SBDC Weekly Connections – February 13-17, 2012

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East County Business Development Fair

April 25, 2012
9:00am-1:00pm
Mt hood Community College
26000 SE Stark Street, Town & Gown Room
Gresham, OR 97030

Business Luncheon Keynote Speaker

Samuel Brooks, Chair of the Board and Founder of the Oregon Association of Minority Entrepreneurs
Mr. Brooks is the Founder and Chair of the Oregon Association of Minority Entrepreneurs (OAME). Today OAME is one of the nation’s premier non-profit organizations in providing outstanding services to minority, women and emerging small businesses.
While serving nationally and internationally on volunteer boards and commissions, Samuel Brooks has since 1981 grown his company S. Brooks and Associates, Inc. from one employee to over 200 employees in four states with revenue over $7,000,000. Mr. Brooks recently received the Small Business Administration’s 2011 Portland Districts Financial Service Champion award.

Event Program

9:00am-11:30am Business fair
9:30am-10:30am Business plan competition
11:45am-1:00pm Business Luncheon ($30 registration fee required)

For exhibitor and sponsorship opportunities email bizcenter@mhcc.edu or call 503-491-7658.

Upcoming Seminars and Workshops

Webinar: Buying a Small Business

This Webinar will guide you through the process of buying an existing business. Learn strategies for the valuation of the business, tax implications and your financing options as the potential owner of the business. Learn about the importance and elements of a business plan. This seminar is offered in partnership with the law firm Young Twedt McRostie LLP.
Date: 02/15
Time: 11:45 a.m. – 12:45 p.m.
Fee: No Charge
Register Now

Social Media Marketing For Your Business

Learn how to incorporate social media tools such as Facebook and Twitter & YouTube to promote your business and attract new customers. The instructor will discuss the Key elements of successful social media marketing. This seminar presented in partnership with Alphabetix – Web Design. Only Better
Date: 02/17
Time: 9 – 11:30 a.m.
Location: MHCC Small Business Development Center
Fee: $55, Class limited to 20 participants

Weekend QuickBooks Bootcamp 1: Company Set Up & File Management

One-Day Hands-On Training in QuickBooks (6-hour session)
After an introduction to basic accounting principles used by all editions of QuickBooks, you will use the software to create a company file, customize it, manage its movement between computers and generate reports essential to your business.

Learning Outcomes:
1. Choose the right QuickBooks edition for your business.
2. Plan, create & customize a QuickBooks company file tailored to your business needs.
3. Correct QuickBooks posting errors w/ an understanding of basic accounting principles.
4. Manage multiple copies of a QuickBooks company file between multiple computers.
5. Generate & utilize invaluable financial reports essential to business.
Date 2/18
Time: 9 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Location: MHCC Small Business Development Center
Fee: $135, Class limited to 8 participants. Textbook not included

New Business Start-Up Program

Ready to start your own business or become self employed?
The New Business Start-Up Program Online will help you plan and launch your own small business successfully! This 10-week program includes online training and up to 20 hours of individual business coaching.
Selection Criteria:
• New business start-up
• Complete SBA Going Into Business checklist
• Some work or business experience preferred
• College or University graduates encouraged to apply
Download SBA Checklist
Registration Fee: $195*
*included learning material (business plan software and textbooks), online training and individual coaching.
Check out a demo lesson.

For more information go to: http://www.mhccbizcenter.org/courses or call 503-491-7658

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