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Subject: SSBiN.org Update January, 2007

Your Update from the Saginaw Small Business information Network (SSBiN): Educational and informational  opportunities that we want you to be aware of. See SSBiN at http://www.ssbin.org/. Please forward this message to your colleagues and friends.   UPDATE TOPICS: Roundtable: Get Your Business Rolling With A Roundtable Free Entrepreneur Orientation Seminar Course: Starting a Home-based or Small Business   ROUNDTABLE: GET YOUR BUSINESS ROLLING WITH A ROUNDTABLE SSBiN.org and Saginaw Vision 2020 are proud to sponsor a new event for learning and networking. This small business roundtable will feature four volunteer professionals that address questions and concerns of small business owners in a learning environment. It is also an opportunity to network with other small business owners and develop creative solutions to small business concerns. Discussion opportunities include: Legal, Accounting, Marketing and Insurance. The Roundtable is specifically designed to address those companies with 10 employees or less who have been in business at least one year. The purpose is to promote the development and growth of existing small businesses. You should bring to the table questions that you may have regarding the growth and development of your business. There are two events associated with this opportunity: Launch & Reception (Free) This free event will feature a discussion with Christine Greve, Regional Director of the SBT&DC Tuesday January 23, 2007 6:30pm to 8:30pm Saginaw ISD Roundtable ($15/person) The roundtable is for businesses that may not have the financial resources to access a broad range of information necessary for business survival and growth. Refreshments provided. Tuesday, February 27, 2007 6:00pm to 9:00pm Saginaw ISD For more information and to download a brochure, please lot on to http://www.ssbin.org The Saginaw ISD is located at 3860 Fashion Square Blvd., Saginaw, MI. FREE ENTREPRENEUR ORIENTATION SEMINAR A free orientation for potential business owners will be offered on October 26th, from 6 - 8:30 p.m. at the Hoyt Main Library, 505 Janes Ave, Saginaw, MI. Learn about community resources and the basics on business ownership from a local expert. These opportunities are sponsored by Saginaw Future, Inc., the Public Libraries of Saginaw, Saginaw County Minority Business Development Center, Small Business & Technology Development Center and the Saginaw County Chamber of Commerce. For more information contact the Hoyt Main Library reference Department at (989) 755-0904. Future 2006 dates for this seminar: Nov 16. COURSE: STARTING A HOME-BASED OR SMALL BUSINESS The next 10-week program will begin January 10, 2007, from 6:00 - 8:30 p.m. The program teaches the basics of starting and running a small business. instructors include Kathleen Tenwolde and guest instructors form the professional community. Classes are at the Hoyt Main Library, 505 Janes Avenue in Saginaw. Cost of the class is $100. Partial scholarships, based upon need, are available as well as flexible payment plan. Class size is limited so register early. For more information please call Kathy at 989.754.2486. For more information, download the flyer from http://www.ssbin.org/downloads.htm page.   ----------------------------------------------------------- The SSBiN website and newsletter is the result from efforts by the Entrepreneur and Small Business Alliance  (ESBA) of the Saginaw Vision 2020. The ESBA is always looking for input and guidance from small business people  like you. If you are interested, please see us at: http://www.ssbin.org/contact.htm.To sign up for SSBiN updates, http://www.ssbin.org/register.htm. To unsubscribe to SSBiN updates, send an email to updates_remove@ssbin.org. To view previous newsletters from SSBiN: http://www.ssbin.org/news.htm We'd like to know what you think about these updates and what information you'd like to see in the future. E-mail  your comments to SSBiN Support (mailto:ssbinsupport@ssbin.org) or see us at: http://www.ssbin.org/contact.htmYour Privacy is important to us. Please see our privacy statement at http://www.ssbin.org/privacy.htm Copyright (c) 2006 www.ssbin.org SSBiN is not responsible for the content or the privacy policies of Web sites to which it may link.