Microbusiness training series offered in Lincoln

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Rhea Landholm, brand marketing and communications manager, rheal@cfra.org, 402.687.2100 ext. 1025

LINCOLN, NEBRASKA – Entrepreneurs have an opportunity to examine their ventures in “Training for Microbusiness,” a workshop organized by the Center for Rural Affairs and El Centro de las Americas.

This training event will take place every Thursday from July 11 to Aug. 15, 2019, 5:30 to 8 p.m., at El Centro de las Américas, 210 “O” Street, in Lincoln.

The workshop series will focus on what is needed when exploring your business idea, what is the appropriate legal structure for your business, how to market and promote your products and services, how to finance your business, and more.

"Planning is key to success in business, and these sessions are designed for those thinking of starting a business," said Mabel Alarcon-Craven, Center business development consultant. “Sessions will cover important information on where to begin your venture.”

Alarcon-Craven will instruct the course.

Registration is required by July 9.

Center for Rural Affairs provides business training, technical assistance, microloans, and networking to small businesses in Nebraska.

 

Established in 1973, the Center for Rural Affairs is a private, non-profit organization working to strengthen small businesses, family farms and ranches, and rural communities through action oriented programs addressing social, economic, and environmental issues.

Center for Rural Affairs receives funding from the Small Business Administration, U.S. Department of Agriculture, Nebraska Business and Innovation Act through the Nebraska Department of Economic Development, U.S. Department of Treasury, Peter Kiewit Foundation, and other sources. Women’s Business Center is funded in part through a cooperative agreement with the U.S. Small Business Administration. All Small Business Administration funded programs and services are extended to the public on a nondiscriminatory basis. Reasonable accommodations for persons with disabilities and/or persons with limited English proficiency will be made if requested in advance. This institution is an equal opportunity provider and employer.