On October 21, 2011, during Small Business Week, the Northeast Avalon Regional Economic Development Board (NEA REDB) and its community partners will host an event targeted at; retirees and pre-retirement age individuals that could be potential new entrepreneurs. This is designed as a forum to share information on business creation; create a networking opportunity for potential second career entrepreneurs and business support organizations and government departments; and to highlight the work and effort of 55+ entrepreneurs. 

The event will also launch a new information package to assist retirement age individuals interested in starting or purchasing a small business. It will include information on a wide range of topics such as succession planning; taxation; business plan development; and selling or buying a business. For more information and to register, go to Second Career Poster Participant Information Package_Second Career Event