Mountain BizWorks will present a business planning course at the Mill Spring Agricultural Development Center, located at 15 School House Road in Mill Spring, beginning Wednesday, Feb. 23 from 6 – 9 p.m. The course will run for eight weeks.

The course covers the key elements of a business plan, including:

• Business mission, goals and structure and management capacity

• Financial planning and resources

• Marketing (defining and targeting markets, product features and benefits, marketing strategy)

• Presentation

New and expanding small business owners will discover how to apply their knowledge, skills and experiences to realizing their dream of economic independence.

For further information contact 828-692-5826 or adraina@mountainbizworks.org.