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The next FINE meeting is scheduled for Thursday, March 18 at 9:00 A.M. at the Westport County Playhouse. The agenda for this meeting follows:

9:00 to 9:15 Networking
9:15 to 9:30 FINE Business
9:30 to 10:30 "An Introduction to Franchise and Business Ownership" presented by Luc Deslauriers, owner of FranNet CT (www.frannet.com)
10:30 to 11:00 More networking

Have you ever thought about owning a franchise? If you're not sure of the costs involved, if the timing is right, if you're cut out for it, what business makes sense and if it is safe, then come to the next meeting. Luc Deslauriers, owner of FranNet CT (www.frannet.com), will share his years of franchise business ownership experience in this informative seminar. Topics will include:

  • How to identify franchise business choices that best fit your skill set, needs, and goals
  • Why consider business ownership now
  • Growth trends and choices in franchise ownership that offer stability and success in weak and strong economies
  • Safely and affordably transitioning from employment into business ownership
  • Costly mistakes to avoid
  • Advantages of buying a franchise vs. other businesses
  • What franchises cost and how to finance the purchase

The doors open at 9AM with the opportunity to network, followed by a welcome at 9:15 and each attendee giving their "30 second elevator pitch" as an introduction. This is followed by the presentation and then additional time to network. The meeting concludes by 11AM.

Now in its 17th year, FINE provides peer support, training, client referrals and networking opportunities in a friendly atmosphere. FINE provides the opportunity to meet new people, make business connections and to hear and discuss topics of current interest. FINE was formed by a small group of people who left the corporate world and wanted a place to network and provide support to each other as they ventured out in the world of entrepreneurship. FINE meets in the Westport Library and the Westport Country Playhouse. For more information, contact Ed Fitzgerald at 203-803-0714 or ed.fitzgerald@cbmoves.com.

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FUTURE FINE MEETINGS FOR 2010

  • April 15/TBA
  • May 20/TBA
  • June 17/TBA
  • July 15/TBA
  • August 19/TBA
  • September 16/Westport Public Library/17th Anniversary Meeting & Celebration
  • October 21/TBA
  • November 18/TBA
  • December 16/TBA

    DIRECTIONS TO WESTPORT COUNTRY PLAYHOUSE

    From I-95(N or S): Exit 17 - Turn left at end of exit ramp and follow Rt 33 North to US 1; turn right on to US 1; cross bridge and the Playhouse is about 1/4 mile, just off the Post Road at 25 Powers Court.

    From Merritt Parkway (N): Exit 41 - Turn left at end of exit ramp and follow Rt 33 South to US 1; turn left on to US 1; cross bridge and the Playhouse is about 1/4 mile, just off the Post Road at 25 Powers Court.

    From I-84: Exit 3 - Proceed South on Route 7 to Route 33, at the intersection of US 1 (Post Road) turn left, cross bridge, turn right and the Playhouse is about 1/4 mile, just off the Post Road at 25 Powers Court.

    Heading east on US 1, the entrance is on the left, just beyond a Getty Station, traffic light and row of the three small houses containing businesses (Coldwell Banker, William Pitt and Countrywide Mortgage).

    Heading west, the entrance is just beyond the park at the intersection with Compo Road (Route 136).

    Come in the main entrance and go to the Smilow Lounge on the second floor.

    Westport Country Playhouse

    Westport Country Playhouse: (203) 227-5137

    If you have any questions or comments, please send an e-mail to fine@ariesmart.com.

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