Cherokee Nation offers business class for entrepreneurs

TAHLEQUAH, Okla. — Cherokee Nation citizens eager to start a new business but need help learning the ropes for writing a successful business plan can take an entrepreneurship class that starts next month.

A business loan counselor from Cherokee Nation’s Commerce Department is hosting workshops from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. July 10, 17, 24 and 31 in the Osiyo Training Room, 17675 S. Muskogee Ave. in Tahlequah.

The course covers writing mission statements, executive summaries, marketing strategies and budgets for a basic business plan, along with goals that owners want to achieve. Owners can better secure bank loans and investments, manage resources, focus on key points and prepare for problems with a solid business plan in place.

It is open to the public but seating is limited to 20 students. Registration is $15 and participants must submit applications by Monday, July 9. For more information or to request an application contact Valerie Diffee at 918-453-5728 or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..