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 Allison at 970-903-5424 or email her at asdanforth@fortlewis.edu to set up your appointment.

Speaker(s): Mary Shepherd, Donna Arment, Paul Broderick, Ben Frihauf, 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 970-903-5424.