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Featuring small businesses owned and operated by individuals with disabilities.

BW’s Dog Biscuits

The products are homemade dog biscuits in the shape of a dog bone. They are $1.00 per 1 oz of biscuits. They are sold at the sizes of 2 oz bag, 6 oz bag and 10 oz bag. We can also do special orders with different shaped biscuits and sizes.

We work a few days a week on the business to bake and sell biscuits in our local community. His favorite part of his business is being able to get out to the community and connect with his customers.

Learn more at https://www.facebook.com/BwsDogBiscuits

To order contact (810) 990-8831 or [email protected]

Classy Cleaning

This is a cleaning business, servicing both commercial and residential clients in the Bay County area. Services include normal cleaning such as bathrooms, kitchens, floors, and windows. We can accommodate the needs for deep, weekly, monthly, one-time-only, or other timely needs.

I have a DBA and supply all services myself. I plan to hire when the volume of clientele reaches that need. I will be looking for individuals who are struggling as I have in the past. I tend to all book keeping myself and receive assistance from my job development specialist when needed. I advertise on Facebook and by strategically placing fliers up in my neighborhood.

Any individual interested in receiving cleaning services through Classy Cleaning may reach out by email: [email protected]. Or they may call me at: 989.778.7204. They may also message me on my business Facebook page: Classy Cleaning Services

I prefer to accept only clients in the Bay County area. I bid each job individually, based on all clients needs. I am very cheerful and a diligent worker who aims to work smart and not hard.

EZ Awareness By Design

Apparel and marketing materials. Home of the global inspire brand.

When you purchase from EZ Awareness By Design you support a business that provides job training and teaches employment skills to people of all abilities. We work with our interns on everything from graphic design, production, customer service skills, marketing, plus many other skills needed to be competitive in today’s workforce.

The mission of the inspire brand is to urge, create, animate, and give rise to positive action. inspire® is more than a word it is a lifestyle that promotes the awareness of people with barriers. When people share their inspire® stories it creates emotion, and motivates world change.

Learn more and shop at https://ezawareness.com/

Joe’s Pics on the Pier

Joe’s Pics on the Pier is a photography business operated by Joe Mundt. Joe takes beautiful pictures and uses those pictures to make items to sell. Some of the items he sells include clocks, keychains, coasters, bookmarks or just matted prints to hang in your home or business.

Learn more at https://www.facebook.com/JPOTP87
and shop online at https://www.etsy.com/shop/JoesPicsOnThePier

North Country Critters

Homemade dog treats for anyone with a special dog in their lives.

We make 4 different homemade dog treats. We sell at the farmer’s market and craft shows, sell our treats in a vet office and local shop. We also will deliver treats locally.

Learn more at www.Facebook.com/NorthCountryCritters

Micro Enterprise Market applications now open, click here to learn more.

re:con is offering low cost exhibit space to qualifying entrepreneurs operating Micro Enterprises, Supported Self-Employment, or Small Businesses that are owned and operated by an individual with a disability. Entrepreneurs will be able to sell their products and/or services to hundreds of people attending re:con – the convention of new beginnings.

Exhibitor Qualifications: Entrepreneurs who wish to exhibit in the Micro Enterprise Market must complete the application and submit it with a statement from a Community Mental Health professional, Michigan Rehabilitation Counselor, or Community Based Rehabilitation Organization professional which states the enterprise is an operating business venture.

Table Fee $150, includes:

One 6 foot skirted display table, chair, and wastebasket for the booth.
Food is provided during the conference

Not Included: Full convention registration, transportation and overnight accommodations. Market participants are not eligible for the Exhibitor Only or Conference Attendee prize drawings.

Why Exhibit: Previous conventions have drawn approximately 300 participants. This is an opportunity to sell your products, you’re encouraged to make sales on the convention floor!

The Details: The exhibit area is adjacent to the hotel’s convention area. The proximity of convention events to the exhibit area offers maximum visibility for exhibitors. Exhibit space is barrier free, carpeted, and has excellent lighting and ventilation.

SCHOLARSHIP INFORMATION

If awarded a scholarship, re:con will cover the cost of your

$150 Table Fee
1 hotel room at the Grand Traverse Resort for check-in on Wednesday, November 18 and check-out on Friday, November 20

Any additional arrangements and accommodations will be your responsibility.

Contact [email protected] for additional information.

Micro Enterprise Market Application

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re:con Awards

BOOM is a statewide award ceremony recognizing individuals with a disability who have excelled. The goal of the BOOM Awards is to provide stereotype-busting role models for people with disabilities.

Boom Awards

The apex awards recognize outstanding achievement in the following categories: Outstanding Employer, Outstanding Community Partner, Transformational Leadership, and Lifetime Achievement.

Apex Awards