Eugene, OR - The Lane Community College Small Business Development Center is hosting an open door event on Tuesday, September 25, from 1-8 p.m. at 1445 Willamette Street in Eugene. Individuals and business owners are invited to drop in and catch this rare opportunity to meet with Gary Smith, instructor/coach of the SBDC's signature Small Business Management program. He and other advisors will be on hand to offer information about the services available.
A recent 2012 Small Business Administration award winner, Smith has been faculty and coach for the Small Business Management program for six years. Highly successful, he has owned and managed multiple businesses which have thrived throughout the recession; and aptly provides business owners with advice on succeeding in tough financial times.
Within the SBM's unique, non-academic program, business owners are able to meet one-on-one with Smith, and other similarly successful business owners–who function as business coaches. The end result is not just improvement in the business, but a fundamental change in the business owner that focuses them on success. The instruction and coaching delivered is offered at a fraction of the cost a business would normally pay. Community funding provides more than a $2,600 value, for only $659.
Participants in the SBM program range from established businesses with employees to businesses launching within the next year. The common thread is that they all desire to improve their businesses, as well as who they are as business owners.
Registrations for the Small Business Management program are being accepted now. The yearlong program runs October 2012 through June 2013. A program listing is posted online at www.lanesbdc.com and www.bizcenter.org. Schedules and brochures-outlining the program-are available at the LCC Small Business Development Center office, located in the Wildish Building, 1445 Willamette St., Eugene, OR 97401.
For information on registration, cost and other details, contact Gary Smith at (541) 914-7753 or smithge@lanecc.edu.
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For more information contact Gary Smith, instructor/coach, Lane Community College Small Business Development Center, (541) 914-7753 or smithge@lanecc.edu