Goodwill Southwest Florida MicroEnterprise Institute accepting applications for next small business class
Individuals thinking about starting their own business, but need some mentoring, are invited to apply to the Goodwill Southwest Florida MicroEnterprise Institute. The next class is Monday, June 2, to Thursday, July 10, in Cape Coral. Class meets Mondays and Thursdays from 6-8:30 p.m. at the West Cape Coral Goodwill Community Resource Center, located inside the West Cape Goodwill at 1499 S.W. Pine Island Road.
The MicroEnterprise Institute is a six-week training program to help emerging entrepreneurs start new ventures and grow small businesses. Graduates complete a comprehensive training course and prepare a solid plan to guide their start-up. They work with mentors who are successful businesspeople and hear from subject matter experts in areas of accounting, legal, marketing, insurance, and funding.
An easy-to-use workbook, used by organizations across America, assists in transforming vision into a plan for a successful business.
To apply, visit www.goodwillswfl.org/microenterprise, or call 239-995-2106, extension 2215. The session is $80; volunteer hours can be substituted for the fee if income requirements are met. For more information, email Sandra Plazas at sandraplazas@goodwillswfl.org.
Attendance is limited, early registration is recommended.
The nonprofit Goodwill Industries of Southwest Florida administrates the Goodwill Southwest Florida MicroEnterprise Institute. It is part of Goodwill’s mission of providing life-changing opportunities toward independence for those with disabilities and disadvantages.
For more information about Goodwill Industries of Southwest Florida, visit www.goodwillswfl.org.