Coming Events
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Seattle-to-Portland Bicycle Classic
July 12-13Centralia College
See the Seattle-to-Portland Bicycle Classic Web site for more information.
Small Business & Entrepreneur Workshops
July 25, 8:30 am-2:00 pmWashington Hall
One of the most comprehensive small business workshops in the Twin City area will be presented on July 25 at Centralia College. Sponsored jointly by Centralia College, the Centralia-Chehalis Chamber, and Washington Hispanic Connection, the free workshops feature two of the northwest's most renowned professional and motivational speakers. Work sessions include separate workshops for anyone contemplating a small business startup as well as those needing to bolster or expand an existing business. An afternoon highlight is an opportunity for one-on-one counseling sessions with members of SCORE (Service Corps of Retired Executives) from the area. SCORE sessions, like the workshops, are free for small business owners or those wishing to start a small business.
The workshops are scheduled for 8:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Centralia College with individual half-hour counseling by SCORE from 2-4 p.m. All sessions will be held in Washington Hall. Morning speaker will be Ben Coffman, a Northwest staffer with the Tony Robbins Companies. Coffman, based in Seattle, will present "Turning Knowledge into Action," from 8:30 to 9:45. Coffman's presentation will be in Corbet Theatre at Washington Hall. Workshops for new businesses will include "Elements of a Business Plan," "Planning for Success," and "Licensing Your New Business." For existing business owners, workshops include "Marketing for Diversity," and "Business Assistance; Where to get Help."
Representatives of the U.S. Small Business Administration, regional Economic Development agencies, and the Washington Department of Revenue, as well as a panel of successful business owners conduct the workshops. Activity returns to the Corbet Theatre stage as internationally-known leadership Brad Worthley presents "Ten Critical Steps That Could Make or Break Your Business" at noon. At 1 p.m. participants are encouraged to network with other business owners and entrepreneurs; a light lunch will be furnished.
Those wishing to schedule a free individual SCORE counseling session should call Neena Torres at the Thurston County EDC, (360) 754-6320, prior to the event. For further information, to pre-register, or to get a detailed agenda for the day-long workshops, please contact the Centralia College HR Department at (360) 736-9391, ext. 671 or the Centralia-Chehalis Chamber office at (360) 748-8885.
