`Small Business Success in 2023' event to be Held February 22

Do you have an idea you always believed could make a great business?

The County of Lake wants to help you get started!

On Wednesday, February 22, the County of Lake will be hosting a small and micro business owner training in Lower Lake, focused on “Business Start-up and Expansion in 2023.” The event takes place at Lake County Volunteer Firefighter's Association Brick Hall, 16374 Main Street, in Lower

Lake 6 to 7:30 p.m.

This valuable event, hosted by program operator, Community Development Services (CDS), is part of the County of Lake Small and Micro Business Assistance Program, funded through the State of California's Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) program.

Participants will receive information and assistance in the following subject areas:

• Developing Your Business Plan

• Knowing Your Customer

• Revenue and Cost Forecasting

• Funding Your Business; and

• Workforce Development These are some of the building blocks you need to take your business from an idea or concept to reality, and this event is well suited to those thinking about starting a business, as well as existing business owners with five or fewer employees.

There is no cost to attend, but space is limited, and we expect there will be significant interest.

If you, or a current or prospective business owner you know, would like to attend, call the program operator, Community Development Services, at 707-279-1540 or email Andy@CDS.consulting to reserve your space!

Any further questions can also be directed to 707-279-1540 or Andy@CDS.consulting.