The Ohio Small Business Development Center at Kent State University at Stark* is sponsoring no-cost information sessions for individuals interested in starting a small business or those who are in the early stages of business formation. 

Tuesday, July 6
5 - 7 p.m.
The University Center at Kent State Stark
6000 Frank Avenue NW

This no-cost Small Business Orientation will provide a general overview of issues related to starting a business, such as business planning, determining market demand, financing options and available community resources. After attending the program, participants may contact the Small Business Development Center at 330-244-3290 or ecramer1@kent.edu to schedule an appointment with a business counselor for a one-on-one consultation.

Wednesday, July 7
5:30 - 7:30 p.m.
Wooster Chamber of Commerce
377 West Liberty St.

This no-cost Small Business Orientation will provide a general overview of issues related to starting a business, such as business planning, determining market demand, financing options and available community resources. Participants will also have the opportunity to make an appointment to speak one-on-one with a business counselor about specific concerns. Contact the Wooster Chamber of Commerce at 330-262-5735 to register for the information session.

Reasonable accommodations for persons with disabilities will be made if requested at least two weeks in advance. Contact the Small Business Development Center at Kent State Stark at 330-244-3290 or ecramer1@kent.edu. Call 330-244-3239 for TDD only.
 
*The Small Business Development Center is hosted at Kent State Stark by The Corporate University.
 
About the Small Business Development Center of Ohio:
The Small Business Development Center of Ohio (SBDC) program is funded in part through a cooperative agreement with the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA). The SBDC program is also funded in part by the Ohio Department of Development. All opinions, conclusions or recommendations expressed are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views of the SBA.