Northeast Entrepreneur Fund 2009 training schedule

The Northeast Entrepreneur Fund 2009 schedule of training opportunities has been announced. Check out www.entrepreneurfund.org and click on “Training” for class information, including fees, and “Calendar” for dates, times, locations.

The popular “Start a Business…Here’s How!” two-hour workshop will be held 35 times throughout the year, with sessions held in Virginia, Duluth, Grand Rapids and Ely.

“Build a Business…Here’s How!” is a new class title, but it uses NEF’s long-established, nationally recognized Core Four curriculum. The four-session class will be offered 15 times throughout the region, including five daytime classes and, for the first time in several years, a session in International Falls.

“We continue to explore how to make our training opportunities more accessible and relevant for our clients,” says Dawn Johnson, NEF director of training. “We are also exploring additional classes and services we may introduce in the coming year.” Check the web site for any updates to the schedule.

Download and print the complete 2009 training schedule:  http://www.entrepreneurfund.org/2009 workshop schedule.pdf
 

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