Galax Entrepreneur Express Workshop February 24, 2009

Come joins at the Crossroads Institute in Galax, VA to celebrate National Entrepreneurship Week on February 24, 2009.

In today’s economy, the survival of small business has never been more challenging. Finding new markets, accessing financing and connecting to resources is vital to weathering our economic crisis. The Southwest Regional Enterprise Center, Blueridge Crossroads Regional Economic Development Authority and the Crossroads Institute has partnered with the Virginia Department of Business Assistance to host a FREE workshop focused on new and existing business within Southwest Virginia. The event is part of a week of activities targeted to entrepreneurship education that empowers our young people to expand their vision, creativity and skills, and entrepreneurship makes America strong! The three hour Entrepreneur Express: Moving Your Business Forward workshop will feature segments on strategies to build sales, including information on how to start and operate a business, grow an existing business, develop a marketing strategy, obtain financing and find available resources. A special segment on tourism-related business topics will be offered. This is your opportunity to connect with nearly a dozen resource providers in one location that can help you start and grow your existing business. Advanced registration is required. For details and to register, visit http://www.vastartup.org/westevents.html.

Official Website: http://www.vastartup.org/westevents.html