Pre-Business

You've dreamed of being your own boss...owning your own business...being independent. You know your business, but you could use some help getting started - perhaps a brush up on record keeping or a few tips to give your sales a boost. Reward yourself by attending one of these interactive workshops:

Going into Business
Gets you up and running fast! Our classes cover state and federal license requirements, how to get your tax ID number and key information for Oregon employers.

This three-hour workshop is designed to help you evaluate your business ideas and what it's like to be self-employed, explore sources of financing, develop a business plan and a good record keeping system. You receive a copy of the Oregon Business Guide "How to Start a Business in Oregon". Going into Business workshops are held monthly in Corvallis, Lebanon and Albany. Call (541) 917-4923 to reserve your space today! Be sure to ask for your free start-up information kit. Pay $30 before 5:00 pm the day before class, or $40 at the door.

Going Into Business - FALL 2008/WINTER 2009

Choose the date and time that's convenient for you:

DateDayLocationTimeInstructor
Dec. 9, 2008TuesdayLebanon Center, 44 Industrial Way LC-203 2pm-5pmAnne Whittington
Jan. 14, 2009WednesdayAlbany Chamber of Commerce, 435 W. First St9am-12pmBob Bernhard
Feb. 2, 2009MondayCorvallis Benton Center BC-12112pm-3pmMarty Schulz
Feb. 24, 2009 Tuesday Lebanon Center, 44 Industrail Way LC-203 2pm-5pm Anne Whittington
 Mar. 11, 2009 Wednesday Albany Chamber of Commerce, 435 W. First St 9am-12pm Bob Bernhard

 

Take a Going Into Business Class Online!

  1. GO TO http://blackboard.linnbenton.edu/
  2. Click login and log in as gibguest. Use gibguest as your password also.
  3. Click the courses tab and scroll down to Business Development Center on the right.
  4. Under "Browse Course Catalog", scroll down to BDC Presents: Going into Business and click.

If you decide this course is for you, complete the registration form, and together with your $20
payment, send it in to LBCC-HOWE, 6500 Pacific Blvd SW, Room WH-120, Albany, OR 97321.
Call 917-4929 for more information. Checks can be made payable to LBCC.