Small business academies set in Columbus

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Jessica Campos, Center for Rural Affairs Women's Business Center director, [email protected], 402.870.1521; or Rhea Landholm, brand marketing and communications manager, [email protected], 402.687.2100 ext 1025

COLUMBUS, NEBRASKA – Two free workshop series are scheduled for local entrepreneurs and business owners in Columbus. These events will be offered in Spanish and are sponsored by the Center for Rural Affairs, in partnership with Centro Hispano.

All courses will take place at Centro Hispano, 3020 18th St., Ste. 7, in Columbus.

March 6, 7, 13, 14, 20, 21, 27, 28: Cleaning Academy
This eight-day course will be from 5 to 8 on Fridays and 9 a.m. to noon on Saturdays. RSVP by Feb. 28.

March 9, 16, and 23: Restaurant Academy
This three-day session will take place from 1 to 4 p.m. RSVP by March 2. Additional partnerships include the University of Nebraska-Lincoln Extension and Columbus Area Chamber of Commerce.

“Small business owners and managers, and entrepreneurs in these fields need more opportunities in rural areas to complete requirements and certifications specific to their industry,” said Jessica Campos, Center for Rural Affairs Women’s Business Center director. “These academies will include certifications and related training to boost the caliber of skills in the Columbus area.”

Visit cfra.org/events for more information. Center for Rural Affairs provides loans, business training, technical assistance, and networking to small businesses in Nebraska.

 

Established in 1973, the Center for Rural Affairs is a private, non-profit organization working to strengthen small businesses, family farms and ranches, and rural communities through action oriented programs addressing social, economic, and environmental issues.

Center for Rural Affairs receives funding from the Small Business Administration, U.S. Department of Agriculture, Nebraska Business and Innovation Act through the Nebraska Department of Economic Development, U.S. Department of Treasury, Peter Kiewit Foundation, and other sources. Women’s Business Center is funded in part through a cooperative agreement with the U.S. Small Business Administration. All Small Business Administration funded programs and services are extended to the public on a nondiscriminatory basis. Reasonable accommodations for persons with disabilities and/or persons with limited English proficiency will be made if requested in advance. This institution is an equal opportunity provider and employer.