Local Entrepreneurs, Jumpstart Your Business With PACC Events
So you want to start a business in Fort Greene or Clinton Hill, but could use a hand–lucky for you, the Pratt Area Community Council is here to help guide the way. The organization will be holding several small business events for neighbors starting in early October, and running through the end of 2014.
This season’s events will start with a Rolling Up the Gates Storefront Stroll from 8:30am-1pm on Saturday, October 11. The program includes a networking breakfast, information from lending institutions and small business services, and a trolley tour of available storefronts and other commercial spaces.
Following the Storefront Stroll, events are as follows :
- Developing a Business Plan (Wednesday, October 15)
- Negotiating Commercial Leases (Wednesday, October 22)
- Incorporate Your Business (Wednesday, November 5)
- Marketing Your Business (Wednesday, November 12)
- Building Business Credit (Wednesday, November 19)
- Bookkeeping/Cash Flow (Wednesday, December 3)
- Access to Capital Funds (Wednesday, December 10)
All above events will be held or begin at 896-900 Fulton Street (between Washington and Waverly Avenues) from 6:30-8:30pm on their respective dates. To attend any event, including the Storefront Stroll, RSVP via 347-823-5700 x 1125 or dale_charles@prattarea.org.
Photo by Steven Depolo