Monthly Archive for January 2010
Grant Writing Workshop
Grant Writing Workshop in Dunbar, WV | March 31 – April 1, 2010
West Virginia State Police Academy and Grant Writing USA will present a two-day grant writing workshop in Dunbar, March 31 – April 1, 2010. Beginning and experienced grant writers from city, county and state agencies as well as nonprofits, K-12, colleges and universities are encouraged to attend.
Purchase orders, checks and cards are welcome. Multi-enrollment discounts are available. Tuition payment is not required at the time of enrollment. Tuition is $425 and includes all materials: workbook and accompanying 420MB resource CD that’s packed full of tools and more than 200 sample grant proposals. Seating is limited, online reservations are necessary.
For more information including venue location and maps, graduate testimonials and instant, online enrollment, please visit
http://grantwritingusa.com/events/write/duwv0310.html
Contact:
Cathy Rittenhouse
Grant Writing USA
800.814.8191
cathy@grantwritingusa.com
More than 10,000 agencies across America turn to Grant Writing USA for grant writing, grant management and grant research training.
Register by Friday for Women, Power & Policy
“Women, Power and Policy” is the focus of the next Elevations luncheon program starting at 11:30 a.m. Tuesday, Feb. 2 at the Charleston Woman’s Club, 1600 Virginia St. East.
Top women lobbyists will share their perspectives on shaping policy and making change during a discussion moderated by Sally Smith, Bowles Rice McDavid Graff & Love.
Speakers include: Jill Bentz, WV Insurance Federation: Ruth Lemmon, WV Automobile and Truck Dealers Association; Karen Price, WV Manufacturers Association; and Jan Vineyard, WV Business and Industry Council.
The mission of Elevations, presented by DOW, is to enrich, empower and elevate women to achieve success. Through events featuring prominent speakers and other innovative programs and activities, Elevations provides an essential and affirmative network that connects women with the resources, contacts and information that enhance their lives.
The program will begin with an optional informal networking reception at 11:30 a.m., followed by lunch at noon and the panel discussion. Tickets are $25 Alliance members/$35 future members through Jan. 29. Prices increase to $35 Alliance members/$45 future members after that date.
Click here to register.
We are unable to invoice for groups with fewer than 10 or issue refunds for cancellations received less than 48 hours prior to the event. Thank you.
Low-Cost Financing for Business Development
The Charleston Area Alliance is pleased to partner with the Kanawha County Commission in making our community aware of $10 million in new, low-cost financing opportunities for business development.
Recovery Zone Facility Bonds, authorized by the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009, are designed to promote job creation and economic recovery by allowing private businesses to borrow funds at lower interest costs, using proceeds of tax-exempt bonds issued by Kanawha County.
These funds may be used to finance a broad range of large capital projects within the county, which was declared a Recovery Zone by the Kanawha County Commission on December 22, 2009.
Recovery Zone Facility Bonds may be used to finance depreciable business property such as buildings and equipment . . .
- acquired by purchase, constructed, reconstructed or renovated after December 22, 2009;
- originally used after December 22, 2009;
- in the conduct of a qualified business.
Qualified businesses include just about any commercial activity - hotels, retail stores, warehouses, research parks, manufacturing plants, and office buildings. Only a few types of businesses are not eligible to participate in this program.
If you have an eligible business development project, Recovery Zone Facility Bonds may provide you with an affordable financing alternative.
You must apply for these funds before February 28, 2010.
For further information, please contact the Kanawha County Commission office at 407 Virginia St., E., Charleston, WV 25301 or call (304) 357-0100. Or contact the Alliance at (304) 340-4253.
BeBetter Networks Looking for Director of Engineering
BeBetter Networks is looking for at Director of Engineering.
The Director of Engineering is responsible for the overall development strategy, vision and execution required to evolve technology systems to meet expanding business opportunities. In this role you will work with the beBetter executive team, product management, subject matter experts, vendors and account managers to deliver a platform and suite of integrated applications that have a simple and elegant design, are inexpensive to operate, are reliable, are flexible to adapt and expand and closely model beBetter’s business strategies overall.
Click here for a full job description and contact information. Call (304) 345-6800 or visit www.bebetter.net for more information.
Federal Contracting Opportunity
The Architect of the Capitol (AOC) in Washington, DC is hosting an event on Thursday, February 18 for small business owners on doing business with the AOC and the Capitol’s Visitor Center. (Registration details will follow.)
The Visitor Center is looking for educational toys, jewelry, and souvenir apparel whose product themes are focused on the Capitol.
Additionally, the AOC is looking for goods and services required to maintain its buildings as well as products and services needed to maintain the landscaping around the Capitol complex and conserve and repair historical objects and artwork.
Remember, your company should be registered to do business with the federal government. SCORE, RCAC, WBC, KISRA and SBDC are helping with free workshops.
Learn how to search for federal opportunities, take advantage of goals for small businesses, and market to contract officers or how to get your company registered to do business with the federal government’s Central Contractor Registration system. Feb. 10 sessions are available in Beckley and Fairmont. Click here for more information.
Or attend online. Visit www.ReadyTalk.com, enter the access code 3039003 and register. Call (866) 740-1260 for audio.
Program Assistant Needed
New grant-funded public health initiative to address childhood obesity seeking part-time program assistant to work 20 hours per week. Experience in community organizing a plus. Successful candidate must have strong computer skills, exceptional clerical skills, be well-organized, detail oriented and exhibit a professional and positive attitude. Duties include initial office set-up and management, answering phone, scheduling meetings, typing, and database information management. Prefer associate degree in related field and 3 years related experience. Can substitute high-school degree and five years experience. Requires some local travel and flexible work hours. Apply online at www.camc.org.
Greenspace Moves Forward During Better Weather
Finally, we have a break in the weather, and Order’s Construction continues to prep and pour sidewalks this week. Conduit and wiring are also underway for the interior pedestrian lighting. After several weeks of rain, snow and below-freezing temperatures, we are back on our way to welcoming spring with a beautiful gateway into Charleston.
Photos and comments by Susie Salisbury
Here Are Some Opportunities to Help the Community
Generation Charleston, our emerging leaders group, periodically compiles volunteer opportunities in the Kanawha Valley. If you’re interested in any of the descriptions below, the contact information is included.
University of Charleston Student Mentoring
Contact: Nora Myers, Director, Experiential Education
Phone: (304) 357-4914
Email: noramyers@ucwv.edu
One of the components of the UC full-time MBAL program is Professional Mentoring, where UC students are matched with a mentor in the business community.
Mentors serve for one academic year, although all mentors from last year elected to continue mentoring their same student this year, which is gratifying and speaks well of the program. On average, time commitment is one hour per week. Mentors and mentees would work out the most suitable arrangement for themselves. Contact can be e-mail, telephone, in-person, text, or any other means. Many mentors include their mentees in their existing activities, such as business after hours, speaker presentations, client calls, golf games, etc. One mentor last year went running with her mentee.
The primary goal in the spring semester is to establish the relationship, and work towards a professional or academic goal established by the student. We also stress development of good business etiquette, communication, and networking skills.
UC has developed a program syllabus which outlines mentor/mentee relationship. Syllabus available upon request. UC needs 6-7 mentors starting mid-January.
Schoenbaum Family Enrichment Center
The Schoenbaum Family Enrichment Center (SFEC) has 5 new Board of Directors seats available.
Generation Charleston members interested in serving on the SFEC Board of Directors please provide contact information to philip.lavigne@camc.org by Monday January 18, 2010 to be presented for the January meeting.
Mental Health Association in the Greater Kanawha Valley:
The Mental Health Association of the Greater Kanawha Valley is in need of volunteers to help plan and prepare for their upcoming Mama Mia Gala to be held on September 23rd. To find out how you can help out please visit:
http://mha-kanawha.org/volunteer.htm or contact Donna Hamra at donna.hamra@gmail.com
Unlock Your Creative Intelligence Friday
Are You Ready for 2040?
Are you ready for 2040? What about your financial future? How would a financial advisor, a
tax accountant, and an estate attorney evaluate your planning and state of affairs?
Kick-start 2010 by joining the GC Professional Development team for our January 2010 meeting to understand how to manage your financial future from an average 3-star to 5-star performance.
Join us on Tuesday, January 19 from 5:30-6:30 p.m. at the Charleston Marriott Town Center. “Money Matters: Managing Your Financial Future” is free and will include a reception sponsored by Arnett & Foster PLLC.
Guests include: John Hussell of Dinsmore & Shohl Steve Robey of Arnett & Foster PLLC and John Slicer of McKinley Carter Wealth Services