In partnership with the Kutztown University Small Business Development Center (SBDC) and leading local business experts, the City of Coatesville will kick-off the Business Skills for Success for the Entrepreneur program on March 17, 2020 at 6 p.m. at City Hall.

Registration will remain open through April 7, 2020. The 9-week program, held weekly on Tuesday evenings from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m., is designed for entrepreneurs of any age who want to take their start-up, emerging or existing small business to the next level. Seasoned business professionals will lead the weekly sessions.

There is a one-time fee of $50 to participate in the full program.

Contact Kecia Sturdivant at [email protected] or James Logan at [email protected] for more details and to register, or call 484-646-5903.

Topics will include:

- Feasibility and idea development

- Navigating building codes, permits, licensing and regulations

- Business planning and taxes - Identifying and obtaining financing

- Market analysis and marketing plan development

- Expansion and improvement strategies

- Marketing and social media strategies