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New-To-Business Expo 2017

January 28, 2017 Leave a Comment

Business Success Strategies in 2017

New To Business Expo

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Keynote speaker – Derek Maxson, Co-Founder & Strategist at Front Porch, Inc.

Breakout sessions will include:

  • Bookkeeping Basics
  • Proper Insurance to Protect Your Business
  • Minimize Taxes
  • Websites That Work
  • New Employer Laws fo 2017

“Best Ways to Reach New Customers” Panel Discussion

  • Online Marketing
  • Social Media
  • Print Media

Tuesday, February 28, 2017
8:00 am – 12:00 pm
Sonora Opera Hall
250 S. Washington St.
Sonora

This is a FREE event and space is limited. Register today at: http://tinyurl.com/sonoraexpo17

More info: (209) 422-6416 • info@valleysierrasbdc.com

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New-To-Business Expo

January 21, 2016 Leave a Comment

Business Success Strategies in 2016

New To Business Expo

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Topics to help you succeed

  • Bookkeeping Basics
  • Proper Insurance to Protect Your Business
  • Minimize Taxes
  • Websites That Work
  • Marketing to Grow Your Sales
  • Get Connected With Social Media

“Funding Your Business” Panel Discussion

  • Microlending
  • Small Business Loans
  • Local Bank Lending

Tuesday, March 1, 2016
8:00 am – 12:00 pm
Sonora Opera Hall
250 S. Washington St.
Sonora

This is a FREE event and space is limited. Register today at: http://tinyurl.com/jgoxagx

More info: (209) 567-4910 or www.alliancesbdc.com/sonora-new-to-business-expo

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Grow Your Business Expo

February 10, 2015 Leave a Comment

Increase your sales and profitability in 2015

Grow Your Business Expo

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Featuring exhibits and break-out presentations from business experts. Don’t miss this opportunity to get the information and assistance that your business needs.

April 1, 2015
8:00 am – 12:30 pm
Sonora Opera Hall
250 S. Washington St.
Sonora

Space is limited. Register in advance by calling the City of Sonora at (209) 532-7725 or the Alliance SBDC at (209) 567-4910. Please download the flyer and tell your friends!

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Building Blocks 4 Business

August 20, 2014 Leave a Comment

Grow your business, sell your business, create your business plan or finally finish your business plan.

Grow Market ProsperThis popular class covers legal, financial, marketing, and human resources. It is taught by Lee Ann Fox, a business systems consultant for over 20 years.

Classes run every Wednesday from September 10th through November 12th, 5:30-8:30pm.
Location: Sonora Fire Station, 201 South Shepherd St. Sonora, CA

Cost: $199.00 per person (registration required)

Sign Up Today!

or call (209) 567-4910

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SME In the News

July 16, 2014 Leave a Comment

Cole VideoThe SME program and Cole Video are featured in a recent article on MyMotherLode.com. An award-winning business owner, Cole Pryzbyla is both a recipient of SME services and one of our valued consultants.

Read more at: http://www.mymotherlode.com/news/local/215888/sonora-micro-enterprise-helping-business-grow.html

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New SME Program Brochure

July 14, 2014 Leave a Comment

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Download the Brochure

A new, full color brochure about the Sonora Microenterprise Program is available for download in PDF format. Please share this information with other local business owners, so that they can take advantage of this free, full service business counseling program.

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SME Program Aids Local Education

June 13, 2014 1 Comment

JumpStart KidsWith help from SME consultants, Sonora educator Chara Shopp has launched a new business – JumpStart Kids- a summer enrichment program for children entering kindergarten, first and second grades. Set in a friendly environment, her program is language arts focused, literature based, and enrichment minded. Structured to be creative and fun, Chara uses a proven multi-sensory approach that develops learning skills. Children learn decoding, phonemic awareness and word building skills, as well as proper letter formation in writing. [Read more…]

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City of Sonora Makes Its First Microenterprise Loan

February 21, 2014 Leave a Comment

City of Sonora SealThe City of Sonora has recently approved its first Microenterprise Assistance Loan. Cole Przybyla of Cole Video in downtown Sonora, is the first recipient of a $15,000 loan. This small business opened in 2012 at 1 E. Linoberg Street. Cole learned about the City’s Microenterprise Technical Assistance Program and went through the required one-on-one technical assistance training before being eligible to obtain the Micro loan. He will be required to make monthly payments over a 4-year term, with 2.5% interest. The business plans to use the funds to purchase additional inventory, equipment, and working capital. [Read more…]

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