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Small Business Jump Start
 
Winter/Spring 2009 Sessions
An Exciting Program for Entrepreneurs!
  • Do you dream of starting a business, but not sure where  to start?
  • Are you a small business trying to take it to the next level?
  • Are you looking to increase your income?
Penn State Cooperative Extension, City of Franklin, Franklin Area Chamber of Commerce, Northwest Savings Bank, Svetz Consulting Services LLC, and the Keystone Community Education Council announce this 9 week business training program offered to entrepreneurs who would like to broaden or enhance their business skills or the financial means necessary to start-up a business or expand an existing business. The program will help participants -
  • Set realistic business and personal goals
  • Develop a written business plan
  • Learn the basics of record-keeping, financial statements, bookkeeping, marketing and MORE!
  • Gain access to small loans, marketing assistance and other business support services
  • Receive on-going assistance as your business grows

The Small Business Jump Start class was a great experience!  I enjoyed learning about business in a relaxed atmosphere from an experienced and talented instructor, Gary Svetz.  It was both educational and fun at the same time.  I would recommend it to anyone with the desire to start a new business or to refresh an existing one.”  ………Judy S. Grandelis, AmaZing Foods Catering Co.

SBJS has graduated 80 regional start-up and existing businesses
with an 85% success rate.

Informational Meeting - March 4th from 6-7:30 PM
 
Northwest Savings Bank, 1301 Liberty Street, Franklin, PA
Use entrance by ATM, downstairs training room.

Program Sessions: Thursdays, 6:00-9:00 PM

March 12th through May 7th
Northwest Savings Bank, 1301 Liberty Street, Franklin, PA
Use entrance by ATM, downstairs training room.

TO REGISTER or To request a program application, please call/email:
Dan Brockett at 814-437-7607, cell 814-758-4090,
e-mail
dlb14@psu.edu

Read more about Small Business Jump Start:
http://thederrick.com/stories/04062005-3010.shtml
http://www.thederrick.com/stories/04042005-1012.shtml

Read more about the small business climate in Venango County:
http://thederrick.com/stories/04162005-6003.shtml

Small Business Jump Start Graduates its First Class
http://www.thederrick.com/stories/04272006-5102.shtml

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