Monthly Update
 July 21, 2010
 
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Greetings!

INCREASE CDC has a lot going on and we want to make sure you are aware of our movement in the central Ohio community.

Each month, we host a FREE information session on "How to Start a Business" at a Columbus Metropolitan Library.  In these sessions, participants learn what it takes to start a business, the first steps in the process, and resources available in central Ohio. Bring this session to your church or organization at no cost by calling the INCREASE CDC office at 614-476-1758.

If you're a golfer, we'd like to invite you to the  9th Annual INCREASE Golf Outing on Friday, August 6th.  Sixty-two players have already registered for this event. You can register as a single player or foursome today by clicking HERE.

It's been a long time coming, but finally there is a morning class for the increasingly popular Developing the Business Plan course. INCREASE CDC has partnered with the City of Columbus and will offer the course from 9am - 12noon at the Citywide Office of Training & Development in the fall. There is a special discount for City of Columbus employees. Find out more at the Orientation next Wednesday, July 28th at 9am.

Lastly, the Business & Community Resources Expo is quickly approaching. If you are interested in promoting a business or organization, reserve your booth by next Friday, July 30th for a 20% discount.

INCREASE CDC is growing faster than we can imagine. If you'd like to become a volunteer as an instructor, blog contributor, community outreach representative, event staff or administrative personnel, we would appreciate your participation. Email all volunteer requests to volunteer@increasecdc.org.

Sincerely,
Deonna Barnett
Advocate for Entrepreneurship
Dates to Remember

July 28 - Fall Orientation - City of Columbus

July 30 - Early Bird Registration deadline for Expo exhibitors

July 31 - Becoming a Guerrilla Entrepreneur Workshop

August 6 - INCREASE Golf Outing

August 11 - INCREASE Community Business Network Luncheon

August 12 - Personal Finance class begins

August 14 - Business Financial Management Workshop

August 28 -Fall Orientation - Columbus Christian Center Church
Support INCREASE CDC at your local Kroger


At no cost to you, you can donate to INCREASE CDC through the Kroger Community Rewards program by shopping at Kroger and swiping your Kroger card at the register. Kroger will then donate a percentage of your purchase to INCREASE CDC to provide support for its business training programs.

ENROLL TODAY!
Enrolling in Kroger Community Rewards is quick and easy. Visit www.krogercommunityrewards.com  and click on "Columbus" and "Enroll".

BUSINESS & COMMUNITY RESOURCES EXPO
October 14, 2010
Aladdin Shrine Center
5:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
RESERVE YOUR BOOTH TODAY
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About INCREASE CDC
INCREASE CDC is a faith-based, not-for-profit organization with the mission to increase economic self-sufficiency through micro-enterprise development, personal financial education, asset development, and job creation. Visit us online at www.increasecdc.org.