For all of the entrepreneurs in Greene County, whether just contemplating starting a business or having already started, there are a couple of workshops that you may want to attend at the Community Learning Center of Greene County, located at the WRV school in Switz City:

The first evening class is called the "Start Your Own Business" workshop. It will take place on February 27, 2008 from 6PM to 8:30PM. Those who should attend are rural individuals and family members, who are interested in starting a business or are in the early stages of a business. (I attended this course when it was offered a few months ago, and I found it to be a solid primer with a lot of good business ideas that would work in a rural community like ours.)

The second class is called the "Small Business Marketing Tools Workshop: BIG BANG for Small Bucks." It will take place the following evening on February 28, 2008 from 6PM to 8:30PM. Those who should attend are small business owners and non-profit organizations that need help in marketing and customer development. (Who doesn't?)

Both are led by James Roudebush, who holds an MBA degree in marketing and has over 25 years of experience in small business.

Registration(s) can be made by contacting Cam Trampke at the Community Learning Center of Greene County at (812) 659-3862.

Cost for each is only $10 in advance or $15 at the door (and $ 5.00 for any additional from the same family or organization) because of the generous donations from several sponsors, including: the Indiana Office of Community and Rural Affairs, Hoosier Energy, Indiana State Department of Agriculture, USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service, Community Learning Center of Greene County, Greene County Community Foundation, Greene County Economic Development, South Central SBDC, Indiana Cooperative Development Center, Indiana Rural Development Council, USDA Rural Development, Purdue Extension, Purdue New Ventures, Indiana Small Business Development Centers, County Commissioners, Soil & Water Conservation Districts, the Hoosier Heartland RC&D Council, Inc., and others.

PS - A course on Supervisory Management will also be available, although not until March 11th. Contact Cam Trampke for details.