Events/Workshops

Business Start-up seminar

Speaker: Jared Van Orden

Topics include rewards and drawbacks of business ownership, business entry strategies, legal and regulatory compliance and business planning. Choosing a form of business ownership, debt and equity financing and sources of business assistance.

Speaker: Lowell Baggaley

Start Smart PM- FREE BRC Building, 815 W. 1250 S., Orem Thursday, May 24, 2012, 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm Entrepreneurial success begins with this FREE two-hour seminar on how to start a business. Topics covered include: rewards & drawbacks of business ownership, business entry strategies, business planning, legal & regulatory requirements, forms of business ownership, sources of business financing, and sources of business assistance. THIS CLASS IS FREE. Who should attend? This seminar is designed for individuals and entrepreneurial teams who are thinking about entering the business arena, those who are interested in starting a new business, or individuals looking at buying an existing business. Spouses and/or other family members involved in the venture are also encouraged to attend. If you are currently in business, this seminar may be too basic for you. This class is taught by Camille Pendleton. Camille Pendleton is a SBDC Certified Business Analyst. After graduating with an MBA from Utah State University, Camille worked at the Avraham Y. Goldratt Institute as a consultant where she applied the Theory of Constraints to many industries and types of business. After being recruited by a privately-held California engineering-to-manufacturing firm, Camille was first the strategic projects coordinator and later the Vice President of Manufacturing. The company grew from $18 million to $25 million in revenue during this time. Currently counseling business owners and those about to become business owners about key aspects of starting and growing a business, Camille is able to use her years of experience to help people start and run successful businesses. Registration is required for this class - To register, we will need the name of the class you would like to attend, your name, phone number and email address: contact our office at 801-863-8230 or email to sbdc@uvu.edu If you register and find yourself unable to attend, please notify our office as these classes fill up and we have waiting lists. **This event is funded in part through a cooperative agreement with the US Small Business Administration.

Speaker: Camille Pendleton

Business Start-up seminar

Speaker: Theresa Johner

Topics include rewards and drawbacks of business ownership, business entry strategies, legal and regulatory compliance and business planning. Choosing a form of business ownership, debt and equity financing, and sources of business assistance.

Speaker: Lowell Baggaley

Business Start-up seminar

Speaker: Jared Van Orden

Utah Micro-Loan Fund Orientation - FREE BRC Building, 815 W. 1250 S., Orem, Tuesday, May 22, 2012, 11:00 am - 12:00 noon The Orem SBDC will be offering an orientation for those wishing to apply for the Utah Micro-Loan Fund. We will discusss the procedures, qualifications, and guidelines to apply for this loan. Registration is required for this orientation with your name, phone number and email address. Please call 801-863-8230, or email sbdc@uvu.edu. ** This event is funded in part through a cooperative agreement with the US Small Business Administration.

Introduction to Finance

Speaker: Theresa Johner

These workshops help business owners understand and comply with federal and state statutues and reporting requirements.

Speaker: Richard Tomlinson