Submitted by Sierra Lopez.
(Middletown, CT) Chairman, Tom Byrne of the Middlesex County Chamber of Commerce announced that the 2021 Side Street to Main Street Minority Business “Know-How” Program is now entering its 10th year!
Side Street to Main Street Business “Know-How” is designed specifically to assist minority small business owners in the community, who have not had formal business training, to become more successful by developing the attitudes, skills and qualities necessary for effective business ownership and success, taking them from the Side Street to the Main Street of the business community.
Business “Know-How” consists of four intensive entrepreneurial instructional sessions over a nine-week period and is offered free of charge to eligible minority participants. Virtual Class sessions are scheduled on Tuesday Evenings from 6:15 p.m. – 10:30 p.m. on the following dates: May 25, June 8, June 22, July 13, with a Certificate of Completion Presentation Ceremony on July 27.
Sessions will be conducted online via Zoom. All participants will need a Video Camera on a Desktop/Laptop Computer, or an Android/Apple Tablet/Phone. An Internet connection speed of at least 5Mb/sec and sufficient data plan is required to participate.
This special program is funded by a generous Grant from Eversource Energy.
Business “Know-How” is designed specifically to assist minority small business owners in Middlesex County and beyond. This program has been very successful and effective in encouraging the development and growth of small, minority-owned businesses, which are now part of the greater business community.
Advance Application/Registration is required for participation. For more information, or to apply/register, please contact Program Coordinator, Jennifer DeKine by email, jennifer@middlesexchamber.com or call, 860-347-6924 /Ext. 222.
