Northeast-East Central Colorado SBDC
   November 2009      News and Events
In This Issue
Community Counseling
Talking Business
SBDC Establishes Advisory Board
Upcoming Events

Counseling in the Community

Windsor:
Nov. 3, 4, 10, 11, 17, 18, 24
 Dec. 1, 2, 8, 9, 15, 22, 29
 Carbon Valley:  
 November 3
December 3

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SBDC Establishes Advisory Board
 
The Northeast-East Central Colorado Small Business Development Center (SBDC) announces the formation of an Advisory Board. Members of the Board, well known in their respective fields, will contribute to the center by participating in fundraising, marketing, and volunteer counseling committees created within the Advisory Board. Pete Hyland, Owner of Windsor Auto Repair, will act as Chairman.
 
The fourteen members of the Advisory Board include:
 

Brad KerekesKennedy & Coe., Loveland, CO
Bruce Biggi, Economic Development Manager for the City of Greeley, Greeley, CO
Cheri Anderson, Town Manager of Firestone, Firestone, CO
Chris Engles, Owner of JACKS Corner Café, Firestone, CO
Daryl Moellenberg, Business Banking Manager of Wells Fargo, Greeley, CO
Don Gudmundson, Dean & Professor of the Monfort College of Business, University of Northern Colorado, Greeley, CO
Jennifer Peters, Partner of Otis, Coan & Peters, LLC, Greeley, CO
Lori Annand, Vice President of New West Bank, Greeley, CO
Nancy Teksten, Community Volunteer, Greeley, CO
Pete Hyland, Owner of Windsor Auto Repair, Windsor, CO
Sarah MacQuiddy, President of the Greeley Chamber of Commerce, Greeley CO
Scott Rulon, Partner of Rickards, Long & Rulon, LLP, Fort Collins, CO
Sheryl Trent, Community & Economic Development Manager for the City of Evans, Evans, CO
Steven Kahla, Dean of Continuing Education for Aims Community College, Greeley, CO

Upcoming Events


November Business Start-Up Orientation
Interested in turning a business idea into a reality? Attend this free workshop to learn more about the prerequisites and planning required to start a business. It is recommended that those who have not yet started a business attend this class before pursuing individualized counseling with the Northeast-East Central  Colorado SBDC.   
DATE: November 9, 2009
TIME: 5:30-8:00
LOCATION: Aims Downtown Center, 815 8th Avenue 
COST: FREE
RSVP by calling the Northeast-East Central Colorado SBDC at 970-352-3661

 
Business Planning
Learn how to set effective goals and objectives for your business, financial forecast, and identify your niche! Details for this interactive seminar are still being determined. Contact the Northeast-East Central  Colorado SBDC for more information.
 
DATE: November 19, 2009
TIME: 1:00-3:00pm
LOCATION: Austin's Homestead Bar & Grill, Windsor CO
COST: $20 includes refreshments
REGISTER with the Northeast-East Central  Colorado SBDC at 970-352-3661

*If you are a member of the Windsor Chamber of Commerce please call them at 970-686-7189 for a member discount
 
December Business Start-Up Orientation
DATE: December 7, 2009
TIME: 5:30-8:00
LOCATION: Aims Downtown Center, 815 8th Avenue 
COST: FREE
 
*all date and times are subject to change
 Thank you for your continued support - The Northeast Colorado SBDC staff  
 
For questions or comments on this publication, please contact Michelle Alden at michelle.alden@unco.edu.