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Your Business by the Numbers Census Business Builder

Tuesday, March 21 7–8 p.m. / Zoom

Learn how to access statistics on the characteristics of customers in your market and businesses in your industry, including data on sales, receipts, payroll and more using the Census Business Builder. This session is for anyone interested in growing their business, raising their awareness of their market and local competition, researching site locations and developing a business plan. The Census Business Builder allows you to visualize the data on a map of your selected area and produce a report that can be used for your business plan and more.

Your Small Business: Finding and Securing the Best “Brick and Mortar” Location

Wednesday, March 1, 7–8:30 p.m. / Cardinal Room

Learn about the main leasing, operational and legal considerations for small businesses looking to lease, buy or relocate their business. Benna Hermanson of BRH Real Estate Consulting and Frank Portera & Kelly Anderson of Lavelle Law will share insights and answer your questions about finding and securing the perfect space.

SCORE Business Mentoring

Thursday, March 2, 23 and April 6 9 a.m.–noon

Monday, March 13, 6–8 p.m.

First floor appointment room

Get advice about your business or business idea from a SCORE Business Mentor. SCORE is the nation’s largest network of volunteer business mentors, a resource partner of the U.S. Small Business Administration. Virtual and in-person appointments available.

Bumps & Babies Resource Fair

Do you love babies? Kids’ World staff sure do! We are now planning our spring Bumps & Babies Resource Fair at the library. If you have a service or business that supports growing families, expectant mothers, or bouncing babies, and would like to join us on Saturday, April 15, from 10 a.m. to noon, email Kids@ahml.info and we will provide the link to your application. There is no charge to participate.