WESTLAKE : Workshops on Small Businesses Planned

“Developing Your Business Plan,” the first of two December small-business workshops held Downtown by the Service Corps of Retired Executives, will be given Thursday at the Los Angeles Chamber of Commerce, 350 S. Bixel St.

The workshop is 9:30 to 11 a.m. Registration at the door is $20.

The second workshop, “Starting and Operating Your Own Business,” will be held Dec. 13 at the chamber offices for a $15 fee.

The service corps is made up of retired professionals who volunteer their time and experience to help others learn how to begin a business or improve it.

Several other workshops will be held throughout the month at the corps’ Glendale office, including workshops on franchising, inventions, marketing and advertising.

Information: (818) 552-3206 or 552-3207.