POTTSTOWN PA – Positively!Pottstown, the online community blog that is dedicated to promoting Pottstown and its activities, is offering two $100 scholarships to pay for attendance at an upcoming series of small business workshop being taught by members of the Pottstown chapter of the Service Corps of Retired Executives. Scholarships are available to anyone who is already running a business, or planning to open a business, in the borough.
Sue Repko.
“I wanted to offer something specific to the small business entrepreneur who is trying to make it in Pottstown,” explained Sue Repko, founder of the community blog that promotes Pottstown. “It’s a holiday gift to a couple of deserving business owners to start 2011 on the right foot.”
SCORE is the Service Corps of Retired Executives, a nonprofit association sponsored by the U.S. Small Business Association. Course instructors are experienced practitioners who teach practical, real-life skills and strategies to those interested in starting a business or learning how to run their business better.
By attending a SCORE workshop, entrepreneurs will be introduced to a network of supportive professionals who want to see them succeed. “The folks at SCORE have been great to work with. They’re such a valuable resource, and they’re right in town,” Repko said.
The Pottstown chapter’s next workshop series will be held Jan. 10, 17, 24 and 31 (2011) from 7-9:30 p.m. held at the TriCounty Chamber of Commerce, 152 High St., Suite 360, Pottstown PA. Registration begins at 6:45 p.m. The course includes a manual on preparing a business plan, and covers these topics:
- Jan. 10 – Sources of Information, and the Tax and Legal Implications of the Different Legal Structures;
- Jan. 17 – The Business Plan and The Business Loan;
- Jan. 24 – Sources of Market Information and Marketing; and
- Jan. 31 – It’s All About Profit
To be considered for a scholarship, download application forms available at Positively!Pottstown. Applicants must write a few paragraphs about their current business or business plans, and include information about their past business or work experience. A resume is not required.
Mail completed applications and written statements by Dec. 28 (2010) to Sue Repko, Positively Pottstown, P.O. Box 1509, Pottstown PA 19464; or e-mail them to positivelypottstown@gmail.com. Winners will be announced on the Positively!Pottstown blog on Jan. 3 (2011).
Photo from Sue Repko
Hi, Joe –
Thanks for getting the word out! I’d like to add that if there are other individuals or businesses that would like to sponsor a scholarship, they can get in touch with me or SCORE. Donations are tax-deductible. Info for SCORE is at http://www.pottstownscore.org.
Enjoy the rest of the weekend!
Sue