An eight-week course is dedicated to help small business owners ready to grow their operations.
The Growing Rural Business Entrepreneurial Certificate Program is offered for Allen and Neosho County Sept. 19 through Nov. 14.
Sessions run from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. each Thursday. Sessions 1 through 4 will be at Chanute City Hall. Sessions 5-8 will be at Allen Community College.
Participants will receive comprehensive instruction in the finer points of growing a thriving rural business.