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Special Edition
January 16, 2012
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Programs
Contact SBDC program managers
for more information about all of our programs
Small Business Education: Online PCC SBDC calendar
 Events & Workshops
Advantis Small Business Series: These free seminars are full! Add your name to the waiting list. Better Smarter Richer: Next Study Group starts February 9 Entrepreneur Development Series: Starts February 2 QuickBooks Foundations: February 11 GCAP Federal Contracting Series: Free 7 Courses in 7 Months, starting in January Export Strategies: Daylong Seminar, February 9 Better Smarter Richer: Free Symposium for Solopreneurs, January 31
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A Program for Every Stage of Business
We are taking registrations now for all of our programs.
Reserve your seat: Click the program that interests you to contact the program facilitator for more information:
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Advantis Credit Union Small Business Education Series
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Where & When
Date:
Varies: see article at right
Time:
Each seminar starts at 6:00 p.m.
Location:
Advantis Credit Union
Fremont Branch
3515 NE 15th Ave
Portland, OR
Price:
FREE!
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QuickBooks
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Where & When
Date:
Saturday, February 11
Time:
8 am - 1 pm
Location:
CLIMB Center for Advancement
Room 307
1626 SE Water Ave
Portland, OR
CRN:
13379
Price:
$150
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QuickBooks Foundations
Learn the importance of integrating QuickBooks as the cornerstone of your business' best practices and how to use this important tool to manage and direct your company's financial direction.
This basic class includes information on:
- The 11 Pitfalls of Startup
- How to organize your business
- How to work with a CPA and bookkeeper
- Cash vs. Accrual accounting
- Establishing your chart of accounts
...and much more.
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Export Strategies
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Where & When
Date:
Thursday, February 9
Time:
8 am - 4:30 pm
(Registration opens at 8 am; seminar begins at 8:30 am
Location:
Expeditors International
2508 N Marine Dr
Portland, OR 97217
Parking is free in Expeditors' lot
Price:
$95 (includes continental breakfast and lunch)
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Export Strategies, Tools and Techniques SeminarA day-long seminar dedicated to taking the guesswork out of international trade, designed to help established businesses as well as new or occasional exporters develop an export marketing plan and strategy and grow their export business. - Developing an Export Plan and Export Pricing
- Identifying and Selecting International Markets and Partners
- Payment Options and Export Finance
- Export Shipping and Export Controls/Compliance
Companies may be eligible to receive financial assistance for this and other export training seminars through the Oregon STEP Program or Washington Export Voucher Program.
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GCAP Federal Contracting Success Series
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Where & When
Date:
Varies: see article at right
Time:
Varies; see article at right
Location:
CLIMB Center for Advancement
1626 SE Water Ave
Portland, OR
Price:
FREE!
(Pre-registration required; Parking permits for on-campus parking cost $5)
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The Government Contract Assistance Program
 (GCAP)
in cooperation with
The Small Business
Development Center,
CLIMB Center for Advancement
presents
The Federal Contracting Success Series
7 Courses in 7 Months
to help you secure, grow and diversify your revenues
through government contracts
Attend the Kick-Off Event::
Introduction to GCAP: Free Symposium
1- 5 p.m.
The Federal Contracting Success Series includes the following courses:
Course 1
The Basics of Government Contracting
9-11 a.m.
Course 2
Simplifying Government Procurement through the General Services Administration's (GSA) Federal Supply Schedules Program
Wednesday, February 15
9 a.m. - 12 noon
Course 3
Marketing Your Business to Federal Agencies and Prime Contractors
Tuesday, March 13
Course 4
Federal Acquisitions Regulations Training (Basics Course)
Tuesday, April 24
9-11 a.m.
Course 5
Small Business Certifications
Tuesday, May 22
9-11 a.m.
Course 6
Winning Government Contracts (Getting Competitive)
Tuesday, June 5
9-11 a.m.
Course 7
Teaming for Success
Tuesday, July 10
9-11 a.m.
The Kick-Off Event and all courses will be held at the CLIMB Center. Seating is limited and preregistration is required.
For course details, registration, and contact information,
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Better Smarter Richer Study Group
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Where & When
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Date:
Starts Thursday, February 9
Time:
9 - 11 a.m.
Location:
Room 307
CLIMB Center for Advancement
1626 SE Water Ave
Portland
CRN:
18087
Price: $270
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Better Smarter Richer
Study Group
Next Group
starts February 9 Join Jackie Babicky-Peterson, author of the Better Smarter Richer workbook, as she facilitates a study group of solopreneurs for 5 weeks. .
Learn how you can become a financially successful solopreneur!
Email Jackie for more information or call her at 971-722-5093.
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Better Smarter Richer Symposium
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Where & When
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Date:
Tuesday, January 31
Time:
6 - 9 pm
Location:
CLIMB Center for Advancement
Auditorium (Room 104)
1626 SE Water Ave
Portland
Price:
FREE!
(Parking permits for on-campus parking cost $5)
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A Free Symposium for Solopreneurs & Creatives
If you are a person in a solo business, you won't want to miss this free symposium to learn how to make a living doing what you love to do! Get insight from Jackie Babicky-Peterson, author of Better Smarter Richer, on the key elements of running a solo-based business...and get paid for doing it.
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Entrepreneur Development Series
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Where & When
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Date:
Starts Thursday, February 2
Time:
4:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Location:
Room 306
CLIMB Center for Advancement
1626 SE Water Ave
Portland
CRN:
18119
Price:
$200
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 Understanding Your Financials ~starts February 2~
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Small Business Development Center
CLIMB Center for Advancement
Portland Community College
Room 308
1626 SE Water Ave
Portland, OR 97214
For more information or for directions to our office,
please call 971-722-5081
To register for our classes, call the PCC Registration Line at 971-722-8888
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The Small Business Development Center is partially funded by the U.S. Small Business Administration and the Oregon Business Development Department. All opinions, conclusions or recommendations are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views of SBA or the OBDD. |
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