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By Kendra Ablaza, Staff Writer

January 22, 2013 - The Long Beach City College Small Business Development Center and Kimco Realty are hosting a three-day entrepreneurship training program for first-time business owners.

The program provides individuals with an overview of the key functions involved in launching and operating a successful business, such as writing a business plan, building financial projections, selecting a site and creating an online presence.

“The Startup Boot Camp is open to any small business owner who is interested in developing a better business plan and learning more about operating their own retail store or restaurant,” Mike Daniel, director of the center, in a statement. “Up to 100 people will be able to participate in the program, and we hope that they will use their business plan to advance their companies…”

The training program costs $40 and is scheduled for January 24, January 31 and February 7. Each session is from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and lunch is provided.

For more information about the Kimco/Long Beach City College Startup Boot Camp, call (562) 938-5100.