Bootcamp Breaks Down Entrepreneurial Basics

The nwi-sbdcNWI Small Business Development Center and the Hammond INnovation Center are offering the NxLevel™ Entrepreneurial Bootcamp from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Aug. 8 through 12 at the INnovation Center, 5209 Hohman Avenue.

The intensive weeklong training program leads entrepreneurs through key business concepts while guiding them through the business plan writing process. INnovation Center Executive Director Greg Boyan, who is a certified NxLevel™ trainer, will take participants through topics such as: business planning basics, business management and organization, marketing strategies, financial overview, funding options, business plan breakdown, key networking skills and small business support services.

“The NxLevel training is an important tool for entrepreneurs as it helps to teach the art of better business practices, and by the end of the course, it will help to provide a comprehensive business plan,” Boyan said. “The sessions are enhanced by presentations from local industry experts that provide real life experiences covering various aspects of running a business.”

The cost of the weeklong event is $350 and includes comprehensive reference book, all class handouts and daily lunch/refreshments. Pre-registration and pre-payment are required. To register, contact the INnovation Center at 219-750-1200 or register@hicnwi.org.

Serving seven counties in the region, the NWI SBDC offers free assistance for entrepreneurs starting or expanding their businesses. Through one-on-one consulting, the NWI SBDC helps guide small businesses toward their goals by offering referrals, workshops, training opportunities and other essential business tools. It is funded in part through a cooperative agreement with the Small Business Administration, the State of Indiana and other local partners.

For more information, visit www.nwisbdc.org.

The Hammond INnovation Center is a technology business incubator that aims to foster the growth and success of technology start-ups in Northwest Indiana and the Chicago Southland area. The center offers competitively priced office space along with key resources and support to assist with business development. For more information, visit www.hammondinnovates.com