
From North Iowa Area Community College, www.niacc.edu
NIACC JPEC and SBDC Host "There's Something About Grant Writing"
May 6, 2008
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If you’ve ever thought “there’s something about grant writing,” then you need to attend the Entrepreneurs’ Exchange at North Iowa Area Community College on Tuesday, May 20 in McAllister Hall, Room 104G, from 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Lisa Balduf, owner of Grant$, etc. and a recipient of the nationally recognized Grant Professional Certification, will walk you through some basic steps to see if grants can be a part of your funding resource mix and how to go after the grants. There is no cost to attend this FREE event.
Individuals who receive Grant Professional Certification (GPC) have met a series of standards set by GPC International which includes tenure in the profession, education, demonstrated achievement and a commitment of service to not-for-profit organizations.
Balduf, one of only 170 certified grant professionals in North America, will share her expertise on how to match your organization to appropriate funders and the basic steps to follow in writing a grant. As an added bonus, Balduf will provide are tips she has gathered from grant professionals around the nation.
To insure adequate space and refreshments for everyone, RSVPs for the Entrepreneurs’ Exchange are appreciated. For vendors who market goods or services, a limited number of FREE display tables are available. Please email incubator@niacc.edu or call Kelley at 641-422-4384 or toll-free at 1-888-GO NIACC, ext. 4384.
The John Pappajohn Entrepreneurial Center, located on the North Iowa Area Community College campus in Mason City, Iowa, provides college level courses and degree programs in entrepreneurship, consulting services for business start-ups and existing industries in the North Iowa region, as well as FastTrac ® training programs both for start-up companies and established companies. Space is available in the new North Iowa Business Incubator for start-up businesses. For more information, contact the NIACC JPEC at 641-422-4384.
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