# Event Details - **Event Name**: Small Business Academy - powered by CO.STARTERS - **Event Start and End Date**: Tue, 22 Sep, 2026 at 05:00 pm – Tue, 22 Sep, 2026 at 08:00 pm (-05:00) - **Event Description**: Join the Small Business Academy and get the insights, relationships, and tools you need to turn your business idea into action!About this EventSmall Business Academy is a three-month program that provides participants with the knowledge, relationships, and tools necessary to turn business ideas into action. The only requirements to join the program are (1) have an idea, (2) be willing to question, shape, and improve that idea, and (3) be willing to talk about the idea with others. In this facilitator-led, small-group program, participants develop and refine their ideas, critically examine each part, and determine what to do next through real-time feedback from people in the community. This approach allows participants to quickly discover potential problems in their concepts and find viable models more quickly. Participants leave the program with the tools and skills necessary to create a sustainable business.In partnership with Owatonna Community Education, with funding provided in part by SMIF's Prosperity Initiative. $299 for materials, $150 reimbursed upon completion of 8 out of 10 classes. Scholarships and materials in Spanish are also available, as well as accommodations for Ramadan. Classes are held at the Rose Street Center: 115 E Rose Street, Owatonna. Tuesdays from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m., September 15-Nov. 17, 2026.AgendaWeek 1 - Knowing YourselfInfo: Introduction, Assumptions, Working Styles, Team Building, ObstaclesWeek 2 - Knowing Your CustomerInfo: Customer, Problem, Alternatives, Idea TestingWeek 3 - Finding the Right SolutionInfo: Solution, Benefit, Advantage, Starting Small, Brand IdentityWeek 4 - Getting the Relationship RightInfo: Marketing and Message; Getting, Keeping, and Growing CustomersWeek 5 - Building BlocksInfo: Distribution, Revenue, Typical Offering, PriceWeek 6 - Structures & SystemsInfo: Legal & Accounting ConsiderationsWeek 7 - Discovering the Bottom LineInfo: Startup & Ongoing Needs, Fixed & Variable Costs, Break-Even PointWeek 8 - Financial ModelingInfo: Break-Even Point, Sales Projections, Cash Flow, Raising CapitalWeek 9 - Planning for GrowthInfo: Growth Plans, Goal Setting, Celebration PrepWeek 10 - Pitches & Celebration!Info: Present Your Idea, Celebrate - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/owatonna/small-business-academy-powered-by-costarters/100002001221655844 - **Event Categories**: fitness, Workshops - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 149.5, max: 299, currency: USD ## Event venue details - **city**: Owatonna - **state**: MN - **country**: United States - **location**: Rose Street Center - **lat**: 44.0876603 - **long**: -93.22523179999999 - **full address**: Rose Street Center, 115 East Rose Street, Owatonna, United States ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: Small Business Academy - powered by CO.STARTERS - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events2/banners/e8e540214009b0a4baa3ee7f7e3418aef5453da6e7504b5e41210a81aaae837b-rimg-w1200-h600-dc182838-gmir.jpg?v=1789795869 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is Small Business Academy - powered by CO.STARTERS being held? - **A:** Small Business Academy - powered by CO.STARTERS takes place on Tue, 22 Sep, 2026 at 05:00 pm to Tue, 22 Sep, 2026 at 08:00 pm at Rose Street Center, 115 East Rose Street, Owatonna, United States. - **Q**: Who is organizing Small Business Academy - powered by CO.STARTERS? - **A:** Small Business Academy - powered by CO.STARTERS is organized by Owatonna Area Business Development Center. ## Similar Events - **Event Name**: OKTOBERFEST LAKEVILLE - **Date**: Fri, 25 Sep, 2026 at 03:00 pm - **Venue**: Lakeville Area Arts Center, 20965 Holyoke Avenue, Lakeville, United States - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/lakeville/oktoberfest-lakeville/100001989274180624 - **Event Name**: Peat or No Peat? 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