{"id":175868,"date":"2024-02-15T04:42:38","date_gmt":"2024-02-15T09:42:38","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/thevwindependent.com\/news\/?p=175868"},"modified":"2024-02-15T04:43:09","modified_gmt":"2024-02-15T09:43:09","slug":"business-boot-camp-is-underway","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/thevwindependent.com\/news\/2024\/02\/15\/business-boot-camp-is-underway\/","title":{"rendered":"Business Boot Camp is underway"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><em>VW independent staff\/submitted information<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The much-anticipated Van Wert Area Economic Development\u2019s Business Boot Camp 2024 has started. This immersive journey for aspiring and established entrepreneurs focuses on igniting business growth, knowledge sharing, and fostering community development.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The first of the three-part series &#8211; Entrepreneur Workshop was held this past Saturday. The workshop gave attendees insights, resources, and best practices crucial for business success. It featured a diverse panel of local business professionals and community development organizations. Sponsoring community partners are Van Wert Area Economic Development Corporation, Main Street Van Wert, Van Wert Area Chamber of Commerce, and Van Wert Forward.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"alignright size-full\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"350\" height=\"269\" src=\"https:\/\/thevwindependent.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Business-Boot-Camp-2024-e1707944103678.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-175852\"\/><figcaption>Panelists address those in attendance at last Saturday&#8217;s Business Boot Camp. <em>Photo submitted<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Panelists were:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Cooper Clouse, Speed Pro Machine<br>Thad Eikenbary, 1st Federal of Van Wert<br>Stacey Baer, Shultz Huber &amp; Associates<br>Keri McClure, Keister &amp; Baker<br>Marie Miller, The Marketing Junkie<br>Michelle Gunter, Bee Gee Realty<br>Adam Anspach, Advanced Insurance Group<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The panel covered legal considerations, financial strategies, marketing insights, and community resources.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The next series is Business Planning and Coaching Sessions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Continuing the momentum, the Business Boot Camp will feature free business planning and coaching sessions throughout March and April. Partnering with Northwest State Community College, the sessions will cover essential aspects of business planning, including state and federal requirements, crafting effective business plans, marketing strategies, and financial planning.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<!--more-->\n\n\n\n<p>Registration for these sessions is available via online registration &#8211; https:\/\/forms.gle\/A2yi1xARmb76h3Q89<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Monday, March 18, Session 1: General State and Federal Business Requirements.<br>Monday, March 25, Session 2: The Business Plan<br>Monday, April 1, Session 3: Marketing Your Business<br>Monday, April 8, Session 4: Financing Opportunities and Creating a Financial Plan<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Concluding the series in May, the &#8216;Pitch Your Plan to Win&#8217; segment will allow entrepreneurs to present their innovative ideas to a panel of local judges and potential investors. Winners across industry categories\u2014retail\/food and beverage, other services, and skilled trades\u2014will receive up to $5,000 and other incentives to support the launch or expansion of their businesses.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Business Boot Camp 2024 is poised to empower entrepreneurs and small business owners by providing a comprehensive platform for learning, networking, and launching transformative business ideas.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>VW independent staff\/submitted information The much-anticipated Van Wert Area Economic Development\u2019s Business Boot Camp 2024 has started. This immersive journey for aspiring and established entrepreneurs focuses on igniting business growth, knowledge sharing, and fostering community development. The first of the three-part series &#8211; Entrepreneur Workshop was held this past Saturday. 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