October 2008

Department of Labor Seminar

When: October 8, 2008

Time: 8:30am-4:00pm

Location: Highland County Chamber of Commerce

Fee: $25 includes continental breakfast, lunch and materials

Attendees will learn about U.S. Department of Labor regulations such as the Family and Medical Leave Act and the Fair Labor Standards Act. The experts will explain such topics as how to compute and pay wages properly, how to determine which employees are exempt from minimum wage or overtime, and how to maintain proper records.  Awareness of these topics will help employers lessen the chance for violations, penalties, and litigation.

To register contact Joy at (740) 289-2071 ext 111 or for online registration click here .

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Federal Funding for Small Technology Companies Seminar

When: October 22, 2008
Where: Scioto County Welcome Center, 342 2nd Street, Portsmouth OH
Fee: $25 includes lunch and materials

This seminar gives an introduction to Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) and Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) funding programs.

Topics include:
* Overview of grants and contracts
* Sources of funding
* Eligibility requirements
* Differences between agencies
* Preparing to write a proposal

To register contact Meagan Barnes (740) 289-2071 ext 227.
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Managing Your Energy Costs Conference

When: October 22, 2008

Where: OSU South Centers Endeavor Center, 1862 Shyville Road, Piketon OH

Fee: $25includes lunch and materials

Are rising costs burning up your bottom line?  Is your capital budget frozen or reduced? Do you want to cut back energy costs? If you answered yes, then the “Managing Energy Costs” seminar is for you. 

Topics include: 

• How to Drive Energy Efficiency in Industry
• Ohio and USDA Loans and Grants for energy efficient projects
• Gaining Motor Efficiency
• Sustaining Energy Reduction and Efficiency
• Department of Energy Resources and Tools

 Seminar discussions will focus on how to leverage technology and use best practices to stay competitive.  It will also connect businesses to resources that are highly informative.

To register contact Joy at (740) 289-2071 ext 111 or for online registration click here .

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