Start Smart

Prerequisite: Intro to GROW Bring your business ideas and be ready for an engaging, hands-on class that will equip you to take the next step on your entrepreneurial journey. This workshop uses the Business Canvas Model, a strategic tool that can be used to develop a new business model or document an existing one. You will learn the who, what, why, when, and how of the Business Model Canvas, including its essential building blocks, its relationship to your formal business plan, and its effectiveness throughout the life of your business. Leave with the skills and knowledge you need to grow your business. Cost: $25 Registration is non-refundable. As event seating is limited, we regret that walk-ins cannot be accommodated. Please register to reserve your seat. Parking will be available in the YWCA lot behind the building. In addition, street parking meters are free after 5pm and the Spectrum Health lot on LaGrave is open to the public after 5pm. When arriving at the YWCA for your scheduled class, please use the building's intercom at the entrance to gain access to the building.