BRANSON, Mo. — May is being dubbed as “Small Business Month” in Branson. Organizations in the Branson area are offering events and workshops during the month to celebrate the important impact of small business in this area.
These events are a partnership between University of Missouri Extension, the Taney County Small Business and Technology Development Center, Branson Lakes Area Chamber of Commerce and the Taney County Partnership.
“For the third year in a row our area will join in the celebration to honor our local small businesses and entrepreneurs for their innovation and contribution to Branson and Taney County,” said Chrystal Irons, a University of Missouri Extension business development specialist headquartered in Taney County.
BUSINESS SEMINARS
The following workshops being held during Branson’s “Small Business Month” are designed to educate small business owners at every level on multiple business topics including human resources, strategic planning, coaching employees and succession planning.
“Human Resources: Avoiding the Landmines,” 9 a.m. to 11 a.m., Thursday, May 7, at Branson Public School Administration, 1756 Bee Creek Road, Branson. The program costs $25 or $30 if registration is done after May 4. Non-chamber member costs $50. This workshop is designed for businesses of all sizes that do not have HR professionals on staff.
“Listening to Your Business,” 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., Tuesday, May 12, at Branson Lakes Area Chamber of Commerce Board Room, 269 State Hwy 248, Branson. The program costs $25 for all Taney County businesses or residents and is underwritten by the Taney County Partnership. The program costs $120 for non-Taney County businesses or residents. This hands-on workshop is designed to provide entrepreneurs and business managers with the critical evaluation tools and action steps needed to maximize the growth and profitability of their business.
“Coaching Employees for Improved Performance,” 1 p.m. to 3:30 p.m., Thursday, May 21, at Branson Public School Administration, 1756 Bee Creek Road, Branson. The program costs $35 or $40 after May 4. Non-chamber members cost $50. This workshop examines the coaching process and provides tools and techniques to help shape employees’ behavior on the job.
“Succession Planning for Your Business,” 1 p.m. to 3:30 p.m., Thursday, May 28, at Branson Public School Administration, 1756 Bee Creek Road, Branson. The program costs $25 or $30 if registered for after May 4. Non-chamber member costs $50. Succession planning needs to be considered at every stage of your business’s development. This workshop will help small business owners embark on this sometimes complicated process.
To register for these workshops, or for more information, check under “chamber events at http://www.bransonchamber.com/ or contact Emily Sutliff at (417) 334-4084 or Chrystal Irons, at (417) 546-4431.
BACKGROUND
More than half of all Americans work for or own a small business according to the Small Business Administration (SBA). As a result, small businesses are responsible for about two in every three new jobs created in the United States on an annual basis.
Every year since 1963, SBA has used “Small Business Week” as a national event meant to focus the nation’s attention on the importance of the small business community. This year, the National Small Business Week will be celebrated May 4-8.
The University of Missouri Extension SBTDC is funded in part through a cooperative agreement with the U.S. Small Business Administration. All opinions, conclusions or recommendations expressed are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the view of the SBA. Programs are extended to the public on a non-discriminatory basis. Reasonable accommodations for person with disabilities will be made if requested at least two weeks in advance.
— University of Missouri Extension
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