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September 11, 2009

MetroAction Announces Upcoming Training Programs

Small Business Institute – Wilkes-Barre:  Thursdays, October 1 – November 19, 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM

A new class is now forming for MetroAction’s Small Business Institute, a practical, hands-on, learning program designed to help entrepreneurs sharpen the skills needed to develop, manage, and grow a successful business. Participants incorporate their own business experiences throughout the 8 weekly sessions, developing the building blocks for success. From organization planning to marketing to understanding your financials, the Small Business Institute helps you understand how all of the pieces of your business work together.  The registration fee is $149 per person and seating is limited.  Visit www.MetroAction.org to register or call (570) 341-0270.

Small Business Institute Accelerated– Jim Thorpe:  October 1 and 2, 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM

A new class is now forming for MetroAction’s Small Business Institute Accelerated program, a practical, hands-on, learning program designed to help entrepreneurs sharpen the skills needed to develop, manage, and grow a successful business. Participants incorporate their own business experiences throughout the 8 weekly sessions, developing the building blocks for success. From organization planning to marketing to understanding your financials, the Small Business Institute helps you understand how all of the pieces of your business work together.  This accelerated version provides all of the award winning Core Four® curriculum presented in our traditional Small Business Institute eight-week program, in just two days!  The registration fee is $149 per person and seating is limited.  Visit www.MetroAction.org to register or call (570) 341-0270.

Business LINK Seminar: Success through Succession:  A panel discussion on family business transition planning – Dunmore: Tuesday, October 13, 8:30 AM – 10:00 AM

With family firms comprising 80% to 90% of all business enterprises in North America, the greatest part of our country’s wealth lies with family-owned businesses.  Yet, in the next five years, leadership of 39% of family-owned businesses will change hands.  Hear, first hand, from the area’s top family owned business leaders, how you can strengthen, secure and grow your business so it thrives for generations to come.  The cost of the seminar is $30 per person and includes breakfast.  Participants are encouraged to bring brochures and/or business cards to share other participants and will be invited to share their upcoming business events with attendees. The program will be held at Penn State Worthington Scranton, Dunmore.  Visit www.MetroAction.org to register or call (570) 341-0270.

Financing Your Small Business Despite a Difficult Economy – Scranton:  Tuesday, October 20, 9:00 AM – 11:00 AM

This free seminar will take the mystery out of financing your business despite today’s difficult economy.  You will learn how small business loans work, what documents and information are required, and review the requirements to qualify for small business financing. The clinic will also explain about small business grants, what lenders look for, and how you can improve your chances of qualifying for a small business loan. The program is free but pre-registration is required.   Visit www.MetroAction.org to register or call (570) 341-0270.