Free Entrepreneurship Program Exclusively for Ex-Offenders

Sent to us by friend of the cause, Prof. Randolph Stone:

Free Entrepreneurship Program Exclusively for Ex-Offenders Starts June 9, 2014 Greetings!  Greetings from the IL-SBDC/Duman Entrepreneurship Center at JVS Chicago. We are pleased to announce that the Basic Entrepreneurship Support and Training Program (B.E.S.T.) is accepting participants for its first session of 2014. B.E.S.T. is a six week course of entrepreneurial training exclusively for ex-offenders. The next session will start on June 9th, 2014. In 2013, sixty seven (67) ex-offenders completed the B.E.S.T. Program achieving nine new business starts or expansions and 14 new jobs were created. In addition, five of these businesses were funded through our B.E.S.T. micro-loan program, which is earmarked exclusively for ex-offenders. We are looking to create many new success stories for 2014. We are reaching out to all of our partners to assist us in identifying qualified individuals who would benefit from this program. Thank you for your continuing support of this program. The Duman Entrepreneurship Center Team

We need 30 Ex-Offenders looking to start or expand a small business and to become one of our many success stories. There have been many successful business start-ups and expansions since the inception of the program. Upon successful completion of this course, participants will be able to: Plan for the start-up or expansion of a successful small business Create and write a successful business plan Design an industry specific marketing plan Address financial planning and credit issues Understand business structure and risk management Examine options for funding a small business Apply for funding through the B.E.S.T. Loan Program  Microloans are Available! Eligible program participants can receive microloans up to $5,000 to start or expand their business. May be the last opportunity to participate in this program for 2014. Classes fill fast!    Important Information and Registration Registration and Additional Information All classes will be held at: JVS Chicago 216 W. Jackson, 2nd Floor Chicago, IL 60606    To register, and for more information, contact: JVS Chicago Duman Microenterprise Center info@JVSChicago.org 855-INFO-JVS (855-463-6587)       Register Today Space is Limited!    City of Chicago Residency Required This program is funded by the City of Chicago Department of Family and Support Services