February 2012

VOTE Intro and Business Structure

Welcome to the VOTE series!  The goal is to transistion you from activer duty personnel to business owner.  We will go  over some basics of what it takes to start your own business and the different structures available.

Location: 

Naval Base Kitsap-Bangor, Fleet and Family Service Center

VOTE Business Plan

Learn the elements of a business plan.  Receive a workbook to help you get the business idea out of your head and onto paper.  Decide who you will be addressing and the importance of having a plan to make your dreams come true!!

Location: 

Clover Park Technical College
Center for Business Development
4600 Steilacoom Blvd Bldg 19
Lakewood WA 98499

SBA Loan Briefing

Hosted at Tacoma Pierce County Chamber, the Simpson Room from 10:30 AM - 1:30 PM.  If you wish to register please email or call Janice Hutchins: 253-627-2175 x 100 or Janiceh@tacomachamber.org.

The SBA LOan Briefing provides detailed information diractly from representatives of the SBA and about how the SBA loan program works, eligibilty and credit requirements, what lenders are looking for when approving loans, resources to help youwith a buisness plan or loan proposal, and other available financing options.

Location: 

Tacoma Pierce County Chamber, 950 Pacific Ave, Tacoma, WA 98402

SBA Webinar: Entrepreneurship Empowers Everyone

Presenter: Felipe Wright, CEO
Intelligent Information Technology Solutions

Audio Conference Login Instructions
1. Dial the AT&T Connect Teleconference Toll-Free Number – 1-888-858-2144
2. Enter your AT&T Access Code – 4259370 (press the # key)

SBA Webinar: The Things an Entrepreneur Needs to Know

Presenter: Joseph Clarke, Chapter Chair
Washington, D.C. SCORE

Audio Conference Login Instructions
1. Dial the AT&T Connect Teleconference Toll-Free Number – 1-888-858-2144
2. Enter your AT&T Access Code – 4259370 (press the # key)

Class Date & Time: 
02/22/2012 - 3:00pm - 5:00pm

SBA Webinar: Building Your Team

Presenter: Melanie Lamar-Hancock, President
Right at Home, Washington, D.C.

Audio Conference Login Instructions
1. Dial the AT&T Connect Teleconference Toll-Free Number – 1-888-858-2144
2. Enter your AT&T Access Code – 4259370 (press the # key)

Class Date & Time: 
02/23/2012 - 3:00pm - 5:00pm

SBA Webinar: Entrepreneurship & Networking

Presenter: Jennifer Kushell, Founder and CEO
YSN.com

Audio Conference Login Instructions
1. Dial the AT&T Connect Teleconference Toll-Free Number – 1-888-858-2144
2. Enter your AT&T Access Code – 4259370 (press the # key)

Class Date & Time: 
02/24/2012 - 3:00pm - 5:00pm