Educational Component Overview

Educational Component Overview Entrepreneur Café Competition, April 2016 Recommended business support classes conducted at LFCC, 6:00pm-7:30pm. Registration Fee: $50.00 includes 6 classroom modules, two of which are required for competition.

Module 1: Program Introduction Marilyn Finnemore, Bright Box 20 Mins March 2, 2016 Program Rules/Paperwork TBD Business Basics Andrew Gauldin, Union Bank 60 Mins Developing A Business Plan Business Plan Components Research, Market Analysis Module 2: Business Planning Dr. Michael Malmfeldt, SU 70 Mins March 9, 2016 Cash Flow Planning & Mgmt Develop Outline of Business Plan Understanding Business Planning Software Understanding Your Financial Position Financing Options Leslie Currle, People Inc. 20 Mins Module 3: Business Operations TBD 70 Mins March 16, 2016 Forms of Business Taxes Licenses and Permits Legal & Accounting Issues Record Keeping Policies & Procedures Insurance Flynn Hulver, LD&B Insurance 20 Mins Module 4: Marketing/Collateral Dale Maza, SBDC 20 Mins March 23, 2016 E-Commerce, Social Media Janet Michael, Java Media 20 Mins Elevator Pitch John Elrick, Toastmasters 40 Mins Discuss Business Plan (Due 3/30) Andrew Gauldin, Union Bank 10 Mins Module 5: Business Plans Due 90 Mins March 30, 2016 Review of Education Program TBD Q&A for Speakers/Presenters All Speakers/Presenters Elevator Pitch Practice John Elrick, Toastmasters *Required in order to compete Module 6: Entrepreneur Panel TBD 90 Mins April 6, 2016 Introductions Prepared Questions for Panel Time for Q&A *Required in order to compete Anyone interested in starting a business is eligible to register and take the classes. Business must be up and running for 1+ years in order to compete for the People’s Choice and Judges’ Choice awards. Finalists will be chosen by a select panel of judges to advance to the competition. Competition will take place on Tuesday, April 19, 2016, 6:00p at The Corron Center, LFCC. Each finalist will have 5 minutes to present their business plan and 5 minutes for Q&A. Winner will be determined by a panel of judges. People’s Choice award will be selected by audience members through ballots. Awards will be presented. All participants in the competition are encouraged to bring friends and family to support the People’s Choice selections. Judges’ Choice will win the grand prize of cash and in-kind services. People’s Choice will win the entry fee cash take at the door.