Small business workshops set for September

Man teaching class
Lending
Contact(s)

Jessica Campos, Center for Rural Affairs Women's Business Center director, jessicac@cfra.org, 402.870.1521; or Rhea Landholm, brand marketing and communications manager, rheal@cfra.org, 402.687.2100 ext 1025

LYONS, NEBRASKA – Entrepreneurs interested in growing their business during COVID-19 are invited to attend a variety of workshops set to occur throughout September. These free, online events are sponsored by the Center for Rural Affairs.

  • “Troubleshooting Accounting” on Thursday, Sept. 17, from 3 to 5 p.m.
     
  • “Guidance to Close your PPP Loan” on Tuesday, Sept. 22, from 3 to 5 p.m.
     
  • “Sales Acceleration” on Tuesday, Sept. 22, and Thursday, Sept. 24, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.
     
  • “Business Plan Review” on Thursday, Sept. 24, from 3 to 5 p.m.
     
  • “Building Relationships Six Feet Apart - A New Marketing Norm” on Tuesday and Thursday, Sept. 29, and Oct. 1, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.

“With various unknowns this past year, businesses have had to accommodate," said Jessica Campos, Center for Rural Affairs Women’s Business Center director. “Through these workshops, entrepreneurs have the opportunity to adapt and grow their businesses, even during times of great challenges.”

Registration for all events is required by noon, one day in advance; sign up at cfra.org/events. For more information, contact wbc@cfra.org 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.