The East Central Indiana Small Business Development Center in Muncie will be offering several summer workshops.

The SBDC specializes in providing comprehensive counseling and training services to small businesses and prospective small businesses.

The classes will be offered in the boardroom of the Energize ECI Engagement Center at 122 E. Main St., Muncie. Space is limited, so preregistration is suggested. Call (765) 282-9950 for more information.

June 9 — Writing an Effective Business Plan, 9 a.m. to noon, $20

A business plan is an invaluable tool toward marketing one’s business to investors and guiding its operations. This presentation will provide hands-on exercises on how to develop the components integral to writing a successful business plan.

June 13 — Business Basics, 9 a.m.-noon, $25

This class is designed for those who are considering or who recently started a small business.

Topics of discussion will include: The Pros and Cons of Small Business Ownership, The Four Cornerstones to Success, Leadership, Operational Management, Financial Management, Marketing, How to Avoid Common Mistakes, Where to Find help.

June 17 — S.T.A.R. Power Management Training Program, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., $20

This seminar will help attendees learn to evaluate the different personalities profiles and how to more effectively communicate, motivate and increase productivity of personnel.

July 11 — Business Basics, 9 a.m. to noon, $25

This class is designed for those who are considering or who recently started a small business. Topics include: The Pros and Cons of Small Business Ownership, the Four Cornerstones to Success, Leadership, Operational Management, Financial Management, Marketing, How to Avoid Common Mistakes, Where to find help.