Seminars Offered For Small Business Hopefuls

Kilgore College and the Small Business Development Center offer courses aimed at taking the pain out of start-ups

KILGORE, TX, Feb. 5, 2009 -- The Small Business Development Center (SBDC) has released its 2009 lineup of seminars and courses. Headlining the offerings is a course entitled 'How to Start & Operate a Business in East Texas'.

The course, given over eight weeks, covers various topics important to small businesses. The course is designed to help the person who is already in business or one who wishes to begin a business.

It offers a step-by-step approach to gaining knowledge needed to begin operation and keep the things running as smoothly as possible. The course aims to be a practical approach, and was designed by Brad Bunt, Director of the SBDC and Sandra Russell, CPA of Sandra H. Russell, P.C.


Each session features local professionals covering topics relevant to starting/operating a business. Topics such as the latest tax and corporate laws, insurance, financing programs and marketing trends are covered by local insurance agents, attorneys, CPAs, bankers, advertising consultants, and other business professionals.

Classes cost $99.00, including books and course materials, and are offered weekly from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. in the following locations:
* Marshall - Center for Applied Technology, Tuesdays, Feb. 10th - Apr. 7th.
* Gilmer - Gilmer H.S. Career & Technology Bldg., Tuesdays, Feb.10th - Apr.7th.
* Longview - Kilgore College on Thursdays, February 12th - April 9th.

A certificate of completion will be presented to each student completing all eight classes.

Those interested in attending are urged to contact the SBDC at (903) 757-5857 or (800) 338-7232.