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SIFE Sponsors “Project Bootstraps” Seminars for Spring Semester
The Franciscan University of Steubenville Chapter of Students in Free Enterprise (SIFE), in cooperation with the Jefferson County Chamber of Commerce, Progress Alliance, Valley Ventures, and the Steubenville Herald Star, will be sponsoring four “Project Bootstraps” seminars geared towards assisting local citizens who own or are considering owning their own small business.
“The Building Blocks of Starting a New Business”
Professor Albert Macre, CPA will be presenting on January 29, 2009. Professor Macre is currently the owner of Albert F. Macre & Company, CPA’s, Universal Cash Lending Services, Payroll +, and The Triple Play Café.
“E-Marketing Trends, Risks, and Rewards”
Mr. Stephen Feher will be presenting on February 5, 2009. Mr. Feher, a specialist in e-commerce, and is Vice President of Internet Consulting Services with The Ridgefield Group.
“Obtaining a Business Loan in a Tough Economic Environment”
Mr. Toby Brown will be presenting on February 12, 2009. Mr. Brown is BBO – Vice President at National City Bank and is a specialist in business banking.
“Creating a Real-World Marketing Plan”
Professor Jeff Rankin will be presenting on February 19, 2009. Professor Rankin is a marketing professor at Franciscan University of Steubenville and is a specialist in tactical and strategic marketing, particularly in the field of engineering software. Prior to joining Franciscan in 2006, Jeff held marketing leadership roles at the engineering software firms Ansys and Dassault Systemes.
The four seminars will be held at 7:00 PM in the Seminar Room of the St. Joseph Center at Franciscan University of Steubenville. Refreshments will be served. |
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Area Leaders Make Case for Plan |
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By PAUL GIANNAMORE, business editor
Area economic development officials were able to meet in Columbus for more than an hour Wednesday with Ohio Lt. Gov. Lee Fisher, who heads the Ohio Department of Development, in presenting the Community Investment Plan for Jefferson County.
Gary Folden, interim executive director of the Jefferson County Chamber of Commerce, which led the planning effort with a number... |
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