November 2016                                                                                                                       Issue #97
In This Issue
17th Annual North State Economic Forecast Conference
Business Basics
ServSafe Food Safety Training
How To Crush it on Social Media
Happy Thanksgiving!
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Director's Corner
Dear  ,

This month we have an exciting, free Business Basics Workshop that you may be interested in checking out. There will also be a ServSafe food safety training program held in Chico very soon, so 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 found a helpful article that goes over some tips and tricks for using social media with your business. Feel free to check it out and let us know if you found it helpful.
 
From all of us here at the NEC SBDC, we hope you have a Happy Thanksgiving!
 
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.

 
 
 





             

 Business Basics
 
Business Basics
 
Attention Entrepreneurs and business Start Ups. This workshop is designed to: 
*Help you Start a Business
*Develop the Idea 
*Evaluate Your Idea and Yourself 
*Protect your Idea 
*Identify your Customers 

 Dec 5, 2016 11:00am to 1:00pm 
 12/5/2016 8:00 AM (PST) 
Amber Palmer (916) 749-9908
  
**Free to attend


 ServeSafe Food Safety Training & Certification - Chico
 
 
ServSafe Food Safety Training & Certification - Chico 
California Uniform Retail Food Facility Law requires re-certification of competence in Food Safety and Sanitation every 5 years. Passing the ServSafeŽ exam is necessary to renew your certification. Training includes the National Restaurant Association ServSafeŽ exam and Essentials book, answer sheet and certificate. This workshop is recognized by the California Health Department and fulfills State certification obligations. Learn the importance of food safety practices and how to implement in your food establishment. Our trainer is State certified. Participants must register and purchase books 3 weeks before class to allow time for book delivery and self-study.
Date: Dec 1, 2016 9:00am - 5:00pm
 
 $120.00
 
Please call 530-895-9017 to pay for training - Cash, Check or Credit Card - $120 per person Prepaid (includes book). $130 per person at the door. $80 per person Prepaid (does not include book). $90 per person at the door. Pre-payment reserves your seat. For detail information or flyer, please log onto our website at www.buttecollegesbdc.com, stop by our office at 2480 Notre Dame Blvd., Chico, email or call us.
 
Please call  (530) 895-9017 if you have any questions.
 
How to Crush it on Social Media!
 
If you've noticed that you haven't been at your prime on social media, check out this article from Small Business Trends:
 

The article gives tips for using Twitter, Facebook, Google+, and Instagram and adresses some of the main mistakes small businesses make on these forums.

 Happy Thanksgiving!
 

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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