News from Sno-Isle Libraries

Partnership Helps new Businesses 'Start Smart'

The Small Business Administration, the Center for Inclusive Entrepreneurship at Pinchot University, and Sno-Isle Libraries are partnering to bring a series of business startup classes to Snohomish County under the "Your Business - Start Smart" brand. 

The first class will be held at the Mountlake Terrace Library on January 21, 2016 from 5:30-7:30 pm. This class will cover the fundamentals of starting a business including: incorporation, financing, stakeholder development, and business planning. Registration is free. Additional classes will be held monthly throughout 2016 and go into greater detail on planning, financing, marketing, and more. 

Featured Business Classes at the Library

All classes or events at the Sno-Isle Libraries are free and open to the public, although some may ask you to register. Here are just a few classes coming up soon. 

• Write a Business Plan with the Small Business Reference Center
  Jan. 19, 7:00 - 8:15 pm - Lynnwood Library
• One on One Business Mentoring
  Jan. 19 at 1:00 - 4:00 pm - Oak Harbor Library
• Your Business Start Smart
  Jan. 21 at 5:30 - 7:30 pm - Mountlake Terrace Library

Did this list pique your interest? See all upcoming business classes available at Sno-Isle Libraries this fall.  

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