All In The Family

Here are some resources to help your family-owned business thrive in 2013:

Business Families Foundation:  Educational programs, online courses, and apps to empower family enterprises to address & resolve their strategic issues. http://www.businessfamilies.org/

The Capital Region Family Business Center:  Special educational workshops, round-table discussion groups and relationship building social events to assist family businesses in meeting their unique challenges. http://www.capfamilybus.org/

Center for Family Business - CSU Fullerton: Workshops on topics of special interest to family business owners, confidential discussion groups, and informative events. http://business.fullerton.edu/centers/cfb/

The International Family Business Network:  Share best practices and knowledge within a worldwide network, support the next generation of business-owning families, and promote the case for family business to governments & tax decision-makers.  http://fbn-i.org/

The National Center for Family Business Inc.: Products and services to avoid the common pitfalls & mistakes of family businesses and closely-held companies.  http://fambizadvice.com/

SCORE - Service Corps of Retired Executives:  Low-cost and no-charge business education and mentorship services. http://www.score.org.

Dare to Be Aware this April

Are you interested in tying your marketing efforts to a special day or event?  Here are a couple websites that list upcoming "Awareness Days":

http://www.newtonmfg.net/Ideas/CalendarofEvents.aspx and

http://www.epromos.com/education/calendars/

 April is:

• Alcohol Awareness Month
• Blood Donor Month
• Cancer Control Month
• Customer Loyalty Month
• Facial Protection Month
• Get Yourself Tested Month
• Injury Prevention Month
• Jazz Appreciation Month
• National Autism Awareness Month
• National Car Care Month
• National Child Abuse Prevention Month
• National Occupational Therapy Month
• National Oral Health Month
• National Stress Awareness Month
• Patient Safety Awareness Month
• Pharmacists War on Diabetes Month
• Prematurity Awareness Month
• Procrastination Awareness Month
• Sexual Assault Awareness Month
• Sports Eye Safety Month
• Stress Awareness Month
• Women's Eye Health and Safety Month
• Youth Sports Safety Month

Learn More, Earn More

Looking for FREE or low-cost business workshops?  Be sure to check out the "Events" page of our website for flyers of upcoming training events.

http://florinroad.com/events/events.html

New Tenants Coming to Florin Towne Centre

Word on the street is that some exciting changes are coming to Florin Towne Centre (the former Florin Mall):

Sizzler plans to open by early Spring of this year. (Keep your fingers crossed that this dry weather holds!) 

A restaurant is interested in the space formerly occupied by Eatza Pizza.  We hear that it's a new concept out of the San Francisco Bay Area.  Any guesses? (hint:  It's NOT pizza.)

And another soon-to-be-disclosed restaurant is looking to open at Florin Towne Centre.  (Wow, good thing the centre is also home to 24 Hour Fitness!)

Chase Bank plans to expand their presence in our business district by opening a second branch. Don't worry, we're told that the Chase branch at Southgate Plaza is doing well and plans to stay open.

Interior and exterior renovations are in the works for the Sears building.  (We're hearing that easier access to and from the rest of the centre is part of the plan.)

Look for holiday and community events throughout the year to draw shoppers to Florin Towne Centre.  (Yup, that means photo ops with the Easter Bunny and Santa!) 

November Events & Seminars for Small Biz

What:  The Impact of Cal/OSHA and Labor Laws on Your Business.  Free seminar sponsored by State Compensation Insurance Fund.
When:  Wednesday, November 2, 2011, from 8:00 am to 12:00 pm.  Registration and complimentary continental breakfast at 7:30 am.
Where:  Hilton Sacramento – Arden West, 2200 Harvard Street, Sacramento.  Free parking.
How:  Register online at www.statefundca.com or by calling Steve Heller at 916-567-4800.

What:  Navigating Health Insurance Options for Businesses.  Free seminar sponsored by Paychex.
When:  Wednesday, November 2, 2011, from 2:00 pm to 2:45 pm ET. 
Where:  Online.
How:  Register at www.paychexinsurance.com/seminars.aspx

What:  The Connecting Point.  Workshops, panel discussions, small business resources and networking opportunities. Free admission.
When:  Thursday, November 3, 2011, from 9:00 am to 12:30 pm.  Registration is at 8:30 am. 
Where:  Citrus Heights Community Center, 6300 Fountain Square Drive, Citrus Heights.  Free parking.
How:  Register at www.dot.ca.gov/dist3/sbevent

What:  State of Small Business.  Leading economists and a panel of experts will speak about healthcare-related opportunities for small biz, clean tech, venture capital funding, international trade/exports, and more.
When:  Thursday, November 3, 2011, from 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm.
Where:  Citrus Heights Community Center, 6300 Fountain Square Drive, Citrus Heights.  Free parking.
How:  Contact Gordon Hinkle at 916-446-7883 or email ghinkle@calasiancc.org.

What:  401(K) – A Retirement Plan Option and A Well Written Handbook May Help You Manage Risk.  Free seminar sponsored by Paychex. 
When:  Tuesday, November 8, 2011, from 9:00 am to 12:00 pm.
Where:  In your local Paychex office or a nearby location.
How:  Register online at www.paychex.com/localseminars or call toll free 1-877-321-8581.

What:  The 10 Components to Creating Business Success.  Hosted by the Sacramento Business Journal.  Includes training with sales expert Jason Everett, dinner, and a one-year Business Journal subscription.  
When:  Thursday, November 17, 2011, from 6:00 pm to 8:30 pm.
Where:  Citizen Hotel, 926 J St., Sacramento.
How:  Contact Ruvi Bazaz at 916-558-7881 or rbazaz@bizjournals.com to register.

What:  Social Media Marketing Made Simple, presented by Karen Rice of Constant Contact and hosted by The Personal Assistant. 
When:  Friday, November 18, 2011, from noon to 2:30 pm.
Where:  Heritage Oaks Memorial Chapel and Event Center, 6920 Destiny Drive, Rocklin.
How:  Register at www.thepersonalassistant.com/news.

Welcome to Our New Blog!

Hello and thanks for stopping by.  We hope you'll check back often for the latest news and events from our business improvement district.  And be sure to visit our affiliate's blog, The Florin Road Foundation, at http://florinrdfdn.blogspot.com/