Small business workshops set, focusing on changing times

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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

AUBURN, NEBRASKA – Entrepreneurs in the Auburn area are invited to attend two online workshops focused on best practices for businesses during COVID-19. These free events are sponsored by the Center for Rural Affairs and Auburn Development Council.

“Building Relationships Six Feet Apart is Hard” is a two-part series in which participants will learn how to market while social distancing. The workshop is set for Tuesday, Aug. 4, and Thursday, Aug. 6, from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.

“Cybersecurity 101” discusses protection from cyber attacks, and will take place Wednesday, Aug. 19, from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.

“Small businesses are finding they need to be flexible to keep themselves and their customers safe," said Jessica Campos, Center for Rural Affairs Women’s Business Center director. “These workshops will help business owners prepare and respond to various situations stemming from COVID-19.”

Kayla Elliott will instruct these courses.

Registration for both events is required two days in advance; sign up at cfra.org/events. Attendance is limited. For more information, contact [email protected] or 402.687.2100.

Center for Rural Affairs provides business training, technical assistance, microloans, 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.