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Seminar: An overview of franchising opportunities

Posted at 6:58 am October 7, 2014
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A free seminar at the Oak Ridge Chamber of Commerce on Wednesday will provide an overview of franchising opportunities, a press release said.

The free seminar is at the Chamber from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Wednesday, October 8.

It could help participants decide between investing in a business instead of returning to the corporate world.

“This free educational seminar will help you decide whether business ownership is a path you wish to pursue,” the release said. “Join us to learn the true facts about franchising and bust the myths!” [Read more…]

Filed Under: Business, Front Page News, Oak Ridge Tagged With: franchise business, franchising, FranNet, Jerry Bird, Oak Ridge Chamber of Commerce

Free franchising workshop for veterans on Wednesday

Posted at 8:18 am April 19, 2014
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Oak Ridge Chamber of Commerce

The Oak Ridge Chamber of Commerce is pictured above.

The Tennessee Small Business Development Center, in partnership with FranNet, will offer a free workshop on franchising for veterans on Wednesday.

The seminar is titled “Veterans and Franchising: A Perfect Fit!” It’s scheduled from 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. at the Oak Ridge Chamber of Commerce at 1400 Oak Ridge Turnpike.

This workshop will discuss misconceptions about franchising, as well as programs and incentives available to veterans, a press release said. [Read more…]

Filed Under: Business, Front Page News, Oak Ridge Tagged With: franchising, FranNet, Jutta Bangs, Tennessee Small Business Development Center, TSBDC, veterans, Veterans and Franchising: A Perfect Fit!

Franchise Lunch and Learn: An overview of franchising opportunities

Posted at 9:27 am February 5, 2014
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The Anderson County Chamber of Commerce and the Tennessee Small Business Development Center will host a seminar on “An Overview of Franchising Opportunities” on Thursday, Feb. 20, from 11 a.m.–1 p.m. at the Anderson County Chamber office at 245 N. Main Street, Suite 200, in Clinton.

Jerry Bird with FranNet of Alabama/Tennessee will be the speaker. Attendees may bring their own lunch to enjoy during the seminar.

Topics covered will include: [Read more…]

Filed Under: Anderson County, Business, Front Page News Tagged With: An Overview of Franchising Opportunities, Anderson County Chamber of Commerce, franchising, FranNet, Jerry Bird, Tennessee Small Business Development Center

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