Impact on local businesses

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Business Programs and Services in 2017

IMPACT ON local business
Patron receiving business advice at the Central Library.
190 meetings held with local start-ups in 2017 to help ensure their success.
Patron receiving business advice at a workshop at the Central Library.
2,109 people attended 107 business workshops or events
Two participants at our fourth Startup Weekend offered at the Central Library.
100 people explored ideas to improve education and entrepreneurship in the fourth Startup Weekend offered at the Library
Business owners receiving business advice at our Food Truck workshop at the Central Library.
“Library to Business has been so helpful in growing our small business. Throughout the year, we have used the market research resources and have sat down one-on-one with a librarian who patiently taught me how to use such sophisticated databases. WE <3 THE LIBRARY!” –– Library patrons and small business owners Jennifer Jimenez and Kristina Chamberlain

Summary of Business Programs

Library to Business

  • We offered free access to market research, business resources, networking events and more for beginning and experienced entrepreneurs.
  • 201 meetings held with local start-ups in 2017 to help ensure their success
  • 2,000 people learned how to start a business at 185 Library events
  • 61 community partners enhanced the Library’s small business program
  • 100 people explored ideas to improve education and entrepreneurship in the fourth Startup Weekend offered at the Library

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