July Small Business Update

Inland Empire SBDC Newsletter

July 2011

In This Issue

IESBDC Team Member Bio

Government Contracting

Upcoming Events

Would you like to take a seminar on how to utilize Google for marketing your business? Let us know what you think!

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The Inland Empire SBDC offers a variety of small business training workshops throughout the Inland Empire. Visit us at www.iesmallbusiness.com for a complete listing of upcoming workshops and descriptions. Online registration is also available!

Glenn's Auto Repair

The opening of Glenn's Auto Repair in Hesperia was the achievement of one of Glenn Dean's long term goals. From the time Glenn attended Citrus Community College's auto repair program he had wanted to open his own shop. With 30 years experience in the industry, Glenn has worked in various independent auto repair shops doing everything including general repairs, transmission, air conditioning, heavy line motor rebuilding and electrical. Making his dream a reality began when Allen Schoenberg, a former employer, contacted him about opening a shop in a commercial building that he owns on Mariposa Road in Hesperia.

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Meet Our IESBDC Team:

Christina Jones - Business Consultant

Christina Jones is a government contracting specialist with the Inland Empire Small Business Development Center (SBDC), charged with the responsibility of helping companies successfully enter the government and commercial contracting arena. Ms. Jones' experience as a manager in the insurance industry and as a technical writer provide her with the right tool set to help a business navigate the complex but rewarding world of government and prime contracting.

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Meet Our IESBDC Team:

Paul Nolta - Assistant Director

Paul Nolta joined the Inland Empire Small Business Development Center (SBDC) team in 2005. A veteran of the United States Air Force and a graduate of San Francisco State, he has an extensive background in financial analysis and business planning. Paul manages and provides business consulting services. Paul works closely with resource partners in Southwest Riverside County, including the Temecula Chamber of Commerce, Murrieta Chamber of Commerce, City of San Jacinto, and Riverside County EDA; and he provides one-on-one counseling services in each location.

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Who Knows You?? Make Connections

in the Government Marketplace

By: Christina Jones, IESBDC Consultant

Your business has a successful track record in the private sector, but how do you transfer that success to public entities? It is our responsibility as business owners to not only market our products and services online, but make those personal connections, which can lead steady business to our door. You are probably busy running your business, however if you don't make yourself available for vendors and other businesses to get to know you, you may find your opportunities dwindling. If you are new to networking, start with getting plugged in locally.

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Save the Date!

How to Sell to Mexico

Wednesday, July 20, 2011

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Collaboration Management:

Managing Technology to Achieve Your Goals

Thursday, July 21, 2011 from 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.

at the City of San Bernardino, Office of Business Development

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eCommerce Webinar

Friday, July 29, 2011 from 10:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.