Money Smart for Small Business Training

Money Smart for Small Business Training

Level up your small business with “Money Smart for Small Business” training beginning March 19. Learn practical tips and tricks to increase success!

Join Advance Thief River, SCORE of Grand Forks, and Northwest Regional Development Commission for an exciting and informative training series, Money Smart for Small Business, designed specifically for small business owners like you! Thanks to grant funding, we are able to bring this opportunity, valued at $500, to you free of charge.

This event is your opportunity to gain valuable insights and practical strategies to help you manage your finances effectively.

During this in-person training series, you’ll have the chance to network with fellow entrepreneurs, learn from industry experts, and discover the secrets to financial success. Our knowledgeable trainers will cover a range of topics, including budgeting, cash flow management, and planning strategies.

Whether you’re just starting out or looking to take your business to the next level, this event will provide you with the tools and knowledge you need to make smart financial decisions. Don’t miss out on this incredible opportunity to enhance your business’s financial health!

During this in-person training series, you’ll have the chance to network with fellow entrepreneurs, learn from industry experts, and discover the secrets to financial success. Our knowledgeable trainers will cover a range of topics, including budgeting, cash flow management, and planning strategies.

The training includes twelve 90-minute sessions. Registration is limited to 10 businesses. Participants who complete at least ten sessions are eligible for four (4) one-hour 1:1 consulting sessions focusing on individual business needs.

#EmpoweringBusinesses #CommunitySupport #PenningtonCounty #TRFSmallBusiness

To be eligible for this opportunity, you must own a business in Pennington County.

This training is supported, in part, by State of Minnesota through a grant from The Office of Small Business Development, Department of Employment and Economic Development.

NOTE: All seats are filled for this training series. If you are interested in this training, please join the waitlist. A second cohort is planned for 2025, but if we fill another ten seats, we will offer it sooner.

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Money Smart for Small Business training is brought to you by these partners:

Advance Thief River Falls Minnesota

Youth Voices: Sharing Culture & Tradition

Calling Local Students!

Do you have a story to tell about your family, culture, traditions, or what makes Thief River Falls feel like home? We invite students to participate in Youth Voices: Sharing Culture & Tradition during Welcoming Week on Saturday, September 12 at the Thief River Falls Public Library.

Participants will have the opportunity to share a 5-7 minute story or reading that celebrates culture, heritage, belonging, or community. Five students will receive a $100 stipend in appreciation of their participation.

Interested? Contact Brittany Rolf at brolf@advancethiefriver.com to learn more or sign up.

Help us celebrate the stories that bring our community together!

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Welcoming Week belongs to everyone and everyone has a role to play in making our community welcoming. Businesses, organizations, civic groups, and nonprofits are encouraged to host their own welcoming activities during Welcoming Week.

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