SCORE Workshops and Events

Workshops & Events

Learning opportunities for small business operators of Northern Michigan, and those who would like to be, are held free of charge on the following dates. Unless otherwise indicated, all events are held from 6:30 to 8:30 PM in the McGuire Community Room at the Traverse Area District Library, 610 Woodmere Avenue in Traverse City.

Each of these valuable workshops is brought to you at no cost due to the support of The Bank of Northern Michigan, Chase Bank, First Community Bank, Fifth Third Bank, Honor Bank, mBank, Traverse City State Bank and the Traverse Area District Library.

Just click on the title of the Workshop or Workshops that spark you interest in order to reserve your seat.

Please note that attendance must be limited to the first 50 registrants, so please notify the SCORE office if your attendance plans should change.

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May 14	Insurance and the Entrepreneur The business world can be full of risk for the unwary, but a well-crafted insurance plan can minimize that risk and provide small business operator, and his or her employees, with the peace of mind needed to do the job. No sales pitch here – just a close look at the options available.
June 11	Marketing Your Business The proper presentation of your products or services to potential clients and customers is one of your most important jobs, and SCORE marketing experts help you explore the many aspects of that responsibility and help you determine what’s right for your business.
July 9	Are You Ready to Start Your Own Business? Thinking about owning your own business? Then this workshop is for you, so join us for a discussion of just what’s involved in establishing a new business or buying an existing business, with a sharp focus on understanding what it takes and the advantages and disadvantages of owning your own business. A precursor to future SCORE workshops and one-on-one counseling, we’ll discuss business plans, licensing and regulatory issues, finance and marketing, and much more. After the session, attendees will have the opportunity to schedule follow-up counseling or sign up for future workshops.
August 13	Preparing Your Business Plan Preparation of a comprehensive plan for the growth of your business is the first and most important step toward reaching your entrepreneurial goals. Join us for this discussion of the business planning process, what it takes, what it includes, and the value that it returns.
September 10	Protecting Your Intellectual Property Have you protected your ideas? Your trademark? Your product? Your website? Many businesses are based on important ideas, market identities, designs, products or processes and the protection of those assets is often overlooked. Join us for an important conversation about your intellectual property, how to protect it, and how to avoid violating the rights of others. Veteran SCORE Mentors present this important and often complicated subject in clear and understandable terms.

SCORE Workshops & Events are held at the following locations:

The offices of the Traverse City Area Chamber of Commerce, 202 E. Grandview Parkway in Traverse City.
The Traverse Area District Library, 610 Woodmere Avenue in Traverse City.
The Northwest Michigan College AeroPark Campus, 2600 Aero Park Drive in Traverse City.

Please consult the appropriate event registration details for the exact location.