Small Business Support Services: 101
A "one-stop" opportunity for entrepreneurs to learn what free & low-cost services exist to support start-up or growing businesses.
Who Should Attend:
Any current or aspiring Idaho company with 20 or fewer employee
Individuals who started or purchased a business less than three years ago
Individuals who have a great business idea and need help with the next step
Individuals with a few years of ownership experience who want to know how to get to the next level
During the orientation session participants will meet organizations that
provide free and low cost support for small businesses. These are just a few of
the resources that will be discussed at the orientation:
Starting a business
Expanding a business
Conducting business research
Reviewing business plans
Accessing free and confidential business counseling
Finding affordable business workshops and trainings
Evaluating financing options
Contracting with the government
Gaining certification from government agencies
The event features 14 different small business resource providers including: the
Small Business Success
Division of the Boise Metro Chamber of Commerce, Boise Public
Library, Boise Valley Economic Partnership
(BVEP), Idaho
Department of Commerce, Idaho Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ), Idaho
Department of Labor, Idaho
TechConnect, MicroEnterprise Training & Assistance
(META), Sage Community
Resources, SCORE,
Small Business Development Center
(SBDC), TechHelp,
US Department of
Commerce, and US Small Business Administration
(SBA).
Dates for 2009:
January 21
April 15
July 15
October
21
Time: 3:30-5:00 p.m.
Location:
C.W. Moore Plaza Bldg.
250 S. 5th St., Lower Level Conference Room
Boise, ID 83702
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Cost: $10
For more information, please contact Debbie Jones at djones@boisechamber.org or call 208.472.5259.
Small Business Support Services: 101 testimonial:
"I attended the Small Business Success Division's Small Business Support Services: 101 event in June 2008. It was one of the most valuable events I have been to as a small business owner. It was a one-stop-shop that is much appreciated, especially with our hectic summer schedules. Each resource provider did a great job of presenting a power-packed three minute overview of their services that was full of tools for business owners. Thank you all so much for everything you are doing to help small business owners excel!" - Johnna Johnson, Johnna Johnson & Co.