Surry Business

Entrepreneurs interested in the 2008 Growth Accelerator Program, the Piedmont Triad Entrepreneurial Network’s annual business-plan competition, may want to attend the “Executive Summary Course” designed to help potential business owners develop and refine a one- to three-page summary plan for their concept.

An executive summary is the qualifying document for entering the competition.

The class will be presented from 6 to 9 p.m. Oct. 2 at PTEN’s office, 7025 Albert Pick Road, Suite 303, Greensboro NC 27409.

Business and civic leaders in Greensboro, Winston-Salem and High Point formed PTEN in 2004 to offer programs and resources to high-growth, high-impact ventures in the 12-county northwest North Carolina region that includes Surry County. The organization concentrates on education, mentoring, networking and capital formation.

PTEN receives financial support from Action Greensboro, Winston-Salem Alliance, High Point Partners and corporate sponsors.

PTEN’s telephone number is (336) 605-4777.