LAKE COUNTY, Calif. — Do you have an idea you always believed could make a great business? The county of Lake wants to help you get started.

On Thursday, June 29, from 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m., the county of Lake will be hosting a small and micro business owner training in Middletown, focused on “Business Start-up and Expansion in 2023.”

It will take place at the Middletown Arts Center, 21456 Highway 175.

This valuable event, hosted by program operator Community Development Services, or CDS, is part of the county of Lake Small and Micro Business Assistance Program, funded through the State of California’s Community Development Block Grant program.

Participants will receive information and assistance in the following subject areas:

• Developing your business plan
• Knowing your customer
• Revenue and cost forecasting
• Funding your business; and
• Workforce development.

These are some of the building blocks you need to take your business from an idea or concept to reality, and this event is well suited to those thinking about starting a business, as well as existing business owners with five or fewer employees.

There is no cost to attend, but space is limited, and we expect there will be significant interest.

If you, or a current or prospective business owner you know, would like to attend, call the program operator, Community Development Services, at 707-279-1540 or email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. to reserve your space!

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