The Next Two Sessions of the Small Business Education Series from the Greater Fremont Development Council (GFDC) to Focus on the Growth Wheel

The Small Business Education Series began this spring and covers a wide range of topics of interest to aspiring and current small business owners.

Earlier this year the Greater Fremont Development Council (GFDC) launched a Small Business Education Series, with each session covering a topic relevant to small business owners, including credit building, risk management, tax planning, and more.

Our next two sessions are on the Growth Wheel and will include two parts. Part 1 will be held on Thursday, August 11, from 5:30 to 7 p.m. and Part 2 will be held on Thursday, August 25, from 5:30 to 7 p.m.

The information and presentation for these two sessions will be provided by the Nebraska Enterprise Fund (NEF). As BC Clark of the NEF explained, “The Growth Wheel series is a tool that helps the entrepreneur see the big picture of the business, so they get focused on the most important area in the business right now and allows them to make an action plan on how to move the business forward.” Clark said another area of focus will be on “the ability of the entrepreneur/owner to create their business profile, adding their financials and marketing to it, rounding it out as a complete business plan.” 

Please note: participants should register to attend both Growth Wheel sessions.

Growth Wheel Series (part 1)
Thursday, August 11, 5:30 p.m. to 7 p.m.

AND

Growth Wheel Series (part 2)
Thursday, August 25, 5:30 p.m. to 7 p.m.

First State Bank & Trust Company Education Center 
1005 E 23rd St Fremont, NE 68025

Part 1: Register here. 
Part 2: Register here.

As this is a two-part session, please register for BOTH parts. The event is free and open to all, but registration is requested.

Sessions are held on Thursdays, usually the third of the month, from 5:30 p.m. to 7 p.m. at the First State Bank & Trust Company Education Center, located at 1005 E 23rd St in Fremont.

Small Business Education Series full schedule is as follows:

• April 21: Credit Building
• May 19: BAIL (Banking, Accounting, Insurance, Legal) Panel
• August 11: Growth Wheel Series
• August 25: Growth Wheel Series
• September 15: TBD
• October 20: Risk Management
• November 17: Tax Planning

Sessions are open to all and are particularly suitable for current small business owners, and for anyone looking to kick start their business. Classes are also tailored for people who are thinking about starting a small business and who are interested in learning more about what they would need to do to turn their ideas into a business.

“The small business education series has been a great success so far, with incredible turnout for our first two sessions held earlier this year. We look forward to continuing to engage the greater Fremont business community, and to provide this valuable resource,” said Megan Skiles, Executive Director of the GFDC.

Contact the Greater Fremont Development Council or visit our website to learn more about the Small Business Education Series or learn more about how we can help your business grow and thrive in Fremont.