>>FREE<< Basics of Starting a Business:
July 10th (Tues.) from 1:00p.m. - 3:00 p.m.

Writing a Winning Business Plan:
July 25th (Wed.) from 6:00p.m. -9:00p.m.. $25/person

>>FREE<< Obtaining Business Financing:
July 17th (Tues.) from 10:00a.m -Noon


..................Businesses That Plan Are Businesses That Succeed.

Partnering with the Denver Metro SBDC, the Aurora BDC will be hosting the nationally recognized business planning course "NxLevel".

The NxLeveL Entrepreneurial Training program is an intensive business planning course designed for entrepreneurs seeking knowledge and practical skill for starting, managing and growing their businesses.

The15 week fee-based program will begin August 22 in the evening at
the Aurora BDC. Here's a brochure and application for the session.

Chamber Business-to-Business Expo July 26 BDC Clients Can Have a Booth Too!

Here's an opportunity for Aurora BDC clients to exhibit at the Aurora Chamber of Commerce's Small Business-to- Business Expo. Space is limited; register today. For the amazing details and affordable fees call 303.326.8690. Thank You Chamber! Attending the Expo is FREE...Join Us!!

In many cases, the tax law requires third-party payers, such as small businesses or individuals, to report to the IRS payments they have made to subcontractors, attorneys, architects and other service providers.

The IRS "Third-Party Reporting Reminders" article will provide you with more detail.

Original Aurora Starts Farmers Market Focused on Local Businesses

Summer and early fall are perfect seasons for visiting farmers' markets.  Experiencing food at its finest can encourage even the pickiest eater to try a few bites.   When it comes to fresh fruits and vegetables, the market is the perfect place to locate some fabulous food finds for everyone in the family!  The Farmers market is each Saturday morning (9:00a.m.) at Fletchers Plaza in Downtown Aurora. Benefits of shopping at the Farmers' Market - The fruits and vegetables are grown locally and picked when perfectly ripened. This enhances the taste, texture, and aroma of the produce.  - Often, market prices are lower than at grocery stores. - Shopping at the Farmers' Market benefits the local business and strengthens your local community. For more info or how you could be a part of this market contact the Northern Aurora Business Association. Hey, make it a Saturday night and enjoy "Flicks on the FAX" a FREE outdoor movie at the same location on Saturday as well.

Havana Business Improvement District

On June 4 the City Council of Aurora voted unanimously in favor of the creation of the BID at its regular session. The creation of the Havana BID marks the first Business Improvement District in Aurora. There are 660 businesses in the Havana BID boundaries which will extend for 4.3 miles along Havana St. from E.6th Ave. on the north to E. Dartmouth Ave. on the south, making it the largest BID in Colorado. Learn More

City Gives Life to Ghost Trolley Sculpture

In 1898, Aurora's founder, Donald Fletcher, built a trolley line to connect his tiny town with thriving Denver. On June 29 the

"ghost trolley" arrived in Original Aurora. This new public art is located in the median of East Colfax Avenue in front of the new Martin Luther King Jr. Library. Renowned Colorado artist Lawrence Argent created this 10-foot by 20-foot by 2- foot sculpture depicting a single trolley car. It will connect the past, present and future with the simple imagery of the vanished, but not forgotten trolley.

Why bother with research? If you've ever developed a business concept you know the answer to this question!

Trying to start a small business without researching your potential market is like a kite without a string.

But research isn't just something you do one time when you're planning a new business. Research needs to be a continuous part of your business' strategy. Customers, competition and your industry is always changing.

As an example it's vital to analyze your customers, the market and competition before you waste money on advertising that won't get you the results you want. Research is also critical before you spend time and money developing a new product or service.

The Aurora Business Resource Center (BRC) has both in-library and virtual research resources (link) and you're only a library card away from them.

Contact the BRC now to learn more about our great resources!

Stacy McKenzie, Aurora Business Librarian (303) 739-6643 or smckenzi@auroragov.org

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For more information on the above seminars and programs, please call the Aurora BDC at (303) 326-8690 or visit our web site.