Entrepreneurial training class on on how to fund new business start-up or expansion
Wednesday September 16, 2009
LONDON, Ky. – Kentucky Highlands Investment Corporation’s next entrepreneurial training class will focus on how to fund a business start-up or expansion
LONDON, Ky. - Kentucky Highlands Investment Corporation's next entrepreneurial training class will focus on how to fund a business start-up or expansion.
The free instruction, to be held from 8:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. Thursday, Sept. 24, at Kentucky Highlands in London, will provide budding entrepreneurs and business owners with information on bank financing, venture capital, grants and economic stimulus.
"You hear and read a lot about money available for small businesses, but getting your hands on it can be challenging if you don't have a plan," said Jim Carroll, director of KHIC's Center for Entrepreneurial Development. "We will discuss the various options for raising capital for new and existing businesses, including the pros and cons associated with each source. In addition, we will share some ideas on how to improve your chances with potential funders. We will also introduce some of the sources of capital that exist in Southeastern Kentucky."
Breakfast will be provided. There is no charge for attendance, but registration is required because the session is limited to 25 people with one to two people per company.
Sign up by contacting Jim Carroll at jcarroll@khic.org or Genia Hoffman at ghoffman@khic.org. You also can reach them at 606-864-5175.
KHIC's office is located at 362 Old Whitley Road in London, south of Hwy 192.
Here is a schedule of future class topics:
- Sept. 24: Show Me the Money: Where is the money to fund a business and how do I get my share?
- Oct. 29: The Small Business Tool Shed: Products and Services that will help you run your business more efficiently and profitably.
- Nov. 19: Driving Sales in the Fast Lane of the Information Super Highway: How you can leverage the web in today's market.
- Dec. 17: Extreme Makeover, Small Business Edition: How to revitalize and reinvigorate your business strategy.
Visit www.khic.org for more information on each of the sessions.
Kentucky Highlands Investment Corporation, founded in 1968 to stimulate economic growth in nine counties in Southern and Eastern Kentucky, now serves 22 counties in the region and has created more than 10,000 jobs.