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For Immediate Release

Contact: Christine M. Greve
Email: [email protected] 
Phone: (989) 686-9597

Starting a Business

MIDLAND, MI – The Michigan Small Business Development Center Great Lakes Bay Region is pleased to offer a Starting a Business seminar at the Grace A. Dow Memorial Library at 1710 W. St. Andrews in Midland on Thursday, Feb. 5 from 6pm to 8:30pm.

This seminar is designed for individuals who are considering self-employment and those who may be at the beginning stages of starting a business. Delivered in a seminar format, this introductory session helps aspiring entrepreneurs assess their abilities to lead and manage a company, as well as evaluate market and sales potential for their products/services. Start-up costs, financing options, and business planning are introduced, along with other necessary steps to getting started.

For more information about Michigan SBDC, online resources, business education seminars and registration, go to www.SBDCMichigan.org or call (989) 686-9597; pre-registration is required and reasonable arrangements for persons with disabilities will be made if requested at least two weeks in advance. Seminar sponsors are Grace A. Dow Memorial Library, Midland Area Chamber of Commerce, Midland Tomorrow, Midland County Clerk and the SBDC Great Lakes Bay Region hosted by Delta College Corporate Services.

This same seminar is repeated Wednesday, Mar. 4 from 2pm to 5pm. The SBDC Great Lakes Bay Region serves Arenac, Bay, Midland and Saginaw Counties; find us on Facebook.

About Michigan SBDC
The Michigan Small Business Development Center provides expert business assistance to help Michigan businesses raise capital, develop business plans and export strategies, and commercialize technologies.  The Michigan SBDC State Headquarters is located at Grand Valley State University, Seidman College of Business in Grand Rapids, Michigan small business owners may access the Michigan SBDC services by contacting (616) 331-7480 or www.SBDCMichigan.org.