Business Calendar

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The Department of Economic Development hosts the Business Calendar in collaboration with the following Business Development organizations:

                                   
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August

Thursday, Aug. 19
Taxes & Record Keeping
Time: 4-6 p.m. 
Where: Omni Room, 2nd Floor, City-County building, One E Main St.
Fee: no charge
Sponsored by: the City of Fort Wayne, the Greater Fort Wayne Chamber of Commerce, Women's Enterprise, SBA, SCORE, Community Development Corporation, and the Indiana Small Business Development Center.
Topics: to be announced.

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September

Wednesday, Sept. 8
"How To Start A Business Workshop" Time: 6-7:30 p.m. 
Where: IPFW Hobson Center, 4312 Hobson Road
Fee: $25 (registration required) Includes business feasibility software
Sponsored by: Northeast Indiana SBDC.
Topics: Characteristics of a great business plan, the rewards and and pitfalls of owning a business, a personal skills checklist,  personal credit issues, legal entities, equity/investments and legal entities, cash flow analysis and what does that mean.  
To register, phone 260-481-6619

Tuesdays,  Sept. 14  - Oct. 19  
"Quickbooks: How to Work the Numbers"
Time: 6-9 p.m. 
Where: IPFW, 2101 E. Coliseum Blvd., Fort Wayne,  Kettler 148
Fee: $209
Instructor:  James B. Yergens, CPA
Description:  Introduction to electronic bookkeeping. Learn how to set up a new company, perform business-related tasks such as invoicing, inventories, payroll and more, and print reports and statements. 
Sponsored by: Northeast Indiana SBDC.
To register,  phone (260) 481-6619

Thursday, Sept. 16
Keys for Business Start-up
Time: 4-6 p.m. 
Where: Omni Room, 2nd Floor, City-County building, One E Main St.
Fee: no charge
Sponsored by: the City of Fort Wayne, the Greater Fort Wayne Chamber of Commerce, Women's Enterprise, SBA, SCORE, Community Development Corporation, and the Indiana Small Business Development Center.
Topics: to be announced.

Monday, Sept. 20
Basics of a Winning Business Plan Workshop
Time: 6-7:30 p.m. 
Where: IPFW Hobson Center, 4312 Hobson Road
Fee: $15 (registration required)
Sponsored by: Northeast Indiana SBDC.
Topics: Learn the tips and tricks of writing a ssuccessful business plan.   The class covers the need for and the basic elements of a winning plan including what lending institutions require.  The class format includes a mixture of discussion and exercises.
To register, phone 260-481-6619

Wednesdays, Sept. 22 & Sept. 29 (2 sessions) 
"Financial Statements: Learning to Read and Use Financial Information 
Time: 6:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
Where: IPFW, 2101 E. Coliseum Blvd, Fw  - Visual Arts Building, Rm 204
Fee: Workshop fees apply.
Sponsored by: Northeast Indiana SBDC.
Instructor: Lisa Isenbarger
This course is designed for the prospective or current small business owner who needs to understand the company's financial statements to manage the business.  Through practical discussion and case study, you will learn how to prepare and read balance sheets, income statements and cash flow statements.
To register, phone 260-481-6619.

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October

Mondays, Oct. 4 - Nov.8"How To Start A Successful Small Business"
Time: 6:00 p.m. to 8:30  p.m.
Where: IPFW, 2101 E. Coliseum Blvd, Fw, Kettler Hall, G29
Fee: workshop fees apply.
Sponsored by: Northeast Indiana SBDC/ IPFW.
Instructor: Dennis Tratnyek
Session #1: Business Plan Overview
Session #2: Business Planning guide
Session #3: Goal and Business Performance
Session #4: Financial Statements Overview
Session #5: Analyses and projections
Session #6: Business Law
To register, phone 260-481-6619 

Wed., Oct. 13
GPS Navigational system for Contracing with the Federal Government
Time: 6:00 p.m. to 8:00  p.m.
Where: IPFW, 2101 E. Coliseum Blvd, Fw, vVsual Arts Building, rm 204Fee: workshop fees apply.
Sponsored by: Northeast Indiana SBDC/ IPFW.
Fee: $40
An introduction to the ins and outs of procuring federal contracts. Learn fundamental steps you will need to make an informed decision on whether you should be a federal contractor.
To register, phone 260-481-6619 

Wednesday, Oct. 13
"How To Start A Business Workshop"
Time: 5-6:30 p.m. 
Where: IPFW Hobson Center, 4312 Hobson Road
Fee: $25 (registration required) Includes business feasibility software
Sponsored by: Northeast Indiana SBDC.
Topics: Characteristics of a great business plan, the rewards and and pitfalls of owning a business, a personal skills checklist,  personal credit issues, legal entities, equity/investments and legal entities, cash flow analysis and what does that mean.  
To register, phone 260-481-6619

Monday, Oct. 18
"Funding Options and Financial Literacy for Small Business"
Time: 5-6:30 p.m. 
Where: IPFW Hobson Center, 4312 Hobson Road
Fee: free
Sponsored by: Northeast Indiana SBDC.
Topics: Where is the money?  Understanding basic financial terms and considerations, the reality of grants, loans, and investors, what commercial lenders expect, determining the amount of money needed, finding the money
To register, phone 260-481-0500

Thursday, Oct. 21
Importing & Exporting
Time: 4-6 p.m. 
Where: Omni Room, 2nd Floor, City-County building, One E Main St.
Fee: no charge
Sponsored by: the City of Fort Wayne, the Greater Fort Wayne Chamber of Commerce, Women's Enterprise, SBA, SCORE, Community Development Corporation, and the Indiana Small Business Development Center.
Topics: to be announced.

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Tuesdays,  Nov. 2 - Dec. 7
"Quickbooks: Advanced"
Time: 6-9 p.m. 
Where: IPFW, 2101 E. Coliseum Blvd., Fort Wayne,  Kettler 148
Fee: $185
Instructor:  James B. Yergens, CPA
Description:  Learn how to prepare financial statements, prepare and adjust journal entries, and perform business-related tasks such as backing up and condensing company files.  Topics covered: payroll and payroll tax and 1099 form preparation, using inventory functions, importing and exporting forms, templates, lists, & reports, using audit  trail, letters and Loan Manager, cleaning up the Chart of Accounts, year-end procedures, and setting up, tracking and sunning reports for job profitablity.. 
Sponsored by: Northeast Indiana SBDC.
To register,  phone (260) 481-6619

Wednesday, Nov. 10
"How To Start A Business Workshop"
Time: 5-6:30 p.m. 
Where: IPFW Hobson Center, 4312 Hobson Road
Fee: $25 (registration required) Includes business feasibility software
Sponsored by: Northeast Indiana SBDC.
Topics: Characteristics of a great business plan, the rewards and and pitfalls of owning a business, a personal skills checklist,  personal credit issues, legal entities, equity/investments and legal entities, cash flow analysis and what does that mean.  
To register, phone 260-481-6619

November