KINGSPORT – May 8, 2009 –The Kingsport Chamber of Commerce and KOSBE have teamed up to put on the 3rd KOSBE Small Business Night School, on Tuesday and Wednesday, May 19 & 20, from 5:30 p.m. to 9 p.m., at Chamber of Commerce in Downtown Kingsport.
Primarily, the KOSBE Small Business Night School provides free training, peer-to-peer networking, collaborative problem-analysis and problem-solving, and access to contracting opportunities and financing to small business owners and entrepreneurs. During this two-night event, attendees will have a chance to learn about contracting opportunities and stay abreast current bid lists and add their name or company to vendor mailing lists. Registered attendees will also have the chance to apply for the SBA Community Express Loan for $5,000 to $25,000. While in attendance, participants can investigate other sources of capital for their small business. Applicants must be 18 or older.
To help business owners and entrepreneurs solve their existing problems, avoid future pitfalls, and incorporate creative brainstorming, a team of experts will present on topics including:
Small Business Health Coverage Options Including Cover TN
by Danielle Garland, Cover TN Representative
Microsoft Office: Tips and Tricks
Quick Books
by Kathy Richards, Entrepreneur Source
How to Network to Grow Your Business
by Vivian Crymble, Independent Contractor
HR Management & Supervision
by Dusty Parsons, Domtar
Marketing Your Small Business
by Heath Guinn, The Design Shop
Although the Night School was designed with business owners, entrepreneurs, high school and college students, retirees and seniors in mind, the event is open to the general public. There is no cost to attend and refreshments will be served. Anyone interested can register onlineÂ
or call (423) 392-8811 for more information.
