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Small Business: Assistance & Training
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Local small business owners and potential owners can take advantage of a multitude of assistance and training opportunities offered by the City, many at no or low cost. The City offers a wide range of services through its One Stop Small Business Center, including individual counseling, monthly workshops, and referrals to other agencies. The One Stop Small Business Center works in close partnership with several agencies and institutions to provide the small business owner with a truly comprehensive scope of services, from preparing one page business plans or developing an oversees marketing plan, to compiling extensive financial reports to obtain financing.