Upcoming business events in the Lehigh Valley

http://www.mcall.com/business/mc-business-plan-0830-20120829,0,3439954.story FROM THE MORNING CALL THURSDAYSEPT. 6 THE COMMUNITY ACTION DEVELOPMENT Corp. of Bethlehem is hosting Start Your Business classes 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Thursdays, starting today at Broughal Middle School, 114 W. Morton St., Bethlehem. The 18-session entrepreneurial-training program combines in-depth classroom instruction with one-on-one assistance. Presentations by guest experts cover a wide range of topics necessary to start and operate a business, including marketing, finance, insurance, legal and real estate considerations. Those who graduate will have a written business plan complete with financial projections. There is a sliding scale fee to participate in the class. Info: 610-807-9337. SATURDAYSEPT. 8 THE LEHIGH VALLEY SCORE CHAPTER is sponsoring How to Start a Business at Lehigh Carbon Community College, Rothrock Library Conference Center, Route 309, Schnecksville. The basic course will discuss issues to consider as a prospective business owner. Cost: $20. Register: http://www.lvscore.org and click on "local workshop" on home page. Walk-ins welcomed. Info: Mike Willency, 484-264-2014, or email mikewillency@gmail.com. » The latest on traffic, delays and road construction delivered to your mobile phone. Text TRAFFIC to 52270! Message and data rates apply. Text STOP TRAFFIC to cancel, text HELP for help. Click for terms and conditions. MONDAYSEPT. 10 LEXNET WILL HOST Bringing the World to Lehigh 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Ben Franklin Tech Ventures, 116 Research Drive, Bethlehem. The event is sponsored by Lehigh Export Network, Lehigh University Small Business Development Center, Milestone Bank, AGEX Financial, Lehigh Valley Economic Development Corp. and Manufacturers Resource Center. Meet overseas in-country trade reps and maximize your time and resources recognizing emerging business opportunities. Register by Sept. 4. Info: 610-758-3980.