FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: May 12, 2008
Contact: Kimberly Donahue, kdonahue@wvdo.org 304-399-1042

BE YOUR OWN BOSS

WINFIELD, W.Va. – The West Virginia Small Business Development Center (WVSBDC) will offer a small business workshop “Licensing & Organizing Your New Business” from 6p.m. to 8 p.m. on May 15 at the West Virginia State Community & Technical College, Cole Complex, Room 112, Institute.

Kathleen Thornton, a business consultant with more than 15 years of experience, will conduct the workshop. Topics include legal organization, licenses and permits, the insurance required and how to find the best location for your business.

Registration is required. The fee is $29. To register, visit http://www.sbdcwv.org/ and click on Training and Workshop Calendar or call 888-982-7232. Registration is required at least five days in advance.

The West Virginia Small Business Division (WVSBD) is a division of the West Virginia Development Office and works with colleges, universities and other host institutions to provide free business consulting and technical assistance statewide. The WVSBD is a program supported by the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) and extended to the public on a non-discriminatory basis. The SBA cannot endorse any products, opinions or services of any external parties or activities. Workshops, seminars and conferences are held in disabled accessible locations. Arrangements for people with disabilities will be made if requested in advance. For more information, call 888-982-7232.