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Special Events, Seminars, and ClassesSBDC seminars and classes are designed to meet the needs of small business owners and individuals interested in starting a business. Seminars and classes are offered throughout the year in various locations in Santa Cruz and Monterey Counties. The seminars are often presented in cooperation with local Chambers of Commerce, educational institutions, community economic development corporations, banking institutions and local governments.
Special Events
- Change Happens. With All This Economic Uncertainty, How Do I Keep My Staff Smiling?
- Free Tech Tools for Your Small Business - They Are Out There
- The Ultimate Business Tool - Google Applications
- Retail Merchandising - Increase Your Sales, Attracts More Shoppers
- Free Technology Tools for Your Business
- Viral Marketing - What's the Word on Your Business?
- Strategic Planning
Ongoing Events
Change Happens. With All of This Economic Uncertainty, How Do I Keep My Staff Smiling?
Tuesday, July 28, 2009
11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.Change is impactful at work, and even more than before - change is a constant in today's workplace. New technologies, economic adjustments, global positioning, and coworkers from an unprecedented four generations create the need for managers to help employees cope with the fear of the unknown. This workshop will help employers recognize the behaviors that change brings about in employees and how to keep employees engaged in times of change.
Presenter: Kelsey Escoto, SPHR, MSOD, TPO Human Resources. Kelsey Escoto has over 10 years experience in HR. Kelsey partners and collaborates with her clients to define issues and employ creative solutions. Kelsey has also worked closely with job searching skills, interviewing techniques, and resume writing tips that benefit everyone.
Seminar Registration:
$10 for members; $15 for non-members. Lunch will not be provided. A box lunch may be ordered in advance for $14. Please no outside food. For more information and to register, visit www.mpcc.com or call the Monterey Peninsula Chamber of Commerce at 831.648.5356.Location:
Carmel Mission Inn
3665 Rio Rd., Carmel, CA
Free Tech Tools for Your Small Business - They Are Out There!
Tuesday, August 11, 2009
11:45 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.Brown Bag at the Library - Small Business Survival Series
Learn the skills every small business owner should have to create and maintain a healthy and successful small business. Bring your own brown bag lunch.
Sponsored by Bay Federal Credit Union in collaboration with the Central Coast SBDC, Friends of Santa Cruz Public Libraries, Santa Cruz Chamber of Commerce, Downtown Association, and the City of Santa Cruz Redevelopment Agency.Seminar Registration:
The class is free. Pre-registration is required due to limited seating. To register online, click here. For more information and to register by phone, call the SBDC at 831-479-6136.Location:
Santa Cruz Central Library
Upstairs Meeting Room
224 Church St., Santa Cruz, CA
The Ultimate Business Tool - Google Applications
Tuesday, August 18, 2009
11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.Presenter: Terry Low, Byte Technology.
Seminar Registration:
$10 for members; $15 for non-members. Lunch will not be provided. A box lunch may be ordered in advance for $14. Please no outside food. For more information and to register, visit www.mpcc.com or call the Monterey Peninsula Chamber of Commerce at 831.648.5356.Location:
Carmel Mission Inn
3665 Rio Rd., Carmel, CA
Retail Merchandising - Increase Your Sales, Attract More Shoppers
Tuesday, September 8, 2009
11:45 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.Brown Bag at the Library - Small Business Survival Series
Learn the skills every small business owner should have to create and maintain a healthy and successful small business. Bring your own brown bag lunch.
Sponsored by Bay Federal Credit Union in collaboration with the Central Coast SBDC, Friends of Santa Cruz Public Libraries, Santa Cruz Chamber of Commerce, Downtown Association, and the City of Santa Cruz Redevelopment Agency.Seminar Registration:
The class is free. Pre-registration is required due to limited seating. To register online, click here. For more information and to register by phone, call the SBDC at 831-479-6136.Location:
Santa Cruz Central Library
Upstairs Meeting Room
224 Church St., Santa Cruz, CA
Free Technology Tools for Your Business
Tuesday, September 22, 2009
11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.Presenter: Presenter Lou Panetta, Professor, CSUMB.
Seminar Registration:
$10 for members; $15 for non-members. Lunch will not be provided. A box lunch may be ordered in advance for $14. Please no outside food. For more information and to register, visit www.mpcc.com or call the Monterey Peninsula Chamber of Commerce at 831.648.5356.Location:
Carmel Mission Inn
3665 Rio Rd., Carmel, CA
Viral Marketing - What's the Word on Your Business?
Tuesday, October 13, 2009
11:45 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.Brown Bag at the Library - Small Business Survival Series
Learn the skills every small business owner should have to create and maintain a healthy and successful small business. Bring your own brown bag lunch.
Sponsored by Bay Federal Credit Union in collaboration with the Central Coast SBDC, Friends of Santa Cruz Public Libraries, Santa Cruz Chamber of Commerce, Downtown Association, and the City of Santa Cruz Redevelopment Agency.Seminar Registration:
The class is free. Pre-registration is required due to limited seating. To register online, click here. For more information and to register by phone, call the SBDC at 831-479-6136.Location:
Santa Cruz Central Library
Upstairs Meeting Room
224 Church St., Santa Cruz, CA
Tuesday, October 27, 2009
11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.Presenter: Pat Tinsley McGill, PhD, CSUMB
Seminar Registration:
$10 for members; $15 for non-members. Lunch will not be provided. A box lunch may be ordered in advance for $14. Please no outside food. For more information and to register, visit www.mpcc.com or call the Monterey Peninsula Chamber of Commerce at 831.648.5356.Location:
Carmel Mission Inn
3665 Rio Rd., Carmel, CA
Upcoming Events & Seminars