Cybersecurity Basics

With the impact of the pandemic and some stores closed or partially open, more businesses are looking to bring their “shop” online. How do we protect ourselves and our companies against cyber criminals? We all know that we shouldn’t email our account information to someone claiming to be a Nigerian […]

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Butte College Create Space Tour

Butte College Campus Art Building - Room 148 3536 Butte Campus Drive, Oroville,, California

If you geek out on drones, 3D imaging, VR, mechatronics, and more, join Chicostart Wednesday, March 1st to take a tour of Butte College Create Space! They have it all. You just need to sign up to access it.  The tour of the maker space is free and open to the […]

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Show Me the Money: Projecting and Presenting Financials

Gallagher Hall 540 Alumni Ln, Davis, California

What do potential investors want to see? Jim Kelly, assistant dean for finance and administration at the UC Davis Graduate School of Management, will show you how to forecast and present your financials in a way that effectively demonstrates your understanding of the market and the value of your venture.

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How to Use Keywords On Your Website and Social Media to Attract Customers

One of the secrets to online visibility is optimizing your website and social media posts for keywords that people search on search engines and social media (Google, Bing, etc.). In this webinar, you’ll learn how to maximize the power of keywords for your business. Our expert presenter, Stan Booth, will […]

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Closing the Best Deal – Negotiation for Start-ups and Small Businesses

As a small business you can’t always come out on top, but you want to make sure you come out ahead. How can we avoid being taken advantage of by bigger companies or more experienced players?  Andrew Lemon has been a small business owner and consultant, as well as part […]

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CleanStart Perspectives – Bridging the Gap to Energy Efficient Buildings

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Artificial technology connecting with HVAC systems to optimize buildings. BrainBox AI integrates to the HVAC system to make buildings smarter and greener. It feeds the AI engine outside data, like weather forecasts and electricity prices. Individual HVAC equipment is given commands by the AI on its own, which then recognizes […]

How to Start a Business in Sonoma County

8 Sessions: March 7, 9, 14, 16, 21, 23, 28, 30In English | Online via Zoom Opening a business requires knowledge that goes beyond the talent needed to envision a business. You’ll need to know the key steps to minimize errors that cost money & time and start you on […]

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How to Choose The Right Business Structure For Your Business

Of the steps you need to take to start a business, one of the big ones is figuring out what business structure is right for you. But what are the different types of business entities and how do you know which is the right structure for your business? In this […]

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1 Million Cups: Chico – Ability First Sports

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 on March 8th! We will hear from Scott Dinits, co-director of the local Sports Program, Ability First. Ability First Sports […]

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Cleanstart: Building a Highly Effective Team at Each Growth Stage

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Building a diverse team of experts, innovators, and leaders. "If you want to go fast, go alone. If you want to go far, go together." That is the adage, but we know they are not mutually exclusive. So how do you build a team and culture to maximize both? Building […]

Community Engagement: How to Maximize Grant Outcomes

Join us for a webinar as we dive into the world of community engagement. We are going to cover tactics, tips, and tools to ensure that projects are developed with the relevant inputs and understanding to ensure equitable and inclusive outcomes. This webinar is perfect for local government, project developers, […]

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Women in Leadership 2023 – Journey to The Top

For the first in SCORE’s history, our CEO, Foundation President, and both Board Chairs are women. What a powerful time for this organization! Join us in celebrating Women’s History Month, where our panel of female leaders speaks about their journeys as leaders in the business world. The panel includes SCORE […]

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