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Sonoma County Workshops

Free Orientation: NxLeveL™ Entrepreneur Course - Sonoma

Cost: Free

To learn more about the NxLeveL program and what it can do for your business, please join us for a free evening orientation session.

You will learn about the NxLeveL curriculum, review course materials, meet the instructor and have an opportunity to ask questions about the course.

RESERVATIONS REQUIRED

Redwood Empire SBDC

Redwood Empire SBDC Conference Room
421 10th Street, Santa Rosa, CA 95401
1-888-346-SBDC

Dates and Times
09/08/2008 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm
09/15/2008 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm

 
The NxLeveL™ Entrepreneur Course - Sonoma

Cost: $495

The NxLeveL Entrepreneur Course is an intensive 12-session training program designed to encourage business expansion and growth. The course focuses on teaching the art of better business practices while producing a comprehensive business plan to guide business expansion decisions and activities.

Registration fee includes comprehensive reference books, guest speakers and breakout sessions to work on your business plan. Discounts are available for additional participants from the same business.

RESERVATIONS REQUIRED

Redwood Empire SBDC

Redwood Empire SBDC Conference Room
421 10th Street, Santa Rosa, CA 95401
1-888-346-SBDC

12 consecutive Wednesday night sessions
September 24 through December 10


Dates and Times
09/24/2008 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
10/01/2008 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
10/08/2008 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
10/15/2008 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
10/22/2008 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
10/29/2008 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
11/05/2008 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
11/12/2008 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
11/19/2008 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
11/25/2008 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
12/03/2008 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
12/10/2008 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm

 

Pre-Venture Training

Cost: $15/module

Pre-Venture training is a series of training sessions on business fundamentals for people who have developed a business concept, and initiated the planning process to start their business. Upon completion of modules I,II,III and completion of a business plan, the attendee will be assigned a core counselor.

MODULE I

PLANNING & WHAT TO CONSIDER WHEN STARTING YOUR BUSINESS,AND LEGAL ASPECTS OF STARTING YOUR BUSINESS


MODULE II

MARKETING AND FINANCING YOUR BUSINESS


MODULE III

DEVELOPING YOUR BUSINESS PLAN

RESERVATIONS REQUIRED

Redwood Empire SBDC

Redwood Empire SBDC Conference Room
421 Tenth Street, Santa Rosa, CA 95401
1-888-346-SBDC




Dates and Times
 Module I 09/09/2008 5:30 pm - 8:30 pm
 Module II 09/10/2008 5:30 pm - 8:30 pm
Module III 09/11/2008 5:30 pm - 8:30 pm

72 Hour Cancellation Policy

 
Pre-Venture Training

Cost: $15/module

Pre-Venture training is a series of training sessions on business fundamentals for people who have developed a business concept, and initiated the planning process to start their business. Upon completion of modules I,II,III and completion of a business plan, the attendee will be assigned a core counselor.

MODULE I

PLANNING & WHAT TO CONSIDER WHEN STARTING YOUR BUSINESS,AND LEGAL ASPECTS OF STARTING YOUR BUSINESS


MODULE II

MARKETING AND FINANCING YOUR BUSINESS


MODULE III

DEVELOPING YOUR BUSINESS PLAN

RESERVATIONS REQUIRED

Redwood Empire SBDC

Redwood Empire SBDC Conference Room
421 Tenth Street, Santa Rosa, CA 95401
1-888-346-SBDC




Dates and Times
 Module I 10/06/2008 5:30 pm - 8:30 pm
 Module II 10/20/2008 5:30 pm - 8:30 pm
Module III 10/27/2008 5:30 pm - 8:30 pm

72 Hour Cancellation Policy

 

Success Through Invention

Cost: $50 pre-paid/$60 at door
(please call for at door availability)

Learn to develop your invention, product, idea or service and get it to market. Research and protection of intellectual property, including patents, trademarks and copyrights.

RESERVATIONS REQUIRED
Seats Held 30 Minutes Only
$5 Cancellation Fee Applied

Presented by Redwood Empire SBDC
Instructor Steve Schneider

Redwood Empire SBDC
606 Healdsburg Avenue, Santa Rosa, CA 95401
1-888-346-SBDC

Dates and Times
09/10/2008 9:00 am - Noon
10/08/2008 9:00 am - Noon
11/12/2008 9:00 am - Noon

72 hour cancellation policy

 
Product Development for Inventors

Cost: $20

A great idea ... Now what? How do you know your idea will be successful? During this seminar you will learn more about marketing; product viability; product planning; manufacturing and suppliers. Workbook included.

Participants MUST ATTEND Success Through Invention Workshop Prior to Attending Product Development for Inventors.


RESERVATIONS REQUIRED

Presented by Redwood Empire SBDC
Instructor Steve Schneider

Redwood Empire SBDC
606 Healdsburg Avenue, Santa Rosa, CA 95401
1-707-524-1776 or email lbarnhart@santarosa.edu

Dates and Times
09/24/2008 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
10/22/2008 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
11/26/2008 9:00 am - 12:00 pm

72 hour cancellation policy

 

Rx for Business

Cost: $100

If you have been in business for at least one year, have a full year of financial statements, and want to improve the operating efficiency of your business, the Rx for Business Program is for you! As a participant, you will receive an on-site analysis, 15 hour review and a comprehensive written report on the selected counselor's findings. Call today for an application.

RESERVATIONS REQUIRED

Co - Sponsored by Redwood Empire SBDC & Sonoma County Job Link

 Module I 05/05/2008 5:30 pm - 8:30 pm
Redwood Empire SBDC
606 Healdsburg Avenue, Santa Rosa, CA 95401
1-888-346-SBDC or email @ kleon@santarosa.edu

Dates and Times
TBD, Pending application approval

 
Is Your Company Ready for Exporting or Importing?

Cost: $30

In this workshop series you will learn about importing requirements, legal issues in international trade and free trade aggrements.In collaboration with the Bay Area Center for International Trade Development, attend one or all of these workshops amd get started on the importing and exporting business.

RESERVATIONS REQUIRED

Presented by Redwood Empire SBDC and The Bay Area Center for International Trade Development
Instructor

Redwood Empire SBDC
606 Healdsburg Avenue, Santa Rosa, CA 95401
1-707-524-1770 or email kleon@santarosa.edu

Dates and Times
10/16/2008 9:00 am - 1:00 pm
10/23/2008 9:00 am - 1:00 pm
11/06/2008 9:00 am - 1:00 pm

72 hour cancellation policy

 

Marin County Workshops

Pre-Venture Training

Cost: $15/workshop

Pre-Venture training is a series of training sessions on business fundamentals for people who have developed a business concept and initiated the planning process to start their business. Upon finishing modules I,II,III and completion of a business plan, the attendee will be assigned a core counselor.

MODULE I
Planning, What to Consider and Legal Aspects of Starting your Business

MODULE II
Marketing and Financing your Business

MODULE III
Developing Your Business Plan

RESERVATIONS REQUIRED

Marin Employment Connection

MEC Redwood Room, 2nd floor
120 N. Redwood Dr., San Rafael, 94903
1-888-346-SBDC



  Module I 09/09/2008 5:30pm - 8:30pm
 Module II 09/16/2008 5:30pm - 8:30pm
 Module III 09/23/2008 5:30pm - 8:30pm

 
Pre-Venture Training

Cost: $15/workshop

Pre-Venture training is a series of training sessions on business fundamentals for people who have developed a business concept and initiated the planning process to start their business. Upon finishing modules I,II,III and completion of a business plan, the attendee will be assigned a core counselor.

MODULE I
Planning, What to Consider and Legal Aspects of Starting your Business

MODULE II
Marketing and Financing your Business

MODULE III
Developing Your Business Plan

RESERVATIONS REQUIRED

Marin Employment Connection

MEC Redwood Room, 2nd floor
120 N. Redwood Dr., San Rafael, 94903
1-888-346-SBDC



  Module I 10/14/2008 5:30pm - 8:30pm
 Module II 10/21/2008 5:30pm - 8:30pm
 Module III 10/28/2008 5:30pm - 8:30pm