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Western Dairyland Business Center August 2010 Newsletter
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Greetings!
We're gearing up for the end of summer and start of fall. Mark your calendars to join us, or spread the word to other entrepreneurs!
Upcoming Western Dairyland Business Center Events (details follow below):
8.12.10 Women's Business Network Meeting
noon - 1 pm (FREE)
8.19.10 7 Steps to Starting a Business (Eau Claire)
1 - 4 pm ($25 per person; scholarships available)
9.9.10 Women's Business Network Meeting
noon - 1 pm (FREE)
9.14.10 7 Steps to Starting a Business (Eau Claire)
6 - 9 pm ($25 per person; scholarships available)
9.23.10 7 Steps to Starting a Business (Galesville)
6 - 9 pm ($25 per person; scholarships available)
For more information on any of these events, or to register, continue reading below or check out our website www.successfulbusiness.org. You can always contact me at kbriggs@westerndairyland.com.
Sincerely,
Karman Briggs
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Women's Business Network Meeting
Elizabeth Fischer, owner of Profitable Sales and Marketing, is the guest speaker on Thursday, August 12. Ms. Fischer will be speaking on "How to Market for FREE." The meeting will take place from noon to 1 p.m. at the Western Dairyland Community Action Agency, 418 Wisconsin Street, Eau Claire.
This is the final session of a four-part marketing series.
Women's Business Network meetings are free and open to all women entrepreneurs and business professionals. No pre-registration is necessary.
Feel free to bring your lunch. And, bring your business cards to share!
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7 Steps to Starting a Business
Businesses do not plan to fail, they just fail to plan.
In the 7 Steps to Starting a Business class, you will learn the basic steps in building a successful business. Topics covered are: feasibility, proving your market, funding your business, writing a business plan, marketing, business legal structure, and more. Don't miss this essential overview of what is necessary to properly plan and start your business.
After the class, attendees may apply for free, one-on-one assistance from Western Dairyland's Business Development Specialists to determine the feasibility of their business idea and identify sources to prove their market. Business Development Specialists may also help with the preparation of business plans and financial forecasts which could be presented to lenders.
Three options available in August/September. Choose ONE of these sessions:
Thursday, August 19, 1-4 pm
at Western Dairyland, 418 Wisconsin St, Eau Claire
Tuesday, September 14, 6-9 pm
at Western Dairyland, 418 Wisconsin St, Eau Claire
Thursday, September 23, 6-9 pm
at Galesville Public Library, 16787 S Main St, Galesville
Tuition is $25 per person, which includes class materials. Scholarships are available for eligible individuals. Scholarship information/application, class registration, and payment can be done online at ww.SuccessfulBusiness.org/eventschedule/, or in person at the Western Dairyland office at 418 Wisconsin Street in downtown Eau Claire.
Registration and payment must be received three days before the class. Arrangements for persons with special needs will be made if requested at least two weeks in advance. Contact us at jbdassist@westerndairyland.com or 715.836.7511 ext 171. |
Contracting with Government and Prime Contractors 4th Annual Conference: August 25-26
A must attend for all small business considering or already selling to the Government. This conference will provide an unique opportunity to learn how to successfully sell to the government at all levels including Federal, State, and Local Government, as well as Government Prime Contractors.
Any business that would like to grow their business by selling to state or federal government agencies or selling to prime contractors should attend. Small, Minority, Native American, Women, HUBZone, Disadvantaged, Service Disabled Veteran and Veteran Owned businesses are highly encouraged to attend.
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| 2010 Ideas to Profits Conference: "Innovation Collaboration": September 30-October 1
Sponsored by the Wisconsin Innovation Service Center (WISC)
The Ideas to Profits Conference provides entrepreneurs, manufacturers and inventors with information, resources and networking opportunities that will spur innovation, profitability and business growth.
The two-day conference includes keynote speakers, "Roadmap to Innovation Strategy" workshop, and choice of 18 other workshops for attendees to learn how to increase profitability, develop new products, expand into new markets, pursue invention ideas, protect intellectual property, market products competitively, and more!
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Partially funded by the U.S. Small Business Administration. This institution is an equal opportunity provider.
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