Small Business Conference Slated for June

Virginia Cooperative Extension and Chesterfield County Economic Development are, once again, jointly sponsoring an annual conference for those interested in starting a small buinsess.

The one-day seminar will be held on Friday, June 4, 1999 from 8:30 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. at the Cooperative Extension Building on the campus of Virginia State University.

The conference will offer an array of speakers, including Dr. Ann Lastovica, Extension Specialist and State Micro-Business Coordinator at Virginia State University, along with accounting and legal experts. Topics to be covered include: current trends for micro businesses, assessment of personal and business management skills, developing a business plan, searching for capital, record keeping and taxes, legal issues, pricing for profit, and helpful hints from a panel of successful entrepreneurs.

The conference registration fee of $20 covers the cost of educational materials, continental breakfast, lunch, and refreshment breaks. Pre-registration is required and can be done by calling the Chesterfield Extension Office at 751-4401. General information on the seminar is also available from Chesterfield County Economic Development at 748-3963.