Tuesday, September 05, 2006
South Central Kentucky Small Business Development
The Western Kentucky University Small Business Development Center supports 11 counties in South Central Kentucky including: Allen, Barren, Butler, Cumberland, Edmonson, Hart, Logan, Metcalfe, Monroe, Simpson and Warren. September appears to be their small business month. There are a number of activities planned. Below is a list from their website.
Upcoming Training Events
- September 7—Start Up Training for Potential Child Care Providers, Jill Norris Presenter, Free, BGHA, 247 Double Springs Rd.
- September 11—Pre-Business Orientation 9:00-11:00am Free, BGHA, 247 Double Springs Rd.
- September 12—“The Basics of Selling on eBay” 1:00-4:00pm, Carroll Knicely Center, $60 Fee Attendees will learn the fundamental skills needed to become a successful eBay seller.
- September 18—QuickBooks Beginners—Step-by-Step 5:00-7:00pm, Free, BGHA, 247 Double Springs Rd.
- September 21—Day of Finance at the Garvin House 221 Ft. Webb Ave
- 8:30am meeting with bankers and lenders. Update on all SBA loans
- 1:00 pm workshop for subcontractors who wish to become 8A eligible contractors, information on Surety Bonds, Sources of financing. Presentation by Robert Coffey, Loan Specialist for the U.S. Small Business Administration.
http://www.wku.edu/Dept/Support/AcadAffairs/IED/SBDC/whoweare.htm
I do find it interesting that they are offering advice on becoming an online retailer... but that belongs on my personal (opinion) blog. (grin)
