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Subject |
Location |
Cost |
Register |
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On the Road with the Bizmobile
If you want to start a business or are a small
business owner in need of technical assistance
contact the Women’s Business Center to
make an appointment to meet with our on-site
counselor.
Grove Hill — April 5, 2007, Town Hall Courtroom
10-3 pm
Chatom — Thursday, April 12 , 2007 Town Hall Courtroom
10-3 pm
Grand Bay — Tuesday, April 10, 2007 The Lighthouse
1-3 pm
Atmore — Wednesday, April 18, 2007 Escambia County
Industrial Development Authority 10-3 pm
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Various Locations |
Free |
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Tuesday 4/17
6-7 pm |
Be Your Own Boss - Mobile
Thinking of starting your own business? Come examine the traits of entrepreneurs,
skills and qualifications, mental, emotional and financial requirements necessary
to consider entrepreneurship. |
Business Innovation Ctr., 1301 Azalea
Rd., Mobile, AL |
$15 |
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Wednesday 4/18
9 -12 pm |
Advertising for Small Businesses – Mobile
If people don’t know you’re in business, they can’t do business
with you. In order to be successful as a small business owner, you have to let
prospective and current customers know about your products and services in a
cost effective and efficient manner. It is important to utilize your advertising
dollars strategically, so that you can maximize your return on investment. Topics
covered will include: the role of advertising in small business, visual and verbal
considerations for effective advertising, and media placement.
Trainer: Mary White, Mobile Technical Institute |
Business Innovation Ctr., 1301 Azalea
Rd., Mobile, AL |
$35 |
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Wednesday
4/18
12-1 pm
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Success Circle – Baldwin
A monthly roundtable discussion and mentoring group for business women, Meets
every 3rd Wednesday at Homestead Village, Camellia Room, in Fairhope.
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Homestead Village
924 Plantation Blvd, Fairhope, AL |
Free |
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Tuesday
4/24
6-7 pm
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Success Circle – Mobile
A monthly roundtable discussion and mentoring group for business women. Meets
every 4th Tuesday at Somerby of West Mobile.
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Somerby of W Mobile
901 Somerby Dr. (off Grelot) |
Free |
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Tuesday 4/24
10-12 pm
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“High Impact Public Relations” –
Public Relations are becoming more and more important for success in today’s
business environment. As a small business owner, it is vital that you let prospective
and current customers know about your products and services in a cost effective
and efficient manner. This seminar is designed to provide you with information
and resources that can improve your ability to generate publicity and goodwill
for your business or organization. Topics covered will include: the role of
public relations in small business, tools for generating publicity, sources
for media and non-media publicity, and the importance of community relations
as part of your public relations plan.
Trainer: Mary White, Mobile Technical Institute
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Baldwin County
To Be Announced |
$35 |
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Tuesday
4/24
6-7 pm
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Loan Clinic and Trickle Up
Grant – Mobile
Do you qualify for a Trickle Up Grant? Is a SBA or Community Express program
loan the answer for you? Find out, get an application. Trickle Up Grants
help low income entrepreneurs start or expand small businesses. SBA Loans
range from $5,000 to 25,000 with no collateral required. The Community Express
program provides unsecured loans up to $50,000.
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Business Innovation Ctr., 1301 Azalea
Rd., Mobile, AL |
$15 |
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| The Women’s Business Center
is funded in part through a Cooperative Agreement
with the U.S. Small Business Administration.
Reasonable accommodations for persons with
disabilities will be made if requested at least
two weeks in advance. Contact LaToya Brooks
at 252-660-2725, 1301 Azalea Rd, #201A, Mobile,
AL 36693. womensbusinesscenter@ceebic.org. |
To register or obtain more
information on any of these events, call the Women’s
Business Center, Inc. at 251-660-2725 or email.
Please pre-register—events are subject to cancellation for lack of registration. |
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