Business Incubator Center http://www.gjincubator.org Explore.Enrich.Expand Thu, 17 May 2012 16:14:13 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 Business Valuation Class http://www.gjincubator.org/2012/05/business-valuation-class/ http://www.gjincubator.org/2012/05/business-valuation-class/#comments Tue, 15 May 2012 17:40:54 +0000 tbenson http://www.gjincubator.org/?p=2500

Don’t miss out on the chance to take our Business Valuation Class this Friday, May 18, from 2:30 to 4:00.  Find out what would be a fair listing price for your business, and how it is determined.  Will a lender finance the acquisition?  Does selling a business within the industry provide opportunity to command a premium price?  Join us in learning about the roles of market analysis and business evaluation in developing a realistic business worth assessment.  Cost is $35.00.  Contact frontdesk@gjincubator.org to register or call 970-243-5242.

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The next Pumping Up the Dream – Starting a Business in Western Colorado is this Friday, May 4,  9:00 a.m. to 11:30  a.m. 

Take advantage of the opportunity to receive step by step guidance as you start your new business in Western Colorado. 

This class covers all the most commonly asked questions, including how to do a trade name search, choosing the right legal structure, registering with the state, local licensing requirements, the business planning process and options for financing your business.

Cost is $50, and includes this workshop, training materials, and membership in the Fast Trac Business Basics program – a series of 5 brown-bag luncheon meetings that can be taken in any order.

Call now at 970-243-5242 or e-mail frontdesk@gjincubator.org to sign up.  Space is limited!

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4-13-12 Updated Class Schedule

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Enjoy a breakfast treat while you participate in a free presentation and panel discussion by local area experts.  This is a rare opportunity to hear from a wide range of qualified experts on issues and topics important to your small business AND have an opportunity to ask questions.  This free program is being held tomorrow, April 11, from 8:30 to 9:45 at the Business Incubator Center.

April Topic:  Workplace Health Care Issues

Join panelists Connie J. Mack, MA, Vice President of Business Development at Community Hospital, Steve ErkenBrack, President and CEO of Rocky Mountain Health Plans, Dave Balak, MS, St. Mary’s Occupational Medicine, and Will Hays, Vice President of Client Services at Hilltop Community Resources, Inc. as they discuss the ins and outs of health care issues as they relate to small business.

Please RSVP to FrontDesk@gjincubator.org

Business Over Breakfast meetings are held quarterly on the 2nd Wednesday of the month.  The next meeting will be in July.

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S&S Innovations, a tenant here at the Incubator, is a finalist in the Colorado Companies to Watch – a state-wide program recognizing 2nd stage businesses that are developing valuable products and services, creating quality jobs, enriching communities, and creating new industries throughout the state. Second stage companies fuel the economic fire of Colorado by acounting for much of the economic growth and economic independence of individuals throughout the state. The companies prossess attributes such as growth focused, privately held and headquartered in Colorado, 6-99 full-time equivalent employees, and$750,000- 50 million in sales.

 

Colorado Mesa University held their annual Grand Junction E-Day  (Entrepreneurship Day) event yesterday, with keynote speaker Kenneth “Hap” Klopp, founder of The North Face.  During the luncheon, they also had the Idea Challenge finalists presentations.  From an initial 30 college participants, there were three finalists.  The winners received cash awards.  1st place went to Chandler Burgeon, 2nd to the Incubator’s own Rachael Glenn (way to go Rachael!), and 3rd to Alex Swawnic. There was a round of high school participants as well, and 1st and 2nd place winners recieved $500 CMU scholarships and $50 gift cards.

 

The Business Incubator has several new tenants including Amy’s Courtyard (caterer), Backwood Smoked Meats BBQ (BBQ Catering), Fragapparel (screen printing), Frosty Freeze West (Blue Bunny Ice Cream), Fuzebox 95 Music Center (music lessons), Infinity Design and Events (event planning), McCaracher & Associates (bookkeeping service), and TempOrthotics (medical technology). There is still room for more – so if you are ready to take your business to a new level, call us!

 

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Business Incubator tenant is a finalist in the prestigious Colorado Companies to Watch contest.

S&S Innovations PR Colorado Companies to Watch Finalist March 2012

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Friday, March 16, Open Coffee Club at Coffee Muggers from 10:00-12:00

Tuesday, March 20, Pumping Up the Dream-Starting a Business in Western Colo.

Wednesday, March 21, Fraud Prevention & Detection for Your Small Business

Wednesday, March 21, Payroll:  The Process in a Nutshell

click here to get more info and register for the classes

The SBDC is partially funded by the U.S. Small Business Administration.  SBA’s funding is not an endorsement of any products, opinions or services.  SBA funded programs are extended to the  public on a non-discriminatory basis.  This brochure supported by funds  from the Colorado Enterprise Zone Marketing Grant.

 

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Check out these links for classes and events of interest to anyone who has a business or non-profit, or who wants to get started

Fruita Candidate forum invite March 2012

Western Colorado Community Foundation class flyer March 2012

Fraud Prevention & Detection and Payroll in a Nutshell

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