June 2016                                                                                                                      Issue #92
In This Issue
Request For Proposals
Upcoming Business Events
Webcasts and Webinars
FREE eBook: 80 Ways to Supercharge your Business Growth
Happy Father's Day
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Director's Corner
Dear  ,



This month is jammed packed with information for small business owners! There are several events going on in the service region as well as free webinars and webcasts on a variety of topics that are available to you. Be sure to check these events out because there is a lot of information you will not want to miss out on! You will find more information for these events in the newsletter below. Don't forget to register today! 
 
We are seeking bidders interested in serving as a regional Small Business Development Center (SBDC) for the SBDC Services in Siskiyou County. The article below provides a link to more information on the bidding process.


This month you'll also have access to a free eBook of 80 ways that you can supercharge your business' growth. Don't miss out on these tips and tricks that will help you maintain a successful business. 


From all of us here at the SBDC, have a happy Father's Day!


 
Sincerely,




Dan Ripke 


Director
Northeastern California SBDC Lead Center 
California State University, Chico
(530) 898-4598

dripke@csuchico.edu
 
Request For Proposal (RFP)
   
REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL (RFP)
Northeastern California Small Business
Development Center (SBDC) 
 Siskiyou County.


 
The CSU, Chico Research Foundation and the Northeastern California Small Business Development Center (NEC SBDC) are initiating the process of requesting proposals from qualified organizations to serve as a regional Small Business Development Center (SBDC) for the 
SBDC Services in Siskiyou County.



This is a competitive grant program. Proposals are due July 29, 2016 


Click Here for the RFP No. 2016-CY-01


Questions about this RFP should be directed to:
Jonny Clark, Associate Director - Operations and Technology, Northeastern CA SBDC Lead Center
(530) 898-3043 or


Upcoming Business Events!



Marketing Magic: 5 Secrets to a Successful Marketing Plan
Wednesday, June 15, 2016 
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM 
Cost: FREE!


Learn the one shift you must make now in order to gain marketing traction, the surprising marketing piece you may have underestimated and how to master its use. 






Small Business Boot Camp
Saturday June 18, 2016
8:30 AM to 5:00 PM PDT



Important information about what it takes to succeed in business!
This comprehensive seminar touches on most of the basics you need to know to start or grow a business. It is also a good review for those already in business. Silicon Valley SCORE's Small Business Boot Camp will guide you through the challenges with essential tools, best practices and proven techniques.


This full-day workshop provides an overview of all the important aspects required to ensure control and success in business. Attendees will hear from a variety of SCORE and outside business professionals.
 
Silicon Valley SCORE 
234 E. Gish Road, Suite 100

San Jose, CA 95112  


 





Webcasts and Webinars





 
Watch this on demand webinar on the "Keys to Successfully Launch Your Business", and learn how to navigate the areas of start-up funding, launching and crowd sourcing.  Featuring Carol Roth, CNBC, and Scott Duffy, Business Growth Expert and author of Launch, this webinar is created for small business owners as a source of ideas, inspiration and smarter ways of running a business.






Through a partnership with Global Classroom the Northeastern California SBDC is now offering a wide variety of webinars. These interactive multimedia workshops provide in-depth strategies, tools, processes and solutions that can help you start, grow and manage your business.


To access these webinars






FREE eBook: 80 Ways to Supercharge your Business Growth




Microsoft Community Connections partnered with CNBC's Carol Roth and Business Consultant Catherine Morgan to create an eBook with tips and tricks from influential SMB business owners and organizations to offer advice and insights on how to run and maintain a successful business. 
In this eBook, you'll find 80 tips and strategies regarding:


- Managing your business
- Accelerating growth
- Connecting with people
- Leveraging technology
- Marketing and selling your products or services
 
Follow this link to find out how to take your business to the next level from experts who know a thing or two about success.


Happy Father's Day!  


   

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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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