Southwestern Oregon Community College’s Small Business Development Center (Southwestern SBDC) will be offering the following classes starting in March 2018. Ready, Set, Start Your Business – Great 2 hour start up class to assist the first time business owner learn about the critical “first steps” that everyone faces when considering starting a new business. March classes – Thursday, March 1st 10:00-12:00pm; Wednesday, March 7th 1:00-3:00pm; Wednesday, March 14th 2:00-4:00pm; Tuesday, March 20th 5:30-7:30pm; Wednesday, March 28th 10:00-12:00pm. The cost is $20.00 payable at the class. Register online. What’s Your Plan – A four-session course writing a business plan that gets results! The class meets on the 2nd and 4th Monday starting April 9th. Class starts at 5:30pm and ends at 7:30pm. If you are considering starting a new business you can use this as a feasibility study. If you are looking to expand, or need to apply for business funding, you need a completed business plan. This class is required for businesses completing the Dream Savers program through NeighborWorks Umpqua. The cost is $125.00. Please register online. Please register for class by going to www.bizcenter.org. Call Mary Loiselle at 541-888-7026 if you have additional questions. Register early to make sure we have enough attendees to run the class. Please make your checks payable to SBDC and mail them to SBDC attn. Mary Loiselle, 1988 Newmark Ave., Coos Bay, OR 97420 or contact the SBDC to make arrangements for payments by credit card. Southwestern Oregon Community College does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, religion, national origin, age, disability status, gender identity, or protected veterans in employment, education, or activities as set forth in compliance with federal and state statutes and regulations. Persons having questions about equal opportunity and nondiscrimination should contact the Vice President of Administrative Services in Tioga 512. Phone 541-888-7206 or TDD 541-888-7368. All other issues, concerns, and complaints should also be directed to the Vice President of Administrative Services for referral to the appropriate administrator.
