Training and Networking in Oswego County

Third Annual “Connections” Women’s Conference Scheduled for Oct. 7

Next Small Business Training Class to Begin Sept. 20

Training and Networking

Oswego County Micro-Enterprise Program
Small Business Training Classes

2008:

Sept. 20, 27, Oct. 4, 11, 18:
SUNY Oswego Phoenix Education Center, Oswego County Industrial Park (off of exit 14 on 481), Phoenix Saturdays only, 8 a.m. to 1 p.m.

For more information, or to register for a class, call 312-3492. Class Tuition: $200Scholarships are available through sponsoring agencies. Micro Enterprise graduates may apply for
Micro-enterprise loans after course completion.

Download Micro Enterprise Program application

Download Micro Enterprise scholarship application

Click here for more information and a course outline

Through networking, presentations and information sharing, WNET provides professional development and personal growth for women business owners.

Programs run from 8 to 9:30 a.m. Each seminar includes a light breakfast.

The cost for each seminar is $12 for members and $15 for non-members. The WNET 2008-2009 (Sept. 08-Aug.09) membership cost is $25 (download an application).

WNET is supported locally by Operation Oswego County, Oswego State Education Center, Alliance Bank, BeautiControl, Jody Frawley Advertising and Promotion, Literacy Volunteers of Oswego County, Oliver Paine Greenhouses, Onondaga County Small Business Development Center and the U.S. Small Business Administration.

2008 Fall Programs:

Sept. 4: Networking Roundtable, moderated by the WNET Lead Team;
Oct. 2: “Law 101 for Small Businesses” with attorney Gay Williams;
Nov. 6: WNET Member Marketplace, moderated by WNET Lead Team; and
Dec. 4: “Just for Fun!” cake decorating seminar by Cakes Galore.

PLEASE NOTE: All programs are held at the Oswego State Education Center in the Oswego County Industrial Park, Phoenix (exit 14, state Route 481).

Pre-registration is required for each seminar, and may be made by calling Operation Oswego County, weekdays, at 315-343-1545, or via e-mail smantaro@oswegocounty.org.

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