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Monticello To Offer Business Boot Camp in February

Starting in February, a Piatt County community is bringing back a much anticipated and highly successful entrepreneur program. 

 

The City of Monticello is again offering its 'Business Boot Camp' program starting in February. Director of Community Development Callie McFarland says if you took this program in the past, you might be interested in going through it again because they are bringing in new speakers with new topics in this latest round.

 

 

According to McFarland, things can change just as quickly in the world of business like any other sector of society and feels it is a good thing to keep up the best practices in today's world. With the updated speakers and topics in this round of classes, it's a good opportunity to get a refresher.

 

 

The five-week program covers around 15 topics. McFarland feels they bring in animated and informative speakers who are entertaining for three-hours. At the end of the four weeks of speakers and information, there is the opportunity at a $5,000 grant for the first six months of rent and utility costs for the business. McFarland says it can be a huge lift for many business owners.

 

 

According to McFarland, the businesses that have gone through the boot camp, some open and do well while others may not open at all. She feels that is not a bad thing though because some potential business owners may realize they are not ready to open. 

 

For potential business owners in Piatt County interested in this opportunity, you can visit monticellobootcamp.com and the program starts February 18. 

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