We are excited to announce that the date of our 17th Annual North State Economic Forecast Conference will be the 19th of January, 2017. See below for further information and don't forget to register today in order to secure your Early Bird price!
This month we have several upcoming workshops and events for you to look forward to. A free How to Start your Business workshop, Butte College SBDC's Women in Business Conference, and a Quickbooks for small Businesses class. Be sure to register today to reserve your spot.
This month Action News Now is hosting a contest for local businesses; you could win $3,000 of free TV or Digital Marketing Services! See below for details on how to apply.
We hope that you enjoy and make the most of your last couple weeks of summer!
17th Annual North State Economic Forecast Conference
Thursday, January 19, 2017 || 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM || Gold Country Event Center
Registration is Now Open!
Building public - private partnerships will be the focus in this upcoming 2017 North State Economic Forecast Conference. The conference will gather a diverse crowd that will include businesses, utility companies, non-profits, governments, universities, and elected officials from all over the North State under one roof providing excellent opportunity for private and public sectors attendees to network.
Breakout Sessions Will Include:
Building Better Broadband | Manufacturing | Real Estate |
Regional Economic Development | Small Business Financing Sources | Recreation & Ag. Tourism | Water & Agriculture |
Workforce Development
FREE Workshop: How To Start Your Business
Women In Business Conference
On Tuesday, September 27, 2016 we will be celebrating our 18th Annual Women In Business Conference bringing together women for Education, Empowerment, and Encouragement with starting, developing, sustaining, growing and expanding their businesses, and themselves. The Conference Topic is "Business Savvy for Success in Development, Management, and Growth!"
The highlights of the conference will include internationally known keynote speakers: great breakout sessions; our famous marketplace - where business owners display and sell their products; excellent networking opportunities; and good eating. In addition to other advantages, this conference will provide a unique opportunity to educate the fastest growing population of the business community - women.
Tuesday, September 27th, 2016
Registration & Check-In: 8:00 am to 8:30 am
Conference: 8:30am to 2:30pm
CHICO MASONIC FAMILY CENTER
1110 West East Avenue ~ Chico, California
Staying Profitable with the Changing Business Environment
Quickbooks for Small Business Owners
A workshop that will help you learn the skills needed to set up your QuickBooks® company, perform fundamental bookkeeping tasks, understand file management and use some of the more advanced features of QuickBooks®.
Ideal participants for this workshop: Beginning QuickBooks® users who want to expedite the setup process and begin using QuickBooks® for their cash based business.
Instructor: Wendy Wood, SBDC Trainer and Owner at Affordable Payroll & Small Business Services.
Action News Now has started a contest to benefit one lucky local business called the Action News Now Advertising Giveaway. This contest is for $3000 in customized TV and Digital Advertising which includes the production of the advertisements.
The purpose of this contest is to give the opportunity for one local business to obtain the ability to advertise to their customers.
Click Herefor a chance to win $3,000 for customized TV and Digital Advertising!
The Contest ends August 22nd, 2016.
Marketing and advertising are crucial aspects for any small business. If you are interested in learning more about Action News Now's TV or Digital marketing services, contact Matt Staggs at (530) 893-6587 or mstaggs@actionnewsnow.com.
