daniel.shaffer at gmail.c
05-12-2007, 04:09 PM
Hello, Jason and Others!
There is an effective network of local Small Business Development Centers across the US that is funded in part by the US Small Business Administration.* These centers provide free business counseling to entrepreneurs for both start-up and existing businesses.
I am a business counselor for Central Arizona College's SBDC serving entrepreneurs in Pinal County, Arizona.* Many of our new clients are referred to us by local chambers of commerce, as well as by reference librarians at local libraries and by the business license clerks in local city governments.* These three sources of referral are typical initial points of contact for people interested in starting their own business.* Many of our SBDC clients fall into the category of microenterprise, and an increasing number are home-based.
Our SBDC is a member of each of the local chambers of commerce within Pinal County, providing for an excellent working relationship.* We are often asked to make short presentations at monthly chamber breakfasts and luncheon meetings
I would encourage all microenterprise development organizations to join their local chamber of commerce.
Dan Shaffer, Business Counselor
Central Arizona College Small Business Development Center
On 5/12/07, Jason Friedman <jfriedman@webinc.org (jfriedman@webinc.org)> wrote: Dear Colleagues:* I am seeking information on collaborations between microenterprise/entrepreneurial development and chambers of commerce.* The focus is on how chambers*can help link new businesses to their members to serve as mentors and coaches.* On a related point, I am also researching effective collaborations between micro groups and broader economic development organizations to get advanced support to grow their businesses.* Thanks.
=====================================Jason J. Friedman, DirectorWEB Consulting ServicesWomen Entrepreneurs of Baltimore, Inc.1118 Light StreetBaltimore, MD 21230
jfriedman@webinc.org (w) 888-674-9177(c) 319-321-5884(f) call office firstWEB builds strong women-owned businesses that lift up communities and families
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There is an effective network of local Small Business Development Centers across the US that is funded in part by the US Small Business Administration.* These centers provide free business counseling to entrepreneurs for both start-up and existing businesses.
I am a business counselor for Central Arizona College's SBDC serving entrepreneurs in Pinal County, Arizona.* Many of our new clients are referred to us by local chambers of commerce, as well as by reference librarians at local libraries and by the business license clerks in local city governments.* These three sources of referral are typical initial points of contact for people interested in starting their own business.* Many of our SBDC clients fall into the category of microenterprise, and an increasing number are home-based.
Our SBDC is a member of each of the local chambers of commerce within Pinal County, providing for an excellent working relationship.* We are often asked to make short presentations at monthly chamber breakfasts and luncheon meetings
I would encourage all microenterprise development organizations to join their local chamber of commerce.
Dan Shaffer, Business Counselor
Central Arizona College Small Business Development Center
On 5/12/07, Jason Friedman <jfriedman@webinc.org (jfriedman@webinc.org)> wrote: Dear Colleagues:* I am seeking information on collaborations between microenterprise/entrepreneurial development and chambers of commerce.* The focus is on how chambers*can help link new businesses to their members to serve as mentors and coaches.* On a related point, I am also researching effective collaborations between micro groups and broader economic development organizations to get advanced support to grow their businesses.* Thanks.
=====================================Jason J. Friedman, DirectorWEB Consulting ServicesWomen Entrepreneurs of Baltimore, Inc.1118 Light StreetBaltimore, MD 21230
jfriedman@webinc.org (w) 888-674-9177(c) 319-321-5884(f) call office firstWEB builds strong women-owned businesses that lift up communities and families
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