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Assistance to Small Business, Local Government and Education: Leveraging Federal Resources for Success

Hosted by Congressman Tom Petri

Congressman Tom Petri will be hosting an event that will higlight efficient ways of working with the federal government for small business, local government, and Education. The event will be held on May 29, 2008 from 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. at Moraine Park Technical College in Fond du Lac, WI. There is a $25.00 registration fee that includes materials, continental breakfast, and a soup and sandwich luncheon buffet. The full registration fee must be paid even if attendees are there for a partial day. The registration deadline is Monday, May 19, 2008.

Presentations to include:

Writing an Effective Grant Proposal
Community Development Opportunities through USDA Rural Development
Small Business Assistance through the U.S. Small Business Administration
Identifying Sources of Assistance through Private Foundations and the Federal Government
Economic Development Programs through the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development
Doing Business with the Federal Government
Assistance to Firefighters and Law Enforcement
Using the Federal Property Surplus Program
U.S. Department of Education Grants and Programs
Panel Discussions on Successful Participation in Federal Programs

A copy of the registration form can be found by clicking here.

A schedule of the day's events can be found by clicking here.