Small Business Fair Offers Tips and Classes

Thu, 19 Aug 2010 12:21:29 PST

The 17th annual Oregon Small Business Fair is set for Saturday, Sept. 11, at the Oregon Convention Center in Portland. Instructors with the Small Business Development Center at Clackamas Community College are among the many presenters at the fair.

The Small Business Fair is a free event for small-business owners and those considering starting their own business. The fair offers classes and counseling throughout the day. Doors open at 8:30 a.m., and classes begin at 9 a.m. Activities continue until 4:30 p.m.

Dr. Thomas Jones, SBDC instructor and adviser, is scheduled to speak at 11:45 a.m. on “Ten things you should know before starting a business, even if you already have one.”

SBDC instructor Rob Patton presents “Be found – getting your website to your customer” at 10:15 a.m.

For more information, call the CCC SBDC at 503- 594-0731.