Two programs this month will shed light on the fundamentals of starting and growing a business.
The Miami-Dade Chamber of Commerce’s Young Professionals Network and Florida International University’s Pino Global Entrepreneurship Center are offering Part 1 of The Entrepreneurship Education Series on July 12 from 6 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. at the Miami-Dade Chamber’s conference room in the UM Life Sciences Building, 1951 NW 7th Ave., Miami.
Topics will include: Starting a Business (Step-by-Step), Writing a Business Plan, Preparing Financials and Legal Structure. Panelists will include Felecia Hatcher, founder of Feverish Ice Cream; Joshua Blank, president of MiamiSeedlings incubator; Bob Arnold, attorney with Victory Law Group; Ana Cela Harris, founder of Cela Advisors; Melissa Krinzman, managing director of Venture Architects; and Marco Scanu, executive coach with 345 Group.
A second workshop in the series is planned for Aug. 15. More information: YPNMiami.com
The Entrepreneur Series is free to YPN members and $10 for non-members. RSVP at http://bit.ly/Nd8U33
In a second offering starting this month, the Economic Development Council of South Miami-Dade and the School of Continuing Education and Professional Development at Miami Dade College’s Homestead Campus are offering a Business Training Program designed for those who want to start a business, grow a business, or simply sharpen their business skills. There will be nine classes taught by local community business leaders and academicians, the organizers say.
Some of the topics covered will be: How to Prepare a Business Plan, How to Prepare a Marketing Plan, Finance Primer and How to Prepare a Loan Package.
The dates are July 12 through September 6. The classes are every Thursday evening from 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. and will take place at the Palmetto Bay Village Center. The cost is $100 for all. Space is limited; call 305-378-9470 or visit www.EDCSouthDade.com for more information or to sign up.