Take a Workshop

Learn from the experts with SCORE’s small business training workshops.

On this page you’ll find instructor-led training offered in a SCORE office or online. You can also find interactive courses to help you learn new business strategies.

"Starting a New Business?" Seminars

Join us at the Small Business Development Center (SBDC) on one of the following upcoming dates in 2017:

Tuesday, August 8
Thursday, September 14 (Downtown Library)
Tuesday, October 3

Unless otherwise noted, the information session is held at The Conference Center, Kent State University at Stark, 6000 Frank Ave N.W.,North Canton, Ohio. Seminars are from 5:00 to 7:00 P.M. The cost is $10.

July 2017 - Social Media Workshops

This series will give you a better understanding of digital marketing and how you can leverage it to help grow your business. Take all four of the workshops or take them individually. The cost is free.

Where: The Conference Center, Kent State University at Stark, 6000 Frank Ave N.W.,North Canton, Ohio.

When: Workshops begin at 9:30am and end at 11:00am. Sign-in begins at 9:00am.

Wednesday, July 5 - Drive New Business with Social Media - Register Here!
Wednesday, July 12 - Grow Your Business with Email & Social Media with Workbook - Register Here!
Wednesday, July 19 - Stand Out Subject Lines - Register Here!
Wednesday, July 26 - Look Great in the Inbox - Register Here!

If you have any questions please call the SCORE office at 330-244-3280 or email us at cantonscore@gmail.com.

July 19, 2017 - SBA Loans & Understanding Your Credit Report Workshop

When: Wednesday, July 19. 6:00pm until 8:00pm

Where: Goodwill Industries, 570 E Waterloo Road, Akron, OH 44319

Find out what you need in order to obtain a loan, including: creating a business plan and projections, the Small Business Loan Application process and types of loans & terms available. Second half of workshop will focus on understanding your credit report & score and steps to take to improve your score. The cost is free.

If you have any questions please call the SCORE office at 330-244-3280 or email us at cantonscore@gmail.com.

July 25, 2017 - Voice of the Customer Workshop

When: Tuesday, July 25. 10:00am to 12:00pm

Where: Tolloty Technical Incubator, 1776 Tech Park Drive NE, New Philadelphia, OH 44663

Are you selling the same way you've sold for the last 20, 10 or even five years ago?

Are your sales growing at a rate under 5 percent?
Have you seen a drop in your gross profit in the last year of 12 or 24 percent?
Have you lost a key customer?

If you answered yes to only one of the above questions, you will benefit from this workshop.

The cost is free.

If you have any questions please call the SCORE office at 330-244-3280 or email us at cantonscore@gmail.com.

August 1, 2017 - Board Basics Workshop

When: Tuesday, August 1. 09:00am to 11:00am

Where: Tolloty Technical Incubator, 1776 Tech Park Drive NE, New Philadelphia, OH 44663

If you are engaged in developing a board of directors or working to help your non-profit board become more effective, here are the four fundamentals you must know:

Legal Framework for Board Operations

Establishing Identity and Direction
Board Design and Development
Positive Board Operational Practices

Join SCORE when Rick Geib, SCORE Counselor, will cover these topics in depth.

The cost is free.

If you have any questions please call the SCORE office at 330-244-3280 or email us at cantonscore@gmail.com.

September 21, 2017 - NEO Women Connect

When: Thursday, September 21. 09:00am to 2:00pm

Where: Kent State University Stark Conference Center, 6000 Frank Ave, North Canton, OH 44720

	TRADE SHOW 9:30 a.m. to noon Business to business Firms from across Northeast Ohio Focus on small business
	BREAKOUT SESSIONS SCORE Success Stories 10:15 a.m. to 11 a.m. & 11:15 a.m. to noon Learn first hand from a panel of successful female SCORE clients across the district who have made the most of their SCORE EXPERIENCE.
	Leadership Skills 10:15 a.m. to 11 a.m. & 11:15 a.m. to noon A moderated panel discussion featuring three successful and and experienced business women.

If you have any questions please call the SCORE office at 330-244-3280 or email us at cantonscore@gmail.com.

6000 Frank Ave. NW Kent State University at Stark-Conference Center Canton, OH, 44720
Phone:	(330) 244-3280
Fax:	(330) 244-3535
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