Thursday, February 7, 2013; 9:30 a.m.

Location: Women, Work and Community, University of Maine Augusta, Augusta, Maine

Contact: Jane Searles; 207-262-7843

Website: searles@maine.edu, or visit www.womenworkandcommunity.org

BANGOR, Maine — Women, Work, and Community will offer The Basics of Starting a Business 9:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 7 and 14, at the University of Maine Augusta. The class will cover the basics of business plan, marketing, cash planning and is suitable for those thinking about or in the early start-up phase of a new business.

The class is free, but advance registration is necessary. For information or to register for the class, contact Jane Searles, regional manager, at 207-262-7843 or searles@maine.edu, or visit www.womenworkandcommunity.org.