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 Silas Bronson Library in Waterbury and will run from 11:00am - 12:30pm.

Thursday, October 26: READY: Basics of Business Startup -          Gain a basic understanding of the key steps to launching your business.

Thursday, November 2: SET: Essentials of Becoming Credit-Ready Learn about various financing options and what banks look for to lend money.

Thursday, November 9: 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, 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! There is no charge for this workshop but pre-registration is required!  Register online here.

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.