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April 29, 2011
Hello,
On Monday a group of SBDC clients will be part of the 44th Annual Humboldt Film Festival - Local Filmmakers Night.
They are participants in our Film & Digital Media Flight, which is a 7 month program that includes counseling and workshops that aid the clients in creating a business plan.
Each client has created a demo reel, which is a short video that shows their work and who they are as an artist and creator.
Please join us as we celebrate their success.
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Events
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44th Annual Humboldt Film Festival
Come see local filmmakers, including these SBDC clients:
- Brandi Easter, Brandi Easter Photography
- Elizabeth Whitley, Catalyst Graphics
- Chris Wisner, E. Chris Wisner Photography
- Gabrielle Bacchus, Bacchus Productions
Local Filmmakers Night
Date: Monday May 2
Time: 7:00pm
Location: Van Duzer Theater, Humboldt State University
Cost: Free
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Grants and Programs
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Microenterprise Prosperity Scholarship Flight Now accepting applications for a new program in Crescent City! The North Coast SBDC, in collaboration with the Arcata Economic Development Corporation (AEDC), is launching its business assistance program for start-up businesses or those interested in capitalization of their business.  This is an opportunity for small business owners in Del Norte County to participate in a free savings program where participants save up to $1,200, which is matched up to $2,400, the total of which may be used for a business asset. Participants attend workshops with their peers, meet with a dedicated business advisor, complete a business plan, and make a savings deposit of at least $50 a month. More information and application can be obtained at www.northcoastsbdc.org/savings or by calling Janna Clemons of the North Coast SBDC at 707-464-2168.
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Bookkeepers Flight
Now accepting applications for a new program in Eureka! We're launching our first business training assistance program aimed at independent bookkeepers looking to improve their business acumen and to increase the success of their enterprises.  This is an opportunity for local bookkeeping professionals to participate in a free, intensive business training, mentorship, and resource development program. Much like all of our flights, this program includes industry-tailored workshops, business advising, development and completion of a business plan, and peer networking. |
Direct to Consumer Marketing Businesses in Humboldt will have yet another opportunity to receive expert training on direct to consumer marketing. This month Janet Wentworth returns to Humboldt County to deliver a workshop on how Humboldt County businesses can develop strategies that increase sales from outside of Humboldt County. The workshop this month is a continuation of the 'Building the Humboldt Online Universe' events. Andrew Davis was the presenter at the series of events in April that were aimed at big picture ideas on how to more successfully market Humboldt. He summarized his ideas in a blog post, which can be seen on his website. The workshop will be held on May 20 from 9:00am - 12:00pm at the Humboldt Bay Aquatic Center. Registration is available at www.northcoastsbdc.org in the events section. Some 1-on-1 appointments with Janet Wentworth will be available on May 19. Please contact Michael Kraft at 707-445-1163 for more information.
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QuickBooks Payroll Basics
How to set up a payroll, run a simple payroll, make payroll tax payments, and basic payroll troubleshooting will be covered. Attendees should have a general understanding of QuickBooks before attending. Date: June 3 Time: 9:00am-4:30pm, with break from 12:00-1:30pm Location: CR Downtown, 605 K Street, Eureka Fee: $129 Registration: www.northcoastsbdc.org
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AEDC brings Lemonade Day to the North Coast
Lemonade Day is a hands-on way to teach kids about business and to create the next generation workforce. The purpose is to empower them to think big! As youth start their own business -- a lemonade stand -- Lemonade Day gives them tools to be successful in life. Be part of this national initiative as it strives to have 1 million young entrepreneurs across the United States open a lemonade stand for one day by 2013. North Coast Lemonade Day will be held on June 4 and is open to kids of all ages. They will be given authentic business licenses and the freedom to run their business however they want. This means that the stands will be located according to the business-owner's plans and may or may not involve collaboration with other stands, existing businesses, or public events. A loan program paid for by the Headwaters Fund, and administered by the Arcata Economic Development Corporation, is available to children who would like assistance in building their business. Once the loan, if used, is paid back, any profits are for the business owners to keep and use for whatever they like. Signing up officially with Lemonade Day provides children with a kit of recipes, ideas and a tote bag. The main purpose is to quantify the success of the project so that it, and related projects, has support to continue in the future. If you know any children that would like to participate, they can sign up at www.northcoast.lemonadeday.org or in person at one of our many in-person events. They may also contact Nick Canton at canton@northcoastsbdc.org. They even have their own page on Facebook with more information! Activities highlighting and celebrating young entrepreneurship will be held by schools and youth organizations throughout the year. To find out how your school, church, club, organization, business, neighborhood play group or how your kids can participate, call Susan at AEDC with any questions, at 822-4616 ext. 12. Whatever your level of participation will be, show your support for these budding entrepreneurs by keeping an eye out for lemonade stands on June 4th. North Coast Lemonade Day, the Humboldt/Del Norte County project, is part of the Decade of Difference 20/20 Initiative. Through partnerships with school, business and economic development leaders, Lemonade Day is one project to highlight the importance of small business to our economy -- and our children as the future of that economy. 
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Small Business Success: Certified Plumbing
In 2008, we wanted to move home to Del Norte and open a plumbing business. While living in Reno, we spoke to Barbara Burke and she set our minds at ease, knowing that we would have a valuable resource available to us. So we took a gamble by leaving Reno and moving to Del Norte. This phone call started our relationship with the North Coast Small Business Development Center (SBDC). The staff at SBDC - Barbara, Janna and Amber, through their knowledge, patience, workshops and endlessly answering our questions; Certified Plumbing Co opened for business in November 2008. We set ourselves aside by our plumbing certifications, knowledge and outstanding customer service. Even though Certified Plumbing Co. is open and operating profitably, Barbara and her staff are always available for our questions. If we had not found the SBDC office, our business may not have even opened. Thank you SBDC for all you do for us and other small business owners. -Chris and Cyndi Vaughan - Certified Plumbing Co. |
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In 2010, 0.34 percent of the adult population created a new business each month, representing approximately 565,000 new businesses per month.
The 2010 entrepreneurial activity rate is the same as 2009, but represents an increase from 2007, and represents the highest level of new business creation over the past decade and a half.
Source: The Kauffman Index of Entrepreneurial Activity |
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Economic Fuel awards will be presented tonight, Friday April 29 at the Wharfinger building in Eureka at 6:30 pm and also streaming from www.economicfuel.org
Every year these courageous entrepreneurs put their business plans out to be judged and participate in an amazing process of refinement. If you happen to know someone who participated, be sure to congratulate them on their efforts!
 Sincerely,
Kathrine Bridgwater
Small Business Development Analyst
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