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 [...]

YouTube is the second largest search engine and also a valuable tool for individuals, organizations and businesses to organize, manage, and promote their videos as part of their marketing content. Over the two hours together, our presenter will demonstrate live: How to create a “brand” YouTube Account and customize your Channel. The features available through YouTube [...]

Join us as we focus on the future of equitable recovery in California About this event California's policy landscape is ever-evolving, especially post-COVID19. For our AAPI and small business communities who have weathered the storm, it can be very difficult to keep up with and understand how various changes in laws can impact their businesses. [...]

Overview   THIS SESSION WILL PROVIDE AN OVERVIEW OF THE PROGRAM DETAILS. ONLY U.S. COMPANIES WITH 51% or greater US CONTENT and are EXPORT READY WILL BE CONSIDERED for the actual forum. Objectives   Learn about the Disaster Resilience: U.S. Technology Global Forum Event Information Who should consider attending? U.S. cutting edge technology companies that provide solutions [...]

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 [...]

The R&D tax credit program is one of the greatest sources of non-dilutive funding available to companies today. It reimburses up to 10% of R&D expenses, either as a tax credit for profitable companies or even as a cash refund for unprofitable startups. So, why are 80% of eligible California companies still not taking advantage [...]

The United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) provides a wealth of resources. Join us if you want to learn more about how to protect your intellectual property and where to get help. Learn about these various resources, many of which are free, and utilize them as you begin or continue down your path of [...]

Thursday, October 14, 2021 Time: 2:00 - 3:00 p.m. EST This webinar will discuss finance challenges and solutions available to U.S. manufacturers. It will include a panel discussion with public- and private-sector partners about ways to ensure businesses have the working capital needed to fulfill sales orders as well as the export credit insurance needed [...]

With funds from the American Rescue Plan coming into cities and municipalities, the 2021 Equitable Economic Recovery Toolkit is filled with wonderful tips and tools and outlines how local governments can effectively use their resources to support economic development in communities hit hardest by the COVID-19 pandemic. This webinar will explore a new version of [...]

This October, the California Workforce Development Board (CWDB) will host Hiring with Conviction: Creating an Inclusive Workplace for System-impacted People, a webinar featuring guest panelists to discuss the value of Fair Chance talent in the workplace. Panelists and their presentations include Branden Butler from the California Department of Fair Employment and Housing to present on [...]