Golden Town Hall Meeting:
How to Start and Sustain Your Own Small Business
This recession has been tough, especially for small business owners. How can you start a business today, and how can you thrive? To help find answers to these questions, I'm hosting a town hall meeting this Saturday. Business owners, those interested in starting a businesses, and anyone interested in Colorado's economic health are invited to attend.
When: Saturday, August 21st, 10:00am to 11:30am
Where: Golden City Council Chambers, 911 10th St, Golden
Topics to be discussed include:
- Getting a loan, including micro finance
- Marketing, including social network marketing
- Community resources available for start-up entrepreneurs
- Tools, data and tips for startups
Guest Speakers:
- Kim Mears, Mears Consulting
- Rob Smith, Executive Director, Rocky Mountain MicroFinance Institute
- Craig Gilbert, Owner, BenefitRiver Health Insurance
- Denise Stephens, Jefferson County Business Resource Center
When I started my first business over 35 years ago, I was fortunate to get some good advice and start-up capital. I want to make sure that anyone with a good idea gets connected with all of the resources our community has to offer.