Special Events, Seminars, and Classes

SBDC seminars and classes are designed to meet the needs of small business owners and individuals interested in starting a business. Seminars and classes are offered throughout the year in various locations in Santa Cruz and Monterey Counties. The seminars are often presented in cooperation with local Chambers of Commerce, educational institutions, community economic development corporations, banking institutions and local governments.

Special Events

• Developing a Killer Website
• CANCELLED - Responding to Requests for Proposals
• 10 Tips for Using Technology to Grow Your Profits
• Marketing vs. PR: Are You Ready For Growth?
• Sales Strategies: What Really Works

Ongoing Events

• Seminars
• Classes

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Developing a Killer Website

Tuesday, July 8, 2008, 11:30 a.m.

Instructor: Terry Low, Byte Technology

Seminar Registration:
Presented by the Monterey Peninsula Chamber of Commerce. To register, go to www.mpcc.com, click on Business Accelerator Program, “Workshop Information and Reservations” or call 831-648-5360.

Location:
Monterey Live
414 Alvarado Street
Monterey, CA

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Responding to Requests for Proposals

CANCELLED

Thursday, July 10, 2008, 9:00 a.m. to noon
Learn the techniques for putting together winning proposals for government agencies. Presented by the Federal Technology Center.

Seminar Registration:
Presented by the Federal Technology Center. The class is free, but preregistration is required due to limited seating. To register, go to www.TheFTC.org or call 866-382-7822

Location:
One Stop Career Center
University Plaza Shopping Center
1760 Fremont Blvd. Suite D-2
Seaside, CA

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10 Tips for Using Technology to Grow Your Profits

Tuesday, July 22, 2008, 11:30 a.m.

Instructor: Bob Chamberlain, Monterey Technologies, Inc. Technology Action Group

Seminar Registration:
Presented by the Monterey Peninsula Chamber of Commerce. To register, go to www.mpcc.com, click on Business Accelerator Program, “Workshop Information and Reservations” or call 831-648-5360.

Location:
Monterey Live, 414 Alvarado Street, Monterey, CA

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Marketing vs. PR... Are You Ready For Growth?

Tuesday, August 12, 2008, 8:00 a.m.

Seminar Registration:
Presented by the Monterey Peninsula Chamber of Commerce. To register, go to www.mpcc.com, click on Business Accelerator Program, “Workshop Information and Reservations” or call 831-648-5360.

Location:
Monterey Live, 414 Alvarado Street, Monterey, CA

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Sales Strategies: What Really Works

Tuesday, August 26, 2008, 11:30 a.m.

Seminar Registration:
Presented by the Monterey Peninsula Chamber of Commerce. To register, go to www.mpcc.com, click on Business Accelerator Program, “Workshop Information and Reservations” or call 831-648-5360.

Location:
Monterey Live, 414 Alvarado Street, Monterey, CA

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Upcoming Events & Seminars

July 8
Developing a Killer Website

July 9
Business Plan Seminar

July 10
SCORE Pre-Business Seminar

July 10
CANCELLED - Responding to Requests for Proposals

July 16
Business Plan Seminar – Seaside

July 22
10 Tips for Using Technology to Grow Your Profits

July 23
Marketing 101

August 6
Bookkeeping 101

August 7
SCORE Pre-Business Seminar

New Classes!
Cabrillo College Extension and Community Education Program

This website has been developed through a partnership between the U.S. Small Business Administration and the Northern California Regional Lead Center of Humboldt State University as a service to California small businesses under cooperative agreement 6-7770-0005-8. The support given by the above does not constitute an expressed or implied endorsement of any of the co-sponsor(s) opinions, products or services. The Central Coast SBDC is an equal opportunity employer and reasonable accommodations will be made, upon request, for individuals with disabilities.