By Susan Ward, CEO, ITECS Innovative Consulting
(Industry Week, March 15, 2010) Energy efficiency. Job creation. Alternative fuels. These are not only buzz words but key government initiatives that can be turned into potential grants or funding for your company — if you have the right project presented with the right strategy. Companies who successfully tap into government funding can gain a competitive advantage in bringing new technology to market, upgrading manufacturing facilities for energy efficiency and cost savings, and saving or adding jobs. But the government doesn’t just hand out money to make companies more competitive. One key to successfully securing government funding is showing that your project is in the national interest as well as your company’s interest. Read More