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| April 8, 2026 -April 29, 2026 | This 4-weeks series is designed to teach you how to utilize your financial statements to better manage and understand your business operations, cash flow, and profitability. Focus includes: interpreting and understanding your financial statements (Profit & Loss, Balance Sheet) hands-on exercise and case study; identifying cash flow cycle and how it impacts your business; learning how to calculate and use financial ratios to troubleshoot fiscal dangers, and analyzing trends to improve business performance; using financial tools to make good business decisions for effective spending and break-even analysis; knowing how to think critically when looking at pricing and costs; and developing forecasts and budgetary tools and techniques to improve profit. You can access free individual one-on-one business consulting simultaneously, or after the series. more info... |
| April 16, 2026 | Join us as we welcome Greg Ponciano of the Colusa Lion's Club for all the information about the 2026 Fair Parade. Along with parade registration, we're also covering how your participation is some of the best advertising available in the local community. We'll also be revealing our Chamber Challenge!  more info... |
| April 21, 2026 | Getting your business into the government marketplace can feel like learning two different languages at once. Whether you are looking at the State of California or the Federal Government, the goal is the same - stable revenue and growth - but the rulebooks are different. Join us for specific roadmaps to help you navigate both landscapes. Session 1: How to do Business with the State of California. The California Department of General Services (DGS) is your gatekeeper here. California has a "Small Business First" policy, meaning they actively look to spend money with certified local firms. Topics will include: Types of Certifications (i.e., SB-Smal Business, DVBE-Disabled Veteran Business Enterprise); Key Concepts & Tools such as Cal eProcure the online portal where you register your business, apply for certifications, and search for bid opportunities; Certification Benefits - bid preference and access to contracts; Commercially Useful Function - actually doing the work; and Emergency Registration – a dedicated list for certified businesses ready to provide goods/services during disasters (fires, floods, etc.) Session 2: How to do Business with the Federal Government 101 - The federal marketplace is the largest in the world. The California Capital APEX Accelerator is a free resource designed to help you navigate this complex space. Topics include: Why Go Federal – Government required set aside of 23% of all prime contracting dollars for small businesses; The Registration Roadmap - SAM.gov - System for Award Management (SAM) mandatory registration; UEI (Unique Entity ID) - Replaced the old DUNS number; North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) Codes describe your products or services; Federal Set-Aside Programs - 8(a) Business Development for socially and economically disadvantaged small businesses; HUBZone - For businesses located in "Historically Underutilized Business Zones," etc. more info... |
| April 22, 2026 | Focus: A lean approach to testing product or service ideas using AI-generated research, mockups, and fast landing page prototypes to avoid wasted effort and money. Description: Don’t waste time (or money) building something nobody wants. In this webinar, you will learn how to use free and easy AI tools to research the market, spot real demand, and test your product or service idea before you commit. Whether you are launching something new or refining an existing offer, this session will show you how to validate your idea in minutes, not months. Perfect for entrepreneurs who want to make smarter decisions, faster. more info... |
Events available for Registration... AgriSphere Golf Classic - May 29 May 29, 2026 register for this event... |
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