Franklin County Community Development Corporation

Free Monthly Information Sessions
Every First Wednesday of the Month 3:30-5:00 pm — Learn about business planning and local resources available to new and established business owners.

Explore Going Into Business
3 session, 12-hour class provides the opportunity to explore the lifestyle of entrepreneurship and what it takes to start a business.
Class begins in February 09

Plan for Success: Business Planning for New and Existing Entrepreneurs
12 week 36 hour class provides the opportunity to evaluate a business through the process of developing a business plan.
Class begins in March 09

Visit the calendar for a listing of other regional small business workshops

The FCCDC provides an opportunity for business owners to
build their capacity to make sound decisions that will
launch or grow their businesses.

Learn more:
• Connect with a counselor
• Learn about business lending
• Link to business resources
• Business workshops and trainings
• Business membership benefits

The FCCDC has been growing sustainable businesses and
communities since 1979 by providing professional guidance
and support with business development programs through
business training & counseling, business lending,
commercial properties, and the Western MA Food
Processing Center.

The FCCDC serves: New and established businesses

Who: Everyone interested, from manufacturing, retail, service, restaurant, value-added specialty food, to agriculture.

What: Counseling, financing, commercial space and equipment

How: Individual meetings, workshops, classes and
resource referrals

Topics: Business plan development, accounting, finance, securing capital, marketing, sales, human resources, technology, food recipe development, and business greening.

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