Leading Edge - Durango #1

The LEADING EDGE™ Strategic Planning Series is an intensive and hands-on course designed to help entrepreneurs with comprehensive training on starting and operating a small business. The course will help both start-up and existing businesses. The program includes: 1. 36 hours of workshop sessions and special bonus events 2. 5 hours of one-on-one consulting 3. Scheduled milestone and planning assignments In-depth topics include: * Organizational: Legal Entity, Management & Personnel * Operational: Recordkeeping, Controls & Risk Management * Marketing: Market Research, Strategies, Tactics & Implementation * Financial: Sales Forecast, Cash Flow Projections & Financial Statements Class meets 6:00-8:30pm on March 13, March 27, April 10, April 24, and May 8. Additional online sessions will be required. Graduation/Final Plan Presentations will be May 22.

Speaker(s): Terryl Peterson and Jasper Welch

Co-Sponsor(s): Durango Chamber of Commerce, Fort Lewis College, Region 9 Economic Development District, La Plata Economic Development Alliance

Students register for the first class only and will be added to subsequent sessions by the SBDC.

Fee: $ 300.00

Payment must be made in advance or at the first class, Check, cash or credit cards are accepted.