DETROIT – The U.S. Small Business Administration Michigan District Office and AARP will participate in the first National Encore Entrepreneur Mentor Day October 2 at Wayne State’s TechTown to match Encore Entrepreneurs, those over the age of 50 with successful business owners and community leaders for advice and assistance.
Detroit?s event is one of many to be held across the country that will match encore entrepreneurs with mentors who have small business experience. The events also will help connect encore entrepreneurs with mentors from SBA?s network of Small Business and Technology Development Centers, Women?s Business Centers, and SCORE chapters and microlenders who can help throughout the life of an entrepreneur?s business.
With one in four individuals ages 44 to 70 interested in becoming entrepreneurs, and 63 percent of Americans planning to work during retirement, small business ownership is a good option. Small business owners with long-term counselors see bigger sales, hire more workers and last longer. SBA and AARP will provide the training and mentoring services older entrepreneurs need to successfully start and grow businesses and create jobs.
What: Encore Entrepreneur ? Starting a Business at 50+
When: Tuesday, October 2, 2012 from 9:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.
Where: TechTow, 440 Burroughs Street, Detroit
Why: No matter what kind of small business you are interested in, there are some basic concepts you need to understand to help you in the planning process. AARP, SBA, and its resource partners can help.
How: To be part of this event, please call 1-866-227-7448 no later than September 27th to confirm an appointment time. Participation will be limited to the first 50 participants.
Info: For more information about the SBA/AARP alliance, click on SBA.Gov
