BINGHAMTON, NY -- The Binghamton University Small Business Development Center (SBDC) will offer a small business startup training program at 222 Water St. in downtown Binghamton.

Participants will learn from professionals on how to assess, plan and start up a business over three consecutive Thursdays: January 7, 14 and 21. Classes will run from 9 a.m.-4:30 p.m. each day.

Participants will discover the basics of owning a business and learn how to develop a business plan, including market research, focusing on marketing strategies, competitive analysis, pricing and more.

All three sessions are included in the price of $75. To register, make a check payable to The Research Foundation of SUNY and mail it to: Small Business Development Center, Binghamton University, P.O. Box 6000, Binghamton, NY 13902-6000. The deadline for registration is Friday, Jan 1.

For more information, go online. For a class program and to enroll, contact Carrie McKeiver at the SBDC 607-777-4024, or e-mail sbdc@binghamton.edu. Class size is limited.