12 Aug Business Entrepreneur Program Series To Be Offered In Ticonderoga
The Adirondack Economic Development Center (AEDC), in conjunction with the Ticonderoga Area Chamber of Commerce and North Country Community College, is pleased to announce its fall 15-week intensive business basics for aspiring entrepreneurs or existing small businesses. The class will be offered weekly on Wednesday evenings from September 11th through December 18th from 5:30 PM until 8:00 PM at the Ticonderoga campus of North Country Community College.
The course will have three primary instructors from AEDC, the non-profit economic development organization which serves small businesses across a 14-county region of the North Country as well as guest speaker and experts in specific fields. The class is targeted toward anyone who has considered launching a small business, who has struggled with business expansion and success, or simply would like to take a business refresher course. Some of the topics that will be covered include business planning, networking, marketing, business financing and management, e-commerce, promotion, social media, cash flow management and book keeping and financing among others.
“We are delighted to be holding the entrepreneurship course in Ticonderoga this year”, said AEDC Executive Director Victoria Duley, “The community has so much momentum and is rich with revitalization and entrepreneurial spirit. We hope that our courses here can help move forward some great new businesses in the area”.
New this year, the course will allow participants to view instruction remotely if they are not able to make some classes. The cost of the course is $100 to reimburse the program textbook/curriculum materials. You can register by calling 518-891-5523 or online at www.aedconline.com. Course participation is limited and is on a first come, first served basis.
“We are thrilled to be creating a stronger partnership with the Adirondack Economic Development Center. This 15-week course is a great opportunity for those looking or thinking of starting a business, those looking to expand their business, as well as businesses who want to refresh their knowledge on certain key area. We look forward to the success of this program so we can offer additional business opportunities via AEDC. I would be happy to meet with anyone interested in the program,” shared Matthew Courtright – President & CEO of the Ticonderoga Area Chamber of Commerce.
“We, too, are excited to be part of this partnership”, noted Joe Keegan, President of North Country Community College. “Initiatives such as this that are focused on the economic development and revitalization of our communities are ones that we support wholeheartedly, as we all live and work here…and a rising tide raises all boats.”
For more information visit www.aedconline.com or www.ticonderogany.com.