Sen. Wilson to visit Columbiana Friday

COLUMBUS State Senator Jason Wilson (D Columbiana) will be available to meet with constituents from 1-2 p.m. Friday at the Columbiana Public Library located at 332 North Middle St. Senator Wilson asks that constituents seeking assistance with state issues bring any relevant paperwork and documentation in order to facilitate assistance from his office. For more information, contact Senator Wilson's office at 614-466-6508.

KSU offers small business orientation

EAST LIVERPOOL - Kent State University, Workforce Development is sponsoring Entrepreneurship, Inc., a two-hour orientation that provides information which can help you to follow the steps to provide a better opportunity for success. The program will be presented by the Small Business Development Center, which is located at the Tuscarawas Campus of Kent State University.

The presentation will be held from 1-3 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 15 at the East Liverpool Motor Lodge. The fee is $20 per person, which includes the textbook. If a partnership is planned, one $20 fee will be charged for the partners.

Many businesses are not successful because they do not follow a business plan. The presentation will include the keys to starting a successful business. Many financial institutions require that individuals who desire funding assistance to start their business participate in Entrepreneurship training in order to be considered for a loan.

Call Lisa McNicol, Workforce Development, East Liverpool Campus at 330-382-7427 to register.