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 Are you interested in producing industrial hemp? This two-day course has been designed to equip aspiring producers with the knowledge and connections they need in order to be successful and competitive in the growing hemp market. Attendees will learn business planning, operations, regulations, and will hear from industry experts, lenders, and buyers. 

This course is part of the LEADING EDGE Strategic Planning Series. LEADING EDGE delivers comprehensive training to small businesses and has courses geared to help both start-up and existing businesses in the areas of finance, marketing, management, and more. Leading Edge courses are highly interactive, which ensures the flow of information not just from the instructor, but between participants as well. 

All course participants are required to complete five (5) hours of consulting with an SBDC business consultant. These sessions can be scheduled after the conclusion of the LEADING EDGE program. 

Interested in learning more? View the tentative agenda down below! 

Registration is $175. Cost of registration includes the course workbook, additional materials, and meals and refreshments over the two days of the program.

Questions? Please contact Jenn Negley at 970-351-4274
  

Speakers include...

Kirk Goble, Aims Community College
Peter Gregory, Universal Lending Corp. 
Laurie Jones, East Colorado SBDC
Danny Ordal, Reed, Wertz, & Roadman Inc. 
Maureen West, Colorado Department of Agriculture
Kyle Whitaker, Heart Leaf Farms

This course is proudly presented by the East Colorado SBDC, BizHub Collaborative, and Aims Community College. Learn about the Aims Center for Workforce Development and Innovation here.