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Business or Nonprofit? Choosing the Right Path for Your Idea
2026-04-09 18:30:00 2026-04-09 20:00:00 America/New_York Business or Nonprofit? Choosing the Right Path for Your Idea Have an idea you’re excited about but unsure how to structure it? Main Library - Meeting Room 3A

Thursday, April 09
6:30pm - 8:00pm

Add to Calendar 2026-04-09 18:30:00 2026-04-09 20:00:00 America/New_York Business or Nonprofit? Choosing the Right Path for Your Idea Have an idea you’re excited about but unsure how to structure it? Main Library - Meeting Room 3A

Main Library

Meeting Room 3A

Have an idea you’re excited about but unsure how to structure it?

Join Business Librarian Ryan Frick and Nonprofit Librarian Jenny Denen to learn the key differences between launching a small business and starting a nonprofit organization. We’ll explore how each model works, how they’re funded, and how to choose the structure that best supports your goals.

AGE GROUP: | Adults |

EVENT TYPE: | Nonprofit | Business |

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