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Hughson: 5 Critical Steps to Make Your Advertising & Promotion Deliver Results

How often have you spent money on ads and promotions - and been frustrated when nothing happens? Award-winning marketing expert and author Claudia Newcorn will show you proven tactics and the key steps you need to take to make your traditional and digital marketing efforts work hard for your business and deliver results.

The Eastern Sierra Capital Summit

The CSU Bakersfield Small Business Development Center is pleased to present The Second Annual Eastern Sierra Capital Summit at the TriCounty Fairgrounds. The Eastern Sierra Capital Summit will feature dozens of seasoned lenders and other small business investment options presented throughout the day. Various workshops will provide information for small business owners to discover the opportunities for lending, finance, and so much more. Enjoy a variety of valuable workshops designed to provide information on how to find the access to capital now!

Webinar: Solutions for Financing Your Small Business

Finding financing for small business can be a challenge when relying on traditional lending. This free webinar will show you the many financing solutions available outside of the bank. Live from beautiful Bishop, CA our CSU Bakersfield SBDC Director, Kelly Bearden, will host a preview of the Eastern Sierra Capital Summit along with Keith Brice of Midstate Development Corporation, from downtown Bakersfield, CA. The Eastern Sierra Capital Summit on 10/18 will cover over a dozen small business loan and capital presentations available to help fund your dreams into 2019.

Sonora: Business Startup

Do you dream of owning your own business? Do you think you have what it takes to be successful? Take this free two hour workshop that introduces the entrepreneur to the basics of starting a new business:

  • Is your idea viable?
  • What kind of financing will it take to open your business?
  • Why do you need a business plan?
  • What are the risks, pitfalls and requirements of opening a new business?

This workshop is intended for the budding entrepreneur who has a rough idea for a business model. Sign up today!

Modesto: Business Women's Symposium

We know from working with hundreds of business owners and managers that professional women are very careful about managing their time. They also look for smart ways to improve their companies while balancing their lives.

The Valley Sierra SBDC was inspired to hold the first annual Business Women’s Symposium in 2015 to provide women like you with an opportunity to learn new ideas, network with other women, and be inspired by successful professionals.

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Funded in part through a Cooperative Agreement with the U.S. Small Business Administration and a Grant with the Governor’s Office of Business and Economic Development. All opinions, conclusions, and/or recommendations expressed herein are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views of the SBA or the Governor’s Office of Business and Economic Development. Reasonable accommodations for persons with disabilities will be made if requested at least two weeks in advance. Contact the California SBDC closest to you.