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Advisory Date: September 18, 2012	Contact: Michele Arends
Advisory Number: 2097	Internet Address: http://www.sba.gov/news Follow us on Twitter, Facebook & Blogs

South Dakota SBA and AARP to Host

National Encore Entrepreneur Mentor Day

 

Sioux Falls – The U.S. Small Business Administration and AARP will team up October 2, 2012, to host the first National Encore Entrepreneur Mentor Day. The event is targeted at entrepreneurs over the age of 50 to match these “encore entrepreneurs” with resources for advice and assistance.

 

South Dakota’s event will be hosted by SBA, AARP, SCORE and Active Generations on October 2, at Active Generations, 2300 W. 46^th Street, Sioux Falls, from 4:00 to 6:00 p.m. This event will help connect encore entrepreneurs with mentors from the Small Business Development Center, Women’s Business Center and SCORE who can help throughout the life of an entrepreneur’s business.

 

WHY:                         With one in four individuals ages 44 to 70 interested in becoming entrepreneurs, and 63 percent of Americans planning to work during retirement, small business ownership is a good option. Small business owners who work with long-term counselors often see bigger sales, hire more workers and enjoy long term success.

 

WHO:                         U.S. Small Business Administration

                                    AARP

 

WHAT:                      Encore Entrepreneur Fair  

 

WHEN:                      Tuesday, October 2nd, 4:00 to 6:00 p.m.

 

WHERE:                   Active Generations, 2300 W. 46^th Street, Sioux Falls  

 

TO REGISTER:       Visit www.sba.gov/sd, “Events & Workshops”, “Click Here for District Events” and click on the Registration button or call 605.330.4243.  

 

 

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