Fresno Regional Workforce Development Board

Why Does Chinatown Matter?
2019-06-12 00:30 - 01:30 (America/Los_Angeles)
Who is in Chinatown?
What makes Chinatown important?
When will Chinatown become relevant to Fresno?
Why are you here?
Community Meeting:
Tuesday, June 11
5:30pm – 6:30pm
Dick’s Building
1526 Kern Street
559.859.1763

New Business Orientation
2019-06-11 16:00 - 17:30
These recurring classes are designed for new business owners. The CDTFA staff will be available to answer your sales and use tax questions as they relate to your business/industry.
To register for this event, visit:
www.cdtfa.ca.gov/seminar/tax-class.aspx?flag=526

Reach Customers Online with Google Workshop
2019-06-05 16:00 - 18:00
Learn how customers find your business online and how to promote your online presence using a free business list, search engine optimization (SEO) techniques and online advertising. We will present some tools that can help, such as Google Analytics and Google Trends.
In this workshop, we will discuss the best practices for:

Create a free Google My Business list
Improve the visibility of your website in Google organic search results on all devices.

When: Wednesday, June 5, 2019 from 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM
Location: Central Valley SCORE | 801 R Street (2nd Floor)
Fresno, CA 93721
Click Here To Register
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QuickBooks Seminar
2019-05-30 16:00 - 19:00
Hear from SCORE Expert, Steve Ocheltree, CPA, the importance of an accounting system relevant to every day survival for small business.
Educational Seminar Overview:
· Understanding how important an accounting system is to your business
· Overcoming the Fear of a computerized accounting system
· On screen view of what QuickBooks looks likes and how to use some of the basic features (QuickBooks Online & QuickBooks Desktop)
· The basics of paying bills, collecting money, etc.
· The basic accounting terms like, Assets, Liabilities, Equity, Cash Flows
How effective you can be with QuickBooks at keeping an eye on the health of your business
Cost: $19.95
Where:
Central Valley SCORE
801 R Street Suite 201
Fresno, CA 93721
Free Parking on R Street
Click Here To Register

New Employment Laws for 2019
2019-05-30 15:30 - 17:30
Lisa Horton and David Litman from Sagaser, Watkins & Wieland PC will present on new Employment Laws for 2019.
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NEGOCIANTES UNIDOS BREAKFAST MEETING
2019-05-29 14:30 - 16:00
Join us to hear about the 2018 successes of Fresno State and upcoming projects for the new school year.
Doors open 7:30 a.m.
Copper River Country Club
2140 E. Clubhouse Drive
Fresno, CA 93730
Event Fee: $15.00
REGISTER TODAY
559-222-8705
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Get Found on Google Search and Maps - Free Spanish Workshop
2019-05-23 16:00 - 18:00
Want to get found on Google Search and Maps? This presentation introduces Google My Business, a free tool to manage your business information across Google. It’s the easiest way to help your business be found online.
We will cover:
* How do searchers find you?
* How do they interact with the listing?
* Do they call, request directions, and visit your website?
* Where do customers come from?
* What days have the most activity?
* Create a website in three steps
Where:
Central Valley SCORE
801 R Street, Suite 201
Fresno, CA 93721
Free Parking on R Street
Click Here To Register
California State University at Monterey Bay with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Human Communications

Bootcamp For Your Business Seminar
2019-05-22 16:00 - 19:30
Mission Objectives:
Employee Relations & Management
Insurance Reduction & Premium Reduction
Tax Planning & Compliance
Bookkeeping Strategies for Success
What you will learn:
Bookkeeping – Top 10 Do’s and Don’ts
Insurance – What’s available
Attorney – Employee relations and Legal structure
Who Should attend?
It’s recommended if you’re in business for two years or longer or need answers to be compliant you should attend.
$20.00 includes seminar and box lunch
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Basic Sales and Use Tax Workshop
2019-05-22 15:30 - 17:30
Leann Gouveia with the California Department Tax and Fee Administration will provide information on how to successfully operate your business. Topics include:

Facts About Your Seller’s Permit
What is Sales/Use Tax?
How to File your Return
Website Navigation/Online Registration/E-filing
Tax Payer Responsibilities
Required Recordkeeping

Click Here To Register

Central California Veterans Small Business Expo
2019-05-22 15:00 - 23:00
Please join SBA Fresno and CalVet along with other contracting partners for the Central California Veterans Small Business Expo which will provide opportunities and resources for DVBE’s from State, Federal, Private & Nonprofit organizations. In addition to educational breakout sessions on contracting for SB/DVBE businesses, attendees will have the opportunity to sign up for business matchmaking sessions.
Where:
Vision View Partners
4974 E Clinton Way
Fresno, CA 93727
Contact:
CalVet – 916-651-3054
Click Here To Register

Get Found on Google Search and Maps!
2019-05-16 16:00 - 18:00
Want to get found on Google Search and Maps? This presentation introduces Google My Business, a free tool to manage your business information across Google. It’s the easiest way to help your business be found online.
We will cover:
* How do searchers find you?
* How do they interact with the listing?
* Do they call, request directions, and visit your website?
* Where do customers come from?
* What days have the most activity?
* Create a website in three steps
Where:
Central Valley SCORE
801 R Street, Suite 201
Fresno, CA 93721
Free Parking on R Street
Click Here To Register

OSHA Safety Regulations
2019-05-16 15:30 - 17:30
Dan Larsen with Sierra HR Partners will provide a presentation on background investigations.
This workshop is full. To be added to wait list email: jaxtell@workforce-connection.com

EDD - Federal/State Basic Payroll Tax Seminar
2019-05-14 16:30 - 22:30
Tuesday, May 14, 2019
9:30am – 3:30pm
EDD – Federal/State Basic Payroll Tax Seminar
Click Here To Register
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Employee Handbook Update
2019-05-02 15:30 - 17:30
Faith L. Driscoll, Attorney with Barsamian & Moody, will review the laws and regulations affecting California employers in 2019.
This workshop is full. To be added to wait list email: jaxtell@workforce-connection.com

Lean Accounting Workshop
2019-05-01 16:00 - 18:00
How is LEAN Accounting different than Traditional Accounting?
A Review of “The Profit Model” from the Lean Enterprise Institute
Why is it Important?
Continuous Improvement & LEAN are hot topics, in which organizations are best served with Financial metrics that are supportive, useful and lead to better results and, in many cases, DIFFERENT decisions.
Your opportunity to meet world-class experts hosting a dialog with you the audience
Who is it for?
CEO’s, CFO’s, Senior VPs, Directors, Managers, Manufacturing & Plant Operations, Healthcare, Hospitals,
Accounting Firms Serving Manufacturers
Presenters
Nicholas S. Katko, is an early pioneer of Lean Accounting. In the 1990’s, as CFO of Bullard, Nick implemented a complete lean management accounting system in conjunction with Bullard’s Lean transformation, which included eliminating standard costing. Through this experience, Nick learned that existing management accounting systems and financial management practices for lean organizations must be made relevant to ensure the success of a lean strategy.
Mike De Luca, Principal & Owner, Torre Consulting and is a Faculty Member of the Lean Enterprise Institute www.lean.org – Mike leads workshops including, “Key Financial Outcomes of Lean Thinking” and The LEAN PROFIT MODEL. Mike developed his Lean thinking in his role as Executive Director of Finance for a multi-billion dollar healthcare organization in WA, where he led the Lean transformation of his own department, evolved the role of Finance to meet the changing needs of a Lean organization, and co-led the Lean transformation of financial planning processes across the enterprise.
Register Here: https://tinyurl.com/y5vtefe5

SCORE Business Concepts
2019-04-30 16:30 - 19:30 | University of Phoenix, 45 River Park Place West, Room 207, Fresno, CA, 93720
The SCORE Simple Steps Series Workshops will help you:

Define and Evaluate Your Ideas
Develop a Marketing Strategy
Identify the best ways to Fund your Startup
Turn your Idea into Action with Tools and Templates
Get Useful and Helpful Mentoring Sessions
Connect with other Entrepreneurs

Jump-start your business idea with the SCORE Simple StepsTM Series Workshops. Successful and experienced executives will help you reach a “go or no-go” decision for starting a business.
Overview of sessions:

Start-Up Basics = First Session is Free! – Tuesday, April 23

Business Concepts – Tuesday, April 30

Marketing Plan – Tuesday, May 7

Financial Projections – Tuesday, May 14

Funding Sources and Next Steps – Tuesday, May 21

Prices for Simple Steps Series Workshops:
Complete Series: $125.00 | Student Discount: $69.99 | Veterans Free
Click Here to Register:
https://tinyurl.com/y6sols8u

Intellectual Property Workshop
2019-04-26 21:00 - 22:30
Sonora
Host: Valley Sierra SBDC
Location: City Hall Chambers, 94 N Washington St., Sonora, CA 95370
Click Here for Tickets: https://ucmsbdc.ecenterdirect.com/events/12990
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Intellectual Property Workshop
2019-04-26 16:00 - 17:30
Modesto
Host: Valley Sierra SBDC
Location: 1625 I St., Modesto, CA 95354
Click Here for Tickets: https://ucmsbdc.ecenterdirect.com/events/12984
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United States Patent And Trademark Office Workshop
2019-04-25 20:00 - 22:00
Merced
Host: UC Merced SBDC
Location: 1735 M St., Merced, CA 95340
Tickets here: http://bit.ly/UcmPto
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GOVAGANZA
2019-04-25 17:00 - 22:00
Looking for a career with great benefits and retirement? Join the Fresno Regional Workforce Development Board for a Government Job Fair.
Who will be there?
City, County, State, Federal and Education Representatives you can speak with about various government positions ranging from Janitorial to Administrative and so much more!
Register here: http://tinyurl.com/y6cf7kun
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United States Patent And Trademark Office Workshop
2019-04-23 17:00 - 18:30
Bakersfield
Location: SBDC Conference Room, 1631 17th St., Suite 200, Bakersfield, CA 93301
POC: Kelly Bearden, Director, CSU Bakersfield SBDC, 661-654-2856, kbearden@csub.edu
Call To Register: (661) 654-2856
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SCORE Start-Up Basics
2019-04-23 16:30 - 19:30 | University of Phoenix, 45 River Park Place West, Room 207, Fresno, CA, 93720

United States Patent And Trademark Office Workshop
2019-04-22 20:00 - 22:00
San Luis Obispo
Host: Cal Poly Center for Innovation and Entrepreneurship (CIE) SBDC
Location: HotHouse, 872 Higuera St., San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
Tickets Here: http://ucmsbdc.ecenterdirect.com/events
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Background Investigations Workshop
2019-04-18 15:30 - 17:30
Nancy Vang with Sierra HR Partners, Inc. will go over background checks and criminal conviction policy. Topics include:

How do applicants typically mislead employers?
What is the risk with online search databases?
What are the costs of hiring the wrong person?
How can employers effectively conduct background checks?

Click Here To Register

SBA Opportunity Zone Workshop
2019-04-16 17:00 - 18:00 | Fresno SBA District Office, 801 R Street Ste 201 (FREE Parking on R St), Fresno, CA, 93721, United States
FREE Opportunity Zone Workshop Hosted by the U.S. Small Business Administration
This free workshop will show attendees how to use Opportunity Zones to promote economic development and job creation. Discover how Opportunity Zones provide tax benefits to investors, find out how to form a Qualified Opportunity Fund (QOF), and see how to locate Opportunity Zones in your community. This workshop will feature speakers from the IRS who will explain how Opportunity Zones provide tax benefits to investors, and will conclude with a Question and Answer period. This workshop is free and so is the parking at the SBA’s beautiful downtown Fresno office.

Space is limited and advanced registration is required.
Register Here:

https://tinyurl.com/y2cff6kb

Fresno EDC 16th Annual Real Estate Forecast
2019-04-12 00:30 - 02:30 | DoubleTree by Hilton, 2233 Ventura Street, Fresno, CA, 93721
THE FUTURE IS NOW
Join Fresno County EDC for our 16th Annual Real Estate Forecast. This exciting event will discuss the health of Fresno County’s booming real estate industry and how we are “Growing the California Dream“! It is an essential event for realtors, developers, investors, and business and civic leaders to attend as well as a great networking opportunity.
What real estate sectors will be discussed?
We will have industry leaders discussing multiple real estate sectors including Residential, Industrial, Agriculture, Multi-Family, Retail, Office and Opportunity Zones!
What to expect?
As a guest, stop and have your pictures taken, network with our sponsor booths, enjoy hors d’oeuvres, an incredible no-host cocktail hour, and a complimentary publication that highlights & forecasts the real estate market including statistical data, market comparisons, and future projects within Fresno County.
Who are the panelists?

Nico Gentile will discuss Residential Real Estate
Robert Wiebe will discuss Opportunity Zones
Ethan Smith will discuss Industrial Real Estate
Sullivan Grosz will discuss Agriculture Real Estate
Robin Kane will discuss Multi-Family Real Estate
Rachael Orlando will discuss Retail Real Estate
Brandon Lamonica will discuss Office Real Estate

How many people attend?
Over 400 people attend annually, and we look forward to seeing you at this educational event!
Register Here:
https://tinyurl.com/yycg85dq

SCORE Simple Steps to Choosing the Right Financing
2019-04-10 16:00 - 19:00 | Central Valley SCORE, 801 R Street Ste 201, Fresno, CA, 93721, United Kingdom
Interested in Starting a Business? Know your Financial Options.
Dreaming of starting your own business? Overwhelmed and confused by all of the small business financing options that are available? Here are some reasons for putting SCORE and OnDeck’s Simple Steps to Choosing the Right Financing workshop and interactive fundability quiz at the very top of your start-up’s “to-do” list.
What you will learn in this seminar:

Test-drive your business concept with the pros. Our experienced mentors provide personalized advice and lead you through workshop exercises designed to help you think through opportunities and identify the financial path that’s right for you.
Learn your options. Learn what is right for you and the difference between Non-Profit Lenders, Crowdfunding, Invoice Financing, Online Lending and Loan Matching Sites.
Run a check on your financials. The interactive fundability quiz will help guide businesses to find their best funding options.

Hear from the Expert, Leo Landaverde. Leo has 19 years of senior level management in multiple industries with positions such as President, CEO, CFO. Leo is a serial entrepreneur with four start-ups under his belt. Leo is also the Founder & CEO of Greenland Advisors, a boutique accounting and advisory firm based in Fresno, CA. Leo is a consummate strategist with a passion for helping entrepreneurs succeed and be profitable right from the start.
Click here to register:
https://tinyurl.com/y3ebzhku

Build Your Capital and Plan Your Future!
2019-04-04 15:30 - 17:30
Join Small Business Majority, Valley Community SBDC and Fresno Business Services Center for an interactive workshop that covers an overview of alternative lending options and state’s new CalSavers Retirement Savings Program.
Topics of discussion will be in twofold:
Access to Capital

An overview of alternative lending options including microloans, SBA’s loan guarantee program, community banks and credit unions, CDFIs, reputable online lenders and crowdfunding
The Small Business Borrowers’ Bill of Rights
Key questions to consider when seeking funding
Tips to help determine the best option for your small business
CalSavers Program
Why CalSavers is needed
Employer and employee eligibility for CalSavers
How the program will work and employer responsibilities
How to stay informed as CalSavers is implemented
Helpful tools and resources, Q&A

WHEN
Thursday, April 4th, 2019 from 8:30 AM to 10:30 AM
WHERE
BSC – 7475 N. Palm Street, Ste. 105, Fresno 93711
REGISTER
buildyourcapitalplanyourfuture.eventbrite.com

Hands-On DBE Certification Workshop
2019-04-03 15:30 - 22:00
Have you thought of the opportunity to certify your small business?
Join CSU Fresno, and the City of Fresno on Wednesday, April 3rd, 2019 for a comprehensive DBE certification workshop! Come with all documentation, and leave with your certification application submitted to the City of Fresno, a Caltrans CUCP agency.
A notary will be on hand to notarize your application, while our knowledgeable staff manage all of your questions as you fill out your application.
Register:
Call 559.278.0542
https://fresno-dbe-certification-workshop.eventbrite.com

Caltrans Certification Workshop
2019-03-28 16:00 - 19:00
Caltrans and local resource agencies are hosting a FREE Small Business Certification Workshop! Learn how you can get certified to do business with the State of California.
On-site certification assistance will be available as well as information to help you navigate the FREE resources available to grow your business.
Register here:
https://tinyurl.com/CertificationWS
