm.

Safety Training

Fred Jiminez will provide a presentation on "Preventing Back Injuries/Lifting Techniques.  Ergonomics:  How to Prevent Musculoskeletal Injuries.  Fred will provide a list of training he can provide at your company at no cost!

Procurement Technical Assistance Center (PTAC)

Procurement 101 / Historically Underutilized Business Zones - HUBZone program is in line with the efforts of both the Administration and Congress to promote economic development and employment growth in distressed areas by providing access to more federal contracting opportunities.  Most companies in Hillsdale County will qualify.  Join us to find what the benefits are and how to gain entry to the program.