The Office of Business Opportunities Presents NxLevel Course for Micro Entrepreneurs | Business

The City of Columbia Office of Business Opportunities (OBO) is committed to providing professional support and building capacity with Columbia’s small business community.  As such, OBO is partnering with Benedict College Small Business Development Center to offer the NxLeveL Course for Micro Entrepreneurs. 

NxLeveL Micro Entrepreneur training program focuses on teaching “self-sufficiency through self-employment.”  Participants will learn how to choose a business idea, develop a marketing plan, explore financing options, develop a customer service philosophy, as well as other relevant entrepreneurial skills. 

NxLeveL Micro Entrepreneur Training kick-off is January 26, 2013 at Benedict College Small Business Development Center, located at 2601 Read Street, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. with weekly sessions each Thursday from 6-8 p.m.  The last session will be Thursday, March 28, 2013.

The cost for this 10-week training course is $25. The OBO will cover the cost for books and material.

Please complete the application at www.columbiasc.net and mail the registration fee before January 16, 2013. This is a first come-first serve opportunity and is limited to 20 seats.

For more information, please contact Angelo McBride, Business Administrator with the OBO, at 803-545-3960 or email aamcbride@columbiasc.net.