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 [...]

Thursday, October 21, 2021 Time: 2:00 - 3:00 p.m. EST This webinar will feature a discussion facilitated by the Manufacturing Extension Partnership (MEP) focused on supply chain solutions for small and medium-sized manufacturers. Seasoned manufacturers will discuss how to improve operations, reduce costs, and mitigate risk through effective supply chain management.

Date: 10/21/21 Time: 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM (PDT) Status: Open - 100 places remaining Registration Deadline: 10/21/21 8:00 AM (PDT) Fee: No Fee Point of Contact: Danielle Sparks (619) 258-3670 Program Format: Online Meeting (Live) Training Topics: Technology Description:   Learn tips for safe, secure, and effective remote working. This class provides information on cyber-fundamentals, best practices for [...]

Please join State Controller Betty T. Yee and the City of San Jose for a FREE small business webinar. Learn about state and local programs available to small businesses. The following agencies will be on hand with information and will take audience questions: - U.S. Small Business Association (SBA) - California Department of General Services [...]

oin the California Office of the Small Business Advocate for this informational webinar on the Microbusiness COVID-19 Relief Grants Program. This webinar is for California's county government representatives who wish to become grantmaking entities of this program. This program will solicit applications from California’s 58 county governments as eligible grantmaking entities to administer a grant [...]

Many small and medium-sized manufacturers are still struggling to keep up with the fluctuating workplace safety standards and overall understanding of available programs and resources concerning their workforce. During this webinar, experts will provide information on one-on-one business technical assistance, employee subsidies, tax credits, and free PPE in regards to COVID-19, as well as offer [...]

Many small and medium-sized manufacturers are still struggling to keep up with the fluctuating workplace safety standards and overall understanding of available programs and resources concerning their workforce. During this webinar, experts will provide information on one-on-one business technical assistance, employee subsidies, tax credits, and free PPE in regards to COVID-19, as well as offer [...]

This is an essential session for entrepreneurs or small business owners interested in obtaining a trademark. We will explore the different types of trademarks, including names, designs, logos, and trade dress. We will also cover: How to perform a trademark search How to strengthen descriptive marks The steps to file a trademark application The fees [...]

Date: 10/27/21 Time: 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM (PDT) Status: Open - 50 places remaining Registration Deadline: 10/27/21 8:00 AM (PDT) Fee: No Fee Point of Contact: Danielle Sparks (619) 258-3670 Program Format: Online Meeting (Live) Training Topics: Customer Relations Description:   Learn tips and tricks to improve your customer service skills so that you can retain customers and [...]

Let’s talk about the federal Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) and Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) programs, known as America's Seed Fund. In this virtual workshop, we will be discussing grant programs, how to plan for your submission, and the types of planning which go into a Phase I and Phase II grant. In addition [...]