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SCC
Gearing Up for REAL Retreat
HIGHLANDS- At 4,118' a handful of people will spend a weekend
reaching for their ultimate goal-to become an entrepreneur. Some
will walk away with a business plan in hand, and others will walk
away breathing a sigh of relief that they did not take the risk.
For
seven years, SCC has hosted a weekend REAL
(Rural Entrepreneurship
through Action Learning) retreat. For one weekend,
prospective entrepreneurs
and existing business owners explore reasons businesses succeed
and fail. Professionals with business counseling experience and
market knowledge help these prospective business owners to understand
the risks involved in starting their own business.
"This
is no cakewalk-it's an intense weekend," said Keith Corbeil,
SCC's business and industry training coordinator. "We help
students think through every aspect of starting their business,
from concept to writing the business plan. Some students realize
that their concept is not a good fit for the region, while others
find the confidence to chase their dream."
Following
the three-day weekend retreat, students meet twice a week for
four weeks to finalize business plans and keep each other motivated.
This
year's REAL retreat will be held at The Mountain Retreat and Learning
Center in Highlands February 26-28.
Limited seating is available. There is $60 registration fee and
a $20 hospitality fee. For more information, contact Corbeil at
(828) 349-1278.
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