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 [...]

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 [...]

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 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 [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]