The Chattooga County Chamber of Commerce is offering an opportunity for aspiring entrepreneurs and existing business owners to develop their ideas and strengthen their business plans through the Chattooga Venture Lab program.

A Business Planning Workshop is scheduled for Wednesday, October 28, from 1:30 until 4:30 PM at 10050 Commerce Street in downtown Summerville.

The workshop is part of Chattooga Venture Lab, an entrepreneurial development program designed to help participants turn business ideas into successful enterprises.

The program features six modular workshops focusing on different aspects of starting, operating and growing a business.

The October 28 session will focus on business planning, an important step for entrepreneurs preparing to launch a new venture or business owners looking to expand their operations.

The Chamber’s initiative is designed to encourage entrepreneurship, support small businesses and promote economic development throughout Chattooga County.

Those interested in participating can find registration information through the Chattooga County Chamber of Commerce or the Chattooga Venture Lab Business Planning Workshop event page on Facebook.