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Welcome to 2009!
As 2008 came to a close, we got busy at BBC and are excited to update you on a number of things. Under the “you may not have been aware” category—did you know that BBC provides SBIR/STTR training and assistance across many technology sectors—from alternative energy to advanced manufacturing—covering all federal agencies including DoD, NSF, DoE.
Yes, we still provide in-depth business development assistance in the life sciences but our SBIR/STTR services span the realm of SBIR/STTR clients’ needs. To help differentiate between our life science business development services and our SBIR/STTR programs, we have launched “BBCetc.” Under the BBCetc umbrella, you’ll find all things SBIR/STTR! We’ve created a new logo and will be updating our web site to make it easier for you to access us for your needs—Biotechnology Business Consultants AND BBCetc! One team with two sets of specific services. Check our web site over the next few months. We hope you like the changes. |
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2009 Training Courses
We will be busy in January and February conducting training courses in a variety of locations—from our half-day SBIR/STTR one-on-one sessions to our intensive SBIR/STTR proposal preparation workshops to our new workshop on government accounting and grants management.* Check out the list to the right and then visit our web site for more information and registration details. And if you are interested in hosting a training session, contact Lisa Kurek at BBC.
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Bhramara Tirupati Joins BBC's Team
of Grant Specialists
BBC welcomes Bhramara Tirupati to its team as a grant review specialist. Dr. Tirupati's scientific expertise and background in technology transfer will help BBC clients in efforts to obtain SBIR & STTR grant funding. Most recently, Dr. Tirupati worked in new business development for University of Michigan's Office of Technology Transfer, where her experience included providing scientific expertise for an HIV/AIDS monitoring device and intellectual property research for a Vitamin D and potassium innovation. Dr. Tirupati has an extensive resume of scientific work and published articles. Tirupati earned a Ph.D. in biochemistry and microbiology from Penn State University and completed post-doctoral research at the University of Michigan. In addition to her primary role as grant specialist, Dr. Tirupati will provide business development analysis and market research support for BBC’s business development clients. |
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*BBC Offers New Workshop
Government accounting and grants management—two necessary functions once you receive federal funding. But like many things, it’s much easier if you address these issues before you have to!
At BBC we do more than help our clients develop and submit SBIR/STTR proposals; we also help with the post-submission issues and post-award administration. We’ve taken this experience and launched a new half-day course to cover the basics of government accounting and grants management. This is geared toward companies that are new to federal funding or would like to review "best practices."
Our first session was held in December 2008 and was over-subscribed! A second session will be held January 20, and we’d like to add more. If you’re interested in hosting a session, contact Kris Bergman at BBC. |
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SBIR/STTR 101
Battle Creek, MI – January 13
Petoskey, MI – January 27
SBIR/STTR Proposal Preparation Workshops
Athens, OH – January 14-15
Pittsburgh, PA – January 20-21
Ann Arbor, MI – February 3-4
Louisville, KY – February 17-18
Government Accounting and Grants Management*
Ann Arbor, MI – January 20
View BBC Course Schedule
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