Upcoming Events
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February 23, 2012 (10:00 am - 11:00 am) - Agribusiness Forum Breakfast February 2012
February 24, 2012 (7:30 am - 9:00 am) - Going Global Trade Forum March 2012
March 09, 2012 (7:30 am - 9:00 am) - Essentials of Small Business Computing
March 13, 2012 (8:00 am - 9:30 am)
Featured Events
Farm Market Cooperative Information Session
In response to the interest of forming a year round farm market cooperative, Braintree is hosting an informational session on cooperative development. This information session will discuss;
1) What is a cooperative?
2) Why are cooperatives established?
3) What is the legal structure of a cooperative?
4) Who may join a cooperative?
5) When is a cooperative not the best answer?
This informational session will be held at:
Date: Thursday, February 9, 2012
Time: 8:00 a.m. - 10:00 am
Location: Braintree Business Development Center
201 E 5th Street
Mansfield, OH 44902
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Date: Friday, February 03, 2012 At 07:30 AM
Duration: 1 Hour 30 Minutes
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 Going Global Fifth International Groundhog Day International Trade Forecast Breakfast Featuring Michael Weidokal of ISAWe are pleased to extend an invitation for you to attend the Fifth Annual Ground Hog Day International Trade Forecast Breakfast. We begin at 7:30am and will end by 9:30am on Friday, February 3rd. We meet at Kent State University Tuscarawas in the Science and Advanced Technology Center. The campus is located at 330 University Drive, New Philadelphia, 44663. A full breakfast buffet will be offered free-of-charge thanks to the support of International Transport Services and the Tuscarawas County Port Authority. Michael Weidokal is the Research and Development Director of ISA, International Strategic Analysis, specialists in country intelligence, economic forecasting, and international business advisory services. He is an expert in analysis of international opportunities, international affairs, demographics, and markets and is a frequent speaker at international conferences. Prior to ISA, Mr. Weidokal led industry and economic research for PricewaterhouseCoopers in the United Kingdom. He also was the head of Strategic Marketing for East Europe, Africa and the Middle East for The Goodyear Tire and Rubber Company, where he led business expansion efforts in the emerging markets of the region. Mr. Weidokal received his International MBA from the University of South Carolina and the University of Vienna (Austria). He has studied international politics and economics in the U.S. and in Hungary. He will provide valuable information about current trends and the status of the markets and economies of potential export targets. This program is offered free of charge. For additional information on international trade assistance contact Bob Cohen at 419 521-2651 or rcohen7@kent .edu The next Trade Forum is March 2, 2012.
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Braintree News
- Braintree BDC Representing Kent State University Attends the 33rd Annual OEFFA Conference
- Workshop to explore idea of food co-op
- What If Universities Recruited Entrepreneurs Like They Recruited Athletes?
- TiE Ohio Brings TiEQuest Business Plan Competition to Ohio
- Hyperlocal funds help boost Ohio entrepreneurship
- Northeast Ohio shows well at SSTI Conference
- Launch of Appleseed Microfinance Loan Fund Held
- Local Business Group Making Funds Available
- Critical Capital: Loan Fund Offering Money Entrepreneurs Need, When They Need it
- Mansfield's Braintree Developmenmt Center broadens loan fund's reach
