Small businesses and start-ups in Sandusky, Seneca,
Ottawa, Erie and Huron Counties now have a new local resource for discovering training, mentoring, and business and workforce development resources that will help them gain knowledge and skills essential to starting or expanding a business.
The Business Resource Center, located in the Kern Center at Terra State Community College, will serve as a one-stop resource and call center to connect new and existing small businesses within the community with assets, training and mentors. The BRC works in collaboration with area chambers of commerce, economic and workforce development agencies.
Throughout the year, the Business Resource Center (BRC) program instructors and business mentors will connect individuals and provide trainings on a range of programs focused on topics of interest to small business owners and their team members. Topics include, but are not limited to, starting and growing a business, accounting and finance, computer/business technology, insurance, taxes, human resources, business development, workforce talent, certifications and Ohio Business Gateway navigation. Additionally, the BRC’s knowledgeable and experienced instructors may also be available for direct training and mentoring opportunities. The free trainings will be offered on a continual basis.
“Local businesses are seeking high-quality training but aren’t always able to find the specific type of programs or topics they need,” said Carolyn Rodenhauser, Business Resource Manager for the BRC program. “Our mission is to develop the call center as well as the educational programs that will be led by area business leaders and instructors.” The BRC will be working with the five partnering counties (Sandusky, Seneca, Ottawa, Erie and Huron) to inform their local business communities about the BRC call center and its schedule of programs. The BRC’s goal is to make area businesses more aware of the training and mentoring resources available to them.
For more information about the BRC or to learn about upcoming learning opportunities, visit the Business Resource Center online at terra.edu/brc. Contact the call center directly at 419.559.BIZ1(2491).
About the Business Resource Center
The Business Resource Center (BRC) was created to support business development in Sandusky County as well as the neighboring Ottawa, Seneca, Erie and Huron Counties. The BRC program is made possible by a USDA Rural Development Grant awarded to the Terra Community College Workforce and Community Center. Visit the Business Resource Center online at terra.edu/brc
Terra State Community College is a two-year accredited, state-supported, residential college located in Fremont, Ohio. Terra State has a long history of service to the community and providing students with an education that is both accessible and affordable. Terra State offers 25 applied degrees and 38 certificates to students.
