In addition to state workshops, please visit the SB/SE Virtual Small Business Tax Workshop page for an interactive video of an IRS Small Business Workshop, which provides more detailed instructional lessons.

Please visit the Small Business Video and Audio page for short presentations focused on specific topics that are important to small businesses.

If you live near a state line, please look for workshops in nearby cities of the bordering state.

BAY CITY

Event: Entrepreneurial Series ... Fundamentals of Starting A Business
Date(s): March 24; July 21; October 20, 2010
Time: 1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Location: Alice & Jack Wirt Public Library, 500 Center Avenue, Bay City, MI 48708
Contact: MI-SBTDC Region 5; Phone: (989) 686-9597
Event Information: This seminar is designed for those considering self-employment, or at the beginning stages of starting a business. The seminar will introduce the key characteristics of successful business ownership and what it takes to start and run a thriving business. Pre-registration is required; contact the MI-SBTDC Region 5 office at (989) 686-9597 or visit the Michigan Small Business Technology and Development Center Web site to register online. Reasonable accommodations for persons with disabilities will be made, if requested at least 2 weeks in advance.
Sponsored by: MI-SBTDC Region 5, Delta College - Corporate Services; MEDC, and SBA

Event: Entrepreneurial Series ... Fundamentals of Starting A Business
Date(s): April 23; June 18; September 10; December 10, 2010
Time: 9:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
Location: Michigan Works!, North Pointe Plaza, 4061 North Euclid, Bay City, MI 48706
Contact: MI-SBTDC Region 5; Phone: (989) 686-9597
Event Information: This seminar is designed for those considering self-employment, or at the beginning stages of starting a business. The seminar will introduce the key characteristics of successful business ownership, and what it takes to start and run a thriving business. Pre-registration is required; contact the MI-SBTDC Region 5 office at (989) 686-9597 or visit the Michigan Small Business Technology and Development Center Web site to register online. Reasonable accommodations for persons with disabilities will be made, if requested at least 2 weeks in advance.
Sponsored by: MI-SBTDC Region 5, Delta College-Corporate Services, MEDC, and SBA

CASS CITY

Event: Entrepreneurial Series ... Fundamentals of Starting a Business
Date(s): February 23; April 27; June 8; August 24, 2010
Time: 2:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Location: Rawson Memorial District Library, 6495 Pine Street, Cass City, MI 48726
Contact: MI-SBTDC Region 5; Phone: (989) 686-9597
Event Information: This seminar is designed for those considering self-employment or at the beginning stages of starting a business. The seminar will introduce the key characteristics of successful business ownership, and what it takes to start and run a thriving business. Pre-registration is required; contact the MI-SBTDC Region 5 office at (989) 686-9597 or visit the Michigan Small Business Technology and Development Center Web site to register online. Reasonable accommodations for persons with disabilities will be made, if requested at least 2 weeks in advance.
Sponsored by: Michigan Small Business Technology and Development Center - Delta College

Event: Entrepreneurial Series ... Fundamentals of Starting a Business
Date(s): October 11; December 6, 2010
Time: 6:00 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.
Location: Rawson Memorial District Library, 6495 Pine Street, Cass City, MI 48726
Contact: MI-SBTDC Region 5; Phone: 989-686-9597
Event Information: This seminar is designed for those considering self-employment, or are at the beginning stages of starting a business. The seminar will introduce the key characteristics of successful business ownership, and what it takes to start and run a successful business. Pre-registration is required; contact the MI-SBTDC Region 5 office at (989) 686-9597 or visit the Michigan Small Business Technology and Development Center Web site to register online. Reasonable accommodations for persons with disabilities will be made, if requested at least 2 weeks in advance.
Sponsored by: MI-SBTDC Region 5, SBA, MEDC, and Delta College Corporate Services

MIDLAND

Event: Entrepreneurial Series ... Fundamentals of Starting A Business
Date(s): February 23; April 8; May 6; June 3; July 15; September 2; October 7; November 11, 2010
Time: 6:00 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.
Location: Grace A Dow Memorial Library, 1710 W. St. Andrews, Midland, MI 48640
Contact: MI-SBTDC Region 5; Phone: (989) 686-9597
Event Information: This seminar is designed for those considering self-employment or are at the beginning stages of starting a business. The seminar will introduce the key characteristics of successful business ownership, and what it takes to start and run a thriving business. Pre-registration is required; contact your MI-SBTDC Region 5 office at (989) 686-9597 or visit the Michigan Small Business Technology and Development Center Web site to register online Reasonable accommodations for persons with disabilities will be made, if requested at least 2 weeks in advance.
Sponsored by: MISBTDC Region 5, Delta College Corporate Services, MEDC, and SBA

SAGINAW

Event: Entrepreneurial Series...Fundamentals of Starting A Business
Date(s): February 18; March 18; April 15; May 27; June 24; August 19; September 16; October 21; November 18
Time: 6:00 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.
Location: Hoyt Main Library, 505 Janes Avenue, Saginaw, MI 48607
Contact: MI-SBTDC Region 5; Phone: (989) 686-9597
Event Information: This seminar is designed for those considering self-employment or are at the beginning stages of starting a business. The seminar will introduce the key characteristics of successful business ownership, and what it takes to start and run a thriving business. Pre-registration is required; contact Region 5, MI-SBTDC at (989) 686-9597 or visit the Michigan Small Business & Technology Development Center Web site to register online. Reasonable accommodations for persons with disabilities will be made, if requested at least 2 weeks in advance.
Sponsored by: Michigan Small Business & Technology Development Center - Delta College

SOUTHFIELD

Event: SCORE -"Could I, Should I Start My Own Business?"
Date(s): March 2; March 30, 2010
Time: 6:00 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.
Location: Southfield Library - Meeting Room, 26300 Evergreen Road, Southfield, MI; Phone: (248) 796-4379
Contact: SCORE Chapter 18 - Detroit & Southeast, MI; Phone: (313) 226-7947/Fax: (313) 226-3448; E-mail: detscore@sbcglobal.net
Event Information: This workshop helps you to decide if starting your own business is right for you and how SCORE Counselors to America's Small Business can help you "Live Your Dream." Cost: $10; pre-registration is required. Ask about the “Series” discount. For more information, visit the SCORE - Chapter 18 Web site.
Sponsored by: SCORE - Chapter 18

Event: SCORE - Planning Your Own Business
Date(s): February 10; May 12; June 9; July 14; August 11; September 8; November 10; December 8, 2010
Time: 8:45 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
Location: Southfield Public Library, 26300 Evergreen Road, Southfield, MI; Phone: (248) 796-4379
Contact: SCORE Chapter 18 Detroit & Southeast MI; Phone: (313) 226-7947; Fax: (313) 226-3448; E-mail: detscore@sbcglobal.net
Event Information: This workshop provides the basic requirements needed to plan and start a new business as well as an awareness of the management skills that are needed for a successful operation. Cost: $45; pre-registration is required. Ask about the “Series” discount. For more information, visit the SCORE - Chapter 18 Web site.
Sponsored by: SCORE - Chapter 18

STANDISH

Event: Entrepreneurial Series ... Fundamentals of Starting A Business
Date(s): March 12; May 13; July 29; October 1; December 2, 2010
Time: Various
Location: Michigan Works!, 4480 W M-61, Standish, MI
Contact: MI-SBTDC Region 5; Phone: (989) 686-9597
Event Information: This seminar is designed for those considering self-employment, or at the beginning stages of starting a business. The seminar will introduce the key characteristics of successful business ownership, and what it takes to start and run a thriving business. Pre-registration is required; contact your MI-SBTDC Region 5 office at (989) 686-9597 or visit the Michigan Small Business Technology and Development Center Web site to register online. Reasonable accommodations for persons with disabilities will be made, if requested at least 2 weeks in advance.
Sponsored by: MI-SBTDC Region 5, Delta College Corporate Services, MEDC, and SBA

WARREN

Event: SCORE - Planning Your Own Business
Date(s): March 16; April 7; October 13, 2010
Time: 8:45 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
Location: Michigan Business & Professional
Association, 27700 Hoover, Business Center, Warren, MI; Phone: (586) 393-8800
Contact: SCORE Chapter 18 Detroit & Southeast MI; Phone: (313) 226-7947/Fax: (313) 226-3448; E-mail: detscore@sbcglobal.net
Event Information: This workshop provides the basic requirements needed to plan and start a new business as well as an awareness of the management skills that are needed for a successful operation. Cost: $45; pre-registration is required. Ask about the “Series” discount. For more information, visit the SCORE - Chapter 18 Web site.
Sponsored by: SCORE - Chapter 18

Event: SCORE - “Could I, Should I Start My Own Business?"
Date(s): September 7, 2010
Time: 6:00 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.
Location: MBPA, Hoover Business Center, 27700 Hoover Road, Warren MI 48093; Phone: (586) 393-8800
Contact: SCORE Chapter 18 Detroit & Southeast MI; Phone: (313) 226-7947; Fax: (313) 226-3448; E-mail: detscore@sbcglobal.net
Event Information: This workshop helps you to decide if starting your own business is right for you, and how SCORE - Counselors to America's Small Business can help you "Live Your Dream." Cost:$10; pre-registration is required. Ask about the “Series” discount.
Sponsored by: SCORE - Chapter 18

Event: SCORE - “Could I, Should I Start My Own Business?"
Date(s): October 5, 2010
Time: 8:45 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
Location: MBPA, Hoover Business Center, 27700 Hoover Road, Warren MI 48093; Phone: (586) 393-8800
Contact: SCORE Chapter 18 Detroit & Southeast MI; Phone: (313) 226-7947; Fax: (313) 226-3448; E-mail: detscore@sbcglobal.net
Event Information: This workshop helps you to decide if starting your own business is right for you, and how SCORE - Counselors to America's Small Business can help you "Live Your Dream." Cost:$10; pre-registration is required. Ask about the “Series” discount.
Sponsored by: SCORE - Chapter 18

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