(WJET/WFXP) – The Erie County Redevelopment Authority (ECRDA), Erie County Public Library, and NWPA Beehive Network are pleased to announce the 2nd Annual Small Business Symposium and Workshop.
This symposium will be held at the Blasko Library on March 23, 2024 from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. and is aimed at anyone interested in new business, creative business, or starting their own business. .
The classes provided include:
- What a beehive can do for you
- What an accountant needs
- intellectual property
- Small and medium enterprise law
- lending and finance
- branding and logo
- social media marketing
- e-commerce
- Creative Small Business Grant
“We are very excited about this workshop and what it will bring to budding creative entrepreneurs. Perfecting the immense talent we see in business skills is , just helping them learn and grow their business,” said Tina Menzin, president and CEO of the company. ECRDA. “This symposium will be a customized and valuable experience for entrepreneurs looking to take their business to the next level.”
Business owners interested in taking part in the 'Creative Small Business Grants' course will be interested to know that they can qualify for up to $5,000 in Redevelopment Authority start-up grants. Applications for that grant will open in April.
The symposium and workshop are free to attend, but advance registration is required. If you are interested, please call the Blasko Library at 814-451-6927. Seating is limited.
