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June 1, 2011 Hello, Remember last month how I mentioned that some of our clients in the Film & Digital Media Flight would be participating in the Humboldt Film Festival? Here they are!  | | Pictured (L-R): Brandi Easter, Elizabeth Whitley, Gabrielle Bacchus, Christian Wisner |
We are so pleased with their success and for graduating from the program. A couple of them have put their videos up on You Tube. |
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Going Swimming?
Have you ever wondered where the best swimming holes are on the North Coast? Fear not! Elizabeth Whitley has the Guide to Natural Swimming Holes, in addition to her Graphic Design business Catalyst Graphics. Elizabeth created this video to entice you. Don't you just love her voice?
 Summer is a beautiful time for photography! CLICK! Capturing images is an art and a science. CLICK! As a master of the dark art of Photography she can assure you that it's much more than "point and CLICK!" Once upon a time, it required a degree in Alchemy, similar to her Bachelor of Art majoring in Photography from UC Riverside. CLICK! Now, the magic happens out in the light where, since 1989 Brandi Easter Photography CLICK! has married professionalism with fine art when capturing the perfect image. CLICK! From Southern California to Arcata, California, in studio or on location, glassware to jewels, CLICK! wire sculptures to Relay for Life events, CLICK! every step, every image captured, adds to the magic of Brandi Easter. Preview her work on You Tube 
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 It's almost Lemonade Day on the North Coast!
Show your support for these budding entrepreneurs
by getting your thirst quenched
at lemonade stands on June 4th.
As the kids are having fun experimenting with lemonade recipes, designing and crafting a lemonade stand and selling lemonade to friends and neighbors, they actually will be learning important life lessons that they can utilize throughout their life. Look for lemonade stands at all the local events, including Pony Express Days, Crabs Season Opener, Fortuna City Wide Yard Sale, and Eureka's Arts Alive! You can plan ahead and check out the Stand Map!
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Events
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Young Entrepreneurs Business Challenge Awards Ceremony
Celebrate young entrepreneurs who have gone the distance in creating a business plan and pursued their own business!
Wednesday June 8
3:30 pm
Humboldt County Office of Education Annex
For more information:
http://www.humboldt.k12.ca.us/challenge/index.php
Redwood Region Economic SummitLearn how the Redwood Region can choose opportunities that enhance our competitive advantage and secure our future workforce. See what's going on in the Redwood Region Economy and discuss opportunities we can take advantage of right now!
Friday June 10
Registration and coffee 9:00am, Program 10:00am-4:00pm
Kate Buchanan Room, Humboldt State University
$20includes local salad bar for lunch
Registration: North Coast Prosperity web site
Humboldt Made Fair at Redwood Acres Family fun, farmers' market, live music, demonstrations, kinetic racing, art & crafts, beer & wine tastings, barbeque cook-off, farm to table, "Taste of Place" dinner, locally made foods & products, barn dancing, local film...and more!
June 23 through June 26 at the Redwood Acres Fairgrounds!
Be part of the fair! Booth space is available for Humboldt County businesses that produce agriculture, food, beverage, craft, artisnal, etc. items. Call Kate at 707-267-8969.
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Grants and Programs
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Microenterprise Prosperity Scholarship Flight Accepting last-minute applications! 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 -- and get $2 for every $1 saved! We're gearing up to start this program, but if you know anyone who may have missed the application deadline please have them contact us. 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
Application deadline extended
Informational meetings will be held on Thursday, June 9, 2011 at 7:30 AM and on Monday, June 13, 2011 at 4:30 PM in the large conference room located at 520 E Street in Eureka.
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.
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Complete the Business Basics Seminar Series this Summer!
Our 5-part series provides essential business skills for new and existing small businesses. The workshops are funded by the Small Business Administration with no charge to you. Workshops are 2 hours long and available monthly. Complete all 5 workshops and receive an official certificate of completion that can be helpful for securing business financing. Eureka schedule: Start Up Basics: June 8, July 13, August 10 Marketing Basics: June 21, July 19, August 16 Business Plan Basics: June 23, July 28, August 25 Books and Records: June 29, July 27, August 31 Financial Basics: June 7, July 5, August 2 All workshops available in Crescent City as well. Registration: www.northcoastsbdc.org
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I-9 Handbook, E-Verify Self-Check Are New Tools for Verifying Employment Eligibility The 2011 Handbook for Employers: Instructions for Completing Form I-9 (M-274) provides improved instructions and visual aids on a variety of topics related to Form I-9. Many topics, including help guides, were recently updated. Some of the topics included: examples of how to complete each section of the form, questions and answers on what constitutes a Native American tribal document, adds a Form I-9 retention calculator to help employers assess how long they must retain the form, and clarification on when a leave of absence is considered a break in employment, and whether a new Form I-9 is necessary. This is just a sampling of the updates. Download your copy at http://www.uscis.gov/files/form/m-274.pdf |
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In 2010, Immigration and Customs Enforcement activities resulted in $5,300,000 in penalties.
The Bureau of National Affairs reported that in 2008 there were $675,209 in penalties, and in 2009 there were $1,033,291 in penalties.
Source: The I-9 and E-verify Blog |
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We're currently seeking to gain your input about a few things we're working on.
Could you take a few minutes and take this 1-question survey?
Check it out at: http://survey.constantcontact.com/survey/a07e3z8w8n8god85xok/start
 Sincerely,
Kathrine Bridgwater
Small Business Development Analyst
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