Windham Community Development Co-sponsoring Business Education Seminar

On Thursday night, Windham business owners will once again be invited to an educational seminar on improving thier business practices.

The workshop, entitled "Sustainability: Understanding and Defining the Hidden Business Asset," will be led by Andrea O' Brien, who is a business advisor and Environmental Assistance Program Manager. She is associated with the NH Small Business Development Center.

The Greater Salem Chamber of Commerce is also a co-sponsor of the seminars. This will be the third of a four-part collaboration between the two organizations and will take place between 5:30 p.m. and 7:30 p.m.

According to Community Development Director Laura Scott, these workshops are not about just educating business owners local to Windham. The goal is for a betterment of businesses in the surrounding region.

"I would much rather have 10 businesses in the region be improved than have one business in Windham," said Scott.

The previous two meetings have been well attended, with about 20 business owners from around the region each time. They took place in the fall and winter of 2010.

The corporate sponsor for the event is Bank of New England, which has locations in both Windham and Salem.

According to the community development website, this talk will circulate around what it means to be sustainable, and how sustainable practices will help a business.

There are several ways to register for the event. Local owners can do so online by clicking here, or they can RSVP to lscott@windhamnewhampshire.com or by calling (603)-432-3806.