When
Tuesday, October 23, 2018 from 6:00 PM to 8:30 PM EDT
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Check-in starts at 5:30 PM
Where
Housatonic Community College Beacon Hall Room 273900 LaFayette Blvd
Bridgeport, CT 06604
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Presenter: Matthew Krieger
Matthew Krieger is a technologist and executive with experience in Information Technology, manufacturing, publishing and fundraising. Matt is an Advisory Chief Technology Officer for non-profits and VP of Technology with manufacturer Cober, Inc. Previously Matt held senior IT leadership positions at Time, Inc. and The Reader’s Digest Association. Matt serves on the board of two non-profit organizations and is a business mentor with SCORE.
Presenter: Donald Putrimas
Don brings his extensive experience in Finance to SCORE. From his start as the Accounting Manager at a toy manufacturer, Don rose to the highest levels in Finance of some of the entertainment industry's most recognizable companies such as Lorimar Telepictures, Warner Hollywood Studios, Warner Brothers Television & Feature Distribution and 20th Century Fox.He is a past President of the Hollywood Chamber of Commerce and a current member of the Academy of Television Arts & Sciences. A local boy made good, Don is a native of Bridgeport and received his B.S. in Accounting from the University of Bridgeport.
Contact
SCORE Fairfield County111 East Avenue Norwalk, CT 06851
203-831-0065
score.fairfieldcounty@gmail.com
Simple Steps for Starting Your Business Session 4
A free SCORE Small Business Workshop co-sponsored by Housatonic Community College
Want to start a business but don't know where to begin? This workshop series, conducted by a team of professionals will give you the boost to get you on your way!
Tuesday October 23: Financial Reporting & Planning - This presentation reviews a business’s key financial statements and then walks the participants through the development of a comprehensive Financial Plan that is required to develop a successful start-up business. The importance of understanding the key financial drivers of the business will be a center- piece of the discussion.
Presenters for Session 4: Matthew Krieger and Donald Putrimas
Tuesday October 30: Your Business Plan - This session will focus on using the specific concepts discussed in the first four sessions to help you create the first draft of the business plan for your business. This session will give you the opportunity to obtain initial feedback from the presenters and from other participants.
Tuesday November 6: Funding Sources / Conversations with Entrepreneurs - This session will focus on funding structures required for start-up businesses today, including a presentation from lending sources specializing in start-up and small businesses. The session will conclude with a discussion and Q&A session with several start-up business entrepreneurs.
At the end of this workshop, eligible participants will receive a Certificate of Completion.
Free Business Counseling
To get free one-on-one business counseling or learn about other SCORE free workshops, please visit our website.
SCORE is a resource partner of the U.S. Small Business Administration and is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit association.