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LBCC offers free business help

Linn-Benton Community College’s Small Business Development Center offers a variety of business classes as the new year begins.

“Going Into Business,” a free, informational, lively one-hour Zoom class led by Melinda Short, is offered at 11:30 a.m. on Jan. 5 and Jan. 26.

“Small Business Management – Growth” is a free Zoom class that meets for nine months on the first and third Wednesday of each month, from January to June and continuing from September to November. Focus on the priorities to grow your business. There will be discussion, networking...