Events for May 2017
Red Bluff Chamber of Commerce
May 1    Cottage Food Workshop
The Center for Economic Development (CED) along with the Shasta College DSN for Agriculture, Water, and Environmental Technology will be hosting a FREE half-day cottage food workshop in Tehama County! The workshop will focus on cottage food businesses, which will include local permitting processes and food safety regulations with an emphasis on farmers markets and producing products in the home.
Date: May 1, 2017
Time: 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Website: http://cedcal.com/agplus/workshops
Location: Tehama County Farm Bureau 275 Sale Lane, Red Bluff, CA 96080
Contact: Meagan Weaver (530)898-3851
EMail: mweaver8@csuchico.edu
Date/Time Details: Monday, May 1st, 2017 1pm-4pm
Fees/Admission: Free
May 3    New Venture Series for Start-Up Businesses - 4 Weeks Series
This 4-part training series provides essential information for individuals thinking about starting a new business and new business owners. Topics include: Legal Requirements & Market Analysis, Cost Analysis, Funding Your Small Business and Business Plan Overview. You will learn the legal requirements for business start-up, how to assess your market and plan for direction, how to obtain funding, and calculate start-up costs and best practice for completing a business plan. Wednesdays, May 3rd - May 24th, 2017 from 8:30am - 10:30am
Date: May 3, 2017
Time: 8:30 AM - 10:30 AM
Website: http://www.buttecollegesbdc.com
Location: NEC SBDC at Butte College 2480 Notre Dame Blvd. Chico, CA
Contact: Sophie Konuwa, Director 530-895-9017
EMail: konuwaso@butte.edu
Date/Time Details: May 3rd - May 24th, 2017 8:30am - 10:30am
Fees/Admission: $50 per person pre-paid or $60 at door
May 4    Financial Management Series for Existing Businesses - 4 Weeks Series
This is a 4-weeks, 2-hours a week series designed to teach you how to utilize your financial statements to better manage & understand your business operations, cash flow and profitability. The Series include: interpreting financial statements; Identifying your cash flow cycle & how it impacts your business; Learning how to calculate & use financial ratios to troubleshoot fiscal dangers & improve performance; How to think critically when looking at pricing & costs; and Developing forecast & budget techniques to improve profits. Thursdays, May 4th - May 25th, 2017 from 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Date: May 4, 2017
Time: 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Website: http://www.buttecollegesbdc.com
Location: NEC SBDC at Butte College 2480 Notre Dame Blvd. Chico, CA
Contact: Sophie Konuwa, Director 530-895-9017
EMail: konuwaso@butte.edu
Date/Time Details: May 4th - May 25th, 2017 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Fees/Admission: $50 per person pre-paid or $60 at door
May 11    OSHA Compliance and How to Avoid the Fine
What to expect from an inspection. Cal/OSHA citations and penalties. Top 10 citations. Injury and Illness Prevention Program (IIPP) Activity. Heat illness prevention and more! Registration includes: continental breakfast, refreshments, seminar materials, parking.
Date: May 11, 2017
Time: 8:30 AM - 12:00 PM
Website: http://www.ceac.org/region-1/tehama-county-eac/
Location: Red Bluff Community Center, Westside Room 1500 South Jackson Street, Red Bluff, CA 96080
Contact: Coral Ferrin, 530-527-4183 ext. 3010.
EMail: tehamacountyeac@gmail.com
Date/Time Details: Thursday, May 11, 2017 8:30AM-12:00PM
Fees/Admission: Pre-registration cost is $40. Employer Advisory Council member cost is $30 per attendee. Day of Event - $45. Register online at http://www.ceac.org/region-1/tehama-county-eac/ or mail payment to Tehama County EAC, PO Box 303, Red Bluff, CA 96080.
May 13    MADD Power of Parents Facilitator Training
FREE training for those interested in leading workshops to help parents talk to their children about alcohol. The training is based on the research-based Power of Parents program developed by Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD). Volunteer commitment to conduct at least four parent workshops required.
Date: May 13, 2017
Time: 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Location: Tehama County Department of Education 1135 Lincoln St. Red Bluff, CA 96080
Contact: Ulanda Hinkston Tehama County Drug-Free Community Coalition (530) 528-7356
EMail: uhinkston@tehamaschools.org
Date/Time Details: Sat., May 13, 2017 9 am - 12 pm
Fees/Admission: FREE
May 15    Information Session at National University-Redding Campus
National University will be having an Information Session on Monday, May 15th from 5:30PM to 7:30PM. At the information session people can learn how earning a degree from National University can fit in schedules and help achieve goals. In addition, people can also learn about our degree programs offered online and on campus, meet with an admissions advisor or financial aid advisor, get step by step guidance with admissions process, and more. Application fee will be waived for attendees. RSVP at Reddinginfosession.eventbrite.com
Date: May 15, 2017
Time: 5:30 PM - 7:30 PM
Website: http://reddinginfosession.evenbrite.com
Location: 760 Cypress Ave, Suite 210, Redding CA 96001
Contact: reddingadmissions@nu.edu 530-226-4000
EMail: reddingadmissions@nu.edu
Date/Time Details: May 15th from 5:30PM to 7:30PM
Fees/Admission: 0.00
May 23    Introduction to Search Engine Optimization (SEO)
Most business owners assume they simply need a website to reach customers. This is a myth! Search Engine Optimization (SEO) is the process of getting your website indexed by Search Engines so your customer can find you when conducting a search. We will review the various techniques to effectively optimize your website for search engines including keywords, some proper coding techniques and tools and analytics to help you see success. This workshop is for beginners and those who are in the process of developing their website or can access or make changes to their website.
Date: May 23, 2017
Time: 9:00 AM - 11:30 AM
Website: http://www.buttecollegesbdc.com
Location: Butte College Glenn County Center 604 E. Walker Street - Rm. 101 Orland, CA
Contact: Sophie Konuwa, Director 530-895-9017
EMail: konuwaso@butte.edu
Date/Time Details: May 23rd, 2017 9:00am - 11:30am
Fees/Admission: $30 per person pre-paid or $40 at door
May 27 - May 28    Art & Music at Highlands Ranch
Meet local Western Artist Jamie Means and Red Bluff Stoneware Artist Randy Holbrook. Check out their newest work for sale. Enjoy the great music of keyboardist Craig Faniani (Sat.) and smooth jazz by locals John Galos-Touch of Class (Sun.)
Date: May 27, 2017
Time: 1:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Website: https://highlandranchresort.com
Location: Highlands Ranch Resort 41515 Hwy 36E Mill Creek, CA 96061
Contact: Wendy Rehberg
EMail: wendy@highlandsranchresort.om
Date/Time Details: May 27 1-5pm May 28 1-5pm
Fees/Admission: None
May 31    Understanding Payroll, Payroll Taxes, Records & Functions in QuickBooks
This workshop will include State & Federal laws, and regulations regarding business payroll function, and the necessary record keeping needed to comply with these requirements. Examples of processing payroll functions will be demonstrated using QuickBooks, including discussion of e-filing both payroll taxes and forms right out of QuickBooks. A QuickBooks “how to” payroll manual & handout on the payroll function will be distributed. The trainer is a certified QuickBooks ProAdvisor and CPA with payroll expertise.
Date: May 31, 2017
Time: 8:30 AM - 12:00 PM
Website: http://www.buttecollegesbdc.com
Location: NEC SBDC at Butte College 2480 Notre Dame Blvd. Chico, CA
Contact: Sophie Konuwa, Director 530-895-9017
EMail: konuwaso@butte.edu
Date/Time Details: May 31st, 2017 8:30am - 12:00pm
Fees/Admission: $50 per person pre-paid or $60 at door