If you live near a state line, please look for workshops in nearby cities of the bordering state.
BILOXI
Event: Financing Your Startup Business or Expansion
Date(s): September 25, 2008
Time: 5:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
Location: Gulf Coast Business Technology Center, 1636 Popps Ferry Road
Contact: Teresa Speir; Phone: (228) 396-8661; E-mail: gcsbdc@olemiss.edu
Event Information: This workshop will explore ways to finance your business, from SBA guaranty loans, planning & development district financing, how to compare financing sources, what a lender wants in a business plan/proposal, and how your credit score impacts your ability to secure financing for your business.
Speakers will be Teresa Speir, Judi Adcock and George Eyrich. In addition, general information on federal income tax filing requirements, payroll taxes [including Federal Unemployment Taxes (FUTA)], self-employment tax, etc., will be addressed through the distribution of free IRS products including Publication 3207, The Small Business Resource Guide CD ROM; a Virtual Small Business Tax Workshop DVD; IRS Tax Calendar; and various other small business related forms and publications.
Sponsored by: Mississippi Small Business Development at University of Mississippi - Gulf Coast
BOONEVILLE
Event: First Steps
Date(s): September 18, 2008
Time: 2:00 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Location: Northeast Mississippi Community College, Holiday Hall, 3rd Floor, Conference Room
Contact: Jo Ann Harris; Phone: (662) 915-1291; E-mail: umsbdc@olemiss.edu
Event Information: Seminar on what must be done to get started, financial projections, financial needs, collateral, personal financial statements, business loan application procedures, business plan outlines, and frequently asked questions.
Speaker will be Katie Drewry. In addition, general information regarding federal income tax, self-employment tax, payroll tax, etc. will be addressed through the distribution of several free IRS products including Publication 3207, The Small Business Resource Guide CD ROM; a Virtual Small Business Tax Workshop DVD; IRS Tax Calendar; and various other small business related forms and publications.
Sponsored by: Mississippi Small Business Development Center at the University of Mississippi
BROOKHAVEN
Event: First Steps
Date(s): September 16, 2008
Time: 1:30 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Location: Copiah-Lincoln Community College, (AC 410) Mobile Training Lab
Contact: Frances Schwager; Phone: (601) 466-1254; E-mail: sbdc@colin.edu
Event Information: Seminar on learning the basics for starting a business of your own. Speaker will be Jeff Waller. In addition, general information on federal income tax filing requirements, payroll taxes [including Federal Unemployment Taxes (FUTA)], self-employment tax, etc., will be addressed through the distribution of free IRS products including Publication 3207, The Small Business Resource Guide CD ROM; a Virtual Small Business Tax Workshop DVD; IRS Tax Calendar; and various other small business related forms and publications.
Sponsored by: Mississippi Small Business Development Center at Copiah Lincoln Community College
CANTON
Event: How To Write A Winning Business Plan
Date(s): September 18, 2008
Time: 1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Location: WIN Job Center, 152 Watford Parkway
Contact: Montique Clark; Phone: (601) 979-2795; E-mail: jsusbdc@jsums.edu
Event Information: Seminar on the importance of writing a business plan and guidelines for writing a business plan. Speaker will be Larry Ward. In addition, general information on federal income tax filing requirements, payroll taxes [including Federal Unemployment Taxes (FUTA)], self-employment tax, etc., will be addressed through the distribution of free IRS products including Publication 3207, The Small Business Resource Guide CD ROM; a Virtual Small Business Tax Workshop DVD; IRS Tax Calendar; and various other small business related forms and publications.
Sponsored by: Mississippi Small Business Development Center at Jackson State University
CLEVELAND
Event: First Steps
Date(s): September 22, 2008
Time: 3:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Location: Delta State University, 1003 W. Sunflower Road, Broom Hall, Room 271
Contact: Betrick Scott; Phone: (662) 846-4236; E-mail: dsusbdc@deltasstate.edu
Event Information: This is a workshop to assist with the steps to start your own business. Speaker will be Christie Sledge. In addition, general information on federal income tax filing requirements, payroll taxes [including Federal Unemployment Taxes (FUTA)], self-employment tax, etc., will be addressed through the distribution of free IRS products including Publication 3207, The Small Business Resource Guide CD ROM; a Virtual Small Business Tax Workshop DVD; IRS Tax Calendar; and various other small business related forms and publications.
Sponsored by: Mississippi Small Business Development Center at Delta State University
GREENWOOD
Event: Accounting by the Numbers
Date(s): September 23, 2008
Time: 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Location: Greenwood Chamber of Commerce, 402 Highway 82 Bypass
Contact: Betrick Scott; Phone: (662) 846-4236; E-mail: dsusbdc@deltasstate.edu
Event Information: This workshop is the what, who, and how of accounting is explained in detail. Speaker will be Gwen Meador. In addition, general information on federal income tax filing requirements, payroll taxes [including Federal Unemployment Taxes (FUTA)], self-employment tax, etc., will be addressed through the distribution of free IRS products including Publication 3207, The Small Business Resource Guide CD ROM; a Virtual Small Business Tax Workshop DVD; IRS Tax Calendar; and various other small business related forms and publications.
Sponsored by: Mississippi Small Business Development Center at Delta State University
GRENADA
Event: Business Technology
Date(s): September 16, 2008
Time: 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Location: Grenada Chamber of Commerce, 95 SW Frontage Road
Contact: Betrick Scott; Phone: (662) 846-4236; E-mail: dsusbdc@deltasstate.edu
Event Information: This workshop provides information regarding various technologies and ways each can benefit small businesses. Speaker will be Dr. Paul Starkey. In addition, general information on federal income tax filing requirements, payroll taxes [including Federal Unemployment Taxes (FUTA)], self-employment tax, etc., will be addressed through the distribution of free IRS products including Publication 3207, The Small Business Resource Guide CD ROM; a Virtual Small Business Tax Workshop DVD; IRS Tax Calendar; and various other small business related forms and publications.
Sponsored by: Mississippi Small Business Development Center at Delta State University
HATTIESBURG
Event: First Steps
Date(s): September 23, 2008
Time: 6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Location: University of Southern Mississippi, Joseph Green Hall, Room #104, 118 College Drive #10076
Contact: Greg Butler; Phone: (601) 477-4235; E-mail: sbdc@jcjc.edu
Event Information: Seminar on financing, business planning, presenting your plan to a lender, gathering relevant information in order to start a business.
Speaker will be Greg Butler. In addition, general information on federal income tax filing requirements, payroll taxes [including Federal Unemployment Taxes (FUTA)], self-employment tax, etc., will be addressed through the distribution of free IRS products including Publication 3207, The Small Business Resource Guide CD ROM; a Virtual Small Business Tax Workshop DVD; IRS Tax Calendar; and various other small business related forms and publications.
Sponsored by: Mississippi Small Business Development Center at Jones County Junior College
HORN LAKE
Event: First Steps
Date(s): September 25, 2008
Time: 1:00 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.
Location: Horn Lake Chamber of Commerce, 3040 Goodman Road, Suite A
Contact: Jo Ann Harris; Phone: (662) 915-1291; E-mail: umsbdc@olemiss.edu
Event Information: Seminar on what must be done to get started, financial projections, financial needs, collateral, personal financial statements, business loan application procedures, business plan outlines, and frequently asked questions.
Speaker will be Lynn Sykes. In addition, general information on federal income tax filing requirements, payroll taxes [including Federal Unemployment Taxes (FUTA)], self-employment tax, etc., will be addressed through the distribution of free IRS products including Publication 3207, The Small Business Resource Guide CD ROM; a Virtual Small Business Tax Workshop DVD; IRS Tax Calendar; and various other small business related forms and publications.
Sponsored by: Mississippi Small Business Development Center at University of Mississippi
JACKSON
Event: How To Write A Winning Business Plan
Date(s): September 25, 2008
Time: 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Location: Mississippi E-Center at Jackson State University, 1230 Raymond Road
Contact: Montique Clark; Phone: (601) 979-2795; E-mail: jsusbdc@jsums.edu
Event Information: Seminar on the importance of writing a business plan and guidance for writing a business plan. Speaker will be Henry Thomas. In addition, general information on federal income tax filing requirements, payroll taxes [including Federal Unemployment Taxes (FUTA)], self-employment tax, etc., will be addressed through the distribution of free IRS products including Publication 3207, The Small Business Resource Guide CD ROM; a Virtual Small Business Tax Workshop DVD; IRS Tax Calendar; and various other small business related forms and publications.
Sponsored by: Mississippi Small Business Development Center at Jackson State University
MERIDIAN
Event: First Steps
Date(s): September 24, 2008
Time: 2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Location: Meridian Community College, Webb Hall, 910 Highway 19 North
Contact: Doc Braswell; Phone: (601) 482-0602; E-mail: dbraswel@mcc.cc.ms.us
Event Information: Seminar will be on the basics of starting a new business. Speaker will be Doc Braswell. In addition, general information on federal income tax filing requirements, payroll tax, self-employment tax, etc., will be addressed through the distribution of free IRS products including Publication 3207, The Small Business Resource Guide CD ROM; a Virtual Small Business Tax Workshop DVD; IRS Tax Calendar; and various other small business related forms and publications.
Sponsored by: Mississippi Small Business Development Center, Business Assistance Center at MSU - Meridian Community College
PHILADELPHIA
Event: Need to Know Facts About Web Sites
Date(s): September 29, 2008
Time: 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Location: Neshoba Business Enterprise Center, 1016 Saxton Airport Road, Suite 101
Contact: Virgie Thames; Phone: (601) 635-2111 ext. 296; E-mail: sbdc@eccc.edu
Event Information: Course covers current web page design methods for creating and maintaining a business, personal or class web page in addition to providing information on HTML programming and an introduction to Macromedia Dream Weaver.
Speaker will be Wade Hollingsworth. In addition, general information on federal income tax filing requirements, payroll taxes [including Federal Unemployment Taxes (FUTA)], self-employment tax, etc., will be addressed through the distribution of free IRS products including Publication 3207, The Small Business Resource Guide CD ROM; a Virtual Small Business Tax Workshop DVD; IRS Tax Calendar; and various other small business related forms and publications.
Sponsored by: Mississippi Small Business Development Center at East Central Community College
STARKVILLE
Event: First Steps
Date(s): September 18, 2008
Time: 2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Location: One Research Blvd., Suite 201A
Contact: Becky Gallman; Phone: (662) 325-8684; E-mail: sbdc@cobilan.msstate.edu
Event Information: Seminar on the basics of starting a small business. Speaker will be Hamp Beatty. In addition, general information on federal income tax filing requirements, payroll taxes [including Federal Unemployment Taxes (FUTA)], self-employment tax, etc., will be addressed through the distribution of free IRS products including Publication 3207, The Small Business Resource Guide CD ROM; a Virtual Small Business Tax Workshop DVD; IRS Tax Calendar; and various other small business related forms and publications.
Sponsored by: Mississippi Small Business Development Center at Mississippi State University
TUPELO
Event: First Steps
Date(s): September 23, 2008
Time: 1:00 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.
Location: Renasant Center for IDEAS, 398 East Main Street
Contact: Jo Ann Harris; Phone: (662) 915-1291; E-mail: umsbdc@olemiss.edu
Event Information: Seminar on what must be done to get started, financial projections, financial needs, collateral, personal financial statements, business loan application procedures, business plan outlines & frequently asked questions.
Speaker will be Frank Wiebe. In addition, general information on federal income tax filing requirements, payroll [including Federal Unemployment Taxes (FUTA)], self-employment tax, etc., will be addressed through the distribution of free IRS products including Publication 3207, The Small Business Resource Guide CD ROM; a Virtual Small Business Tax Workshop DVD; IRS Tax Calendar; and various other small business related forms and publications.
Sponsored by: Mississippi Small Business Development Center at University of Mississippi
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