Events and Training
Spring 2010 Schedule
How to Start Your Own Business
This two-hour informational seminar covers the basic requirements of starting your own business including legal structure, startup requirements, finding financing, and business planning basics. A $10 materials fee is charged to cover the cost of a business startup kit, which includes a newly updated Business Plan Workbook, a Business Startup Checklist, and a copy of the presentation slides. Also be sure checkout some of our additional classes, such as "Finding Financing" which immediately follow selected How to Start Your Own Business sessions.
- February 8 - How to Start Your Own Business Marion Boyton Street Community Center)
- February 18 - How to Start Your Own Business
- February 22 - How to Start Your Own Business (Sam Mitchell Community Room)
- March 22 - How to Start Your Own Business
- March 31 - How to Start Your Own Business (Carterville Chamber of Commerce)
- April 8 - How to Start Your Own Business (Murphysboro Chamber of Commerce)
- April 21 - How to Start Your Own Business
- May 21 - How to Start Your Own Business
- June 15 - How to Start Your Own Business
Register by phone at 618-536-2424.
Expanding Your Market Through Intenational Trade Grow your business through new market opportunities including international trade. This workshop will take you step-by-step through the exporting process and also provide a complete overview of all programs available to assist Illinois exporters.
Classes coming soon!
Register by phone at 618-536-2424.
Finding Financing
At some point in your business you will need to find some money, whether at business startup or for expansion. This workshop explains the different types of financing and details the work involved in securing those dollars. This FREE seminar will cover the best options to follow in order to find financing for your business in the southern Illinois region and in your specific industry. "Finding Financing" is co-sponsored by the Southern Illinois Entrepreneurship Center.
Classes coming soon!
Register by phone at 618-536-2424.
Class Locations:
Dunn-Richmond Economic Development Center
150 E. Pleasant Hill Road, Carbondale, IL
Deadline for registration is 2 days prior to each seminar. If minimum enrollment is not met 2 days prior to seminar, the class will be canceled and registrants will be notified.
For directions to Dunn-Richmond Economic Development Center, click here.
