When
Thursday, October 3, 2019 from 6:00 PM to 8:30 PM EDT
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Check-in starts at 5:30 PM
Where
Western Connecticut University
43 Lake Avenue Ext
Danbury, CT 06810
North Ballroom of Western Campus Center
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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.
Presenter: Michael Klehm, Vice-Chair SCORE
Michael Klehm brings a wide array of business leadership skills from over 30 years in the financial services industry. Michael held many positions at GM Asset Management Corporation, from portfolio manager to President & COO, and co-led the start-up of the firm’s non-affiliated client business.
Michael is currently Vice Chair and Business Mentor at SCORE Fairfield County, which provides free advice to anyone starting or growing a small business, via one-on-one counseling and an extensive workshop program.
Simple Steps for Starting Your Business Session 5
A free SCORE Small Business Workshop co-sponsored by Western CT University, Wells Fargo, Greater Danbury Chamber of Commerce, City Center and 98Q
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!
Thursday Oct 3: 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.
Presenters: Donald Putrimas and Michael Klehm
Thursday Oct 10: 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.
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.