RUMFORD – The River Valley Technology Center, the River Valley Growth Council and the River Valley Chamber of Commerce are presenting a fresh new series of business lunch and learn seminars.

The first in a series of six will take place from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 18, at the River Valley Technology Center on 60 Lowell St.

The cost is $10 and includes lunch. Preregistration is required by calling Beverly at (207) 369-0396 or e-mail [email protected] by Jan. 13.

The first topic will be “Business Planning – Part I” to be presented by Greg Gould. Gould is a certified business counselor in the Auburn office of the Maine Small Business Development Center hosted by AVCOG. He brings years of experience working with both small and large businesses.

This pre-business workshop includes discussion on the basic qualities of entrepreneurs, defining a business plan, basics of marketing, and introduction to business financial planning.