Join the North Dakota Small Business Development Center (SBDC) for an informative half-day workshop for small business owners currenting working in the shale industry or those looking to find opportunities in the Bakken shale play. This no-cost workshop will discuss the following topics:
Shale Energy Industry Overview
- Current status and industry trends
- Supply chain opportunities – downstream, midstream, upstream
- Industry expectations - overview of culture, safety, compliance, training
- Natural gas & shale oil utilization opportunities
Business Sustainability
- Smart steps to sustainability
- Improving efficiency, reducing risk
- Best practices sharing & networking
Panel Discussion with National and Local Experts
- Weathering the boom/bust industry cycle
- Success stories, words of wisdom and cautionary tales
- Additional resources to help your small business
Questions about registration? Please contact Kelly Cofrancisco at 215-898-1219.