The Kauffman FastTrac class is an intensive, hybrid educational opportunity for future and early stage entrepreneurs.
The 11-session class is hosted by the West Central Small Business Development Center (WC MN SBDC) and led by their qualified trainers. Ideal participants are people who are planning to start a business or whose business has been operational less than three years.
The class walks entrepreneurs from the business idea stage through the launch and eventual exit, including characteristics of successful entrepreneurs, positioning a business in the marketplace, legal requirements and business finances, and more.
Between utilizing the comprehensive FastTrac curriculum and no-fee individual follow-up consultations with an SBDC business consultant, attendees will have everything they need to build their business plan to start their business. We’re very excited to offer this program in collaboration with MMCDC.
Amy Anderson, WC MN SBDC Associate Director
“We have seen several small business clients turn their business ideas into success stories, thanks in part to the support of the West Central SBDC,” MMCDC President Julia Nelmark added. “This program increases the SBDC’s visibility and helps more people access their services.”
Participants need a computer and internet access. The class schedule is as follows:
- In-person 1-6 p.m. Friday, April 5;
- In-person 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, April 6;
- Online 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Fridays, April 12-May 31; and
- In-person 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, June 1.
All in-person classes are held at the M State Detroit Lakes Campus, 900 Highway 34 E., room E105, Detroit Lakes, Minn.
The class fee is $50. A light meal will be provided during in-person classes. Attendees who participate in all 11 sessions will be eligible to be entered in a free gift drawing with MMCDC.
This opportunity is funded in part through a Cooperative Agreement with the U.S. Small Business Administration, Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development and regional support partners. All opinions, conclusions or recommendations expressed are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the program sponsors. Programs are open to the public on a nondiscriminatory basis. Reasonable accommodations for persons with disabilities will be made if requested at least two weeks in advance at 218.299.6605.
MMCDC is an equal opportunity employer, provider and lender.
