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Free Breakfast Seminars for Jenkintown Businesses

The Jenkintown Community Alliance is presenting two educational breakfasts to help Jenkintown business owners navigate in a difficult economy. These educational workshops are offered at no charge to businesses in the Jenkintown Business Improvement District.

1. Marketing Smart In An Uncertain Economy: Strategies For Success
Tuesday, May 19th at 8:15am – 9:45 am at the West Avenue Grille, 718 West Avenue

How can a small business owner implement a results-oriented marketing effort when the economy and consumer confidence are on shaky ground? This timely marketing seminar, presented by Leza Raffel, President of the Communication Solutions Group, will give you an insider’s look at strategies for success. Topics will include:
*Developing and promoting your unique selling point.
*Defining and accessing your target market.
*Setting realistic marketing goals.
*Maximizing your message through public relations.
*Cost-cutting strategies for direct mail and advertising.
*Leveraging your JCA membership – and resources unique to Jenkintown – as promotional vehicles.

Thank you to West Avenue Grille for co-sponsoring this and providing breakfast!
RSVP by May 12 by calling the JCA at (215) 517-5507

2. Small Business Funding Workshop
Thursday, June 18th at 8:15 am – 9:45 am at the JCA, 201 Old York Rd, 3rd Floor

It’s hard to keep up with the federal stimulus package and the services they promote to support small businesses. As programs and guidelines evolve, we’re trying to stay up to date on available financing and the best strategies to obtain funding. Don Jefferson of the US Small Business Administration will bring resources to share. Topics will Include:
• SBA Guaranteed Lending Programs
• What Lenders Look For
• Use of Loan Proceeds
• Interest Rates & Fees
• SBA Resource Partners
• No Cost Professional Counseling
• For Small Businesses and Entrepreneurs
• American Recovery and Reinvestment Act

Thank you to Fill A Bagel for co-sponsoring this and providing breakfast!
RSVP by June 12th by calling the JCA at (215) 517-5507

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