A free workshop for area small businesses (of any type), entitled “Strategic Business Planning – How Companies Win: Vision, Plans and Data” is being held in Findlay next week.

"I personally attended this class, and I found it to be very informative and the planning tool that they share is going to benefit TheNBXpress!," ~ JP Miklovic, Editor of TheNBXpress.com, "I look forward to learning more!"

Open to all business of all types, this program is part of the Manufacturing Extension Partnership

(FINDLAY, Ohio, January 31, 2013) – The Manufacturing Extension Partnership (MEP), a program of Findlay•Hancock County Economic Development, will host a free workshop Tuesday, February 5, from 5:30-7:30p.m. entitled “Strategic Business Planning – How Companies Win: Vision, Plans and Data.” Patrick Good, owner of PAG Associates, will be presenting.

The Northwest Ohio MEP is an effort that combines resources from three entities located at offices in Findlay, Archbold and Lima, Ohio. The Northwest Ohio MEP offices at Findlay•Hancock County Economic Development, Northwest State Community College and Rhodes State College serve as partners in delivering valuable services to manufacturers across Ohio. Plus, staff has resources available beyond northwest Ohio through other Ohio MEP partners.

All business types are welcome to attend. Previous workshop attendees have included large manufactures, small organizations and non-profits. William Doyle, Ph.D., Assistant Professor Environmental Safety and Health Management at the University of Findlay attended this program on January 29, and called the workshop “great!”. He went on to say that he “took away a better understanding of what Strategic Business Planning is, how to do it, and why it is necessary for a successful business.”

·What: Manufacturing Extension Partnership (MEP), “Strategic Business Planning – How Companies Win: Vision, Plans and Data.”

·Date: Tuesday, February 5, 2013

·Time: 5:30-7:30p.m.

·Location: NCC-ET, 1700 Fostoria Ave., Findlay (Conference room East of the Shelly Company)

·RSVP: No cost to attend. Register online at FindlayHancockED.com/mep, call 419.422.3313, or email info@FindlayHancockAlliance.com.

For more information, visit FindlayHancockED.com/mep, or contact Findlay•Hancock County Economic Development at 419.422.3313, or info@FindlayHancockAlliance.com.

The Findlay•Hancock County Alliance is a partnership bringing growth and prosperity to the Findlay/Hancock County community. Through a strong economic development focus, leadership programs, business building initiatives and volunteer opportunities, the Alliance helps position its community among the best micropolitan communities in the United States. The Alliance is a blend of the area’s best resources including the Findlay•Hancock County Chamber of Commerce, Findlay-Hancock County Economic Development Office and the Hancock County Convention & Visitors Bureau.