Noncredit Entrepreneur Academy Begins in September at CF

Aug. 17, 2012

The College of Central Florida will offer an Entrepreneur Academy beginning in September. The program provides a step-by-step approach to planning a successful business venture and is designed to guide individuals who are new to owning and operating their own business.

The program will be offered Tuesdays, Sept. 11 through Oct. 30, from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. at the CF Hampton Center, 1501 W. Silver Springs Blvd. The fee is $160.

Participants will explore topics including: managing your personal financial condition; determining the barriers to entering a market; refining the business idea; developing the business plan; and more. They will have the opportunity to meet local entrepreneurs and representatives from SCORE, Small Business Development Center and the U.S. Small Business Administration.

The program is offered in cooperation with the University of Florida Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences Extension. The deadline to enroll is Friday, Sept. 7. For more information or to register, call 352-873-5804 or visit CFItraining.cf.edu.