Apologies in advance for any cross-postings! Allen Neighborhood Center's next workshop of the 2014 Food and Farming Workshop series is *Friday October 17th from 1-3PM.* Details are below; see the attached list for other AMP workshops available from October to December! *Please RSVP, and direct questions to Exchange Manager, Neal Valley at: 517.999.3923 <517.999.3923> or [log in to unmask] <[log in to unmask]>* --- *Starting a (Food) Business* Presented by Tom Donaldson, Regional Director, Michigan Small Business Development Center *Location:* Allen Market Place, 1629 E. Kalamazoo St. Lansing, MI 48912 *This free workshop is for individuals who are considering self-employment, or are at the beginning stages of starting their business. Designed with a special eye towards starting businesses in the food sector, and delivered in a workshop format, this introductory session helps aspiring entrepreneurs assess their abilities to lead and manage a company, as well as evaluate market and sales potential for their products/services. The basics of business ownership are introduced, along with resources available to help launch new ventures in Michigan.*