October 2016                                                                                                                       Issue #96
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17th Annual North State Economic Forecast Conference
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FREE How to Start Your Business Workshop
FREE Government Contracting Event
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Director's Corner
Dear  ,

This month we have three exciting, free events that you may be interested in checking out. Be sure to see below for more information. Don't forget to register today so that you don't miss out.
 
Don't forget to register for the 17th Annual North State Economic Forecast Conference. Early-bird prices won't last much longer so be sure to register quickly. See below for further information and for a link to the conference webpage.
 
This month we would like to conclude by recognizing our Northeastern California SBDC State Star, Scott Rogalski, for his exemplary work! See below to read more about all the great work Scott has been a part of.
 
Sincerely,

Dan Ripke 

Director
Northeastern California SBDC Lead Center 
California State University, Chico
(530) 898-4598
dripke@csuchico.edu
 
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 

Showcase your organization and your products or services with an exhibit booth or table at the 17th Annual North State Economic Forecast Conference. Connect with new customers or clients, generate brand awareness, and reach a captive audience with face-to-face interactions.

 
 
 





  
           

FREE: Digital Media Workshop
 

FREE: How To Start Your Business Workshop

   

 


FREE: Government  Contracting Event
 
 
Join EZGSA's Ivan Wohner for an engaging, half-day seminar introducing GSA schedule contracts, the program that will let your business sell to any agency in the federal government.

Find out:
  • What the GSA Schedule program is
  • Who uses the GSA Schedule
  • Who is qualified for a GSA Schedule
  • How to get your GSA Schedule
  • How to make it profitable for your business

 

 

 *Admission is free, but Registration is required!*

 

 
 2016 NEC SBDC State Star
Scott Rogalski
NEC SBDC Capital Region
 
Scott Rogalski has 11 years of banking/commercial lending experience. He is certified through Hipereon Commercial Lending School out of Washington that has taught him how to put value behind a business, discover cash determinants that will help a business grow, as well assess risk of a failing business. Scott has a Bachelors in Finance and a MBA in Business Management. He was recently promoted to Director of Lending Relations, covering the 23 Northeastern California Counties.
 
  "I have had the privilege of being in the SBDC network as a one-on-one consultant for a little over 1 year now and I truly believe that the SBDC is an organization that advocates for small businesses, and they do right by the client. I feel the resources that the SBDC provides to businesses is invaluable and more people should take advantage of the services. I am very thankful for the opportunity I was given last October to work more with the directors throughout my region and help them bridge the gap between the banks and their centers. The response has been overwhelming and more clients are getting funded and the relationships with banks has become much stronger. My overall goal would be to get the business owners to come to the SBDC before they go to their bank. "
- Scott
 
Congratulations Scott!

 Happy Halloween!
 
From all of us at the NEC SBDC,
 have a safe and happy Halloween!

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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