Small Business Grant Contest
THROUGH MAY 30—FedEx is now accepting applications for its fourth annual Small Business Grant Contest. This year, the contest will offer grants to ten small businesses, from a total pool of $100,000. One Grand Prize winner will receive $25,000, one $15,000, and eight others will be awarded $7,500. To apply, visit https://smallbusinessgrant.fedex.com.
Training Workshop
MAY 13—The Duquesne University Small Business Center presents First Step: Business Start-up Essentials from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., Room 108, Rockwell Hall, 600 Forbes Ave. Topics covered include: Business Structure and Formation; Fictitious Name Registration; Employee Issues; Insurance; Government Procurement; Environmental Concerns; Financing Options; Taxation Requirements, and Major Components of the Business Plan. The cost is $25. For more information, call 412-396-6233.
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