Technology Innovation Funding for Small Businesses and Exporting

Date: February 28, 2012 10:00am-12:00pm
Venue: CT Northwest Chamber of Commerce
Suite R101, 333 Kennedy Drive, Torrington, CT 06790
Parking: Free
Registration: 9:45am-10:00am
Click here to register and find out more about this event

Join Connecticut Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR), the Small Business Association (SBA), the CT Procurement Technical Assistance Program (CT-PTAP), the U.S. Commercial Service, and the Northwest Connecticut Chamber of Commerce at this informational seminar concerning Federal Small Business Innovation grants and Export assistance. If you are a veteran, woman, or minority-owned small tech business in Connecticut, come to this event to find out more about how we can help your small technology business compete in local, national, and global economies!

About the Connecticut Small Business SBIR Office:
A Federal and State Technology partnership program exists in Connecticut to provide education and support services in 2012 to women, minority, and veteran owned technology owned small businesses to help them understand and access federal Small Business Innovation and Research (SBIR) grants. The federal Small Business Innovation and Research (SBIR) program is a way for small tech. businesses to fund their research and development without taking out loans and without giving up equity or intellectual property. The Connecticut SBIR office has built best practices and an extensive networking database including major defense contractors and other leading firms that share an interest in increasing the diversity of their innovative and talented supply chains.

About the U.S. Commercial Service:
The U.S. Commercial Service is a division of the U.S. Department of Commerce’s International Trade Administration. The U.S. Commercial Service promotes economic prosperity, enhances job creation, and strengthens national security through a global network of the best international trade professionals. It promotes and protects U.S. commercial interests aboard and delivers customized solutions to ensure that U.S. businesses are successful in the global marketplace.

About Connecticut PTAP:
The Procurement Technical Assistance Program provides marketing and technical assistance to Connecticut businesses selling, or interested in selling, their products and/or services to federal, state and local government agencies. Services include customized client bid matching, individual counseling, seminars, bid/proposal preparation, assistance with Central Contractor Registration (CCR), and specialized marketing assessments. Services are state wide and offered at no cost to businesses.

About the SBA:
SBA provides a number of financial assistance programs for small businesses that have been specifically designed to meet key financing needs, including debt financing, surety bonds, and equity financing.
For more Information/Registration Contact:
Joshua Maurer: 1-860-638-6950 or joshua.maurer@trade.gov
Roberta Rossi: 1-860-257-2338 or roberta.rossi@ctionnovations.com
Anthony Sargis: 1-860-638-6950 or anthony.sargis@trade.gov

*Reasonable accommodations for persons with disabilities will be made if requested at least 2 weeks in advance. Please contact Roberta Rossi at 860 257 2338 to make arrangements.

WASHINGTON – The Department of Veterans Affairs will host the upcoming National Veterans Small Business Conference and Expo, Aug.15-18 in New Orleans.  It will be the largest nationwide conference of its kind focused on helping Veteran-owned businesses succeed in winning federal contracts.

“Veteran-owned businesses provide world class services and expand employment opportunities for some of our Nation’s most highly-trained and motivated men and women,” said Secretary of Veterans Affairs Eric K. Shinseki. “That is why VA is proud to host this annual conference to help better prepare these veteran-owned businesses to compete and win contracts with the federal government.”

The conference, scheduled for the Ernest N. Morial Convention Center, will provide Veteran-Owned and Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned small businesses of all sizes with an opportunity to learn, network, and market their businesses.

The conference will offer a variety of new training sessions on navigating the federal acquisition process, including finance, compliance, business development, marketing, strategy, contract management, human resources, technology, and program management.   The conference track sessions will be targeted for a variety of businesses from new business owners just back from theater to well-established Veteran-owned businesses looking to expand opportunities or increase market share.

An open house has been added to the event to give Veterans from both the conference and local region the opportunity to experience the wide range of resources available to the Veteran community.

The National Veteran Small Business Conference is open to both government and non-government personnel.  For more information and to register for the conference, go to www.nationalveteransconference.com.

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If your business is (or you know of another business) owned by a veteran (VOB), active duty military, reservist or service disabled veteran (SDVOSB) of the United States, Army, Air Force, Marines, Navy, Coast Guard or National Guard, please be sure to visit the VeteranOwnedBusiness.com sign up page to get your free listing.

The objective of our FREE Veteran Owned Business Directory is to continue to offer a growing list of products and services that are unique in the fact that they are all owned by, sold by and/or serviced by past and present military members.

VeteranOwnedBusiness.com is proud to announce the addition of several new categories added to our Free Veteran Owned Business Directory.

The following approved sub-categories have been suggested by one or more of our  Veteran Owned Business Directory members:

1. Automotive Tires (under Automotive in the Stores, Dealers and Products Category)
2. Trade Show Freight Transportation Arrangement (under Trade Show and Expo Services in the Marketing and Sales Category)
3. Business Resource Centers (in the Nonprofit and Free Help Category)
4. Telemarketing Services (in the Marketing and Sales Category)

The objective of our FREE Veteran Owned Business Directory is to continue to offer a growing list of products and services that are unique in the fact that they are all owned by, sold by and/or serviced by past and present military members.

Thank You,

Project Services Department
VeteranOwnedBusiness.com

The following approved sub-categories have been suggested by one or more of our  Veteran Owned Business Directory members:

1. Residential General Contractor (under Residential Construction, Repair and Improvements in the Home and Garden Category)
2. Skilled Trades Recruiting (under Recruiting Firms in the HR, Staffing and Recruiting Category)
3. Commercial Pest Control Services (in the Commercial Contracting Category)
4. Diesel Truck Repair Services (under Automotive in the Stores, Dealers and Products Category)

If your business is (or you know of another business) owned by a veteran (VOB), active duty military, reservist or service disabled veteran (SDVOSB) of the United States, Army, Air Force, Marines, Navy, Coast Guard or National Guard, please be sure to visit the VeteranOwnedBusiness.com sign up page to get your free listing.

The objective of our FREE Veteran Owned Business Directory is to continue to offer a growing list of products and services that are unique in the fact that they are all owned by, sold by and/or serviced by past and present military members.

Thank You,

Project Services Department
VeteranOwnedBusiness.com

The following approved sub-categories have been suggested by one or more of our over 5,000 Veteran Owned Business Directory members:

1. Tattoo Studios (in the Arts and Entertainment category)
2. Tattoo Artists (under Artists and Art Related in the Arts and Entertainment category)

If your business is (or you know of another business) owned by a veteran (VOB), active duty military, reservist or service disabled veteran (SDVOSB) of the United States, Army, Air Force, Marines, Navy, Coast Guard or National Guard, please be sure to visit the VeteranOwnedBusiness.com sign up page to get your free listing.

The objective of our FREE Veteran Owned Business Directory is to continue to offer a growing list of products and services that are unique in the fact that they are all owned by, sold by and/or serviced by past and present military members.

Thank You,

Project Services Department
VeteranOwnedBusiness.com

The following approved sub-categories have been suggested by one or more of our over 5,000 Veteran Owned Business Directory members:

1. Media (in the Business Services category)
2. Publications (under Media in the Business Services category)
3. Brochure Printing (in Printing Services under Printing & Publishing in the Business Services Category)
4. Business Card Printing (in Printing Services under Printing & Publishing in the Business Services Category)

If your business is (or you know of another business) owned by a veteran (VOB), active duty military, reservist or service disabled veteran (SDVOSB) of the United States, Army, Air Force, Marines, Navy, Coast Guard or National Guard, please be sure to visit the VeteranOwnedBusiness.com sign up page to get your free listing.

The objective of our FREE Veteran Owned Business Directory is to continue to offer a growing list of products and services that are unique in the fact that they are all owned by, sold by and/or serviced by past and present military members.

Thank You,

Project Services Department
VeteranOwnedBusiness.com

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Reliable Property Maintenance Post Details:
“Reliable Property Maintenance (RPM) is an interior and exterior kitchen and bath tile installation company in the North Atlanta market. RPM focuses on residential and commercial customer’s interior floor, countertops, backsplash, showers and tubs. We are also happy to provide commercial floor cleaning.

RPM is also experienced, equipped and tooled for exterior tile and stone projects including but not limited to walkways, patios, outdoor kitchens, driveways, fountains and swimming pools.”

If you are the owner of a business and are a current or past member of the United States armed forces, please be sure to visit the VeteranOwnedBusiness.com sign up page to get your free listing.

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Project Services Department
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VeteranOwnedBusiness.com is proud to announce the addition of several new sub-category sections added to our Free Veteran Owned Business Directory.

The following approved sub-categories have been suggested by one or more of our nearly 6,000 Veteran Owned Business Directory members:

1. Airborne Surveillance Systems (under Aerospace and Defense in the Aviation Services subcategory)
2. Wind Energy Companies (under the Energy and Utilities category )

If your business is (or you know of another business) owned by a veteran (VOB), active duty military, reservist or service disabled veteran (SDVOSB) of the United States, Army, Air Force, Marines, Navy, Coast Guard or National Guard, please be sure to visit the VeteranOwnedBusiness.com sign up page to get your free listing.

The objective of our FREE Veteran Owned Business Directory is to continue to offer a growing list of products and services that are unique in the fact that they are all owned by, sold by and/or serviced by past and present military members.

Thank You,

Project Services Department
VeteranOwnedBusiness.com

Hero Dogs, Inc. Details: “Hero Dogs, Inc., is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization whose mission is to train and place service dogs with military veterans who become disabled as a result of illness or injury sustained while serving honorably in the United States Armed Forces.

Hero Dogs, Inc. trains dogs to meet multiple disabilities – mobility, hearing, and/or psychiatric disorders. There is no charge to the recipient for the dog or any of the associated training.

Hero Dogs, Inc. is a community effort, 100% operated by volunteers who are dedicated to help those who serve.”

Are you with a non profit organization?  If you are, be sure to get your organization’s free listing in the Veteran Owned Business Directory.

The following approved sub-categories have been suggested by one or more of our over 5,000 Veteran Owned Business Directory members:

1. Indoor Shooting Ranges (under Indoor Activities in the Arts and Entertainment category)
2. Outdoor Shooting Ranges (under Outdoor Activities in the Arts and Entertainment category)
3. Scuba Diving Programs for Veterans (under Sports and Recreation in the Non Profit and Free Help category)
4. Home Appliances (under Home and Garden in the Stores, Dealers & Products category)

If your business is (or you know of another business) owned by a veteran (VOB), active duty military, reservist or service disabled veteran (SDVOSB) of the United States, Army, Air Force, Marines, Navy, Coast Guard or National Guard, please be sure to visit theVeteranOwnedBusiness.com sign up page to get your free listing.

The objective of our FREE Veteran Owned Business Directory is to continue to offer a growing list of products and services that are unique in the fact that they are all owned by, sold by and/or serviced by past and present military members.

Thank You,

Project Services Department
VeteranOwnedBusiness.com