Five business experts leading the Starting Your Business Workshop on August 16

Durango, CO – The Small Business Development Center at Fort Lewis College is once again offering the Starting Your Business Workshop. Open to everyone, this half-day seminar will be held Thursday, August 16, from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Durango Public Library.

 

The workshop features 5 speakers:

· Joe Keck, director for the SW Colorado Small Business Development Center will discuss the steps to take when starting a business in Colorado.

· Jack Llewellyn, executive director for the Durango Chamber of Commerce will provide inexpensive marketing tips and discuss business information that is available to local companies.

· Brad Broyles, business banker from First Southwest Bank will present the different financing options available to small businesses and how to prepare for a small business loan.

· Attorney Linsdey Nicholson will discuss legal structure and answer questions about which one could work for your new company.

· Chuck Fredrick, CPA, will discuss tax implications, legal structure and how this all affects your small business.

Tuition is $25 for the general public and $20 for Chamber of Commerce members. Space is limited, so reserve your spot by visiting

https://www.coloradosbdc.org/workshop.aspx?ekey=170320041 or by contacting the Small Business Development Center at 970-247-7009 or email Lynn Asano at [email protected]. If room is still available the day of the workshop, walk-ins will be accepted.