This workshop will take participants through a brief overview of how intellectual property works for emerging companies – how patents create value, common pitfalls, and how to evaluate the needs for intellectual property protection at various stages of company growth. Host Ken Salsman is a multiple-time founder, former CTO in […]

East Bay SBDC and the Alameda County Community Development Agency offer a free 10-part series on “Food Business Entrepreneurship” for participants interested to launch and grow food businesses in Alameda County. In this series, you will learn the basics to start and grow your own food business, cookbook, catering, and […]

1 Million Cups - Chico will be joined virtually by Zarina Bahadur, founder of 123 Baby Box. 123 Baby Box is a monthly subscription box for babies. Each box comes with products tailored to the baby's age and developmental stage. They deliver a box of joy for your bundle of […]

The United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) will provide a brief overview about the four major types of intellectual property (IP) with an emphasis on patents and explain why innovators and entrepreneurs should consider them in their business plan. Topics include: • Overview of intellectual property types: patents, trademarks, […]

This webinar will focus on branded products sold through supermarkets, specialty stores, mass merchants, and the expanding healthy and natural segment. The program is critical for anyone looking to develop a successful food or beverage brand regardless of what stage of development the brand has achieved. From raw startup to […]

Critical information for anyone interested in buying real estate, especially for small business owners looking to secure their long-term future by owning their property, plant, and equipment.

In this series, you will learn the basics to start and grow your own food business, cookbook, catering, and so much more. This series will help turn your idea into reality. We will notify accepted participants with Zoom information for the classes. Please do not share your link.

Chico will join 1 MC Sacramento this Wednesday supporting  presenter Clive Savacool with his company LogRx- a standalone, and simplified way of tracking your agency’s medications and controlled subs. We will still meet at Stoble Workplace in the upstairs boardroom. Come join us to support this entrepreneur and network! 

In this webinar, our expert presenter will go step-by-step on how to fill out each section, explaining what parts are necessary to get started and which areas can be finished as you continue your business journey.

This webinar is designed to help businesses that are profitable and with more than 2 years in active operations understand how to raise capital, equity, and debt, to facilitate future growth.

Your business success in 2023 starts NOW. This workshop will walk you through creating SMART goals for 2023. It’s easy to get wrapped up in day-to-day activities and lose touch with why you’re putting in all that hard work. Reviewing and assessing your goals can help you reconnect with your […]

Creating a Winning Pitch for Investors Are you thinking about approaching angel investors for funding? Curious about other options for business funding besides loans and debt? Need a great pitch for your company for banks, investors, or other key stakeholders? The goal of this webinar will be to provide a […]