EWVIDCO Member News
April 7, 2008

UPCOMING EWVIDCO EVENTS 

Incentive and Energy Programs Breakfast
April 16, 2008
8:00 am
Jennings Hall, 260 Powers Street
Brooklyn, NY 11211

Reduce your firm’s energy usage and costs and take advantage of other public incentive programs!

Join us to learn more about public programs designed to help your firm lower tax liability, finance equipment upgrades and reduce energy costs!  Admission is free, but seating is limited. Call Leah Archibald (718)388-7287 x168 or larchibald@ewvidco.com to RSVP as soon as possible.

THIS SEMINAR IS GENEROUSLY SPONSORED BY ANCHIN, SOVEREIGN BANK AND NATIONAL GRID  

GROW YOUR BUSINESS WITH SMART PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT

Discover a method that has helped thousands of small and mid-size companies make measurably smarter choices about marketing and product development BEFORE committing resources and spending valuable time and money.

On May 7 from 8-11 AM at Polytechnic University in Downtown Brooklyn, Doug Hall will outline why small and medium sized manufacturing companies are the backbone of the US economy and of the utmost importance to develop and expand within a climate of heavy foreign competition.  He will explain his disciplined growth methodologies that are proven to have measurable results and have helped 135 small to mid sized companies in the last 12 months.  

Doug Hall, a crusader for small manufacturing in the US, a dynamic speaker with decades of experience in business growth, will share his invaluable insights with the audience.  Attendees will walk away with new ideas about how to grow and increase sales.

The event is $50 and seating is limited. Register today at www.itac.org or by contacting ITAC 212.442.2990

NYC BUSINESS SOLUTIONS TRAINING GRANTS

The NYC Business Solutions has recently announced that it is accepting pre-applications for the latest round of its popular Training Funds. This program offers businesses the chance to create and retain jobs, increase wages, build skills and help workers advance in their careers. Grant amounts for this round have increased to $400,000. Companies with less than 100 employees can use funding to cover up to 70% of costs. Eligible projects include occupational training and improving work readiness skills, such as, but not limited to, adult literacy and numeracy, ESL and workplace behavior skills.
To apply, employers must submit a 5-page application complete with narrative and training curriculum as well as a 10-minute online pre-application.  Pre-applications are due April 15, 2008.  For more information about how EWVIDCO can help your firm take advantage of this opportunity to build the skills of your staff, contact Leah Archibald at 718-388-7287 x168 or larchibald@ewvidco.com today!  For more information please visit www.nyc.gov/training or contact training@sbs.nyc.gov . 
Save the Date!! 
June 4, 2008
EWVIDCO Annual Luncheon and Tradeshow

Join EWVIDCO for lunch, networking and breathtaking views at the Brooklyn waterfront's most stunning new event facility, Stage 6 at Steiner Studios in the historic Brooklyn Navy Yard.  Visit www.ewvidco.com or contact Leah Archibald at 718-388-7287 x168 or larchibald@ewvidco.com for more information.