Future Forward Business Ignitor Course

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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 [...]

Learn how to protect your technology abroad

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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.

Marketing for Economic Development Success

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Increase your knowledge on strategies for measuring, tracking and marketing economic development success for your economic development organization (EDO). Panelists: Meghan Huber; Economic Development and Communications Manager; City of Citrus Heights Robert Burris; Deputy Chief Economic Development Officer; Rural County Representatives of California (RCRC)

How to do Business with the Federal Government

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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 [...]

Fatal Attraction in Economic Development: Why focusing solely on new business attraction is killing your community and what you should be doing about it

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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 [...]

What to Expect From a Successful Medical Device Product Development Experience

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Efficient and effective product development is a crucial step for commercializing new technologies. It sits between defining a minimum viable product and manufacturing, en route to being able to sell a desirable product to eager customers. This talk, led by experienced engineers from Triple Ring Technologies, will serve as an introduction to product development for [...]

Cash Flow Basics

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Cash flow statements are useful tools for forecasting and considering different business scenarios. In this workshop, participants learn how to leverage spreadsheet software programs to create cash flow statements they can use to assess their profitability and liquidity. Participants learn how to create links between the cash flow statement spreadsheet and other spreadsheets containing financial [...]

How to Pivot Your Business during COVID-19

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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 [...]

Resources and Relief for Your Small Business – Community Navigators & Supporting Women Business Owners Women’s Programs

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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 [...]

State Savings & Financing Programs for Your Small Business

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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 [...]