Sierra Commons and the Sierra SBDC bring you the Future Forward Business Ignitor Course As Fall approaches, changes to our local economy are accelerating. The end of Pandemic Unemployment Assistance and shifting job market dynamics are leading many people to reevaluate their personal and professional priorities. Entrepreneurship may now be the best option for those working towards a […]
If you would like to learn about filing foreign patent applications, don't miss this informative session. This session will cover: Options to help protect intellectual property (IP) in foreign jurisdictions An overview of the Patent Cooperation Treaty (PCT) The use of the Paris Convention for non-PCT countries Register here For more information, email EasternRegionalOutreachOffice@uspto.gov.
a. Instructor: James D. Aldea, California Capital PTAC Procurement Counselor and Paul Tavernia, The U.S. Small Business Administration Lead Business Opportunity Specialist b. California Capital PTAC is offering a 90 minute hands-on workshop focusing on all of the intricacies of Doing Business with the Federal Government. The instructor will provide an insight as to why […]
2020 changed how business is done for most industries around the world and economic development was no exception. This webinar training explains how EDOs have expanded their services from primarily trying to attract new businesses to investing in businesses already located in their communities. The expert speakers will present data and examples about how you can […]
In this webinar we will discuss current state of business, and how small business owners have had to reinvent their business models. We will offer suggestions and avenues to assist participants with pivoting their service or product delivery methods. In addition, we will visit how collaborations can provide unique success avenues. SBA will share information […]
Get to know your state officials from the California State Treasurer’s Office who are ready to share tools and answer questions about the programs available that can help your small business SAVE! CalSavers- California’s new retirement savings program ScholarShare 529– an investment account specifically designed for higher education savings California Alternative Energy and Advanced Transportation Financing Authority […]
The Small Business Administration (SBA) & Public Private Strategies Institute (PPSI) are providing educational opportunities for you to learn more about programs that will help your business get back on track. These sessions will take place every two weeks and run through December 2021. This is part of an effort to ensure that American small […]
This free workshop will help you gain the knowledge you need to adapt and update your community’s economic recovery plan. If you do not have a FEMA SID, complete this form before registering for this course: (cdp.dhs.gov/femasid/register) Non-US residents who wish to take this course: please contact Will Fricke (wfricke@icma.org) before registering. How can you […]