Workshop topics include:

• Marketing your grant consulting business,
• Selecting services to provide,
• Price setting,
• Preparing the Letter of Agreement (contract),
• Managing your clients,
• Tools of the trade, and
• Professional ethics. 

The workshop is taught by John Porter, Ph.D., Certified Grant Writer and President of National Business Developers, Inc., a Grant Consulting Firm.  There will be a question and answer period so that you can ask questions specific to your business plans.   Light refreshments will be served.  Dress is casual.

This package includes the workshop, electronic Letter of Agreement, CD with Tools of the Trade, and an annual Individual Membership in American Grant Writers' Association.  You may upgrade to a Business Membership for an additional $45.

April 18, 2012 in Chicago, IL  (The last day to register is Wednesday, 4/4/2012)

• Location:  Crowne Plaza Chicago-Northbrook
• Address:  2875 N Milwaukee Ave, Norbrook IL  60062
• Hotel Phone:  847-298-2525
• A block of hotel rooms has been reserved for American Grant Writers' Association at the group rate of $99 plus tax per night.  The group rate is only available until Apr 1, 2012, as long as space is available.  To make your hotel reservations, call the hotel at 847-298-2525 or 1-800-CROWNE (800-227-6963).
• If you are flying into Chicago, transportation to the hotel is available outside the baggage claim area by taxi, limo, and shuttle.  Transfer to the hotel by 101 Express Limo Company is about $33 one-way from O'Hare Airport and about $55 from Midway Airport.  To make reservations at 101 Express Limo Company call 847-808-0101.
• If you are driving to the hotel, parking is complimentary.

July 25, 2012 in New Orleans  (The last day to register is Wednesday, 7/11/2012)

• Location:  The Inn on Bourbon
• Address:  541 Bourbon Street, New Orleans, LA  70130
• Hotel Phone:  504-524-7611
• Hotel rooms have been reserved for American Grant Writers' Association at the group rate of $85 Single Occupany or $95 Double Occupancy plus taxes per night.  The group rate is only available until July 8, 2012, as long as space is available.  To make your hotel reservations call the hotel at 504-524-7611 or 800-535-7891.
• If you are flying into New Orleans Airport, transportation to the hotel is available outside the baggage claim area by taxi, limo, and shuttle.
• If you are driving to the hotel, valet parking is available for $30 per day with in and out privileges.  Limit one car per room.

October 17, 2012 in Cincinnati, OH  (The last day to register is Wednesday, 10/3/2012)

• Location:  Garfield Suites Hotel
• Address:  2 Garfield Place, Cincinnati OH   45402
• Hotel Phone:  513-421-3355
• Hotel suites have been reserved for American Grant Writers' Association at the group rate of $99 plus taxes per night.  The group rate is only available until Sep 30, 2012, as long as space is available.  To make your hotel reservations call the hotel at 513-421-3355.
• If you are flying into Cincinnati Airport, transportation to the hotel is available outside the baggage claim area by taxi, limo, and shuttle.
• If you are driving to the hotel, parking is available for $6 per day at the Garfield Garage.

Jan 30, 2013 in Clearwater Beach, FL  (The last day to register is Wed, Jan 16, 2013)

• Location:  Holiday Inn Clearwater Beach

Additional locations and dates in 2013 will be posted as details are confirmed.