All great products or inventions started as great ideas, but how do you go from an idea to production? How do you take that product and build a business to start earning royalties? In this webinar, our expert inventor and business owner will teach you how to brainstorm ideas, protect your intellectual […]
For many entrepreneurs in the cleantech sector, it's important to know where to find financial support. This meetup will showcase some of the top cleantech investors and will provide a better insight on investment opportunities. We'll get into how they decide which companies to invest in and we'll discuss their […]
This webinar is a brief introduction to entrepreneurship and what goes into creating and starting a new business. This webinar will run over 2 consecutive days.It includes a high-level overview of some of the things that will be critical to your success, including:In part 2 we will cover:How to take […]
Ready to start your week right? Need an orientation to the week – and a focus on where your business is going? Join us for a start-of-the-week online huddle – Every Monday Morning – for business owners to make sure you’re putting your strategy first. We’ll go through a simple […]
See All Events Add to Calendar Event Details What are Cottage Foods? A subset of artisan foods, local and regional by nature. Are you interested in opening a cottage foods business? If so, join the Norcal SBDC Restaurant Program for this two-part webinar course that will jump-start entrepreneurs on launching […]
Our guest Joy Larson is the program director for the California Sustainable Energy Entrepreneur Development Initiative (CalSEED) at New Energy Nexus. New Energy Nexus is an international non-profit that supports clean energy entrepreneurs with funds, accelerators, and networks. CalSEED is a $24M grant program to help early stage California clean […]
Are you ready to pass on the torch by selling your business in the future? Have you considered acquiring a business instead of starting one? Buying and/or Selling Your Business is for people looking to sell their business in the next 2 to 3 years as well as people interested […]
Are you overwhelmed by all the marketing choices for your business? Not sure how or where to spend your time and money? It sounds like you need a marketing plan! Without a plan in place, you could potentially waste thousands of dollars and hundreds of hours trying to grow your […]
A weekly event that brings together entrepreneurs and the Chico community over coffee and conversations. It is FREE and open to the public. CHICO: 1MC Chico has another new presenter February 1st! We will hear from Clive Savacool Founder, of a new startup in our region called LOGRX. LOGRX […]
Date: 2/1/2023 – 2/22/2023 (2/1, 2/8/, 2/15, and 2/22 – all one 4 week program) Registration Deadline: 1/31/2023 12:00 PM (PST) This 4-part training series provides essential information to individuals thinking about starting a business and new business owners (in business one year or less). Topics include: Legal Requirements, Market Analysis, Cost […]
Instructor: Margaret Jackson, radio talent and local celebrity Take the first steps on your journey to being an entrepreneur. This webinar is a brief introduction to entrepreneurship and what goes into creating and starting a new business. This webinar will include a high-level overview of some of the things that […]
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 will guide you through […]
Social media can be a powerful tool for small business owners to market their products and services directly to their customers. However, social media can also be overwhelming. Which platform do you post on? How often should you post? What do you post and when?In this webinar, marketing expert Patty […]
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