Programs at the Business Library
Take advantage of several workshops and other events for Brooklyn businesses and
entrepreneurs at BPL's Business Library in downtown Brooklyn or in partnership
with local organizations. To RSVP and for information on all Business Library
programs, call 718-623-7000, option 4 or reserve online below.
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CALLING ALL ENTREPRENEURS!
ENTER THE BUSINESS LIBRARY’S FIFTH ANNUAL POWERUP! BUSINESS PLAN COMPETITION
WIN $15,000 TO START YOUR OWN BUSINESS!
Attend workshops, submit your plan for a new Brooklyn-based business, and you could win money and services in the Fifth Annual PowerUP! Business Plan Competition.
FIRST PRIZE WINNER RECEIVES $15,000
TWO RUNNERS-UP EACH RECEIVE $5000
To begin the application process, you must attend one of the following PowerUP! Orientation Sessions:
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Tuesday, May 6
6:00 - 7:30 PM
at the Business Library
REGISTER
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Tuesday, May 6
6:00 - 7:30 PM
at the Williamsburgh Library
240 Division Street
REGISTER
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Wednesday, May 7
6:30 - 8:00 PM
at the Greenpoint Library
107 Norman Avenue
REGISTER
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Monday, May 12
6:00 - 7:30 PM
at the Mapleton Library
REGISTER
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This competition is brought to you by Brooklyn Public Library’s Business Library Success Council and Citi Foundation.
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La Biblioteca o Sucursal de Negocios de la Biblioteca Pública de Brooklyn y El projecto Skills Training & Employment Project (STEP) presentan
Oportunidades de avance profesional en los servicios de guardería infantil
Este Programa estará en:
Sunset Park Library
5108 4th Avenue
Representantes del Proyecto de Desarrollo de Negocíos de Ciudado de Niños presentarán información acerca de un programa para ayudarle a empezar un negocio de Cuidado Diurno en casa.
Esto es una introducción al mundo de guarderías y también al entrenamiento gratuito que puede recibir pro medio del Centro de Negocios – BOC. En este programa (CCBDP) usted recibirá:
- Asistencia individualizada en operaciones y cómo empezar su negocio
- Planes de negocio y promoción
- Acceso a préstamos y subvenciones
- Oportunidades en la red
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Sunset Park Library
5108 4th Avenue
Viernes, 16 de mayo 2008
4:00 - 5:30 pm
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Brooklyn Public Library’s Business Library and the Business Outreach Center Network present
Fixing Your Credit...Priceless!
Credit is a major factor in getting your business off the ground. Join us to hear speakers from micro-lending organizations, BOC Capital and ACCION discuss how you can sustain or repair your credit.
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Thursday, May 29
8:30 - 10:00 am
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Brooklyn Public Library’s Business Library and the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) present
Getting Business with the Federal Government
How can small businesses get contracts with big government?
Find out what it takes to land a contract with the largest purchaser of goods and services in the country. Representatives from the SBA’s Government Contracting Division and Thomas A. Petropole Insurance Agency will discuss the requirements of doing business with federal agencies. Get answers to these questions and more:
- How does the Federal government determine if a company is small?
- What agencies procure goods and services and how do I sell to them?
- How do I register my company for the Central Contractor Register?
- Why do I need surety bonds and how can I get them?
- Are there opportunities for subcontacts, and how do you qualify?
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Wednesday, May 21
10:00 am - 12:00 pm
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All programs are FREE!
Citigroup Foundation is the corporate sponsor of 2008 educational programs at the Business Library.
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