growTECH Fest 2022

Sierra Nevada Brewery 1075 E 20th St, Chico, California, United States

@ growTECH FEST is the largest and only entrepreneurial tech conference you will find in the Northern California region. The event brings together startups, investors, entrepreneurs, techies, students, educators, business owners and community leaders. Why Attend? START:  Begin your growTECH FEST journey!INSPIRE: Get inspired by a line-up of local icon panelists, startups and keynote who […]

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ServSafe Food Safety MANAGER Training & Certification

@ Did you know that California state law requires each food service establishment to have at least ONE employee who holds a Food Safety Manager certification? And that certification must be renewed every five years? Taking this course and successfully passing the SERVSAFE exam will result in participants receiving the Food Manager’s Certificate and Card, […]

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Selling Your Art 3-Part Webinar Series Pt.2: Selling Your Art Online

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@ Selling your art can feel very daunting for many artists and if you add to the equation the world of e-commerce, social media platforms, online galleries & marketplaces this whole process can feel even more overwhelming and confusing. In this 2 hour webinar you will learn: Most common misconceptions artists have about selling art […]

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Digital Marketing Hour: Reaching Your Audience with Facebook Ads

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@ No matter what type of small business you have, promoting your products and services and the value they offer your customers is always a priority. Facebook advertising is often an affordable way that many businesses have found to connect with current and potential customers, build brand awareness, and drive sales. During this robust one-hour […]

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Social Media for Beginners: Creating Content for your Audience

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@ Social media marketing is an essential tool for businesses large and small. With so many social platforms available in today’s digital age, it is important for business owners to know their audience and how to reach them in the online world. This class is specifically designed to introduce the novice social media team or […]

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How to Overcome 4 Terrifying Things About Starting a Small Business

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@ Starting a small business is something many aspiring entrepreneurs are actually frightened about. Most individuals are afraid of failing or avoid it because they lack experience. This workshop focuses on where there is a will, there is a way to overcome those key fears. NorCal SBDC Add to calendar Google Calendar iCalendar Outlook 365 […]

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Selling Your Art 3-Part Webinar Series Pt.3: Selling Your Art OFFLINE

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@ This class will teach you how to handle conversations with potential buyers at an event so you can start selling your work with more confidence. Selling your art does not have to be hard. There are stages to the sales process and if you learn and practice these stages you will start to see […]

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Obtaining Financing: Free In-Person Workshop

chicostart 411 Main Street, Suite 101, Chico, California, United States

@ In this workshop, you will learn how to locate financing for your new project. We will discuss:Develop a first-rate business planSourcesWrap up SCORE Add to calendar Google Calendar iCalendar Outlook 365 Outlook Live

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Planning Your Business

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@ Event Details Create a business plan that meets your needs. Businesses with a plan are 6 times MORE successful than a business without a plan.But there are multiple types of plans so how do you know which type best meets your needs and how do you go about creating one?In this interactive Webinar, we […]

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Benefits of a Better Business: B Corp Certification

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@ Certified B Corps, California Benefit Corps, and other options to ”do good” are certifications for demonstrating social and environmental responsibility. This certification is available to small businesses, no matter the size or industry. This workshop will include ways to bring win/win solutions that work for the community at large, and your business. You can […]

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How to Start an Artisan Food Session- Two Part Series- Part 1

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@ The goal of this two webinar course is to jump start entrepreneurs on launching a local artisan food business locally and regionally. From creative decisions to legal requirements, this course covers topics you need to know to successfully initiate your artisan food product. Topics include: -What are Artisan Foods?-The legal requirements from permitting and […]

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