The Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) program at the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) offers competitively awarded grants to qualified small businesses to support high quality research related to important scientific problems and opportunities in agriculture that could lead to significant public benefits and stimulate technological innovations in the private sector. Attend this one hour webinar to learn how to research USDA SBIR grants opportunities and tips for submitting a successful application.

Panelists include:

• Melinda Coffman, SBIR Program Coordinator, U.S. Department of Agriculture
• Kelly Wylam, Director of Innovation Partnership (IPart), Ben Franklin Technology Partners

Every business focuses on sales, and the key to successful selling is a strong internal team with effective and efficient communication. Not only that, a well-thought-out, systematic approach to generatating leads will bring in the customers and clients you most desire.

Spud Marshall is a social entrepreneur, creative community builder, and lover of fog machines. He is the author of “Designing Creative Communities” and founder of My Creative Community, which provides strategic support to organizations interested in designing engaging experiences for their communities. Spud will bring his experience to this one-hour livestream and share his tips for building community both inside and outside your business.