Entrepreneurs Law School Jan. 31

An opportunity for small business owners to interact in hour-long sessions with local attorneys will take place on Saturday, Jan. 31, during the 10th annual Entrepreneurs Law School.

"This is a not-to-be missed daylong event for small business owners who want to hone their knowledge of the legal issues pertaining to their businesses," said Dr. Beth Hagan, who has organized the Entrepreneurs Law School for a decade. "It is of utmost importance that business owners and managers to be informed about the legalities of issues that become even more important during challenging economic times."

The popular Entrepreneurs Law School is coordinated by the Small Business Development Center of Florida Gulf Coast University. The law firm of Roetzel & Andress, KeyBank and Briers CPA are sponsoring this year's Law School for small business owners and managers.

Tim Cartwright, Managing Director of Compass Advisory Group and president of the Gulf Coast Venture Forum will present a keynote Address: "The Stress and Frustration of 'Maybe' - Why is raising capital so difficult?"

The Entrepreneur's Law School tuition including lunch with the lawyers is $75 for the morning or afternoon sessions and $95 for the full day, if purchased in advance. At the door, half-day tuition is $95 and full day is $105. Interested businesses or individuals may register online at: http://cli. fgcu.edu/sbdc, or call 745-3700 for more information.