Monday, August 23, 2010

Small business, regionalism, and Rep. Clere's public forum tomorrow.

Rep. Ed Clere is hosting a Small Businesses public forum tomorrow (Tuesday, August 24 from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at the Purdue Technology Center, 3000 Technology Avenue, Suite N2225, Conference Room, New Albany, IN 47150.

According to the material I received, "This forum will be geared toward small businesses in New Albany and its surrounding metropolitan area ... small business owners and those interested in starting a new business are encouraged to attend the public forum. They will be given the opportunity to discuss issues concerning the process of starting or growing a business ... some of the discussion items include: Strategic Planning, Market Research and (understanding) Financial Reports ... Rep. Clere and members from the local and state offices of Indiana Small Business Development Center will be available to answer questions and address any concerns."

Sounds interesting. I'm not sure I can attend owing to a prior commitment, and so if anyone reading makes it, can you please ask this question of the experts in attendance:

"As a small business owner, what should I do when an appointed (not elected) extra-governmental agency establishes tolls for Ohio River bridges, thus discouraging a significant number of patrons to come to Indiana?"

Thanks.

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