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Director's Corner
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As we approach the end of the first quarter of 2013, signs continue to show the economy has strong indications of recovery. However, these signs are overshadowed by the impact of federal and state budget cuts. As further cuts continue to draw down services it is essential for consumers to continue supporting small businesses by shopping your local communities. Steps in helping grow a strong economy through entrepreneurship are one-on-one support to entrepreneurs. Business creation and expansion is the best means of growing the economy in a sustainable manner. The final stages of starting a business (e.g. commitment of capital) expose the inexperienced entrepreneur to risks. One of our NEC SBDC at Shasta College consultants, Leah Goold-Haws, was mentioned in Forbes for an Entrepreneurship game she created with her business partner Joshua Corbelli. Our local SBDC offices continue to provide workshops and one-on-one business consulting services to meet the needs of growing businesses. It is a frequent misperception that the SBDC program only helps start-up businesses. In fact, the majority of our clients are existing businesses who are seeking technical assistance in their expansion plans. Other business owners simply come for an "annual business check-up" to help identify problems before they arise. Contact your local SBDC office to learn more.
Sincerely,
Dan Ripke
Director
Northeastern California SBDC Lead Center
California State University, Chico
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NATIONAL SMALL BUSINESS NEWS
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SBA Administrator Karen Mills Announces Her Departure
WASHINGTON -SBA Administrator Karen Mills today announced her departure. Following is the note that was sent to SBA staff.
Dear SBA Team:
After four years as Administrator of the SBA, I have let President Obama know that I will not be staying for a second term. I will stay on until my successor is confirmed to ensure a smooth and seamless transition.
Serving as SBA Administrator, and seeing this Agency rise to meet the economic challenges we faced when I arrived four years ago, has been both a privilege and an honor.
As I have said to President Obama, and leaders in Congress, "We are a small agency with a big mission." We advocate for 28 million small businesses. We are responsible for the individuals who create two of every three net new jobs in our economy. And I cannot think of a better team to support these job creators. I want to take this opportunity to thank everyone across the SBA for the work you have done to help America's entrepreneurs and small business owners during this critical juncture in our nation's history. READ MORE
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CALIFORNIA SMALL BUSINESS NEWS
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 KIMCO Realty Launches KEYS [Updated]:
a concentrated Business Boot Camp Program for Qualified Entrepreneurs in partnership with the California Small Business Development Center located at 1410 Ethan Way, Sacramento - www.sbdc.net
Benefits Include: one full year of FREE RENT with affordable property charges (NNN) to minimize initial overhead. Flexible four-year lease option after the first year if Entrepreneurs are interested. Access to retail, service and restaurant space in established retail centers. Access to KIMCO Reality staff in selecting a location, obtaining occupancy permits, and concept planning. Three day intense Business Boot Camp taught by the Small Business Development Center that is designed to teach the new Entrepreneur about business or existing business owners interested in expanding - by avoiding fatal mistakes that cost time and money. Learn the right way the first time in order to greatly increase business success.
KIMCO Realty, the nation's largest owner and operator of neighborhood and community shopping centers has partnered with the California Small Business Development Center (SBDC) to provide a "Business Boot Camp" at its Sacramento location at 1410 Ethan Way near Cal Expo. Please visit the SBDC Website at www.sbdc.net to register today as space is limited. If you have questions please call (916) 563-3210. READ MORE
KEYS Success Story - Comic Book Hideout
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More information on the Kimco KEYS Program
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REGIONAL SMALL BUSINESS NEWS
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Local SBDC Consultant Recognized by Forbes: Entrepreneurship - The Board Game
Leah Goold-Haws grew up with a serial entrepreneur father who ran businesses in hardware, sportswear, Mexican food, airport gifts and others. He would recruit his children to help him in his endeavors. Now, as a mother of three teenage kids, Haws - an entrepreneur in her own right - is taking steps teach her own kids (and everyone else's) a thing or two about how to make a startup pop.
Goold-Haws' latest venture is Know Opportunity-a board game that puts players in control of their own startups, tasked with navigating from early stages to eventual globalization. The game was developed with business partner Joshua Corbelli, within the duo's company, Mindevices. READ MORE
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REGIONAL SMALL BUSINESS NEWS
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Growing Your Business
Technology Made Simple
April 11, 2013 - Sacramento
Small Business Development Center
at Greater Sacramento/Sierra
1410 Ethan Way
Room 150
Sacramento, CA 958258:30 AM - 3:30 PM
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Registration: includes
continental breakfast and lunch!
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Windows 8, Windows 7,
Office Professional 2010,
Constant Contact E-mail
Marketing Book
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Using Social Media for Your Small Business
Email Marketing
Microsoft Office 365 vs. Google Docs
Website Creation
Growing Your Business with SBDC
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Workshop Fills Up Quickly
Registration: $50.00
Register TODAY!
(530) 898-4598
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Sincerely,
Dan Ripke
Director
Northeastern California SBDC Lead Center
& Center for Economic Development
California State University, Chico
www.necsbdc.org
(530) 898-4598
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