Innovation and entrepreneurship are key to the growth of an economy. Companies such as Apple, Microsoft, MTV, CNN, FedEx, Intel, Hewlett-Packard and Burger King got their start during an economic downturn. In fact, seven percent of unemployed people start their own business. Could you be one of them?

 

Whether you are just exploring business ownership as a possibility or ready to take the plunge, you will want to attend this information session. The session introduces participants to the world of self-employment, entrepreneurship and small business ownership and provides you with:
* Tools to make the decision about whether self-employment is right for you.
* Information about freelance and contract work.
* Community business assistance resources (many are free!) including business plan development, market research, financing and networking.
* Action items so you know exactly where to go and what to do following the workshop.

Pre-registration required. *Schedule subject to change, please visit www.larimerworkforce.org/business for accurate training information.*