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Posey to Host Grant Writing Conference on Tuesday, September 22nd
Melbourne, FL,
September 3, 2015
On Tuesday, September 22nd Congressman Bill Posey (R-Rockledge) will host a conference on federal grant writing. The event will take place at the Maxwell King Center at Eastern Florida State College and will begin at 7:30 AM. Attendees are asked to RSVP by September 18th through Congressman Posey’s website /rsvp/. For more information please call 321-632-1776.
“This is a great opportunity to learn how to identify, write, and win federal grants,” said Congressman Posey. “It’s the third grant conference we’ve hosted, and hopefully folks will once again walk away with the training they need to expand their services and funding opportunities.” Coordinating Agencies: Small Business Development Center, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. Special Presentations By: EDC of Florida’s Space Coast, Viera Voice, Space Coast Women In Defense, Florida 8(a) Alliance, Devereux Florida, Brevard Small Business Assistance Council, Space Coast Health Foundation, Melbourne Regional Chamber of Commerce, Titusville Area Chamber of Commerce, Cocoa Beach Regional Chamber of Commerce, Greater Palm Bay Chamber of Commerce, WeVenture and United Way. Speakers Include: U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (grant.gov webinar); Bruce Furino, STEM Currents, LLC; Dr. Sherry Meaders, Consultant; Juliet Fletch, Comprehensive Health Services; Jo Ann Smith, University of Central Florida; Peter York, Algorhythm; Debbie Goode and Yvonne Clayborne, Carr, Riggs and Ingram, CPA’s. Details of the Grant Conference are listed below: What: Federal Grant Writing Workshop • Identifying Grants • Drafting the Mission Statement • Creating a Budget • Outcome Measures • The Audit Process • Expo and Networking Sessions When: Tuesday, September 22, 2015 • 7:30-8:30AM – Registration, Expo and Networking • 8:30-Noon; 1:00-4:00pm – Conference • Noon-1:00pm– Lunch Break (on your own) Where: Maxwell King Center Eastern Florida State College 3865 N. Wickham Road Melbourne, FL 32935 |