Foundations: A Comprehensive Course to Build Your Business

Jumpstart your business with the Foundations Business Planning course!  This popular six-week series taught by our staff and volunteer professionals covers planning for key business components: marketing, cash flow operations, financial literacy and credit.

By completing homework and classroom assignments, you can come out of this training with a completed business plan, and go on to participate in the MCNW IDA matched savings program or use your business plan to go forward with the lending process.

The program is open to all MCNW entrepreneurs and anyone in the community interested in gaining small business skills. It is a valuable opportunity to network with other small business owners and connect with resources.

Comments from past participants:
“Thank you! This was such an incredible opportunity – I don’t know how people become business owners without this class. I feel empowered, and excited, to be taking the next steps.”

“I really appreciated the rotating cast – it gave a depth to the training I wasn’t expecting. I also was impressed by the honesty in the feedback we received as participants.”

 

Time:  See the list of available classes in the following section, or refer to our calendar for the next available series.  Classes generally take place from 6-9 p.m. on weekday evenings.  We also offer weekend classes, classes in Russian, and some daytime opportunities. They take place in our office at 43 SW Naito Parkway, unless noted differently on the calendar.

Location:  Our office at 43 SW Naito Parkway, Portland, OR 97204.

Cost:  $150.00, includes instruction and all materials*

*Partial scholarships are available with proper documentation

Registration:  Limited spaces are filled on a first, come first-served basis with paid registration.  You can do this online, or download the registration from below and return it to us by .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address), fax or post.  Be sure to send your tuition check with this form to reserve your spot in the class.

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Foundation Enrollment (Word document)
Foundation Enrollment (PDF)

Questions? Contact Sarah at (503) 896-5083 or .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address).