Local entrepreneurs complete training

Last updated Dec 13, 2005 12:0pm0

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Pictured from left to right (back row): Hadley McCann, Lynn Woodward, Brad Hills, Shelley Bronson, Michele Morseth, Paul Bennett, Barbara Berry, Kathy Johnson, (front row): Allan Flood (program coordinator), Barbara Ferguson, Jeanne White, Robin Mirrasoul (instructor), Susanna Harrison and Maureen Quinn (instructor).

Twelve entrepreneurs from Sisters and the surrounding communities successfully completed 12 weeks of intensive training and technical assistance offered through the state-subsidized Central Oregon Microenterprise Program.

The program helped participants grow their hobby or existing business into viable enterprises. Graduates included a contractor, clothing designer, photographers, artists, healing arts practitioners and toy crafters.

The program continues in Sisters with an ongoing monthly peer support group and mentors. To learn more about the Microenterprise Program starting in December, contact Allan Flood, Bend Community Action Team Advocate at 330-5980 for current and future programs.