SBDC Grand Opening Celebration August 19, 2010
The Program

Welcome Address
Angel Cottrell, Mountain Communities SBDC of WEV Center Director

Synergy Summits to SBDC-The Economic Future Just Happened
Patric Hedlund, Editor The Mountain Enterprise & The Mountain Pioneer

Acknowledgement of Community Support
Diane Howerton, Regional Director UC Merced SBDC Regional Network

Local Business Owners ~ Open Mic
Introduce your local business and tell us how the SBDC can support your business goals.

The SBA
Carlos Mendoza, US Small Business Administration, Fresno District Director

Thank You and Closing Remarks
Angel Cottrell
Cake and refreshments will be served.

Grand Opening Celebration

The new Mountain Communities Small Business Development Center (SBDC) of Women’s Economic Ventures (WEV) will provide critical services to the local small business community.

During a consultation; entrepreneurs, start-up companies, and seasoned existing business owners can confidentially discuss and review business strategies with a consultant. Consultation topics in demand have so far included new product launch; local customer loyalty challenges; how to stand out from competitors; incorporating technology as a business tool; and financial software training such as Quickbooks — all topics are welcome.

Quality advice and support are now offered locally. Do not wait to take advantage of this fabulous and free opportunity for you and your business. Please take the time to make an appointment with a consultant today — plan your way to success!

The Mountain Communities SBDC of WEV partnership with UC Merced SBDC Regional Network is partially funded by the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA). SBA’s funding is not an endorsement of any products, opinions or services. All SBA funded programs are extended to the public on a nondiscriminatory basis.
 

This is part of the April 12, 2024 online edition of The Mountain Enterprise.

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