Small business workshops set for October

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Jessica Campos, Center for Rural Affairs Women's Business Center director, wbc@cfra.org, 402.870.1521; or Rhea Landholm, brand marketing and communications manager, rheal@cfra.org, 402.687.2100 ext 1025

LYONS, NEBRASKA – Entrepreneurs and small business managers are invited to attend free, virtual workshops that are a continuation of the Emergency Readiness Series, sponsored by the Center for Rural Affairs Women’s Business Center.

Workshops offered in October include:

  • “QuickBooks Basics” on Wednesday, Oct. 14, from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m.
  • “Client Retention” on Thursday, Oct. 22, from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m.

“In the last two years, across Nebraska, our small businesses have experienced flooding and a pandemic," said Jessica Campos, Center for Rural Affairs Women’s Business Center director. “These workshops are designed to help entrepreneurs adapt and grow their businesses, even during times of great challenges.”

Registration for all events is required by noon, two days in advance; sign up at cfra.org/events. For more information, contact wbc@cfra.org or 402.687.2100.

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

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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.