Nonprofit Funding Opportunities

U.S. Department of Labor Invites Applications for Green Capacity Building Grants.  

The U.S. Department of Labor’s (DOL’s) Employment and Training Administration announced the availability of $500 million for projects that prepare workers for careers in the energy efficiency and renewable energy industries described in Section 171(e)(1)(B) of the Workforce Investment Act.  The grants are designed to . . . → Read More: Nonprofit Funding Opportunities

Funding Opportunities

U.S. Department of Labor Invites Applications for Green Capacity Building Grants.  

The U.S. Department of Labor’s (DOL’s) Employment and Training Administration announced the availability of $500 million for projects that prepare workers for careers in the energy efficiency and renewable energy industries described in Section 171(e)(1)(B) of the Workforce Investment Act.  The grants are designed to . . . → Read More: Funding Opportunities

Taproot Foundation makes grants of high-quality, professional consulting services, called Service Grants

http://www.taprootfoundation.org/npo/

Service Grants Program

Unlike traditional foundations that make cash grants, the Taproot Foundation makes grants of high-quality, professional consulting services, called Service Grants.  Through our Service Grants, we are working to provide high-potential nonprofit organizations with the tools and services necessary to maximize the impact of their critical work in the community. . . . → Read More: Taproot Foundation makes grants of high-quality, professional consulting services, called Service Grants

New — "After-Breakfast Session" added!! — Due to the Holiday, Registration for July 7th KC Business Networking Breakfast is due by Noon Thursday, July 2, 2009 -Kauffman Conference Center 4801 Rockhill Road, KCMO 64110

We were able to finalize an "After-Breakfast Session" (will last no longer than 10:00 a.m.):  Doing Business with Local Government Entities immediately following the July 7th GSA Breakfast including:   (1)     City of Kansas City, Missouri (2)     City of Lee's Summit, Missouri (3)     City of Olathe, Kansas (4)     Jackson County, Missouri (5) . . . → Read More: New — "After-Breakfast Session" added!! — Due to the Holiday, Registration for July 7th KC Business Networking Breakfast is due by Noon Thursday, July 2, 2009 -Kauffman Conference Center 4801 Rockhill Road, KCMO 64110

Ticket to Work Webinar: Service Providers as ENs

Ticket to Work Training Webinar Series

Service Providers as Employment Networks

 

July 10, 2009 2:00 – 3:30 pm ET

 

The Social Security Administration (SSA) and the CESSI Division of Axiom, the Ticket to Work Program Manager for Recruitment and Outreach (PMRO), invite you to participate in a Ticket to . . . → Read More: Ticket to Work Webinar: Service Providers as ENs

Region VII Office of Minority Health funding announcement

The U.S. Department of Health & Human Services’ Region VII Office of Minority Health is offering funding in the amount of $500.00 to support community efforts to promote preconception, family planning and healthy baby outreach activities.

The U.S. currently ranks 29th in the world in Infant Mortality behind the Czech Republic (8) and Cuba (27) and tied . . . → Read More: Region VII Office of Minority Health funding announcement

The Empowerment Experiment

The Anderson Family's year-long journey through The Empowerment Experiment is at its half-way point. See that living off of Black business is not that much of sacrifice and has nothing to do with exclusion… it is about love, pride and enlightenment. In the Andersons' EE journey, they've supported dozens of quality Black businesses, professionals, and Black-made . . . → Read More: The Empowerment Experiment

Saddling minority businesses with cumbersome, duplicative, and time-consuming red tape?

Biz Talk With Josh — Radio One/WOL 1450 AMVisit http://www.facebook.com/l/;www.wolam.com or http://www.facebook.com/l/;www.biztalkwithjosh.com _____________________________________________________________________________________Friday, June 19, 2009 @10:30 am ESTTopic – Minority Business Enterprise (MBE) Certification

Biz Talk With Josh has broadcast several shows focusing on minority owned businesses, and has shared with our audiences our own views, and those of our invited guests on the topic.  A recurring theme . . . → Read More: Saddling minority businesses with cumbersome, duplicative, and time-consuming red tape?

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Ticket to Work Presents the NEW Partnership Plus Online Toolkit

Website Launched to Support Partnerships between State VR Agencies and Employment Networks The Partnership Plus Online Toolkit is designed to assist State Vocational Rehabilitation (VR) agencies in taking advantage of the new service delivery option under the NEW Ticket to Work program.  Under the new Ticket regulations, the Ticket of a beneficiary whom a . . . → Read More: Ticket to Work Presents the NEW Partnership Plus Online Toolkit

US DOL/ETA Advisories – Dun & Bradstreet (D&B) Data Universal Numbering System (DUNS) Number/Central Contractor Registration (CCR) Mandatory Requirement for Federal Grant Sub-recipients under the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009

Directive:TRAINING AND EMPLOYMENT GUIDANCE LETTER NO. 29-08

Subject:Dun & Bradstreet (D&B) Data Universal Numbering System (DUNS) Number/Central Contractor Registration (CCR) Mandatory Requirement for Federal Grant Sub-recipients under the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009

Purpose:To inform the workforce system of the mandatory requirement for sub-recipients, i.e., any first-tier subcontract or sub-award funded in . . . → Read More: US DOL/ETA Advisories – Dun & Bradstreet (D&B) Data Universal Numbering System (DUNS) Number/Central Contractor Registration (CCR) Mandatory Requirement for Federal Grant Sub-recipients under the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009

Missouri takes loan applications for small businesses

The program, which makes low-interest loans available to small businesses, launches with $2 million in capital. Loan amounts range from $2,500 to $25,000. Applications are available on the Missouri DED Web site. The deadline for the first round is June 26, 2009. . . . → Read More: Missouri takes loan applications for small businesses

ed2go Online

Enroll any time! Over hundreds of classes are offered through distance learning. New classes are now being offered!
We offer a wide range of highly interactive courses that you can take entirely over the Internet. All of our courses include expert instructors, many of whom are nationally known authors. The online courses are affordable, fun, . . . → Read More: ed2go Online

Nonprofits / For-profits Partnerships

Non-profits and for-profits can achieve significant results together that are often impossible alone. And partnerships between the two can be smooth and mutually beneficial. Our experience has shown that they are a great tool for Social Entrepreneurship as long as the benefits to both are clearly understood and all obligations are adhered to. 

The benefits to for-profits . . . → Read More: Nonprofits / For-profits Partnerships

Ten Characteristics of Successful Social Entrepreneurs

WHAT CHARACTERISTICS do social and environmental entrepreneurs share? 

Capturing the common characteristics of such extraordinary, diverse people is tough, but here are some especially noteworthy qualities. 

Among other things, these entrepreneurs: 

•    Try to shrug off the constraints of ideology or discipline  •    Identify and apply practical solutions to social problems, combining innovation, resourcefulness, and opportunity •    Innovate by . . . → Read More: Ten Characteristics of Successful Social Entrepreneurs

Subcontractor & Vendor Registrations For Bid Opportunities

Schlitterbahn Vacation Village Continues To WelcomeSubcontractor & Vendor Registrations For Bid Opportunities

Although most of the jobs for the waterpark construction have already been awarded, there are plenty of opportunities for subcontractors and vendors when the focus shifts to building the rest of the resort, including the Riverwalk retail area and lodging elements. Those interested in . . . → Read More: Subcontractor & Vendor Registrations For Bid Opportunities

The Local Business Center dashboard opens its doors

If you're a local business owner, it's likely that Google plays a role in helping customers find you. And we're not just talking about your website — thanks to Google Maps and Google Search, you may also be getting a lot of online traffic to your business listing. You've probably seen one of these listings before:

You . . . → Read More: The Local Business Center dashboard opens its doors

Business Planning Tool Kit

Business Plan Tools

A Sample Business Plan Outline
Sample Business Plan: Hard Luck Café
A Guide to Writing a BP for the Small Business Owner

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Policy Dialogue on Entrepreneurship | House Gives Vote of Confidence to Entrepreneurs

Policy Dialogue on Entrepreneurship | House Gives Vote of Confidence to Entrepreneurs

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