April 24, 2002

MOUNT WACHUSETT COMMUNITY COLLEGE TO OFFER FREE SEMINAR ON ENTREPRENEURIAL KNOW-HOW

(GARDNER)--A free seminar "How to Expand Your Entrepreneurial Know-How," sponsored by MWCC and the U.S. Small Business Administration will be held Thurs., May 2 at 7:00 p.m. to 9:30 p.m., in room 127. The seminar is designed to help participants: refine management and marketing skills, get more customers, price products/services, collect from customers, and prepare and implement a business plan.

The panel will include John Ranta, principal, Orion Marketing www.orionmktg.com. And Marianne Jeneski, RN CMT, principal, A Body in Balance Therapeutic Massage www.rnmassagetherapist.com and MWCC Professor Jack Hughes.

Ranta has over 25 years experience in marketing and sales with high tech firms. He has served as vice president of marketing and sales for Clam Associates, SensAble Technologies, Teneo Computing and NovintTechnologies. Clam Associates and SensAble Technologies were recognized by Inc Magazine as among the fastest growing private companies during Ranta’s tenure.

Jeneski has been a registered nurse for over 20 years and is nationally certified in therapeutic massage and bodywork. She has taught human anatomy, physiology, hydrotherapy, and circulatory and lymphatic massage at the New Hampshire Institute for Therapeutic Arts. Jeneski is a professional member of the Associated Bodywork and Massage Professionals and the National Association of Nurse Massage Therapists.

Hughes, Small Business Coordinator at Mount Wachusett Community College, is also the retired president and treasurer of Mark, Inc. He is a specialist in small business management and marketing,

Topics to be discussed include:

• Refining your management and marketing skills

• Pricing your product/service

• Getting more customers

• Collecting from customers

• Preparing and implementing a business plan

• Getting help.

Attendees are urged to come prepared to ask questions. Extensive handouts will be distributed.

The seminar is free, but pre-registration is requested. To register, call (978) 632-6600 ext. 123. For more information, call Jack Hughes at ext, 340.

In events of this nature, views and opinions that are not necessarily those of the cosponsors ma be expressed. SBA's cooperation does not constitute or imply endorsement of any opinions, products, or services. All SBA programs are extended to the public on a non-discriminatory basis. Reasonable arrangements for persons with disabilities will be made if requested at least two weeks in advance. Contact MWCC at the phone number listed. SBA Auth #o2-046-002-284-06.