SUNY Oswego to host next small-business training class in mid-September

OSWEGO, N.Y. — SUNY Oswego’s Business Resource Center will host a training class in mid-September for those interested in expanding or starting a small business in Oswego County.

The small-business training classes will be held Sept. 12 through Sept. 16, from 5:30 pm to 7:30 pm; and Sept. 19 and 20, also from 5:30 pm to 7:30 pm online.

This certificate program provides training that covers topics, such as how to write a business plan, how to obtain financing, accounting and tax issues, business insurance, legalities, marketing, and other basic business startup issues, according to a news release from Operation Oswego County. Graduates of the program are eligible to apply for up to $25,000 in low-interest financing to expand or start their business in Oswego County. 

Online training is provided by Small Business Development Center (SBDC) advisors, as well as other area business professionals. SUNY Oswego’s Business Resource Center coordinates the program, with promotional and scholarship support provided by the City of Fulton Community Development Agency, the City of Oswego Community Development Office, and Operation Oswego County.

Tuition for the program is $50 and includes all materials. Limited scholarships are available for this class.

For more information, or to register for the class, call SUNY Oswego’s Business Resource Center at (315) 312-3493. Registration and payment will be completed online at oswego.edu/sbdc from now through Sept. 2.