- Growing $ales Seminar: EDC Quarterly Procurement Event Jul 23, 2009 @ New College Institute Time: 8:30 AM
This event is best suited for previous procurement event attendees and for vendors already registered with SWaM and CCR (including HUBZone). It will focus on helping businesses increase sales through state, federal, and private sector markets.
Topics include:
• How to turn leads into sales within private markets
• Explore other methods of business growth
• Discuss credit issues impacting your ability to grow your business
• Network with buyers from various local, state, and federal agencies
The event is a collaboration between the MHC EDC and the Virginia Department of Business Assistance.This event is FREE; however, registration is required online or by calling 276-403-5940.
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- FastTrac® NewVenture™ Informational Session Aug 13, 2009 @ MHC Economic Development Corporation Time: 8:30am or 4:00pm
This meeting will give you a quick overview of what you can expect from the program. Past participants walked away with an actionable business plan and entrepreneurial certification. They also benefited from the valuable networking and coaching.
Learn More- FastTrac NewVenture Sep 1, 2009 thru Nov 3, 2009 @ M-HC Economic Development Corporation Time: 2:30PM - 5:30PM
Starting September 1, 2009. FastTrac® NewVenture™ is a 10-week entrepreneurial certification program which helps you get to the finish line with your business plan. FastTrac® Programs were developed by the Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation.
The program will be offered on Tuesdays from 2:30PM-5:30PM at the EDC office located on the 2nd floor of the SunTrust Bank building (enter through the Church Street entrance, please).
Click here to find out more about the FastTrac® NewVenture™ program or call Lisa Fultz at 276-403-5948.
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Teenage fiddle player plans 'something different' for show
By KIM BARTO - Bulletin Staff Writer. 16 year old Montana Young plans to reveal some additions to her repertoire of bluegrass fiddling at Saturday night's concert at Martinsville High School auditorium.
Deep Roots Music Event
EDC Press Release. The EDC's Tourism Department is partnering with The Martinsville Lions Club to bring Deep Roots music to the area on Saturday, June 27, 2009.
Industrial park plans unveiled
By MICKEY POWELL - Bulletin Staff Writer. Two new planned business parks will accommodate companies of various sizes. There will also be tracts large enough to accommodate extremely large industries said Mark Heath of the MHC EDC.
Martinsville-Henry County Economic Development Corporation
134 East Church Street, Suite 200 PO Box 631, Martinsville, Virginia 24114
Phone: 276.403.5940 | Fax: 276.403.5941