Workshop on owning your own business is Aug. 8 in Lewiston

LEWISTON — There will be a two-hour, tuition-free workshop offered by New Ventures Maine Thursday, Aug. 8, from 10 a.m. to noon for anyone who has wondered about starting a business but is not sure how to start.
The class will be held at Lewiston CareerCenter, 5 Mollison Way, Lewiston.
This one-session workshop will help participants decide if self-employment is the right choice. The class covers the pros and cons of owning your own business, the steps needed for start-up, the major elements of a business plan, and the many resources available to help you succeed. The workshop will be led by Karleen Andrews, microenterprise specialist for the western region covered by New Ventures Maine.
To register onlines, visit newventuresmaine.org and go to the page titled “Choose a Class.”
Advanced registration is strongly recommended for this popular workshop; for more information, contact Karleen Andrews at karleen.andrews@maine.edu or call her at 207-557-1885.
A statewide organization serving all sixteen Maine counties, New Ventures Maine offers skills development and support in the areas of career planning, entrepreneurship and financial management.
For more information, visit newventuresmaine.org or call 1-800-442-2092.