These programs are presented by partnering organizations, so it is recommended that you contact the program sponsors directly to confirm event details. The course will target entrepreneurs who plan to start a new business or already have an existing business in the City of Richmond. The course is designed to provide small business owners with the basic tools to manage and operate a business successfully. Attendees will also receive information on how to obtain financing for their businesses. The Small Business class starts on Tuesday, October 16, and runs through Tuesday, November 20, 2001.
Advanced registration is required, and class size is limited.
If you have had difficulty obtaining financing for your existing or new business, taking this course could make a difference. REDC specializes in providing funding for a variety of businesses residing in the City of Richmond, and that lack access to traditional bank financing. REDC offers business training, financing, and technical assistance to Richmond-based businesses. Although, completion of this course is a prerequisite for applying for a loan under REDC s micro-loan program, completion does not guarantee that your business will qualify for financing. REDC is a certified Community Development Financial Institution, a licensed SBA microenterprise financial intermediary, and loan administrator of the City of Richmond s IDA loan programs.