Starting Your Business Workshop
Starting a business can be challenging and uncertain. This course is designed to help you navigate through the steps you need to start a business. Join us for a 5 hour seminar on various aspect of starting a business with our variety of presenters, including a small business specialist, marketing expert, small business banker, insurance agent, attorney and an accountant. Topics to be covered include business planning, legal structure, taxes, marketing & market research, financing options and insurance. This course is designed for business owners to learn and engage with our speakers to gain a better understanding of their specific business. Our speakers are a wealth of knowledge and have many years of experience in their industries. Their presentations are geared towards the needs of new and growing businesses. No-cost, confidential one-on-one consulting will be available through the SBDC after the workshop. You can call Hannah at 970-247-7009 or email her at hbbirdsong@fortlewis.edu to set up your appointment. This workshop is sponsored by 1st Southwest Bank! We are so thankful to have a partner that encourages the economic growth and success of our mountain communities!
Speaker(s): Mary Shepherd, Jack Llewellyn, Donna Arment, Paul Broderick, Ben Frihauf, Coelene O’Kane, John Lopez, Lindsey Nicholson and Brian Rose
Co-Sponsor(s): Southwest Colorado SBDC, Region 9 Economic Development District, Durango Chamber of Commerce, Goldman, Robbins, Nicholson, Durango Public Library, 1st Southwest Bank, Fredrick, Zink and Associates.
Fee: $ 25.00
Payment can be made in advance upon registration or by calling 970-247-7009.