October 28, 2024, 1:30pm-2:30am - Charting Your Course for Funding Year 2025: Navigating E-rate Admin Updates, 470 bidding, & Hotspot Set sail on a pirate-themed adventure as E-Rate Central guides public libraries through the often-turbulent seas of the E-rate program. This interactive session will cover essential updates to EPC profiles, bidding requirements, and new funding opportunities like hotspot initiatives. With treasure maps and pirate puns, attendees will have fun while learning how to stay compliant and maximize funding. Agenda: * E-rate Treasure Maps: EPC Entity Profile Updates * Key steps for keeping profiles shipshape * Pirate Code: Navigating Procurement and Bidding * Best practices for bidding and compliance * Spotlight on new hotspot initiatives * Avoiding the Kraken: Invoicing Deadlines and Compliance * Reminders and strategies for timely invoicing * X Marks the Spot: Q&A * Interactive Q&A to address individual library questions Learning Outcomes: 1. Understand how to update EPC entity profiles to ensure compliance with E-rate program requirements. 2. Gain practical knowledge on navigating procurement processes and bidding requirements, particularly for hotspot initiatives. 3. Learn strategies for meeting invoicing deadlines and ensuring smooth submission of E-rate forms to avoid pitfalls. for more information or to register, visit the Event Registration Page<https://libraryofmichigan.app.neoncrm.com/np/clients/libraryofmichigan/event.jsp?event=6250&> (https://libraryofmichigan.app.neoncrm.com/np/clients/libraryofmichigan/event.jsp?event=6250&) This project is made possible by grant funds from the U.S. Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) administered by the State of Michigan through the Library of Michigan. Thank you, Becky Wartella Department of Education Library of Michigan 702 W. Kalamazoo St. Lansing, MI 48909