This workshop series lays the groundwork for helping new and aspiring entrepreneurs launch a business idea and understand the steps to building a business that is credit ready. The information is laid out simply in three modules. Come to all three or attend the one that fits your needs. All sessions will be at the New Fairfield Library in New Fairfield and will run from 6:15pm - 8:00pm.

Monday, April 9: READY: Basics of Business Startup - Gain a basic understanding of the key steps to launching your business.

Monday, April 23: SET: Essentials of Becoming Credit-Ready Learn about various financing options and what banks look for to lend money.

Monday, April 30: GO: Additional Small Business Support - Learn about local resources to assist you in starting and growing your business - SBA District Office, SCORE of Western Connecticut, SBDC, Center for Women & Enterprise, WBC and Veteran's Centers, etc).

Presented by Moraima Gutierrez, Assistant District Director for Economic Development, State of Connecticut Small Business Administration and Wally Wood and Dennis Daugherty, SCORE of Western Connecticut.

Limited seating! Fee will be $30 for all three sessions and pre-registration is strongly recommended. Register by calling the New Fairfield Parks and Recreation Dept at (203) 312-5633.

Sponsored by the Connecticut Small Business Administration and SCORE of Western Connecticut. The Business Smart Workshop series is a business education series developed by the U.S. Small Business Administration and the National Association of Government Guarantee Lenders.