IE Small Business

Resources Exist But Not Everyone Knows This

kgerke — Mon, 20 Feb 2012 23:23:57 +0000

Many people dream of owning a business someday, but it can be a difficult road that some have no idea how to navigate.

Big parts of that map were explained Thursday at a seminar in San Bernardino hosted by the Inland Southern California office of the Minority Business Development Agency. Representatives of several organizations offered a basic list of resources to people who have either started their own businesses or would like to.

To read the full article click here.

“Helping You Grow Your Business”

kgerke — Wed, 08 Feb 2012 23:13:17 +0000

Your Global Edge Partners: Federal, State and Local Resources “Helping You Grow Your Business” Event will be held February 16, 2012 from 8:00am to 12:00 pm at the Inland Regional Center located at 1365 S. Waterman in San Bernardino. The event will include topics such as “I Didn’t Know That!”-Resources for Businesses in Your Backyard and The Essentials of Exporting – Open Your Doors to the World’s Customers. To RSVP contact Irma Flores at (951) 637-1460 or (951) 533-1122 or by email at irma.flores@sccgp.org.

Do Small Businesses Really Need the SBA’s Help?

kgerke — Wed, 25 Jan 2012 22:49:29 +0000

I’ve sometimes heard from business owners that “nobody” uses the SBA’s 900 field offices known as small business development centers or SBDCs. Turns out that’s just not true.

With funding for SDBCs on the chopping block at both the state and federal level, the SBA has documented the SBDCs’ impact in a new report. It appears entrepreneurs definitely visit the SBDCs — more than 500,000 of them in 2010, the study found — and the business owners report the resources there helped their businesses thrive.

One of the biggest advantages users of SBDCs gained was knowledge of how to get a business loan. There’s also good crossover with business education, as many of the centers are hosted on college campuses.

To read the entire article click here.

2012 Legislative and Judicial Update

admin — Mon, 09 Jan 2012 16:38:32 +0000

2012 Legislative and Judicial Update
Wednesday, January 25, 2012

Time:
11:00 a.m. – 2:30 p.m

Location:
Desert Falls Country Club
1111 Desert Falls Parkway
Palm Desert, CA

Speaker:
Bruce Matlock
Labor Law Attorney and State CEAC Legislative Chairperson

Details:
This presentation will review the 2011 legislative year and expectations for 2012, recent court and administrative decisions, wage and hour laws, and FAQs from the CEAC Management Hotline.

For more information please contact:
Aurora Huerta at Aurora.Huerta@edd.ca.gov or Anita Marlowe at anitamarlowe@yahoo.com

Download Registration Form and Flyer

Where’s the Money? Access to Capital Business Expo

admin — Thu, 05 Jan 2012 17:35:02 +0000

Where’s the Money?® Access to Capital Business Expo

Saturday, March 10, 2012 – 8:00am-3:00pm at the DoubleTree by Hilton Ontario Airport, 222 N. Vineyard Ave., Ontario, CA 91764.

Join us for a day to Find, Manage and Grow Your Business Capital!

Featuring a Loan Pavilion where business owners can sit one-on-one with a loan consultant to discuss and determine their lending options in a more confidential setting. Appointments are recommended, but walk-ins are welcomed. To make an appointment, please call Neda Laventure at (818) 907-9977.

The Business Expo & Workshops are conducted by panels of experts providing learning opportunities and the chance to obtain information from business resource providers & lenders to help you find and grow the money your business needs!

Only $10 to register which includes: Breakfast—Expo—Lunch—Workshops—One on One Consultation!

For more information or to RSVP: (951) 781-2345 or log onto www.vedc.org.

Download the flyer

CSUSB Inland Empire Center for Entrepreneurship Named Host of IE Small Businesss Development Center Network

admin — Fri, 09 Dec 2011 16:55:08 +0000

Small business owners and new entrepreneurs in the Inland Empire can turn to a local center for help, advice and guidance as Cal State San Bernardino’s Inland Empire Center for Entrepreneurship has been designated to host the Inland Empire Small Business Development Center Network.

Read the full press release

How to Manage a Multi-Generational Workplace

admin — Fri, 14 Oct 2011 15:50:16 +0000

Identifying the needs and motivations of different generations in the workplace can help you understand the dynamics of managing a multi-generational workplace.

The values and attitudes of each group can vary greatly, so the effectiveness of your workplace can reduce misconceptions, biases and inherent conflict.

This presentation will teach you how to use leadership skills to create and sustain a culture that not only brings people of all ages into your workplace, but keeps them there.

Attend this no cost information session

Wednesday, October 26, 2011

Registration:
9:30 a.m.

Workshop Begins:
10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.

Rancho Cucamonga
Employment Resource Center, Room 2
9650 Ninth Street, Suite A
Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91730

The California Employers Association will be presenting.

Please register at:
http://hrworkshoprancho.eventbrite.com/

For questions, please email:
jdelamora@wdd.sbcounty.gov

Download Printable Flyer

Veterans Expo

admin — Fri, 30 Sep 2011 22:17:38 +0000

Saturday, October 29, 2011

9 a.m. until 1:30 p.m.

Indio Armory

43143 Jackson Avenue

Indio, CA

Southwest corner of Jackson and the I-10 freeway.

Auxiliary parking at the Indio municipal golf course Parking Lot on the North side of the I-10 Freeway: Follow the signs.

40-Booth Expo
VIP Speakers
Loma Linda VA Hospital Van
Mobile Vet Center
EDD Job Resources Van
Honoring of Four Selected Local Service Members
29-Palms Marine Base Jazz Quintet
WWII Display
Drawing /Food/More

Contact Bill Young

760/861-0037

Workers’ Compensation Update

admin — Fri, 30 Sep 2011 22:06:48 +0000

Ryan V. Crosby, Account Executive

ISU Insurance Services – The ARMAC Agency

Wednesday October, 26, 2011

Desert Falls Country Club

1111 Desert Falls Parkway

Palm Desert, CA 92260

Check in: 11a.m. Lunch: 11:45 a.m. Program: 12:10 p.m. to 2:30p.m.

Cost: Members – $40 Non-members – $60

Download Registration Form

16th Valley Wide Employment Expo

admin — Fri, 30 Sep 2011 21:50:51 +0000

October 5, 2011 9am – 1pm

Riverside County Fairgrounds

Indio, California

Employers and exhibitors please visit our web-site for registration information.

www.desertjobexpo.com

Space is limited. Preference will be given to Employers with current job openings.

If you have questions or need further information contact:

Oriana Hoffert at (760)863-2965

tacey George at (760)863-2510