A joint effort of the Columbus Junction Community Development Center, Louisa Development Group and LIFE Microlending.
(Columbus Junction, Iowa) – Business owners and people interested in starting businesses have a chance to hone their skills, pick up some useful tips from area professionals and earn a little money along the way. Registrations are now being taken for an 6-week Small Business Academy to be held at the New Iowa Civic Center, 232 Second Street in Columbus Junction on Wednesday evenings from 6:30 to 8:00 pm starting January 13 through March 3, 2010. There is no fee to attend the Academy but rather a deposit of $20. Thanks to funding from the Community Foundation of Louisa County to LIFE Microlending participants who attend all sessions will have their deposit returned plus $20 in Shop Louisa Bucks.

Topics covered will include how to prepare a business plan, legal aspects of running a business, pricing and job estimates, accounting and marketing. Instructors will include Kathy Vance, Mary Weinand, Paul Horak and Richard Arthur. To register please contact Nitza Lopez Castillo or Mallory Smith at the Columbus Junction Community Development Center at 319-728-7971 or cdc@columbusjunctioniowa.org or you can CLICK HERE and print out the application by going to page 2, print and mail it to us at the address above. The classes are open to the general public. Registration is limited so please sign up early.

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8-week Small Business Academy Offered in Louisa County

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