Jeanne Edevold Larson Takes on a New Role
The Center for Research and Innovation bids a fond farewell to Jeanne Edevold Larson as she takes on the role of executive director of the Mississippi Headwaters Area Dental Health Center. Jeanne worked at the Center for Research and Innovation as an industrial training coordinator for several years, but served a much larger role. Her many talents will be missed by the CRI and we wish her the best in her new pursuits.
BSU is a Great Place to be this Summer
Plans for summer learning 2008 at Bemidji State University are well underway. Thanks to our "Up North" location, Bemidji State University offers the perfect summer combination for learning and recreation. Choose from more than 500 courses, workshops or conferences and still find time to take advantage of the area's outdoor summer activities. If you can't come to campus this summer, you can tap into our extraordinary educational offerings through our distance education courses. Either way - on campus or online - Bemidji State University is a great place to be this summer. Course schedules and registration information are available online at http://www.bemidjistate.edu/academics/summer/
News from the Small Business Development Center
“So You Want to Start Your Own Business?”
This three hour presentation covers the basic steps to starting a business in the State of Minnesota and focuses on feasibility, business plan basics, basic legal requirements, and understanding the financial aspects of financing a business. Taught by Jorge Prince, Director of NW Small Business Development Center. Bemidji Class: May 20 Crookston Class: May 6
All classes are scheduled from 6pm-9pm with a fee of $40/person. Spouses and business partners can attend for an additional fee of $20.00 per person. Contact Shari at saugustine@bemidjistate.edu or call the SBDC at 218 755 4255 for more information.
SBDC Open House
Thursday, May 8
5:00pm - 7:00pm
The Small Business Development Center is a state and federally funded program that provides free business consulting services to existing small businesses and to individuals who wish to start their own business. Come visit with us and learn what we can do for you!
Do you own or manage a restaurant, hotel, bar, resort, campground, or entertainment related business in Bemidji? Would you like to know what your customers think when they think of you? Join us as MARS releases the results of our Top-of-Mind survey at 6pm at our Open House!
Microsoft Office 2007 Basic and Advanced Workshops Offered
Each participant will utilize the newest version-Office 2007 on an individual desktop computer in a state of the art computer lab. Participants with previous versions of Office 95-2005 or another software program will also improve business efficiency by taking these workshops. More information and the registration form are online or contact Custom College at 218-333-6656
Microsoft Office 2007 Basic
Friday May 16, 2008, 8:00 am - Noon
Northwest Technical College – Room 322
905 Grant Ave SE, Bemidji
Fees: $85 (including materials)
Microsoft Office 2007 Advanced
Friday May 23, 2008, 8:00 am - Noon
Northwest Technical College – Room 322
905 Grant Ave SE, Bemidji
Fees: $85 (including materials)
“Building America’s Longest Hiking Trail in Minnesota”
Presenting will be Matthew Davis, regional trail coordinator for Minnesota and North Dakota, North Country Trail Association. His presentation will introduce the North Country National Scenic Trail, explain how the North Country Trail is developed, and focus on the role of volunteers. It will also focus on the ongoing development of the trail in the immediate area, in Becker, Clearwater and Hubbard Counties. Several management issues will be discussed, including impacts to the trail from timber harvesting, securing landowner permission for a single-use trail and the trail’s relationship with motorized recreation. Copies of the official National Park Service brochure map, NCTA brochures and NCTA membership materials and magazines will be available.This session will be held at the CRI on Monday, May 19 from 3:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. More information and the full schedule is online.
“Developing and Maintaining a Safety Culture”
Presenting will be Donald Hejna, environmental health and safety manager, Wood Products, Potlatch Forest Products Corporation. Hejna will explain how a safety culture can be established by workers and leaders with a common goal. Perceived expectations, personal involvement and activities influence how people address working safely. The presentation will include many examples and real life experiences of ways to develop both a safe work place and personal values of working safely. Join us Wednesday, May 21 from 11:30am to 1:00pm. Full press release and registration form are online.
Quickbooks for CPA’s
The Center for Research and Innovation Custom College has partnered with the Minnesota CPA Association to offer Quickbooks training specifically for CPA’s who use or assist clients who use Quickbooks software. Topics covered include general ledger, accounts receivable, accounts payable, payroll, budgeting and business analysis applications. Discuss internal controls, what to watch out for, how to maximize the capabilities of QuickBooks, when it is time for your clients to move to another system, and how to extract the information you need for other applications such as tax software, work paper tools, Microsoft Office products and more. This class will be held at Northwest Technical College on June 19. More information is online.
QuickBooks Premier 2008 Advanced Features and Office 2007 Overview
Technology continues to rapidly accelerate, and CPAs need to keep pace. In this hands-on seminar, acquire the skills to reduce your dependency on "IT people" and to enhance the value of your IT investment. Learn to use the advanced features of QuickBooks and discover the new applications of Microsoft Office 2007. Gain the knowledge you need to better serve your company or your clients and to work more efficiently and effectively. This class will be held at Northwest Technical College on June 20. More information is online.
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