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The First Step - Pre-Business Workshop (5/21)
Hosted by Congressman Charles W. Dent
Date: Monday, May 21, 2012 (Click for event flyer)
Time: For your convenience, there are two sessions for you to choose from:
- 1st Session 2:00 -4:00 p.m.
- 2nd Session 6:00 - 8:00 p.m.
Cost: Free
Location: Lehigh County Community College Main Campus in Community Services Center, 4525 Education Park Drive, Schnecksville, PA 18078
Directions: Click here.
Registration: To register for this seminar or any SBDC seminar please CONTACT: Megan Everett, Outreach Coordinator Office of Congressman Charles W. Dent 3900 Hamilton Blvd., Suite 207, Allentown, PA 18103; Office: 610-770-3490; Fax: 610-770-3498; email: megan.everett@mail.house.gov; website: dent.house.gov
NOTE: Workshop handouts are guaranteed only to those who register by May 15th.
Have you dreamed of being your own boss for many years, but don't know where to start? Do you have unanswered questions like
- “How do I turn my idea into a successful business?”;
- “What kind of forms and licenses do I need?”;
- “Where can I find financing?”;
- “Where is the best place to open my business?”;
- “How do I prepare a business plan?”
The “First Step” will start you down the path to successful business ownership! Attend this FREE workshop and you will learn :
- About financing options;
- About laws and regulations for starting a business;
- About the business plan writing process;
- Where you can get free, one-on-one help to get started;
Be Prepared for New Payroll Requirements
Marcellus Shale Coalition - The Marcellus Multiplier. Can your business benefit?
Marcellus Shale Business Opportunities
December 6th - Where to find the $$$$ For Your Business (PDF)
December 7th - Export Basics Webinar (PDF)
Doing Business with Mexico
November 15, 2011, Time: 8:00 - 11:00
Hosted by; Lehigh University International Trade Development Program
Speaker: PA authorized trade representative for Mexico via webinar, with live experts in attendance from international finance, logistics and customs documentation to learn how to increase sales by marketing to the Mexican marketplace
Sponsored by: Central Bucks Chamber of Commerce
Location: Central Bucks Chamber of Commerce
252 West Swamp Road, Baliwick Office Campus Suite #23, Doylestown, PA 18901
Phone to register: Sonia Smith at 215-345-3839
The First Step
Cost: Free (Flyer - PDF)
Date: November 16, 2011, 2:30 – 4:00 p.m.
Location: Northampton Community College – Fowler Family Southside Campus, Room 623
511 East Third Street,
Bethlehem, PA 18015
Directions: http://www.northampton.edu/About-NCC/Maps-and-Directions.htm
Register by Phone: 610-758-3980
The First Step
10/6/2011 – The First Step, Career Link (Flyer - PDF)
10/18/2011 - Marcellus Shale Supply Chain Seminar (PDF)
5/12/2011 - The First Step/ 3:00 – 5:00 p.m. An overview of what you need to know to start your business. Location: Rauch Business Center Room 91/LehighUniversity. Cost: $15.00
4/27/2011 - Exporting: How to Grow Your Business Overseas. 8:30 - 11:30 am in Room 91 of Rauch Business Center. Presented by Congressman Charlie Dent's office in partnership with the USDOC, SBDC and SBA – Cost: Free
Lehigh Valley Microenterprise Expo, Wednesday, April 13th, 2011 (Event Flyer)
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