The Ohio Small Business Development Center at Kent State University at Stark* is sponsoring a no-cost information session for individuals interested in starting a small business or those who are in the early stages of business formation. The information session will be held at The University Center at Kent State Stark, 6000 Frank Avenue NW in Jackson Township, from 5 to 7 p.m., on Tuesday, June 8, 2010.   

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.   

To register for the information session, call the Small Business Development Center at 330-244-3290 or register online by clicking on Orientation at www.cantonsbdc.org. Reasonable accommodations for persons with disabilities will be made if requested at least two weeks in advance. 

Contact the Small Business Development Center, Kent State University at 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.