RSVP to [email protected] if you wish to attend both or either of these free events.

Bluffton Area Chamber of Commerce offers a free breakfast followed by a Bluffton Center for Entrepreneurs-Chamber sponsored free business workshop on Friday, June 14, in the third floor of the Bluffton town hall.

Breakfast
Bluffton resident Cameron Warner, acting district director for U.S. Congressman Jim Jordan is the breakfast speaker. Warner is a Bluffton High School graduate. Breakfast is served from 7 to 7:30 a.m. The breakfast meeting starts at 7:30 a.m. Jeanne’s Kitchen is the breakfast provider.

In addition, the winners of the BCE Ropp Triplett Business Plan Competition will be introducted.

Workshop at 8:45 a.m.
Bob Ostrander, Certified Financial Planner, CEO and founder of Centerpoint Stewardship, Columbus, will provide a free workshop at 8:45 a.m. The workshop, open to the public, touches on aspects of all sizes of businesses from entrepreneurs to successful business owners. He presents workshops across the U.S. on a variety of subjects of interest to business owners.

Beth Boehr of Beyond Budgeting, 119 Vine St., Bluffton, Centerpoint Stewardship representative, is frequent speaker on Centerpoint’s speaker circuit.

Persons attending the 8:45 a.m. workshop will receive a free copy of “I Never Thought of That!” The Essential Guidebook for Entrepreneurs, a 130-page book. The book is an $80 value.

Centerpoint Stewardship, business division, concentrates on reducing corporate expenses, maximizing revenue and employee financial education.

Friday’s touches on aspects of all sizes of businesses from entrepreneurs to successful business owners.

“It is our goal to be an outsource option that feels more like a partner, resulting in desired results that maximize return on investment,” said Ostrander.

According to Boehr Friday’s workshop will cover several topics including:
• Developing a business plan
• Strategic business planning
• Marketing
• Mission statement, vision statement

"Since I have met Bob and worked along side him for the past 1 1/2 yrs. I can tell you personally it has impacted my business in a very positive way! His years of expertise and knowledge has helped me move my business to the next level," said Boehr.

"He is a resource to all.....big or small businesses will benefit from hearing Bob. He keeps you on the cutting edge and ahead of your competition by mastering your own business skills!  Don't miss this opportunity," she added.