In partnership with the Town of Danville and SCORE, the Danville Area Chamber of Commerce is launching a new monthly series of interactive panel seminars – free of charge – to help you start or grow your business. Our first session focuses on business planning.

Every successful business needs an actionable plan. A dynamic business plan provides an opportunity to outline the goals, strategies, and financial projections of an enterprise or growth initiative before you jump in. In this session, you will learn the key elements of writing a compelling plan that will help transform great ideas into a well thought-out written road map.

You should come away with the following key lessons amongst others 

1. Build and refine a business plan that addresses the needs of different stakeholders and positions the business for growth.
2. Identify common pitfalls in planning, cash flow management, and funding — and apply proven strategies to avoid them.
3. Use financial statements as a decision-making tool to spot risks, uncover opportunities, and present the business effectively to employees lenders or investors.
4. Leverage mentorship and peer connections to navigate challenges, accelerate growth, and strengthen business resilience.