Sherman County EDGE
Enroll now, class to start in January 23, 2008.
Contact Shawn Kaskie for additional class information, 308.750.3133 or 308.745.0430
Location and Time: First class held from 6:30 - 9:30 p.m. at the Sherman County Economic Development Offices, 133 South 8th Street. Subsequent class schedule will set by class preference.
Course Schedule:
| Date |
Session |
Topic |
| 1/23/2008 |
1 |
Introduction, Overview & Entrepreneurship |
| TBD |
2 |
Planning & Research: Entrepreneurial Essentials |
| TBD |
3 |
Organizational Matters: Mgmt & Legal Structure |
| TBD |
4 |
Marketing - Analysis & Understanding |
| TBD |
5 |
Marketing - Strategies, Tactics & Implementation |
| TBD |
6 |
Financial Overview: Books, Records & Controls |
| TBD |
7 |
Managing Your Money: Financial Planning |
| TBD |
8 |
Managing Your Money: Cash Flow Projections |
| TBD |
9 |
Understanding & Using Your Financial Statements |
| TBD |
10 |
Financing Your Business: Alternative Sources |
| TBD |
11 |
Deal Making: Negotiating & Managing Growth |
| TBD |
12 |
Celebration |
Registration Cost: Cost for the course is $350. Registration fee covers two individuals involved in the same business, additional attendees for that business will be assessed additional fees. Fees also include one set of NxLeveL Entrepreneur books. $250 Scholarships are available for lender customers in addition to one scholarship for a non-lender customer, contact Shawn Kaskie for more information.
Course Instructor:
Shawn Kaskie
- The host and primary instructor, Shawn Kaskie is currently the Executive Director of the Sherman County Economic Development Board. Shawn is a former University of Wisconsin Community Economic Development Faculty Instructor with more than 10 years of experience teaching and assisting entrepreneurs.
Guest Speakers will include Paul Eurek, Founder of Expanxion, a multi-million dollar international technology company and former Loup City High School graduate. Additional speakers provided with expertise in marketing, law, accounting, and business management.
Course Sponsors & Supporters:
Thank you to the many organizations and individuals that sponsor the Sherman County EDGE Coalition. Through these sponsors, Sherman County EDGE Coalition is able to provide high quality business training for our area businesses at reduced rates. Sherman County EDGE is organized through the Sherman County Economic Development Board and all four banks operating in the county. Sponsoring banks include the Sherman County Bank of Loup City, Citizens Bank of Loup City, Ashton State Bank, and Town & Country Bank of Litchfield. We also thank the Sponsors for their leadership and time dedicated to this program.
Lead Sponsors
Sherman County Economic Development Board
Ashton State Bank
Citizens Bank of Loup City
Sherman County Bank of Loup City
Town & Country Bank of Litchfield
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