Entrepreneur Education Opportunities

Entrepreneur Education Opportunities – Monthly consultations and classes will be offered in Ortonville on the First Tuesday of each month – Starting in April!   This opportunity is provided by the Southwest Initiative Foundation with Big Stone Area Growth & the Ortonville EDA.   No Cost; however, registration is requested.

For more information – check out the flyer:  Entrepreneur Classes

Rural Entrepreneurship Assistance

The Southwest Minnesota CORE (Center of Rural Entrepreneurship) website provides resources and announcements to help you turn your idea into a reality!

For Information check out their website at http://www.swmncore.com/

or you can call the Ortonville EDA at 839-2612

Entrepreneurs Aged 55 and Better…

The Southwest Initiative Foundation’s (SWIF) Encore Entrepreneurship program is dedicated to assisting people aged 55 and better who want to explore business and self-employment opportunities with education, financing and networking tools designed to fit their needs.

• Business Consultations, Starting/Expanding a Small Business Classes and college-level training opportunities
• Financial options for start-up and existing ventures offered through SWIF loan programs and bank partners
• Specialized technical assistance for the duration of the loans
• Streamlined access to entrepreneurial resources
• System of support from other southwest Minnesota entrepreneurs
• Confidence to help make the most of your business

More Information:  www.swifoundation.org/encore

or call the Ortonville EDA office at 839-2612