We received the announcement regarding the California Relief Grant, which will offer businesses $5,000 to $25,000 for eligible costs due to the COVID-19 Pandemic. To support your application getting in the first round, the Tuolumne County Innovation and Business Assistance will host with Valley Sierra SBDC a virtual application assistance webinar this Wednesday from 9:30am [...]

The California Competes Tax Credit Webinar provides an overview of the program, evaluation criteria, and step-by-step instructions through the application process. Application instructions, FAQs, and other technical documents, including the slides from this presentation, are available at http://www.business.ca.gov/Programs/California-Competes-Tax-Credit/California-Competes/Resources.

Learn about intellectual property basics at this interactive virtual session. In this module, we will provide a brief overview of the different types of IP (trademarks, trade secrets, copyrights, and patents). USPTO experts will then review the patenting process from invention to application to issue. We will also cover the requirements for patentability, how to determine [...]

Discover proven export strategies to minimize risk and manage cash flow from the Export-Import Bank of the United States (EXIM). Opening remarks will be provided by California Chamber of Commerce about their statewide organization, and how they support expansion of international trade and investment, fair and equitable market access for California products abroad, and elimination [...]

Effective succession planning is essential for every business, especially in times of crisis. No matter the size of your organization, it is imperative to have talented and trained employees ready to fill key roles. During this webinar, we will provide important information and answer questions that will help you prepare for an eventual transition or succession, [...]

Adaptive reuse can empower cities to make more effective use of space for people and businesses by restoring historic buildings while reinventing them for current and future uses. Join us on January 12 (10-11am) for “Urban Reuse and Adaptation”, a webinar featuring multi-sector industry experts from Forge, Holland & Knight, and srmErnst Development Partners on [...]

Learn about trademark registration and ask experts your questions during Trademark Fundamentals, a virtual meeting with the USPTO's Trademark Assistance Center (TAC).The Trademark Assistance Center (TAC) is the main support center for all customers, from first-time filers to legal professionals and experienced trademark applicants. This free event is intended for individuals with a beginning to [...]

Unfamiliar with patents, trademarks, copyrights, and trade secrets? Learn about intellectual property basics and potential ways to protect your innovations as you transition from idea to product. This session is hosted by the Washington Small Business Development Center (SBDC). Register early for this event. The session will cover: What is the USPTO? An overview of intellectual [...]

Foreign Trade Regulations' presentation within the AES Compliance seminar last 3 hours. In this event, we will have two sessions of 1.5 hours to keep our virtual audience engaged. Day One will cover legal requirements, fundamentals of an export shipment and data elements. Day 2 will discuss types of transactions, repairs, replacements and penalties. The [...]