| Greetings!
This enewsletter is our way of letting you know the
opportunities, upcoming events and other items of interest that come
across our desks each week. Know someone else in your company who
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| US Small Business Administration accepting
nominations |
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 The U. S. Small Business Administration is accepting
nominations for the 2003 Massachusetts Small Business Person
of the Year. In addition, we are seeking nominations on behalf
of other outstanding small business owners, entrepreneurs and
advocates. The criteria for each category (Smalll Business
Person of the Year, Women in Business Advocate, Minority Small
Business Advocate, Entreprenuerial Success Award, Small
Business Exporter, Financial Services Advocate, Home-based
Business Advocate, Small Business Journalist, Small Business
Research Advocate, Veteran Small Business Advocate, Young
Entrepreneur) is online.
There are two ways to submit nominations this year. (1) You
can request the nomination form from Joan Trudell & return
it by November 15, 2002. We will then notify these individuals
that they have been nominated and ask them to prepare and send
us the packet of required information. (2) As in the past, you
can take responsibility for preparing a packet of material for
your nominee. Go to www.sba.gov/library/pubs.html to the
"Small Business Award Nomination" section at the bottom of the
page to download guidelines. If you do it this way, the packet
of material is due at the SBA office in Boston by December 6,
2002.
The Massachusetts Small Business Person of the Year winner
will join others from 50 states, the District of Columbia,
Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands, as well as national
winners of the advocate and special award categories, in
Washington, D.C. in June. In Massachusetts we will celebrate
the achievements of our state award winners with a special
event in late spring. The SBA will celebrate its 50th
anniversary in 2003 so expect some extraordinary events.
Please contact Joan Trudell at 617-565-5572 or by emaila t
[email protected]
Nominate!
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| WORKING YOUR DESK FOR YOUR RETURN GUEST A Guest
Service Workshop |
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 Massachusetts Lodging Association (MLA) will be on the
road the month of November and we will be stopping by the Cape
to bring you this highly interactive seminar. Don't miss this
unique opportunity to learn Front Desk staff Training Tips and
techniques that will MAXIMIZE REVENUE and RETURN BUSINESS year
after year!
IMPROVE YOUR COMMUNICATION, SALES AND RESERVATION SKILLS
WHEN: Thursday, November 14, 2002
WHERE: Bayside Resort Hotel, 225 Route 28, West Yarmouth,
MA 02673
TIME: 1:00 p.m.-3:00 p.m.
REGISTRATION DEADLINE: Friday, November 8th
Who Should Attend: Owner-operators, Front Desk Managers,
Guest Service Agents
If you are a B&B or Small Inn join us in the afternoon
(2:00 - 4:00pm) to network with local innkeepers and learn
about the MLA by participating in the Bed and Breakfast/Small
Inn Meeting.
Registration
Form »
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| The Hotel Restaurant Management Gala Auction: Fun,
Feast & Get-A-Way |
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 SAVE THIS DATE!
Thursday, November 21 from 6 to 9 PM at Grossman Commons,
Cape Cod Community College
Live Music, Fine Lodging Certificates from all over, Hors
d' Oeuvres, Emcee: Dick Rand, Silent Auction, Delectable Foods
and Beverages, Fine Dining Certificates, Gift Merchandise,
Get-A-Way Packages.
Live Auction with our favorite Auctioneer,
Arthur Ratsy. Special Moet Chandon Champagne Sabering by Kevin
Howard of Ocean Edge Resort & Conference Ctr.
Tickets are $30 for two (or $16.95 per single ticket) and
are available by calling our College Box Office toll- free at
1-877-846-3672 ext. 4404.
Link
to more information »
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| 2002 Corporate Games to benefit Special
Olympics |
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 We would like to tell you about our upcoming event, the
2002 Corporate Games to benefit Special Olympics. Local
companies compete against each other in "Olympic style" events
such as whiffle ball world series, putters paradise, and
basketball shoot out to name a few.
The 2002 Corporate Games helps individuals with mental
retardation participate in Special Olympics sports programs by
raising money to provide equipment and uniforms that enable
the athletes to compete and local, state and even
international levels.
The 2002 Corporate Games will take place on Sunday,
November 17, 2002 at the Barnstable High School. Currently, we
have 8 organizations participating and we are looking for
three more.
For more information, contact the Greater Cape &
Islands Special Olympics at 508-771-6322 or by email:
[email protected]
More
about Greater Cape & Islands Special Olympics ... »
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| Looking at all markets: Could the government be a
customer? |
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| The 'Looking at all markets...' workshop will be held
on October 29 from 8 - 9:30 am at the Belfry Inne &
Bistro, Jarves St., Sandwich. The presenter is Dan Lilly,
Procurement Technical Assistance Specialist of Massachusetts
Small Business Development Center Network.
Did you know that area businesses in Southeastern
Massachusetts have major contracts with the federal
government? Did you know you could get assistance with
entering this market? On October 1, the federal agencies will
receive their new budgets, and will begin the bidding and
contracting process. The Procurement Technical Assistance
Center (PTAC) works to assist registered companies with
securing a portion of these opportunities. The PTAC provides a
service that matches clients with procurement opportunities
targeted to the products and/or services that they produce or
provide. This service includes information about not only
Federal contracts, but also about state and municipal bidding
opportunities. Take advantage of assistance in bidding,
managing and performing on government contracts. Come hear
from Dan Lilly and learn how to sell to this important
customer.
Who should come: construction and related services,
manufacturing, and professional service businesses.
Part of the Fall Morning Series for Business Owners and
Managers: Making you Business More Profitable
Meeting Room and Coffee provided by the Community Bank
Register by calling (508-862-0700 ext 516) or emailing
([email protected]) Jessica at the Cape Cod Chamber
office.
More
on the Procurement Technical Assistance Center
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