How to Become a Government Contractor
Delena Spates-Allen, Manager Procurement & Exporting, will discuss what makes a successful government contractor.
Learn how to do business with the State and about federal government opportunities.
- What products and services does the State of Michigan buy?
- Vendor registration and bidding information
- Marketing your product
- Planning and researching for state procurement opportunities
- Classifying your product or service (NAICS, SIC Codes, PSC/FSC)
- Getting registered: CCR and dynamic, small business research
- Small business: Small Disadvantaged Business, 8(a), Veteran Owned, etc.
Free to attend - RSVP required - Seating is limited
Date: Wednesday, May 2, 2008
Time: 9:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.
Location: Delta College Planetarium-100 Center Avenue, Bay City
Cost: FREE
DEADLINE TO SIGN UP IS FRIDAY, APRIL 25, 2008
To register call Amy Phillips at (989) 892-1400 or email aphillips@bayfuture.
2/13/08
EMCOR, INC. has been recognized as one the “Michigan 50 Companies to Watch,” an awards program sponsored by the Edward Lowe Foundation.
EMCOR, INC. will be honored at an awards ceremony during the third annual Michigan Celebrates Small Business event, April 24 in Lansing.
“Michigan 50 Companies to Watch is a unique awards program designed to shine the spotlight on second-sate companies,” says Mark Lange, executive director of the Edward Lowe Foundations, a not-for-profit operating foundation based in Michigan. The foundation’s mission is to “champion the entrepreneurial spirit” by encouraging entrepreneurial cultures in communities throughout the country and helping second-stage companies learn from each other.
“When it comes to a robust economy, second-stage entrepreneurs play a critical role because they generate new jobs and sustainable growth,” Lange says. “And yet, they’re not often recognized or appreciated for the impact they have on the economy or the community.”
EMCOR, INC. is a leading manufacturer of linear motion products, manufacturing high precision parts used in the machines that produce parts for the automotive industry. They also produce parts for aeronautical, nuclear, steel mill and paper mill production. Distribution extends from Canada to South America with some Asian and European countries as well. Emcor’s main Product, precision re-circulating ball bearing type ball screws, range in size from hand held to 7 inches in diameter by 64 foot long; the largest every manufactured in the world.
Due to continued growth, Emcor will complete an addition in spring of 2008 and another planned for the autumn of 2008. The company was founded in 1982 and is owned by Pat O’Brien and his two sons, Garrett and Kyle.
Companies nominated or the “Michigan 50 Companies to Watch” list must be second-stage companies, defined as having 6 to 99 full-time-equivalent employees and generating $750,000 to $50 million in annual revenue or working capital from investors or grants. In addition, the companies must be privately held and headquartered in Michigan.
11/16/06
"Bay Future, Inc. has launched its Business Edge E-Brief. The E-Brief is a bi-monthly electronic publication intended to provide our readers with the most current and pertinent news from the Bay County area, including information regarding our first-class industrial parks, real estate options, recent expansion announcements and other important economic development related information. If you would like to receive the E-Brief, please email us at info@bayfuture.com or call our office at (989) 892-1400.
“Business and Beyond” show to feature Bay Future, Inc.
-- A Leader in Economic Development --
October 23, 2006, Deerfield Beach, FL – PTGTV is pleased to announce the selection of Bay Future, Inc for its innovative, educational television series, Business and Beyond. The company will be featured in a segment on “Business & Community Economic Development Strategies” in our “Models of Excellence” series.
Located in Bay County, MI, Bay Future facilitates economic development strategies that promote and secure opportunities for economic maturity and growth in the Bay County area. It is a private-public alliance of government, business and other organizations with the goals of supporting and increasing economic prosperity in the region.
“Bay Future, Inc is very pleased to be featured in PTGTV’s Business and Beyond series. We believe Bay County, Michigan has a great story to tell the world about our business friendly environment, quality of life, available business parks and natural beauty. This program is a great opportunity to tell that story.” Frederick Hollister, President and CEO, Bay Future, Inc.
Bay Future’s mission is to promote business retention, growth and the attraction of new industries to create quality jobs for the residents of Bay County. The community is located on the Saginaw Bay of Lake Huron and at the intersection of I-75 and US 10. This desirable location provides ideal accessibility to a number of major cities including Detroit, Toronto and Chicago, making travel, commerce and commuting convenient.
With quality educational institutions such as Saginaw Valley State University and Delta College and state-of-the-art medical facilities readily available, as well as a wealth recreational activities and cultural attractions, the Bay County area provides its residents a high quality of life within its family and business friendly cities, villages and townships.
Through Bay Future’s business development assistance new and expanding companies in Michigan’s Bay County can access affordable utilities, high-tech telecom services, a regional airport and a regionally based skilled work force.
Platinum Television Group is an industry leader in consumer lifestyle educational shows.
Contact: Sandi Newmark, Director of Public Relations
PTGTV/New Line Media Solutions
(800) 597-1186
01/13/06
(Monitor Township, MI)
Michigan Sugar Company, the fourth largest beet sugar processor in the United States has completed the move of its headquarter operations to Monitor Township in Bay County, Michigan. The company has relocated 38 full time staff positions from its former leased office space in Saginaw County. The new offices are located within the company’s largest production facility at 2600 South Euclid Avenue.
Mark Flegenheimer, president and chief executive officer of Michigan Sugar, said the move to Monitor Township will allow for consolidation of all administrative staff into a central campus which will be more efficient. “We will continue to be strong supporters of all communities in mid-Michigan and throughout our growing region,” he said.
“It is great to see a quality firm like Michigan Sugar moving their headquarters to Monitor Township. The word is out that Bay County is a great place to do business,” Monitor Township Supervisor Gary Brandt commented.
Frederick Hollister, president and chief executive officer of Bay Future, Inc., the community’s economic development organization, stated, "Because the value-added agriculture industry is very important to our community, we are proud that Michigan Sugar Company chose to relocate its headquarters to Bay County’s Monitor Township.”
The facility on Euclid was previously owned by the Monitor Sugar Company before an October 2004 merger with Michigan Sugar. Michigan Sugar Company is the largest beet sugar processor east of the Mississippi and the fourth largest in the United States. The Company is a cooperative owned by approximately 1,300 sugar beet growers, employing 450 year round and 1,750 seasonal employees in the mid-Michigan region. It generates nearly $300 million in direct economic activity annually in the local communities in which it operates. Michigan Sugar Company became a cooperative in 2002 and the Monitor Sugar Beet Growers and Monitor’s Bay City factory joined the cooperative on October 1, 2004.
Bay Future, Inc. was established in October 2004 to facilitate economic development strategies in Bay County. Bay Future is a partnership of public and private sector organizations that have joined together to promote job growth and retention in the community.
Contacts: Frederick Hollister, Bay Future, Inc. (fhollister@bayfuture.com)
989-892-1400
Ray VanDriessche, Michigan Sugar Company
989-686-0161
Bay City, Michigan – Bay Future, Inc. is pleased to announce the appointment of Magen M. Trask as the organization’s Program Coordinator.
Ms. Trask is a resident of Bay City and will graduate from Northwood University with a degree in Business Management. Before joining Bay Future she served in positions with the City of Bay City in both the Building Department and Community Development Department. Prior to working with the City of Bay City, Magen was employed at Gregory Construction Company.
Frederick Hollister, President and CEO of Bay Future, Inc. in announcing the appointment said, "We were extremely fortunate to find someone with Magen’s experience and abilities. I know she will be a valuable asset to Bay Future”
Bay Future, Inc. was established in October 2004 to facilitate economic development strategies in Bay County. Bay Future is a partnership of public and private sector organizations that have joined together to promote job growth and retention in the community. To learn more about Bay Future, Inc., please contact the office at 989-892-1400 or via email info@bayfuture.com
Bay City, Michigan – Bay Future, Inc. Chairman Dominic Monastiere announced today the
appointment of Frederick W. Hollister as the organization’s President & CEO. Mr. Hollister was
selected by Bay Future’s Board of Directors from a field of over 25 candidates.
Mr. Hollister is presently employed as the Director of Economic Development for the City of
Piqua, Ohio. Prior to his employment in Piqua, Mr. Hollister held economic development
positions with the City of Fort Wayne, Indiana and the Greater Des Moines, Iowa Chamber of
Commerce.
Mr. Monastiere, in announcing the appointment, said “We are extremely fortunate to have
attracted someone with Fred’s credentials and extensive economic development experience. He
clearly has the capability and desire to work with all constituencies in our community in
retaining, expanding and attracting businesses and jobs.”
After accepting the position Mr. Hollister stated “I am pleased to have the honor of serving as
President & CEO of Bay Future, Inc. The community is building a new economic future and I
am very excited to be part of it. An opportunity like this is extremely rare." Hollister will officially
assume his duties with Bay Future on June 6th.
Bay Future, Inc. was established in October 2004 to facilitate economic development strategies
in Bay County. Bay Future is a partnership of public and private sector organizations that have
joined together to promote job growth and retention in the community. To learn more about Bay Future, Inc., please contact the office at 989-892-1400 or via email info@bayfuture.com.
Bay City, Michigan – Bay Future, Inc. (BFI) is pleased to announce the opening of their new office at 721 Washington Ave, Suite 406, Bay City, Michigan 48708. The office is located in the historic Phoenix Building in downtown Bay City. Bay Future, Inc. combines the economic development efforts of the public and private sectors in Bay County. The office will be open Monday through Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Bay Future, Inc. will assist all communities in Bay County by coordinating county wide economic development strategies resulting in new businesses opportunities. BFI will also work with existing companies to ensure business retention and job growth. The Board of Directors and staff of Bay Future, Inc. look forward to supporting the collaborative efforts of our public and private sector partners to spur economic development in the community.
Dom Monastiere, Bay Future, Inc. Chairman, stated, “We are excited to open the new Bay Future, Inc. office. The organization’s goal is to lead economic development activities in Bay County. We believe the new office location will add vitality to the downtown area and provide a central location for assisting companies build, grow and expand in Bay County. We were extremely fortunate to have the financial support of Dow Corning Corporation and S.C. Johnson in acquiring office equipment to minimize the cost of furnishing the office.”
To learn more about Bay Future, Inc., please contact the office at 989-892-1400 or via email info@bayfuture.com.
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