The Small Business Development Center of Northwest Indiana is hosting a free business startup workshop on Feb. 20 from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.

The program will be at the Newton County Government Center, 4117 S 240 W, in Morocco.

The SBDC said the workshop is for entrepreneurs in the early stages of business ownership or for those considering starting a business.

Topics to be covered will include: identifying personal objectives, skills and resources; evaluating business ideas and market opportunity; developing a sales forecast; identifying startup expenses; estimating operating budget and analyzing feasibility results.

The SBDC requests anyone interested in attending to pre-register for the event as space is limited.

For more information call (219) 644-3513 or email northwest@isbdc.org.