Training program for small business

As small businesses adjust to the current economic times, it's exciting to hear of a program that is arming entrepreneurs with the right skills to success.

A group of three entities has joined forces to run an entrepreneurial training program, "How to Write a Business Plan," for 35 business owners or future entrepreneurs. The partners are the Mission Community Services Corporation and the Women’s Business Partners Program, in conjunction with the City of Arvin.

About 15-20 must be Arvin residents while the rest can be from other parts of the county, said Ross Griego who is part of the project.

The 10-week program will take place at the Adobe Plaza in Arvin.

The weekly training program begins June 1. Graduation is scheduled for July 27.
Class topics include: business entities, permits and business licenses, market research and analysis, competition, operations management and financial statements.

“The entrepreneurial training program is designed to assist the community’s business owners become more successful in their daily operations and management of their businesses,” Mike Kuntz, Development Associate of the City of Arvin.

Mission Community Services Corporation and the Women’s Business Partners Program, MCSC/WBP provides training, technical assistance, loans and support to low-moderate income individuals, businesses and non-profit organizations to expand opportunities to own, manage or operate business enterprises.