Events
Business Planning for Success
Thursday, August 5, 20108:30 AM at Fort Collins, CO
Participants will learn the basics of developing a comprehensive Business Plan for their business start-up, expansion or financing. They will also receive information about how to access small business assistance from the SBDC and other state and local resources. Presented by Bob Cuomo.
Workshop will convene from 8:30 am to 12:00 noon at the Fort Collins SBDC office, 125 South Howes, Suite 150, Key Bank Tower, downtown Fort Collins. Parking is available one block west of the bank (NW corner of Meldrum and Oak Streets). Discount cost is $40 when pre-paid or $50 the day of the event if space is available. Pre-registration and pre-payment are advised. Please register at www.sbdc-larimer.com and call (970) 498-9295 to pre-pay. A 48-hour notice of cancellation is required for a refund.
Details
Workshop will convene from 8:30 am to 12:00 noon at the Fort Collins SBDC office, 125 South Howes, Suite 150, Key Bank Tower, downtown Fort Collins. Parking is available one block west of the bank (NW corner of Meldrum and Oak Streets). Discount cost is $40 when pre-paid or $50 the day of the event if space is available. Pre-registration and pre-payment are advised. Please register at www.sbdc-larimer.com and call (970) 498-9295 to pre-pay. A 48-hour notice of cancellation is required for a refund.
Innovation After Hours - Clean Energy Cluster
Thursday, August 12, 20104:00 PM at Avogadro's Number Fort Collins, Colorado
Spirae, Inc.
Spirae, Inc, based in Fort Collins, achieves smart grid objectives by specializing in characterizing and integrating renewable and distributed power into a seamless solution for system operators, utilities, and end users. Spirae’s team consists of many of the industry’s foremost authorities on power grid modeling, control system engineering, wind power, and distributed energy. This world-class talent, coupled with unique power system modeling and simulation resources as well as laboratory testing and validation capabilities, enables Spirae to offer exceptional analysis, design, and development services to reliably increase the penetration of renewable and distributed energy assets within electric power systems.Speaker:
* Dr. Sunil Cherian Ph.D.
- Sunil Cherian is the founder and CEO of Spirae, Inc. based in Fort Collins, Colorado. Spirae develops infrastructure solutions for distributed energy and smart grid applications and co-owns and operates the InteGrid Test and Development Laboratory in collaboration with Colorado State University.He is a frequent speaker at industry conferences and workshops and has been actively involved in the creation of the GridWise Alliance that promotes the adoption of innovative IT solutions for the transformation of the electric power system as envisioned by the US DOE. He also serves on the Boards of the Northern Colorado Clean Energy Cluster and Colorado Cleantech Industry Assocation. He earned his M.S. and Ph.D. degrees in Mechanical Engineering from CSU in 1991 and 1995 respectively. He has over fifteen publications in journals, conference and workshop proceedings, and has authored book chapters on software agent technologies and distributed generation.
Admission is FREE. Light appetizers will be served. Cash Bar.
Business Registration & Entity Selection
Wednesday, August 18, 20107:00 AM at Fort Collins, CO
An early morning two-hour workshop that covers business registration and forms, business entity-type selection and other timely tips every prospective entrepreneur needs before starting a new business venture. Presented by Paul Matonis, EA.
Workshop will convene from 7:00 am to 9:00 am at the Fort Collins SBDC office, 125 South Howes, Suite 150, Key Bank Tower, downtown Fort Collins. Parking is available one block west of the bank (NW corner of Meldrum and Oak Streets). Discount cost is $25 when pre-paid or $35 the day of the event if space is available. Pre-registration and pre-payment are advised. Please register at www.sbdc-larimer.com and call (970) 498-9295 to pre-pay. A 48-hour notice of cancellation is required for a refund.
Details
Workshop will convene from 7:00 am to 9:00 am at the Fort Collins SBDC office, 125 South Howes, Suite 150, Key Bank Tower, downtown Fort Collins. Parking is available one block west of the bank (NW corner of Meldrum and Oak Streets). Discount cost is $25 when pre-paid or $35 the day of the event if space is available. Pre-registration and pre-payment are advised. Please register at www.sbdc-larimer.com and call (970) 498-9295 to pre-pay. A 48-hour notice of cancellation is required for a refund.
Taxes & Recordkeeping
Tuesday, August 24, 20108:30 AM at Fort Collins, CO
Kevin Dryg, CPA, will present step-by-step guidelines for business record keeping and tax filing (including sales, use tax and payroll taxes) for different start-up entities.
Workshop will convene from 8:30 am to 12:00 noon at the Fort Collins SBDC office, 125 South Howes, Suite 150, Key Bank Tower, downtown Fort Collins. Parking is available one block west of the bank (NW corner of Meldrum and Oak Streets). Discount cost is $40 when pre-paid and $50 the day of the event if space is available. Pre-registration and prepayment are advised. Please register at www.sbdc-larimer.com and call (970) 498-9295 to pre-pay. A 48-hour notice of cancellation is required for a refund.
Details
Workshop will convene from 8:30 am to 12:00 noon at the Fort Collins SBDC office, 125 South Howes, Suite 150, Key Bank Tower, downtown Fort Collins. Parking is available one block west of the bank (NW corner of Meldrum and Oak Streets). Discount cost is $40 when pre-paid and $50 the day of the event if space is available. Pre-registration and prepayment are advised. Please register at www.sbdc-larimer.com and call (970) 498-9295 to pre-pay. A 48-hour notice of cancellation is required for a refund.
Social Media – A Starting Point
Wednesday, August 25, 20104:00 PM at Fort Collins, CO
Get up to speed by learning what social media is and why it is important. Find out about the tools of social media such as Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, YouTube, blogging and social bookmarking. Learn about the powerful social media marketing plan to experience powerful results. Presented by Viveka von Rosen.
Workshop will convene from 4:00 pm to 6:000 pm at the Fort Collins SBDC office, 125 South Howes, Suite 150, Key Bank Tower, downtown Fort Collins. Parking is available one block west of the bank (NW corner of Meldrum and Oak Streets). Discount cost is $25 when pre-paid or $35 the day of the event if space is available. Pre-registration and pre-payment are advised. Please register at www.sbdc-larimer.com and call (970) 498-9295 to pre-pay. A 48-hour notice of cancellation is required for a refund.
Details
Workshop will convene from 4:00 pm to 6:000 pm at the Fort Collins SBDC office, 125 South Howes, Suite 150, Key Bank Tower, downtown Fort Collins. Parking is available one block west of the bank (NW corner of Meldrum and Oak Streets). Discount cost is $25 when pre-paid or $35 the day of the event if space is available. Pre-registration and pre-payment are advised. Please register at www.sbdc-larimer.com and call (970) 498-9295 to pre-pay. A 48-hour notice of cancellation is required for a refund.
Innovation After Hours - BioScience
Thursday, September 9, 20104:00 PM
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Innovation After Hours - Clean Energy Cluster
Thursday, October 14, 20104:00 PM
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Innovation After Hours - GIS Event
Wednesday, November 17, 20104:00 PM
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Innovation After Hours - Year in Review
Thursday, December 9, 20104:00 PM
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