New Free Business Program Series At The Bethel Public Library

BETHEL, CT — The Bethel Public Library, partnering with SCORE – Western CT Chapter, will be sponsoring a series of business programs for people who want to start businesses or business owners who want to brush up on key concepts. The programs will be held on Thursday evenings from April 11 through May 9.

Beginning at 5:00 p.m., there will be a brief networking period with refreshments from area restaurants, where participants can mingle with SCORE volunteers and local business people. At 6:00 p.m., the program will begin. This free series will give residents an introduction to the business concepts needed for all small business owners and entrepreneurs, and will focus on key elements of starting their own business.

This series is targeted not only to would-be entrepreneurs, but also to small business owners who would like to brush up on some important business concepts. Participants may register for one or all of the sessions. Those who attend 4 of the 5 programs will receive a certificate of completion from the Small Business Administration, which can be displayed in their businesses. SCORE mentors and business advisors will be on hand to answer questions.

Here is the schedule: April 11 – Start-up Basics; April 18 – Business Concepts; April 25- Marketing Concepts; May 2 – Financial Needs; and May 9 – Funding Options.

More information, brief bios of the presenters, and registration can all be found at the Bethel Library website.

This is an in-person series of programs only; there is no Zoom component.