June 20th Business First Conference

Apply for the "California Competes" Tax Credit

The City of Sacramento Economic Development Department and the Governor's Office of Business and Economic Development (GO-Biz) are hosting a workshop on the new California Competes Tax Credit. The program provides upwards of $180 million in tax credits over the next two years for businesses of all sizes that want to expand or relocate to California.

Small, medium and large businesses are encouraged to attend the FREE workshop and receive instruction on how to apply for this new tax credit program available from the State.

Wednesday, March 19, 2014, 9:00 am to 10:00 am, New City Hall, Council Chambers, 915 I St, Sacramento, CA 95814

Please register at: http://www.eventbrite.com/e/go-biz-to-host-workshop-on-how-businesses-can-apply-for-the-california-competes-tax-credit-tickets-10831267613

FREE Workshops: Build & Finance Your Biz

ACE Workshop: Building Business
Friday, November 22, 2013
9:00 am-10:30 am
at Sacramento Hispanic Chamber of Commerce
1491 River Park Dr, Ste 101, Sacramento.

Do you have an idea for a business, but don't know how to make it happen? This workshop will cover the basics from applying for a business license to setting up shop.

Register: http://sacramentohispanicchamber.chambermaster.com/events/details/ace-workshop-building-business-2148

Information: 916-486-7700
FREE for SHCC members, $20 for non-members.



ACE Workshop: Financing Options with SBA and SAFE Credit Union
Wednesday, December 11, 2013
9:00 am-10:30 am
at Sacramento Hispanic Chamber of Commerce
1491 River Park Dr, Ste 101, Sacramento.

Info from the SBA on how financing is obtained to start or expand a business. Learn what attracts a lender to want to do business with a business owner. Learn how targeting the right lender can increase your chance in obtaining a loan. Learn how to plan a good strategy for obtaining a loan. And find out about the free resources available to you to help you get a loan.

Register: http://sacramentohispanicchamber.chambermaster.com/events/details/ace-workshop-financing-options-with-sba-and-safe-credit-union-2253

Information: 916-486-7700
FREE for SHCC members, $20 for non-members

Upcoming FREE Educational Events for Small Biz

FREE Small Biz Energy Management Workshop. Wed., Sept. 25, 2013, 9:00-11:30 am, SMUD Customer Service Bldg, 6301 S St, Sacramento. Learn about the many programs & services SMUD has for small businesses to reduce costs & receive rebates. Info: Ashley Kaihara, 916-446-7883.

FREE 12th Annual Voters Education Forum. Sun., Sept. 29, 2013, 1:00-5:00 pm. CSUS University Union, 6000 J St, Sacramento. Speaker panel includes Assemblymember Dr. Richard Pan, Congressman Ami Bera, and reps from Covered California and NFIB.

FREE Webinar: How Your Business is Affected by Health Care Reform. Wed., Oct. 9, 2013, noon and 4 pm Eastern. www.paychex.com/print/hr-webinars/

Affordable Care Act Workshop

You’re probably hearing a lot these days about the Affordable Care Act, healthcare costs, and the impact on small businesses.  And you probably have more questions than answers at this point. 

Find out what healthcare reform means to you and your company at a FREE workshop hosted by the NE SBDC-Greater Sacramento/Sierra and the Small Business Majority:  Tuesday, July 16, 2013 from 7:30 am to 9:00 am, at 1410 Ethan Way, Room 150, Sacramento.

The featured speaker is Mr. David Chase, California Director of the Small Business Majority.  Topics include:

* Small business tax credits – who’s eligible for them and how to obtain them,

* State Health Insurance Exchange,

* Employer Responsibilities,

* Cost Containment,

* Small Employer Wellness Program,

* Tools and Resources for small businesses interested in learning about the law. 

Seating is limited and pre-registration is required.  Click here for more info:

http://necsbdc.ecenterdirect.com/ConferenceDetail.action;jsessionid=22B9AABC7351FF66750D975FABA0F589?ID=12866