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Library's fall 2010 Entrepreneurship Series begins Sept. 7

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September 1, 2010

by Tim Troglen

Reporter

Hudson -- For the third year in a row the Hudson Library and Historical Society will be the place for entrepreneurs to go for advice on starting, maintaining and financing business ventures.

The library's Burton D. Morgan Center for Entrepreneurship Research has a full slate of speakers and free workshops, which begin Sept. 7 at 7 p.m.

"Turnout has been excellent," said Ellen Smith, head of reference and archives at the library. "I really feel we are filling a need out there."

Since the series began two years ago, more than 2,500 people have attended, Smith said.

"Every subject we seem to have covered has had a high-interest level," Smith said. "The most popular are the nuts and bolts programs such as how to run a business, planning, finances and marketing."

At the end of each workshop, there is a question and answer period and networking time, Smith said.

"I'd say the workshops are as important now as ever," Smith said. "A lot of people are either laid off from their job or thinking they ought to fulfill a dream and open their own business."

The workshops are not just for people wanting to start a new business, Smith said.

"We offer any assistance, whatever level they are at," Smith said. "We really try and have a broad range of topics on fulfilling the needs of everyone in small business. It's a great place to network."

Since its inception in fall 2008, the research center has assisted scores of individuals from the small business community, providing access to print and online resources, DVDs, audiobooks, programming and business counseling services, all geared towards assisting entrepreneurs getting a business established or expanding one that already exists, Smith said.

"Many have benefited from the partnerships the library's Burton D. Morgan Center has formed with various business counseling agencies," Smith said. "All of our one-on-one counseling services are free of charge, by appointment, and meet in our private study rooms."

The workshops

The workshops are free but require registration. To register call 330-653-6658 ext. 1010 or e-mail askus@hudson.lib.oh.us.

The first workshop is Sept. 7 at 7 p.m. The topic is "Workplace Behavior Explained: are entrepreneurs born or made?" Scott Shane, the A. Malachi Mixon III Professor of Entrepreneurial Studies of Case Western Reserve University's Weatherhead School of Management will discuss his latest book, "Born Entrepreneurs, Born Leaders: How Your Genes Affect Your Work Life."

On Sept. 23 at 7 p.m., Mark Geyman, founder and owner of OhioBiz.com, will discuss the importance of Local Search for small businesses and organizations, and Search Engine Optimization strategies. OhioBiz.com is Ohio's largest, locally-owned business directory and also one of the first "locally/regionally-focused" search directories in the country.

On Oct. 5 at 7 p.m., Greg Graham of the Kent State University School of Business will talk about "Idea Selling" and how to put it to work for a business.

On Oct. 18 at 7 p.m., John Myers of the Akron Archangels Investment Network will explain how "Angels" and venture capitalists work as small business funding options.

On Nov. 8 at 7 p.m., entrepreneur and educator Dr. Robert J. Hannemann, director of the Tufts Gordon Institute at Tufts University School of Engineering in Massachusetts, will discuss "Entrepreneurship and the Green Economy."

On Nov. 17 at 6:30 p.m., Jim Griggy, certified business advisor at the Ohio Small Business Development Center at Summit Medina Business Alliance Inc., will explain how to read financial statements using meaningful comparisons and financial ratios in a program he calls "Numbers Demystified."

For more information, call 330-653-6658 ext. 1054.

E-mail: ttroglen@recordpub.com

Phone: 330-688-0088 ext. 3146




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