Launch Your Own Business Outlines Ownership

nwi-sbdcThe Northwest Indiana Small Business Development Center is presenting its business feasibility workshop from 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday Aug. 23 at the Hammond INnovation Center, 5209 Hohman Ave. Launch your own Business details the key initial steps would-be entrepreneurs should consider before launching a business. The workshop examines the opportunities, responsibilities and challenges involved in ownership.

The cost of the workshop is $25 and pre-registration and pre-payment are required. To register, contact the NWI SBDC at 219-644-3513 or register online at http://isbdc.ecenterdirect.com, click on training events, choose Northwest under centers and follow the instructions.

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.