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Giving Start-Up Compaines and Angels Investors a Break

by Todd Shelton, Director, Athens County Economic Development Council

In the current economic climate raising capital is challenge for start-ups and small businesses.

I am always interested in learning and sharing information that may help our local business, and also help create more start-ups here in Athens County.

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July 9, 2010 | comments (0)
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Social Networking 101

by Todd Shelton, Director, Athens County Economic Development Council

As the Director of The Athens County Economic Development Council I am always looking for effective ways to promote Athens County. This is essential for attracting new business and entrepreneurs to our county which help create quality jobs. As many businesses and organizations know, an effective marketing campaign can be very expensive. Many of you are looking for inexpensive ways to promote your business and products.

One of the most cost effective ways is social networking/marketing. Most of us have heard of Facebook, Twitter, and LinkedIn. These are the most popular social networks currently, but there are many others that can be just as useful. Using social networks can provide an avenue to market your products or share information about you or your business in timely and cost effective way. Even though this is a great way to curb some of your marketing cost, it is vital to note the importance of taking the time to learn and identify which networks to use, and the most effective ways to use them.

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September 1, 2009 | comments (0)
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Swimming the Capital Maze

by Todd Shelton, Director, Athens County Economic Development Council

If you are thinking about starting or expanding a business and wonder what type of various state and federal funding programs are available, then please join us for the Lunch and Learn Series organized by the Entrepreneurship Development Group (EDG).

The Athens County Economic Development Council is a proud partner of the Entrepreneurship Development Group (EDG) which works to promote entrepreneurship in the county and region. The Lunch and Learn Series is an educational and networking event that will be held monthly on the third Tuesday of each month from 11:00 am to 1:00 pm at the Innovation Center in Room 103. We will arrange to have one or more presenters speak on a topic at each workshop. Co-hosting organizations include: Innovation Center, Tech Growth Ohio, Small Business Development Center, and Athens County Economic Development Council.

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June 11, 2009 | comments (1)
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