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18 April 2014 Emporia Area Chamber of Commerce and Convention & Visitors Bureau ATTENTION Small Business Owners and Individuals wanting to start a business: The Emporia State University Kansas Small Business Development Center will have a small business consultant in Council Grove and Cottonwood Falls at the locations and on the dates listed below. If you would like to discuss issues concerning your existing business or starting a new business, our consulting services are free and confidential. To make an appointment call the ESU- KSBDC at 620-341-5308. Please make an appointment at least two business days in advance for the location which is most convenient for you. Call 620-341-5308 for Appointment or email: [email protected] This is a community service partnership between Butler Community College, Emporia State University, the U. S. Small Business Administration and the Kansas Department of Commerce. FREE Business Start-up Workshop If you are thinking of starting a small business, this workshop is a great place to begin. This workshop offers essential information about marketing, management, and money that will help you assess the feasibility of your idea and start writing your business plan. We will also discuss how you can access free assistance from the Kansas Small Business Development Center (KSBDC). This workshop is offered free of charge and is presented by the KSBDC. Registration is required one week prior to the workshop being held. “Funded in part through a Cooperative Agreement with the U. S. Small Business Administration. SBA’s funding is not an endorsement of any products, opinions or services. SBA funded programs are extended to the public on a non-discriminatory basis. This material is based on work supported by the U. S. Small Business Administration. Any opinions, findings, conclusions or recommendations expressed are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views of the SBA. A partnership program with the U. S. Small Business Administration and the Kansas Department of Commerce.”