Capital Area Networking (C.A.N.) - What to Know Before Starting Your Small Business

We’re excited to invite you to the next Capital Area Networking (C.A.N.) meeting, where we’ll be discussing an essential topic for every business professional: " What to Know Before Starting Your Small Business," a practical overview of the key steps to turn your idea into a viable business. We’ll cover evaluating your concept, creating a business plan, estimating start-up costs, exploring financing, selecting a business structure, understanding registrations and taxes, and avoiding common start-up mistakes. You’ll also learn about no-cost SBDC resources available to support you along the way.

Complimentary Coffee Available!

Networking Time: Connect with your peers before the presentation at 8:15 AM. (BRING YOUR BUSINESS CARDS!!)
Topic Presentation: A 45-minute presentation on What to Know Before Starting Your Small Business brought to you by the South Dakota Small Business Development Center
Post-Presentation Networking: Continue the conversation and build relationships.

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Date and Time

Wednesday Oct 14, 2026
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM CDT

Wednesday, October 14 from 8 AM - 9 AM

Location

Pierre Area Chamber of Commerce Community Room 800 W Dakota Ave, Pierre SD 57501

800 W Dakota Ave Pierre SD 57501

Fees/Admission

Microsoft Teams meeting

Join: https://teams.microsoft.com/meet/239948452355397?p=MyMwjQUGoI0p7CqwAX

Meeting ID: 239 948 452 355 397

Passcode: xz7oN7qw

Member Exclusive Opportunity. Non-members are welcome for 2 free sessions

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Contact Information

Ely De Alba 605-224-7361
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