Fresno Regional Workforce Development Board

Reach Customers Online with Google
2020-02-25 17:00 - 20:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Central Valley SCORE, 801 R Street Ste 201, Fresno, CA, 93721, United Kingdom
Learn about Google My Business, a free tool for local businesses who want to connect with customers on Google Search and Maps. Get hands-on help creating or updating your business profile or a simple website.
In this session, we will show you how to:
* Create or claim your Business Profile on Google
* Manage your business info across Google Search and Maps
* Use Google My Business to connect with potential customers
* Create a free website using the info from your Business Profile and much more!
All attendees will receive a free Google goodie bag!
Central Valley SCORE
801 R Street Ste 201
Fresno, CA 9372
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Coalinga Business Resource Event
2020-03-09 15:00 - 2020-03-10 00:00
This workshop will feature 12 different business service organizations that will bring a variety of resources available to you, the business owners of Coalinga and the surrounding areas.
Learn about:

Affordable Financing Options
Site Selection
Upskill Training Opportunities
tax credits & Business Incentives
Recruitment of Pre-Screened Job Candidates
Marketing & Business Plan Support
Complaint & Dispute Resolution
import & Export Opportunities
And more!

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Simple Steps for Starting your Business - Session #1 Start-Up Basics
2020-03-17 16:30 - 19:30 | Central Valley SCORE, 801 R Street Ste 201, Fresno, CA, 93721, United Kingdom
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, March 17
Business Concepts – Tuesday, March 24
Marketing Plan – Tuesday, March 31
Financial Projections – Tuesday, April 7
Funding Sources and Next Steps – Tuesday, April 14
$125.00 value!!
Prices for Simple Steps Series Workshops: First session is Free
Remaining 4 sessions: $79.99 | Student Discount: $69.99 (Free for Veterans and their family members)
Location: University of Phoenix
45 River Park Place West – Fresno, CA
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Succession Planning
2020-03-19 15:30 - 18:00
Baby Boomers are Retiring — Create a Succession Plan!
Daniel Larsen with Sierra HR Partners will help business owners with succession planning. Succession planning is essential to identifying and building your future leadership so that you have a strong bench on hand and are ready to fill important positions.
This seminar will cover the following areas:

What are the key steps to preparing my succession plan?
What are some practical steps for rolling out an effective plan and getting buy-in?
How do I monitor and adapt to my plan?
How do I create individual development plans?

See Flyer for more details:
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Simple Steps for Starting your Business – Session #2 Business Concepts
2020-03-24 16:30 - 19:30 | Central Valley SCORE, 801 R Street Ste 201, Fresno, CA, 93721, United Kingdom

Downsizing & Retooling to Sustain Business
2020-03-24 17:00 - 19:00, 2020-03-26 17:00 - 19:00, 2020-04-02 17:00 - 19:00

Postponed: Small Claims & Mediation Workshop
2020-03-25 15:30 - 17:30
Will Mediation help your small business?
BBB in partnership with Fresno Regional Workforce Development Board and SBDC invites you to attend a Small Claims and Mediation workshop designed for businesses. the workshop will provide you with detailed information from start to finish of the SMall claims process and how it can benefit your business.
Join us for an interactive learning experience.
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Simple Steps for Starting your Business – Session #3 Marketing Plan
2020-03-31 16:30 - 19:30 | Central Valley SCORE, 801 R Street Ste 201, Fresno, CA, 93721, United Kingdom

Writing a Business Plan
2020-04-02 16:00 - 19:00 | Central Valley SCORE, 801 R Street Ste 201, Fresno, CA, 93721, United Kingdom
Writing a business plan gives you an opportunity to carefully think through every step of starting your company so you can better prepare and handle any challenges.
What you will learn:

Why Do I Need a Business Plan?
A Road Map of My Business
Do I Have Enough Money to Operate & Grow?
Can the Business Support Me?
What a Lender Requires in a Business Plan

If you’re starting a business or are expanding your business, don’t miss this incredibly valuable Free Workshop!

Register Now!

Contact: Central Valley SCORE
801 R Street, Suite 201, Fresno, CA 93721
(559) 487-5605
kristina.gonzalez@scorevolunteer.org

APC Webinar | Getting Set Up for Online Ordering
2020-04-02 17:00 - 18:00
“Business is not as Usual – COVID-19 Continuity Planning”
Worried about running your business as usual during the COVID-19 Pandemic? Access Plus Capital invites you to participate in our COVID-19 Business Continuity Planning Webinar. We’ll discuss the proactive measures your business can take, how to get disaster relief funding, strategies for working remotely, marketing during the outbreak, and any questions you might have.
Please register for APC Webinar | Getting Set Up for Online Ordering on Apr 2, 2020 10:00 AM PDT at:
https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/4950392080699741454

Simple Steps for Starting your Business – Session #4 Financial Projections
2020-04-07 16:30 - 19:30 | Central Valley SCORE, 801 R Street Ste 201, Fresno, CA, 93721, United Kingdom

Simple Steps for Starting your Business – Session #5 Funding Sources
2020-04-14 16:30 - 19:30 | Central Valley SCORE, 801 R Street Ste 201, Fresno, CA, 93721, United Kingdom

Postponed: Supervisors Harassment Prevention Workshop
2020-04-16 15:30 - 17:30
Supervisors this no-cost workshop class will help protect you!
Janet Keene with Sierra HR Partners will conduct a workshop on harassment and discrimination prevention that is presented in a fun and interactive forum.
This supervisory workshop includes all components to satisfy the elements of AB 1825, requiring all employers with 50 or more employees to provide two (2) hours of interactive sexual harassment and anti-abuse training to all supervisors every two (2) years.
Supervisors will leave with a clear understanding of their responsibilities in preventing and responding to harassment in the workplace.
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Registration will open on Wednesday, March 18.

Resources that Matter: Understanding what can help my business
2020-04-16 17:00 - 19:00

Leveraging Technology to Stay in Business
2020-05-01 15:30 - 18:00

Layoff Assistance for Employees - Webinar
2020-05-19 20:00 - 21:00, 2020-05-26 20:00 - 21:00
Layoff Assistance for Employees
Tuesday, May 19th @ 1 p.m.
Click here to register: https://tinyurl.com/FresnoRapidResponse

Changing Performance Expectations in a Changing Workplace - WEBINAR
2020-05-21 15:30 - 17:30
In the normal course of business, achieving the results you need from employees in both quality and productivity depends on clearly defining your expectations. As our workplaces change in response to COVID-19, many employees’ roles have shifted, making it essential that you revisit their performance expectations in order to maintain business stability and plan for future success.
Join us for a 90-minute webinar focusing on:

Establishing performance expectations for employees working remotely (on a temporary or long-term basis).
Maintaining a coaching mindset during challenging times.
Redefining job priorities and deliverables, and getting employee agreement.
Revisiting performance concerns with employees returning to work after furloughs.

The importance of building team unity through shared goals and direction.

Recursos para trabajadores afectados de COVID-19 (Spanish)
2020-05-21 20:00 - 21:00
Recursos para trabajadores afectados de COVID-19 (Spanish)
Thursday, May 21st @ 1 p.m.
Click here to register: https://tinyurl.com/FresnoRapidResponse

Job Fair Series - Supply Chain Logistics
2020-05-27 22:00 - 2020-05-28 00:00

Layoff Assistance for Employees - Webinar
2020-05-28 17:00 - 18:00
Layoff Assistance for Employees
Thursday, May 28th @ 10 a.m.
Click here to register: https://tinyurl.com/FresnoRapidResponse

Job Fair Series - Retail/Service Industry
2020-05-28 22:00 - 2020-05-29 00:00

Job Fair Series - Government
2020-05-29 22:00 - 2020-05-30 00:00

Layoff Assistance for Employees - Webinar
2020-06-04 17:00 - 18:30
Rapid Response Online Layoff Assistance Series
Click here to register: https://tinyurl.com/FresnoRapidResponse-June

Fresno Back in Business: How to Prepare for Reopening
2020-06-17 15:30 - 17:00
Fresno Back To Work
Click here to register: https://bit.ly/FresnoBackInBusiness

Leaves of Absence - Webinar
2020-07-16 15:30 - 17:30
Janet Keene with Sierra HR Partners will help business owners recognize reasons that may qualify an employee for leave. Topics include:

Which types of leaves must be paid?
Can you require the use of vacation and sick time?
What kinds of documentation can you require?
Determine whether your company is covered and the employee is eligible.
Good news for employers who utilize Arbitration Agreements with PAGA waivers

Harassment Prevention for Staff (Non Supervisor) - Webinar
2020-07-28 15:30 - 17:30
Daniel Larson with Sierra HR Partners will conduct a workshop developed with employment law attorneys that meets all AB 1825 requirements, including AB 2053‘s amendment covering abusive conduct/bullying, and SB 396‘s requirements related to Gender Identity, Gender Expression, and Sexual Orientation.
The workshop will also incorporate interactive harassment examples based on actual workplace situations.

Learning to Lead Post-COVID
2020-08-07 16:00 - 19:00
