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August,
2011
Thursday, August 4th -- Federal/State Basic Payroll
Tax Seminar. Free.
Time: 9:30 a.m.
- 3:30 a.m.
Location: UC Merced SBDC Regional Network, 550 E.
Shaw Ave., Suite 100, Fresno, CA
Click here to RSVP
Wednesday, August 10th -- State Labor Law & Payroll
Tax Seminar
Time: 9:30 a.m.
- 3:30 a.m.
Location: UC Merced SBDC Regional Network, 550 E.
Shaw Ave., Suite 100, Fresno, CA
Click here to RSVP
A long-awaited franchising course to help
entrepreneurs learn networking strategies that
will enhance business success will be offered
this fall at California State University, Fresno
for students and community members.
The
Division of Continuing and Global Education, in
conjunction with the Lyles Center for Innovation
and Entrepreneurship at Fresno State, will
provide the hands-on three-unit course. It’s for
university students and others considering
becoming a franchisee, franchising an existing
business or who want to work in the franchise
industry.
The class will meet 6-9 p.m. Wednesdays
beginning Aug. 31.
Students will examine franchising from
franchisor and franchisee perspectives. Topics
include evaluating franchising opportunities,
developing best franchising strategies and
practices, successfully planning and launching
franchise networks and franchised outlets, and
dealing with changes over time.
Dr. Timothy Stearns, executive director of
the Lyles Center, said the course will “maximize
the odds for success in today’s franchising
world.” He noted the goal of the class is to
have each student create a business network and
to be better prepared to start a business
enterprise.
Alan Rudominer, a retail executive with more
than 25 years’ experience, is the instructor.
The class will meet in the Lyles Center on the
second floor of the Student Recreation Center on
Woodrow Avenue near Shaw Avenue. The fee for the
course is $630.
Thursday, July 21st -- Learn Specifics of SBA
Guaranteed Loan Programs. Free Seminar In
this free workshop, you will learn about specifics
of SBA guaranteed loan programs from small loans for
the home-based businesses to multi-million dollar
real estate and manufacturing transactions. If you
want to apply for an SBA guaranteed loan or have
ever considered applying for one, this workshop is a
must and will be presented by an experienced SBA
Loan Officer and a local SBA lender. The workshop
will provide you with the tools and information that
you will need for a successful loan application.
Time: 8:45 a.m.
- 11:00 a.m.
Location: US Small Business Administration, 801 R
Street, Ste 201
2nd Floor,
Fresno, CA
93721
Reservations are required as seating is limited. To
make a reservation, contact William Hori at (559)
487-5791 or at
william.hori@sba.gov
.
June,
2011
Tuesday, June 21st -- Doing Business With The GSA
Presented By:
The Federal Technology Center
Description: Who GSA is and how they are organized;
how to do business with the GSA, review of
contracting regulations, requirements and
specifications, Federal Acquisition Service (FAS),
process to obtain a GSA schedule (in detail), and
applicable websites.
Cost: FREE
Time: 9:00 a.m.
- 12:00 p.m.
Location: US Small Business Administration, 801 R
Street, Ste 201
2nd Floor,
Fresno, CA
93721
For more information, call
866-382-7822 or
Register Online
Thursday, June 23rd --
Free
Federal/State Basic Payroll Tax Seminar
Presented By:
Central CA SBDC, EDD, and IRS
You will learn: California payroll reporting
requirements, including forms, employer obligations,
reporting, and payment requirements. About
independent contractor reporting requirements.
Electronic filing and payment requirements and
options.
Federal payroll reporting requirements, including
Forms 940, 941, 1099, W-2, W-4, W-9, and alternative
filing.
Time: 9:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Location: US Small Business Administration, 801 R
Street, Ste 201
2nd Floor,
Fresno, CA
93721
For more information, call
866-382-7822 or
Register Online
Wednesday, June 29th -- Tools for Business Success:
LIVE!
The City of
Clovis wants you to start your own business, and
wants to help you do it. Attend a free, casual and
fun workshop.
Time: 5:30pm - Networking; 6:00pm - Presentation
Location: Fairfield Inn & Suites, 150 N Clovis Ave,
Clovis, CA
RSVP
April,
2011
Thursday, April 7th -- Seminar on Entrepreneurship
in the Global Marketplace
Hosted by
The Lyles Center for
Innovation and Entrepreneurship and
Alibaba.com.
This event is
free and open to students, faculty, the Lyles Center
network, the California State University, Fresno
community, and the general public. Time: 5:00 PM
- 7:30 PM
Location: Leon and Pete Peter Educational Center at
Fresno State
As part
of its ongoing educational outreach, the Lyles
Center for Innovation and Entrepreneurship and
Alibaba.com will host
"Entrepreneurship in the Global Marketplace," a
special seminar featuring noted educators,
entrepreneurs and executives. The seminar is one of
a series being conducted at several California
universities under the auspices of the
Schwarzenegger Emerging Entrepreneur Initiative.
The seminar will consist of a
combination of presentations, panels and question
and answer sessions to cover topics such as the
importance of global trade, expanding your business
into international markets, PR for entrepreneurs,
and a story of success from a recent college
graduate turned successful entrepreneur. After the
event, all attendees will have an opportunity to
receive an extensive toolkit of information and
offers for launching businesses using global
sourcing and trade.
About the Hosts:
The Lyles Center for Innovation and
Entrepreneurship is a nationally-ranked
entrepreneurship center that offers outlets and
opportunities for students to act on ideas that
build a prosperous future. Formed through a
partnership between Fresno State and William Lyles,
the Lyles Center has been building programs and
fostering innovation throughout the state since
2003. A bridge for the campus and community, the
Lyles Center links resources from both to achieve
success in the marketplace.
Alibaba.com is a publicly-traded company
(HK:1688) focused on facilitating global trade and
entrepreneurship through e-commerce for small
businesses with more than 56 million users across
240 countries.
The Schwarzenegger Emerging Entrepreneur Initiative
is a program to spur entrepreneurship and stimulate
job growth in California, created by
Alibaba.com in partnership with former Governor
Arnold Schwarzenegger. Through a series of
interactive events, the initiative aims to provide
3,000 California university students with guidance,
skills and entrepreneurial know-how to start their
own businesses and participate successfully in the
knowledge-based networked economy.
January,
2011
Monday, January 24th -- Free Business Workshop in
Clovis, CA Time: 5:30 PM
- 7:30 PM
Location: Trelio Restaurant, 438 Clovis Avenue Thinking of
starting a small business? You're on the right
track. There's a lot of thinking to be done before
starting a small business of your own. The City of
Clovis is excited to present a free workshop on
Starting and Growing your business. We will take a
look at four aspects of starting a small business so
you can make an informed decision about whether or
not it’s right for you:
• Basic questions about running a small business
• Characteristics of an entrepreneur
• The Three Ms of Business Success: Money,
Market and Management
• Reasons for business failure
Join us for a workshop on Starting and Growing Your
Own Business. It’s casual, free and fun. Seating is
limited. Hors d’oeuvres provided by Trelio with no
host wine and beer.
To RSVP for this event, please email Carlos Martinez
at
carlosm@cityofclovis.com or call (559) 324-2092
November,
2010
Thursday,
November 18th --
5th Annual Central
Valley Venture Forum
The Central Valley Venture Forum (CVVF) provides
entrepreneurs with useful, valuable information
regarding thriving in a down economy and the
opportunity to network in an informal setting with
angel investors, bankers, accountants, attorneys and
venture capitalists.
This year’s event
will feature:
Steve Westly,
Co-founder of eBay and Venture Capitalist
California State
Treasurer Bill Lockyer on “Fixing California”
Clovis Mayor
Harry Armstrong & Fresno State President Dr. John
Welty
Business
Valuation Panel
Panel on Raising
Investment Capital
Discussion of the
state of the Central Valley economy
Valley
Entrepreneur Showcase where local growth companies
pitch their business ventures to investor judges
Numerous
networking opportunities
Location:
Veterans Memorial Building,
808 Fourth Street, Clovis, CA. Registration and
networking: 8:30 a.m.
Program: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Wine & Cheese Reception: 4 to 5 p.m.
For more information, visit
www.ValleyVentureForum.com
October,
2010
$$$
Loans are
available to small businesses
along with
technical assistance, business consultation and
review of financing options. Click here for more information
Thursday, October 7th --
NxLevel Entrepreneur Course
in Clovis & Madera
When: 4:00p.m.-7:00p.m.
starting
Thursday, October 7th for 7 weeks (each
Thursday)
Where: Madera County Workforce
Investment Board, 209 East 7th St, Madera
Cost: $250.00
Due to grant funding, this course can be free to
businesses that have at least one full-time
employee and a valid California Employer Tax ID
(CEAN)
Contact/RSVP: Rich Mostert at (559) 292-9033 or
Wednesday,
October 13th --
Entrepreneur Unplugged
Time:5:30p.m.-7:30p.m.
Location: North India Bar & Grill,
80 West Shaw
Ave., Clovis
Join Nara Sihavong, Owner
of MeoSat and SkyFiber for ENTREPRENEUR
UNPLUGGED. Listen as he tells the good, the bad,
and evil of running his businesses. Sihavong
will tell his story in jeans with no filters or
planned remarks. This is an unedited,
unscripted, face-to-face with an entrepreneur
experience. Cost: FREE; No host bar &
complimentary appetizers
Contact: Call (559) 292-9033 (Emily) or email
emily@cvbi.org for
more information.
Wednesday, October 13th --
Be Your Own Boss Workshop
Time:
9:00am-11:00am
Cost:
FREE Location: Visalia Employment Connection,
4025 W. Noble Ave., Visalia, CA.
This workshop is designed to offer
information to individuals who want to start
a business and for individuals already in
business that wish to further their business
skills. Information is provided on
insurance, accounting records, personnel,
legal aspects of starting a business,
marketing and advertising and business
support services and organizations.
For more information, call Central Valley Small Business Development Center in Visalia at (559) 625-3051. This event is presented by CVBI, SBDC, and Tulare County Employment Connection.
Wednesday,
Oct. 2oth --
Clovis Advantage Trade Show,
Hosted by Clovis Chamber of Commerce
Time: 4:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. --
Free
admission to the public,
food samples & door prizes
Location: Clovis Veterans' Memorial
Building, 808 Fourth Street, Clovis,
CA.
For more information, call
559-299-7363
Thursday, October 21st -- Labor Relations Seminar
Series
Time:
10:00am-11:30am,
Cost:
Free. Refreshments provided.
Location:
Tulare Kings Builders
Exchange, 1223 South Lovers Lane, Visalia,
CA.
The CVBI, SBDC and Pacific Employers present its monthly Labor Relations Seminar Series.
Guest speaker will make a timely
presentation on labor relations, HR, and
safety issues to the employer.
For more information, call
(559) 625-3051.
Thursday, October 21st -- Fourth Annual
Central Valley Stock Exchange
Time:
Doors Open at
5pm for Networking over Hors de’ Oeuvres and
a No Host Bar Trading Starts at 6pm - Dinner
and Program start at 7:15pm
Location: Clovis Veterans Memorial District
– Liberty Ballroom
Cost: Tickets are only $85; Tables of 8, a
deal at $600
For more information, call
Barbara Rodiek:
barbara@cvbi.org
or call 559.292.9033
Tuesday, October 26th --
Entrepreneur Connect
Time:
4:30-6:30pm, Cost: Free
Entrepreneur Connect is a
great chance to socialize with local
business entrepreneurs and share your
and their stories. Participants can
expand their business network by interacting CVBI
board members and other entrepreneurs while enjoying
a great live music. Other entrpreneurs' experiences
and know-how can be the useful sources for your
business operation. Attend Entrepreneur Connect and
create your professional network!
For more information,
call
(559) 292-9033 (Emily) or email
emily@cvbi.org for
more information.
Thursday, October 28th --
Blue &
Green Information Session
Time:
11:30am-1:00pm,
Cost: Free
Location:
WET Incubator, 2911 E. Barstow,
Fresno, CA
People talk a lot
about starting a Blue or Green
business but many do not know the
obstacles that stand in the way. The
Blue and Green Information Session
will address the steps necessary
to move systematically into the Blue
or Green industries. You will learn
of available resources, beneficial
opportunities, blue & green events,
and much more. Join us and others to
learn how to become part of future
blue & green industries.
For more information,
call
292-9033 (Travis)
or email
emily@cvbi.org
July,
2010
Wednesday,
July 14 -- Entrepreneur Unplugged --
Featuring Vine vs Whine,
FREE.
Join Central Valley Business Incubator
CVBI &
Bret Engelmann from
Engelmann Cellars
as he tells the good, the bad and the evil
of running the cellars since 2000. He will
tell his story in jeans with no filter,
PowerPoint or planned remarks. This is an
unedited, unscripted,
face-to-face-with-a-entrepreneur experience.
The purpose of Entrepreneur Unplugged is to
remove barriers for entrepreneurs as they
learn the strengths & successes, weaknesses
& struggles, of other business owners who
have been there & done that. By attending
this event you will identifying strategic
partnerships
with other community businesses and
organizations... you will also be inspired to take the next step in your
venture. Pizza and beverages will be served
at this
FREE event, so come prepared to
have a good time.
Click Here to RSVP.
June,
2010
Tuesday, June 22 -- FREE
Technology Conference, 59DaysOfCode Web &
Mobile App Competition & Showcase.
Organized
by the Central Valley Business Incubator and Geekwise. Hosted by the City of Clovis
at Clovis Veterans Memorial Building,
808
Fourth Street, Clovis, CA
4:00 - 7:00 P.M. Showcase will be open to
the
public.
7:00 - 8:00 P.M. the top team will present
their innovation to a live audience.
8:30 P.M. prizes awarded to the winning team
How To
Start an E-Commerce Business
If
you have been thinking about starting an
o begin, this class is for you. In this class,
you will learn how to get your
internet-based business up and running, th technical know-how you need to develop a
website and run your online busi="#000080">
Time: 7:00- 9:00 p.m.
--
Fee: $64
Location: Clovis Adult Education Center,
Room D13
For registration, call Clovis Adult Education Center
-- CAE at 327-2876 or visit
www.clovisadultschool.com
How To
Effectively Market Your Business Online During Tough
Times This
class is designed especially for small
business owners who have their own websites.
In this class, you will learn effective ways
to market your online business at very
little cost and how to thrive during arn how to bring more
website with
no-cost Search Engine Optimization (SEO)
tactics and tools and other techniques. You
will also learn how to avoid the most common
mistakes of online marketers.
About the instructor:
Ms. Green is an experienced website
developer and online marketer who has built
successful web-based international
businesses.
Wednesday, June 15 - July 13, 2010
Time: 7:00- 9:00 p.m.
-- Fee: $64
Location: Clovis Adult Education Center,
Room D13
For registration, call Clovis Adult Education Center
-- CAE at 327-2876 or visit
www.clovisadultschool.com
May,
2010
Thursday, May 27, 2010
at
Clovis Veteran Theater
90 minfo
about doing business outside of the USA, and how to
be competitivlobal market
For more information, contact emily at
emily@cvbi.org
Entrepreneur Connect Tuesday, May 25, 2010
Location: 1630 E. Shaw Ave., Ste. 163, Fresno, CA
Time: 4:30pm-6:30pm
For more information about Entrepreneur Connect or
to RSVP please call (559) 292-9033 or email
emily@cvbi.org
4th
Competition
Thursday, May 20th, 2010
5:30 p.m. Networking (Cocompetition
For more information, call 559-347-3925 or
ajohnston@csufresno.edu
March,
2010
How To
Effectively Market Your business Online During Tough
Times with A Shoe-string Budget
Wednesday,
March 17 - April 21, 2010
Time: 7:00- 9:00 p.m.
-- Fee: $59
Location: Clovis Adult Education Center, Room D12
For registration, call Clovis Adult Education Center
-- CAE at 327-2876 or visit
www.clovisadultschool.com
How To
Start An E-Commerce Business
Monday,
March 15 - April 26, 2010
Time: 7:00- 9:00 p.m.
-- Fee: $59
Location: Clovis Adult Education Center, Room D12
For registration, call Clovis Adult Education Center
-- CAE at 327-2876 or visit
www.clovisadultschool.com
Notary
Class
Saturday, March 27, 2010
Time: 8:00 a.m.- 5:00 pm
--
Fee: $75
Location: Clovis Adult Education Center, Room C1
For registration, call Clovis Adult Education Center
-- CAE at 327-2876 or visit
www.clovisadultschool.com
Servsafe Manager's Certification
Saturday, March 27, 2010
Saturday, April 17, 2010
Saturday, May 22, 2010
Time: 8:00 a.m.- 4:30 pm
--
Fee: $150
Location: Clovis Adult Education Center, Room D2
For registration, call Clovis Adult Education Center
-- CAE at 327-2876 or visit
www.clovisadultschool.com
Certified Loan Signing Specialist
Saturday, May 15, 2010
Time: 8:00 a.m.- 3:00 pm
--
Fee: $75
Location: Clovis Adult Education Center, Room C1
For registration, call Clovis Adult Education Center
-- CAE at 327-2876 or visit
www.clovisadultschool.com
Basics of Exporting
Workshop Location:
Center for International Trade Development 390 W. Fir Ave., Ste. 303, Clovis, CA 93611 Phone: (559) 324-6401 Fax:
(559) 324-6492
Date/Time: Tuesday,
August 18, 2009 -
9:00am
- 12:00pm Tuesday,
September 15, 2009 -
9:00am
- 12:00pm Tuesday,
November 17, 2009 -
9:00am
- 12:00pm Tuesday,
January 26, 2010 -
9:00am
- 12:00pm Thursday,
April 1, 2010 - 9:00am
- 12:00pm Tuesday, July
20, 2010 - 9:00am
- 12:00pm Tuesday,
October 19, 2010 -
9:00am
- 12:00pm Click Here for More Information
CalAgX 2010
Introduction
to Food & Agriculture Exporting Wednesday, March 10, 2010 -
9:00am
-
1:00pm Location:
Center for International Trade Development
State Center Community College District
390 W. Fir Ave., Ste. 301, Clovis, CA 93611
Phone: (559) 324-6401
Click Here for More Information
80/20
Program workshop for business Wednesday, February 17, 2010 (2:00pm - 4:00pm)
Location: Clovis Chamber of Commerce
1033 Fifth St. Clovis
For registration, call the EDC at 476-2511 or visit
www.fresnoetastimulus.org
Clovis
Advantage Business Trade Show
Thursday,
March 4, 2010 (4:00pm
- 7:00pm)
Free Admission, food samples & door prizes
Location: Clovis Veterans' Memorial Building
458 Hughes Ave. (4th & 5th east of Clovis Ave.)
International Trade
Development’s trade symposium
Tuesday, February 9, 2010 -
10:00am
-
4:00pm 5 seminars
focused on preparing you for the future in an
international, agricultural marketplace, global trends,
and current international topics Location:
Expo
Seminar Center (Corner of Expo Lane and R Street)
World Ag Expo, 4450 S. Laspina St., Tulare, CA
Directions
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Tax Seminar. Free.
