Events for February 2020
Pike County Chamber of Commerce
Feb 5    Industrial Development Authority meeting
Date: February 5, 2020
Time: 8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
Location: Chamber of Commerce conference room
Feb 16    Legacy Lecture
Legacy Lecture featuring Dr. Benny Tate
Music by Pine Forge Academy Choir 
Date: February 16, 2020
Time: 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Location: Gordon State College
Fine Arts Auditorium
419 College Drive
Barnesville, GA
Contact: Katheryne Fields, (678) 359-5259
EMail: katherynef@gordonstate.edu
Date/Time Details: Sunday, February 16
6:00pm
Fees/Admission: Free
Feb 18    Downtown Development Authority meeting
Date: February 18, 2020
Time: 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Location: Chamber of Commerce - Conference Room
416 Thomaston St, Zebulon, GA 30295
Feb 21    SBDC StartSMART
If you can dream it, we can help! Building a business takes the right tools—and a lot of hard work. SBDC StartSmart™ will show you the way. SBDC StartSmart™ Gets Results: *Evaluate & refine your business concept *Improve your knowledge of business concepts *Research markets and competition *Develop a financial forecast to improve chances of success *Develop a thorough, practical business plan *On-going consulting from SBDC professionals keeps you on track SBDC StartSmart™ was developed by The University of Georgia Small Business Development Center. The program is facilitated by specially trained SBDC Consultants and utilizes an award winning textbook by renowned author Rhonda Abrams. Owning your own business is the American dream. Building it to withstand the test of time requires a unique set of tools. SBDC StartSmart™ provides the resources, support, and motivation to put your dream within reach. SBDC StartSmart™ provides the tools to: *Evaluate your concept and develop plans to move forward. *Improve knowledge of business fundamentals. *Build an infrastructure for business operations and processes. SBDC StartSmart™ graduates acquire: *An actionable business plan. *Access to financial and business resources. *A network of entrepreneurial peers and professionals. In this multi-session program, learn to plan and analyze your vision by creating a thoroughly researched and tested business plan. All sessions are led by experienced SBDC facilitators who help create a unique and powerful learning experience. FOR MORE INFORMATION: call 706-569-2651 or columbus@georgiasbdc.org
Date: February 21, 2020
Time: 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Website: https://www.georgiasbdc.org/startsmart/
Location: Cunningham Conference Center, 3100 Gentian Blvd., Columbus, GA 31907
Contact: Deborah Free UGA Small Business Development Center 706-569-2651 or columbus@georgiasbdc.org
EMail: columbus@georgiasbdc.org
Date/Time Details: DATES:(Fridays) Feb. 21, Feb. 28, Mar. 6 & Mar. 13 TIME: 9:00am to 4:00pm
Fees/Admission: Early Bird Price $295 (with code) / Regular Price: $495 / Must apply for class and all applications must be approved
Feb 27    STAR After Hours
Join us for this business networking event and special recognition of our Pike County STAR student & teacher!   
 
Date: February 27, 2020
Time: 5:30 PM - 7:00 PM
Location: Pike County Chamber of Commerce 
416 Thomaston Street
Zebulon, GA 30295
(on the square in Zebulon) 
Contact: 770-584-5638
EMail: info@pikecountygachamber.com
Date/Time Details: Thursday, February 27 
5:30pm - 7:00pm 
Feb 28    SBDC StartSMART
If you can dream it, we can help! Building a business takes the right tools—and a lot of hard work. SBDC StartSmart™ will show you the way. SBDC StartSmart™ Gets Results: *Evaluate & refine your business concept *Improve your knowledge of business concepts *Research markets and competition *Develop a financial forecast to improve chances of success *Develop a thorough, practical business plan *On-going consulting from SBDC professionals keeps you on track SBDC StartSmart™ was developed by The University of Georgia Small Business Development Center. The program is facilitated by specially trained SBDC Consultants and utilizes an award winning textbook by renowned author Rhonda Abrams. Owning your own business is the American dream. Building it to withstand the test of time requires a unique set of tools. SBDC StartSmart™ provides the resources, support, and motivation to put your dream within reach. SBDC StartSmart™ provides the tools to: *Evaluate your concept and develop plans to move forward. *Improve knowledge of business fundamentals. *Build an infrastructure for business operations and processes. SBDC StartSmart™ graduates acquire: *An actionable business plan. *Access to financial and business resources. *A network of entrepreneurial peers and professionals. In this multi-session program, learn to plan and analyze your vision by creating a thoroughly researched and tested business plan. All sessions are led by experienced SBDC facilitators who help create a unique and powerful learning experience. FOR MORE INFORMATION: call 706-569-2651 or columbus@georgiasbdc.org
Date: February 28, 2020
Time: 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Website: https://www.georgiasbdc.org/startsmart/
Location: Cunningham Conference Center, 3100 Gentian Blvd., Columbus, GA 31907
Contact: Deborah Free UGA Small Business Development Center 706-569-2651 or columbus@georgiasbdc.org
EMail: columbus@georgiasbdc.org
Date/Time Details: DATES:(Fridays) Feb. 21, Feb. 28, Mar. 6 & Mar. 13 TIME: 9:00am to 4:00pm
Fees/Admission: Early Bird Price $295 (with code) / Regular Price: $495 / Must apply for class and all applications must be approved