John Bauer, executive director of Bluffton Center for Entrepreneurs (BCE), offers advice on year end tax planning and record keeping at 6:30 p.m. Thursday, November 5, at Bluffton University in Centennial Hall, room 211. This seminar is part of the BCE business tune-up seminar series.  The seminar is free and open to the general public. For reservations, please contact, John Bauer at 419-358-6400 or john.bauer@blufftonentrepreneurs.com.

The entries for the first annual BIG Idea Contest must be postmarked by October 30 or hand delivered to the Bluffton Center for Entrepreneurs by Friday, Nov. 6 and includes a fee of $25.00, payable to the Bluffton Center for Entrepreneurs. This event is designed for aspiring entrepreneurs and start-up businesses in Northwest Ohio who have innovative ideas and plan to pursue their own business. For registration and more information contact John Bauer, 419-358-6400 or visit www.blufftonentrepreneurs.com.