13 Graduate from Maui Business Planning Course

Core Four Business Planning course graduates. Courtesy photo.

By Wendy Osher

Thirteen students were included in the latest graduating class from Maui Economic Opportunity’s Core Four Business Planning course on June 16, 2014, the organization announced.

The class is part of MEO’s Business Development Program, and is designed for future entrepreneurs who receive guidance in writing a viable business plan through the course.

As part of the course curriculum, MEO representatives say commercial leaders from Maui reviewed business plans produced by students, and offered guidance to individuals.

The Core Four Business Planning program is a 36-hour course on how to write a business plan. This includes compiling information on how to start, operate and grow your own business.

Students received a Certificate of Achievement upon completion during a graduation ceremony, and participated in a congratulatory dinner.

Core Four Business Graduate Mark Cornelis. Courtesy photo.

Program organizers say students were able to receive advice and guidance from local commercial lenders, who reviewed business plans and provided suggestions for a successful business.

The next six-week Core Four class series will begin on July 8, 2014, from 6 to 9 p.m., two days a week through August 19th, at the MEO Family Center in Wailuku.

Introductory classes are scheduled to take place on the following dates and times:

• Tuesday, July 1, 2014, from 6 to 7 p.m. at MEO’s Family Center;
• Thursday, July 3, 2014, from 6 to 7 p.m. at MEO’s Family Center; and
• Wednesday, July 2, 2014, from 12 to 1 p.m. at the Maui County Business Resource Center at the Maui Mall.

Registration is required for participation in the Core Four Business series. More information is available by calling Maui Economic Opportunity at (808) 249-2990.