The document announces a free workshop on May 19, 2010 from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. at the Wilderness Road State Park Visitor Center in Ewing, Virginia. The workshop will provide information to help attendees determine if they are ready to start a business, walk through the steps to launch a business, and cover topics like business planning, financing, customer service, marketing through social media, and local resources. Advanced registration is required at www.vastartup.org.

1. May 19, 2010
9:00 a.m. — 12:00 p.m.
Wilderness Road State Park Visitor Center
Hwy. 58
Ewing, VA 24248
Find out if you’re ready to start a business, the steps for
starting a business, marketing and customer service
advise and resources available to launch a successful
business in Lee County, Virginia. We will walk you
through every aspect of starting a business.
Workshop segments include:
 Why a Business Plan
 Financing Your Business
 Customer Service in Business
 Promotion and Branding through Social Media
 Resources for Business in Virginia
When: May 19, 2010 9:00 a.m.— 12:00 p.m.
Where: Wilderness Road State Park Visitors Center
Route 58
Ewing, VA
The workshop is FREE but advanced registration is
required at www.vastartup.org.
If you have questions or require additional information,
contact Tim Long at the Lee County Industrial
Development Authority at 276-346-7766.