BENTON HARBOR – How do I start my own business? Are there grants for my business? What if I am a minority? Questions often asked and often answered?with misleading information. As part of the Women�??s Business Center at Cornerstone Alliance Orientation Sessions, participants will get straight forward answers to their questions about starting and operating a small business.

The next orientation session will be held on June 4 from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Michigan Works!, 601 N. Front Street D, Dowagiac, MI 49047. There is NO cost to participate in the orientation session. Registration deadline is June 2.

�??A WBC Orientation session will provide participants with a thorough overview of WBC services, the truth about grants, if and where they exist as well as Cornerstone Alliance�??s micro loan program,�?� said WBC Program Manager Margaret Adams. �??This informational orientation session is held throughout the counties of Berrien, Cass and Van Buren, Michigan.�?�

Individuals that want to start, expand or grow a business should attend. RSVP�??s must be received prior to the event. Deadline for registration is June 2. For further information, please contact Margaret Adams or Yolanda Mendez at Cornerstone Alliance at or toll free at 1-(866) 477-9WBC.

For online info, click on CornerStoneWBC.Com

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