Fresno Regional Workforce Development Board

Online Webinar: DGS 2.0 - Get Certified to Do Business with California
2019-09-12 16:00 - 17:30 (America/Los_Angeles)
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Harassment Prevention for Staff (Non-Supervisor) Workshop
2019-09-19 15:30 - 16:45
Shurtone Lee 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.
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Ask the Experts
2019-09-19 16:00 - 18:00
Ask the Experts (Panel of Experts: Attorney, CPA, Insurance, Banker, EDD, HR/Payroll)
Who should attend: Existing and emerging entrepreneurs on the legal, financial, HR, and Insurance compliance of owning a business.
What you will learn: We will have a panel consisting of an Attorney, Accounting, Insurance, EDD/HR, and Marketing your business.
After the panel discussion will be open for Q & A for everyone to ask questions about their business and best practices.
Where
Central Valley SCORE
801 R Street Ste 201
Fresno, CA 93721

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CEO Crash Course | September
2019-09-23 - 2019-09-24
BlueTechValley and CleanStart are now accepting applications for unique business workshops happening this summer. The CEO Crash Course is a multi-day business development boot camp being offered at both Fresno State and at the University of the Pacific in Stockton, CA.
The CEO Crash Course will concentrate on CEO fundamentals such as pitching, business legalities, marketing, leadership, team building, and more! By participating, your venture will receive individualized mentoring and publicity for your venture. A multitude of BlueTechValley ventures credit the CEO Crash Course for providing them the necessary tools to succeed in business. Ventures selected to participate in this year’s CEO Crash Courses at Fresno State or at the University of the Pacific will not need to pay for the program as they will be sponsored by the California Energy Commission (CEC), the Economic Development Administration (EDA), and Wells Fargo.
Registration for the Fresno workshop (September 23, 24 & 25)

QuickBooks Seminar
2019-09-24 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
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DGS 2.0 - How to do Business with California State (Bring your laptop)
2019-09-26 16:00 - 19:00
*It is recommended that participants bring a laptop computer to this workshop. *
What you will learn in this seminar:

Find out which agencies buy your company’s products and services
Reciprocity Program to attain One-Stop Certification in California
Market Your Business with Advocates that can assist you with their agencies
How to use our data base to get solicitations.
Update HS

Where
Central Valley SCORE
801 R Street Ste 201
Fresno, CA 93721
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Simple Steps for Starting your Business
2019-10-15 16:30 - 19:30
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

Overview of sessions:
Start-Up Basics – First Session is Free! – Tuesday, October 15
Business Concepts – Tuesday, October 22
Marketing Plan – Tuesday, October 29
Financial Projections – Tuesday, November 5
Funding Sources and Next Steps – Tuesday, November 12
$125.00 value!!
Prices for Simple Steps Series Workshops:
Complete Series: $79.99 | Student Discount: $69.99
Free for Veterans and their family members
Where:
University of Phoenix
45 River Park Place West (2nd floor)
Fresno, CA 93720
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Time Management & Work-Life Balance
2019-10-17 15:30 - 17:30
Ever feel like you are running in circles and not getting anything done? Is everyone else setting your priorities for you? This workshop illustrates practical and proactive strategies to effectively manage your workload and juggle competing priorities.
Brenda Budke with Sierra HR Partners will go over how to identify and act on first priorities, enhance key relationships for greater effectiveness, minimize time-wasters, and exercise integrity in the moment of choice to act on what matters most.
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Contracts and Agreements Workshop - FREE
2019-10-18 18:30 - 19:30
Description
In this workshop you will learn how to write, review and enforce agreements. Discover common contracts startups should use.
Date And Time
Fri, October 18, 2019
11:30 AM – 12:30 PM PDT
Location
Small Business Administration Fresno
801 R Street
Suite 201 (FREE Parking on R Street)
Fresno, CA 93721
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California High-Speed Rail Authority Small Business Program Supportive Services Symposium
2019-10-23 15:00 - 21:00
The California High-Speed Rail Authority and its resource partners are hosting a free Small Business Supportive Services Symposium. The purpose of the Symposium is to educate, inform and connect small businesses to the various resources available to enable them to become successful in the contracting market place. Small Businesses will also have the chance to speak with the Authority’s Prime contractors and consultants.
Where:
Bitwise Industries Building
700 Van Ness Avenue
Fresno, CA 93721
What you will learn at this Symposium?

How to obtain your small business certification
How to market your business to the State
Qualifications for bonding and insurance
Qualifications for small business loans
Procurement technical assistance

Resource Partners:

California Department of General Services (DGS)
California Department of Transportation (Caltrans)
California Infrastructure Economic Development Bank (iBank)
Fresno Office of Community & Economic Development
Tutor/Perini/Zachary/Parsons (TPZP)
Dragados/Flatiron (DFJV)
California Rail Builders (CRB)
Rail Delivery Partner (WSP)
Early Train Operator (Deutsche Bahn)
California Capital Procurement and Technical Assistance Center (PTAC)
Fresno Metro Black Chamber of Commerce

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Central Valley Innovation & Entrepreneurship Forum - Save the Date
2019-10-23 16:00 - 22:00
Following the success of past year’s event, the Central Valley Innovation & Entrepreneurship Forum will take place on Wednesday, October 23, 2019, at the Clovis Veterans Memorial District.
This annual event has something for companies and organizations of all sizes: a “Shark Tank” style competition, a stock exchange, and panel discussions for investors and startups. As an entrepreneur, come hear from industry leaders, angel investors, venture capitalists, and more. As an investor, come listen to up-and-coming companies pitch to a panel of Judges and Investors, and visit the Stock Exchange to invest your “Bulldog Dollars” in the companies of your choice.
The Forum is a collaboration between the Central Valley Fund, Lyles Center for Innovation and Entrepreneurship, Craig School of Business and the Water, Energy & Technology Center at Fresno State.
Where:
Clovis Veterans Memorial District
808 Fourth Street, Clovis, CA 93612
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Business Plan Workshop
2019-10-24 16:00 - 19:00
If you’re starting a business or are expanding your business, don’t miss this incredibly valuable Free Workshop!
· 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
Presenter: Ali Nekumanesh, Business Consultant and Franchise Executive
Where:
Central Valley SCORE
801 R Street, Suite 201
Fresno, CA 93721
Free Parking on R Street
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FREE Government Contracting Workshop
2019-11-12 17:00 - 19:00
There has never been a better time for you to do business with the Federal government, the world’s biggest purchaser of goods and services. If you are exploring opportunities that exist for your business or have just started selling to Federal agencies, this workshop is for you.
Learn how to make your way through the procurement processes and compete effectively for your share of the Federal contracting opportunities. There will be an overview of SBA’s various contracting programs including the 8(a) Program and HUBZone Program, along with contracting information for women-owned and veteran-owned businesses. The SBA Surety Bond Guarantee Program will also be discussed at the workshop. The workshop will also have a Question and Answer session.
Location
Fresno SBA District Office
801 R Street, Suite 201 in Downtown Fresno (FREE Parking on R Street)
Fresno, CA 93721

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Access Asia: Central Valley & Inland CA Edition
2019-11-12 17:00 - 2019-11-15 19:00
Join us for an opportunity to meet with our U.S. Foreign Service Officers as part of a week-long tour through the Central Valley and Inland areas of California.
Inland Empire: Tue, Nov 12th
Access Asia Briefing: 8:30am-10:30am Location: Upland Carnegie Cultural Center 123 E. D St. Upland, CA
San Fernando Valley: Wed, Nov 13th
Access Asia Roundtable: 9:00am-11:30am Location: The Valley Economic Alliance 5121 Van Nuys Blvd., Suite 200
Sherman Oaks, CA 91403
Ventura: Thurs, Nov 14th
Access Asia Panel: 9:00am-10:00am
Location: Port Hueneme
333 Ponoma Street, Ventura, CA 93041
Fresno: Fri, Nov 15th
Access Asia Briefing: 9:00am-11:00am Location: U.S. Commercial Service – Fresno 801 R Street, Fresno, CA 93721
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For questions, please contact:
Tatyana Aguirre
Global Asia Team Leader
Tatyana.Aguirre@trade.gov

Finding the Financing
2019-11-13 01:30 - 03:30
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Harassment & Discrimination Prevention for Supervisors
2019-11-14 16:30 - 18:30
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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Trade Pro Workshop
2019-11-19 16:30 - 17:30
The Fresno Energy Watch, Fresno County Economic Development Corporation (EDC), and the Fresno Area Hispanic Foundation’s Downtown Business Hub are pleased to announce an opportunity for local contractors to learn about the advantages of enrolling in Pacific Gas & Electric Company’s (PG&E) Trade Professional Alliance Program.
Enrollment in the Trade Professional Alliance program serves as an expansion opportunity if you sell, install, or service products in the following categories:

Lighting
Refrigeration
Food-service equipment
Agricultural equipment
Boilers
HVAC
Similar products

This one-hour workshop will provide you an overview of the program advantages and benefits, meet PG&E staff to ask questions, and begin the process of enrolling in the Trade Professional Alliance Program. Through program education, online processing, and member support, the Trade Professional Alliance Program may allow you to increase business and expand your customer base.
Trade Professional Alliance Members receive:

Inclusion in PG&E’s Trade Professional online directory as a direct install contractor or distributor;
Referrals from PG&E to customers looking for contractors and sales professionals;
Education and updates about PG&E’s latest rebates;
Interest-free financing for your customers; and
Streamlined online rebate application processing and technical support.

This FREE workshop will take place on Tuesday, November 19th at 8:30 AM at:
Fresno Area Hispanic Foundation: Downtown Business Hub
1444 Fulton St.
Fresno, CA 93721
Space is limited, so please RSVP to Tracy Tosta at 559-724-9361 or ttosta@fresnoedc.com

Use YouTube to Grow your Business
2019-12-03 17:00 - 19:00
Get best practices for creating a YouTube Channel and compelling video content that promotes your products and services and drive engagement with your brand.
In this workshop we’ll discuss best practices for:

Understanding different video formats
How to set up a YouTube channel
Making good creative content
How to target and measure results

Location:
Central Valley SCORE
801 R Street Suite 201 – Fresno, CA
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Filling the Soft Skills Gap Workshop
2019-12-05 16:30 - 18:30
What is the Soft Skills Gap, and why should business care?
Brenda Budke, Executive Director with Sierra HR Partners, will present on key strategies you can implement that support skill development for new and existing employees. Learn about:

The 4 Cs (Communication, Creativity, Critical Thinking and Collaboration)
Overcoming challenges in addressing the skills gap
The impact and insights of multiple generations collaborating at work
Identifying ways to improve communication and in-house training
And more!

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Social Media for Small Businesses Workshop
2019-12-10 16:00 - 18:00
Learn to maximize Facebook & Instagram channels for business marketing.
Where: Reedley Executive Center -1011 G Street Reedley, CA 93654
When: Tuesday, December 10th 8AM-10AM
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CA Healthcare 101 - What Covered California Means for California Entrepreneurs
2020-01-14 16:30 - 18:30
Are you an entrepreneur or a small business owner looking for healthcare coverage in 2020?
Join us for an interactive discussion where we’ll explain different health plan options and enrolling in 2020 coverage. We’ll also cover recent changes to the healthcare law that might impact your health coverage, how you can benefit from tax credits to help offset your costs, and tools and resources for entrepreneurs. Specific topics include:

Overview of the healthcare law
What is happening in California vs. Federal regulations
Health marketplace updates
Small business tax credits (available to businesses and tax-exempt non-profits)
Open enrollment for 2020
Tools and resources available for small businesses interested in learning more about the law.

A question and answer period will follow the presentation.
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Simple Steps for Starting your Business
2020-01-14 17:30 - 20:30
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, January 14
Business Concepts – Tuesday, January 21
Marketing Plan – Tuesday, January 28
Financial Projections – Tuesday, February 4
Funding Sources and Next Steps – Tuesday, February 11
$125.00 value!!
Prices for Simple Steps Series Workshops:
Complete Series: $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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How to Structure Your Business Plan
2020-01-23 17:00 - 20:00
If you’re starting a business or are expanding your business, don’t miss this incredibly valuable Free Workshop!

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

Location:
Central Valley SCORE
801 R Street Ste 201
Fresno, CA 93721
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Business Plan - Free Workshop!
2020-01-23 17:00 - 20:00
Business Plan
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. If you’re starting a business or are expanding your business, don’t miss this incredibly valuable Free Workshop!
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
When
Thursday, January 23, 2020 from 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM PST
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Where
Central Valley SCORE
801 R Street Ste 201
Fresno, CA 93721
Contact:
Central Valley SCORE
801 R Street, Suite 201
Fresno, CA 93721
(559) 487-5605
kristina.gonzalez@scorevolunteer.org

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Get Your Business Online Using Google
2020-01-30 17:00 - 19:00
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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Simple Steps for Starting your Business - Session #4 Financial Projections
2020-02-04 17:30 - 20:30 | University of Phoenix, 45 River Park Place West, Room 207, Fresno, CA, 93720

Simple Steps for Starting your Business - Session #5 Funding Sources
2020-02-11 17:30 - 20:30 | University of Phoenix, 45 River Park Place West, Room 207, Fresno, CA, 93720

Reach Customers Online with Google
2020-02-25 17:00 - 20:00 | Central Valley SCORE, 801 R Street Ste 201, Fresno, CA, 93721, United Kingdom

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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