City of Elgin
 310 North Main St.
P.O. Box 591
Elgin, Texas 78621
Office: (512) 281-5724
Fax: (512) 285-5962

 

LOCAL TRAINING CLASSES
for BUSINESS OWNERS

We will not be having classes in 2010!

Please check back for potential Classes in 2011

Grow Your Business in Elgin

Push your business forward by learning the skills that are necessary for every small business owner!

The City of Elgin, in partnership with BiGAUSTIN, will launch a small business owner training program that encourages participants to take a step back from their business and look at the big picture. This program is scheduled to launch in Elgin beginning March 2009. Participants of this program will strengthen their ability to make decisions and equip themselves with the knowledge and skills necessary to grow their business.

Work ON your business, not just IN your business.

This comprehensive business training program will focus on:

  • business operations
  • marketing
  • financial training

Classes will be provided by BiGAUSTIN, the first micro-lending organization in Austin. BiGAUSTIN has helped more than 6000 entrepreneurs creating and sustaining over 1600 jobs. BiGAUSTIN’s mission is to provide affordable, accessible financial services and high-quality, ongoing business counseling to economically disadvantaged individuals starting or expanding a business in Central Texas.

Classes will also be provided by The Texas Historical Commission, Economic Development. THC provides business training classes covering a variety of topics to aid cities with business retention and expansion.

Classes to be offered include:
click here for complete class descriptions and schedule

* Marketing -- March 26
* Building a Better Credit Report -- April 2
* Web Design -- April 6
* Excel -- April 23 & 30
* QuickBooks Series -- May 7, 14 & 21
* Doing Better Business -- May 28
* E-Commerce Series -- June 18
* Business Planning Part 1-- June 1
* Business Planning Part II -- June 8

Class Registration Form

Classes will vary in length from 2 hours to 3 hours and will be offered in Elgin at the Elgin ISD Administration Building at 11th Street and Avenue C. For a complete description of the classes, dates and locations click on the links above or call the City of Elgin at 281-5724 ext 26.

Classes are open to existing business owners, those who are interested in owning a business and those who are simply interested in the topics presented.

Training classes will have a small admissions fee, but are primarily funded by a grant from the Rural Capital Area Workforce Commission, the Elgin Economic Development Corporation, the Elgin Chamber of Commerce, and other area partners.