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CITY OF AUBURN /
BY DAVID D. DORTON
AUBURN —
Thinking of starting a business in Auburn? Join the city of Auburn for the next Start in Auburn event, Launching Your Own Business: A Step-by-Step Guide for Beginners. The free event will be held at 5:30 p.m. on Thursday, Sept. 21, at the Auburn Public Library located at 749 E. Thach Ave.
Josh Sahib, managing director of the Lowder Center for Family Business and Entrepreneurship with Auburn University, will teach how to get a business going. Whether one has always dreamed of starting a business or has a brilliant idea waiting to be unleashed, this training is designed to equip attendees with the essential knowledge and tools to turn dreams into reality. Led by an experienced entrepreneur, this session will cover actionable tips for getting a business started as well as give people practical insights, leaving them feeling inspired and ready to embark on an entrepreneurial journey.
The event will last one hour including time for questions. Those interested can register online; the link can be found at www.news.auburnalabama.org/article/City%20News/7308.
ABOUT THE SPEAKER
Sahib is a serial entrepreneur and managing director of the Lowder Center for Family Business and Entrepreneurship at Auburn University. He holds a bachelor’s degree in management information systems and two master’s degrees from The University of Alabama. For a few years, he served as assistant director of the Alabama Entrepreneurship Institute where he provided coaching and other support services to a wide variety of entrepreneurs. In 2021, he joined Auburn University where he hosts entrepreneurial events and guides early-stage startups.
