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Pasadena Chamber and Small Business Majority host lunch 'n learn on Youth Internships at the Ice House June 22nd

Lunch & Learn: How Small Business Owners Can Create Opportunities for Youth

Are you interested in supporting local youth in Los Angeles? Have you considered doing a mock interview or providing an internship?

Join the Pasadena Chamber of Commerce and Small Business Majority for a lunch and learn event about work-based educational opportunities and how small​ ​businesses can explore ways to engage with local youth. Learn about workforce training agencies, youth development​ ​organizations, local school districts and the ​programs and ​resources they offer​ to get involved​.

California has one of the highest youth unemployment rates in the country, yet small businesses continue to say they can't find qualified workers. Taking simple first steps like speaking at a career fair, conducting mock interviews and offering job shadowing experiences can help more small businesses create meaningful educational and training opportunities for our state’s youth.
WHEN
Thursday, June 22, 2017 from 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM (PDT)

WHERE
The Ice House Comedy Club
38 N Mentor Avenue, Pasadena, CA 91106

Register today!

For more information contact Xiomara Peña, (818) 470-0377 or xpena@smallbusinessmajority.org

Pasadena City College SBDC hosts informational webinars

Finance: How is your company doing, financially?

Location: Webinar

Date: June 22, 2017 

Day:  Tuesday

Time: 11:00am - 12:00pm

Cost: $25

Business owners and managers struggle with business decisions that affect the financial health of the company. Are we selling at the right price? Are we making money? Can we afford to hire someone? Many times these decisions are made without a thorough understanding of the financial implications.

This does not need to be the case. There are simple mathematical calculations that can be used to answer key business questions. Performance Measurements are simple mathematical calculations that can be used to monitor sales, overhead and profitability. They can be applied to any business, independent of size and scope. This seminar will teach you how to calculate performance measurements for your company.

*NOTE: This is a Webinar. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar.

 REGISTRATION & MORE INFO, Click Here

 Presented by: Lori Williams

 
 

Financial Calculations That Answer Key Business Questions

Location: Webinar

Date: July 11, 2017 

Day:  Tuesday

Time: 10:00am - 11:00am

Cost: $25

Business owners and managers struggle with business decisions that affect the financial health of the company. Are we selling at the right price? Are we making money? Can we afford to hire someone? Many times these decisions are made without a thorough understanding of the financial implications.

This does not need to be the case. There are simple mathematical calculations that can be used to answer key business questions. Performance Measurements are simple mathematical calculations that can be used to monitor sales, overhead and profitability. They can be applied to any business, independent of size and scope. This seminar will teach you how to calculate performance measurements for your company.

*NOTE: This is a Webinar. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar.

 REGISTRATION & MORE INFO, Click Here

 Presented by: Lori Williams

 

Quickbooks Online Fundamentals, Additional Transactions and Other Tools

Date: July 15, 2017 

Day: Saturday

Time: 9:00am -1:00pm

Cost: $150

This workshop is designed to teach the fundamentals of Quickbooks Online and how to apply these practices to your business.  

Topics to be discussed:

  1. What Quickbooks Online subscription fits your business needs. 
  2. Learn the basics of Manage your books using QBO. 
  3. Learn how to set up your company file, navigate & customize. 
  4. Understand Payroll and other transactions
  5. Banking & Tools 
  6. Reporting 
  7. Ecosystem and Apps

* It will be more beneficial to all attendee's if you bring your laptops!

 REGISTRATION & MORE INFO, Click Here

Presented by: Astrid Galvez

 
 
 

 

A Checklist for Business Success

Location: Webinar

Date: July 26, 2017 

Day:  Wednesday

Time: 3:00pm - 4:00pm

Cost: $25

 

Based on a decade of consulting this thought provoking presentation will provide attendees with valuable insights gained while working with start-ups, growth companies, corporations, and turnarounds. The discussion uses real-world examples, illustrating past successes and failures.

The key business disciplines will be covered including Strategy, Finance, Marketing, Sales, Operations, Human Resources, and Leadership. Whether you are a start-up or existing company, this unique presentation offers important business concepts that you will be able to implement immediately.

*NOTE: This is a Webinar. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar.

REGISTRATION & MORE INFO, Click Here

 Presented by: Lori Williams

 

 
 

Chamber Tech Triage event at Pasadena Hilton on June 15th part of Small Business Success Summit- get your questions answered at no cost

As part of the Pasadena Small Business Summit on Thursday, June 15th, the Pasadena Chamber of Commerce will host a 2-hour breakout session called “Tech Triage” where attendees can get their biggest questions about small business technology answered by Chamber of Commerce member-experts. Bring your questions about Information Technology, Website Development, Internet Security, Search Engine Marketing and more. Pasadena Chamber members can attend the Tech Triage portion of the program for FREE. Pasadena Chamber members will be happy to assist and answer questions, FREE of charge.

Pasadena Chamber members on hand to provide advice include: BIS Computer Solutions, CityCenter, Cogent, DigiStack, Pasadena Media, Strategic Marketing Partners and TeamLogicIT.

The Tech Triage event is being held in conjunction with the Pasadena Small Business Success Summit.

The Summit will be held on June 15, 2017 at The Pasadena Hilton Hotel, 164 S. Los Robles Avenue, Pasadena, beginning at 8am with registration.

Tech Triage is from 2pm to 4pm at the Hilton. There is no charge for Pasadena Chamber members who only wnat to attend the Tech traige event.

Here is information on the Pasadena Small Business Success Summit:

The Pasadena Small Business Success Summit is a one-day conference sharing marketing, self-promotion, and business growth strategies. It is open to any and all small business owners, solo-entrepreneurs, and professionals in the Los Angeles area. This one-day program of concentrated instruction will focus on the specific skills of being more successful and growing your business in 2017. Attendees will learn specific skills on marketing, secrets of super success, self-promotion, social media advertising, success mindset, building authority with your own bestselling book, hiring strategies, and proven formulas for six and seven figure business success.

The Small Business Summit is presented by Craig Valine and Enhanced Marketing Performance and the Pasadena Chamber of Commerce.

The summit features keynotes and breakout sessions with some of the area’s best in small business marketing and growth experts including: Marketing Performance Strategist Craig Valine, Celebrity Publicist and Author of Guerrilla P.R. Michael Levine, Owner of Fit Factor Studios and Founder of MainFest Music Festival in Alhambra, Joanna Vargas, Social Media Strategist Claudia Sheridan, PGA Golf Pro and Peak Performance Coach Rick Sessinghaus, HR Specialist Carmen Torres, BestSeller Publishing CEO Rob Kosberg, and Marketing Expert/Author Richelle Shaw from Las Vegas Nevada.

The Pasadena Chamber of Commerce will also host a 2-hour breakout session called “Tech Triage” where attendees can get their biggest questions about small business technology answered by Chamber of Commerce member-experts. Bring your questions about Information Technology, Website Development, Internet Security, Search Engine Marketing and more. Pasadena Chamber members can attend the Tech Triage portion of the program for FREE. Pasadena Chamber members will be happy to assist and answer questions, FREE of charge.

The Summit will be held on June 15, 2017 at The Pasadena Hilton Hotel, 164 S. Los Robles Avenue, Pasadena, beginning at 8am with registration.

Craig Valine, a Marketing Performance Strategist from Pasadena, is the founder of EMP (aka “Enhanced Marketing Performance”) – a community for entrepreneurial small business and professional practice owners to help them be more successful by making better, more strategic marketing decisions. Over the past 10 years, Craig has worked with and helped all types of businesses in many different categories, including: Dentists, Orthodontists, Prosthodontists, Hypnotherapists, Real Estate Investors, Real Estate Agents, Chiropractors, Attorneys, Fitness Trainers, Publicists, Coaches, Consultants, College Planners, Mortgage Brokers, Financial Planners, Construction/Contractors, Speakers, Tax Accountants, Authors, and many more. He was awarded Best Direct Mail Consultant in 2014 and in 2016, as well as given the honor of Best Marketing Coach in 2017 by Best of Los Angeles Awards.

For more information and to purchase tickets, visit www.PasadenaSummit.com or call (626) 219-2726.

Chamber mixer this Thursday, June 15th, at Thorson Buick and GMC of Pasadena

Merlin Froyd and Thorson Buick and GMC of Pasadena host the June Pasadena Chamber After Hours Social and Mixer beginning at 5pm. Come enjoy delightful beverages and delicious appetizers as we gather for Turbocharged Talks and Treats at 3456 East Colorado Boulevard in Pasadena.

There is limited FREE parking on site and plenty of FREE parking on nearby streets. 

Come see the latest offerings from Buick and GMC as you enjoy tasty treats, beer and wine courtesy of Thorson Buick and GMC.

No need to RSVP, bring friends and join fellow Chamber members, community leaders and friends for some fun on Thursday evening.

Admission is FREE for Pasadena Chamber members. All others pay $10 to get in.

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Rick Liss and Vertical Wine Bistro hosted the May Pasadena Chamber After Hours social and mixer.

Pasadena Small Business Success Summit June 15th includes FREE Tech Triage event presented by Pasadena Chamber

The Pasadena Small Business Success Summit is a one-day conference sharing marketing, self-promotion, and business growth strategies. It is open to any and all small business owners, solo-entrepreneurs, and professionals in the Los Angeles area. This one-day program of concentrated instruction will focus on the specific skills of being more successful and growing your business in 2017. Attendees will learn specific skills on marketing, secrets of super success, self-promotion, social media advertising, success mindset, building authority with your own bestselling book, hiring strategies, and proven formulas for six and seven figure business success.

The Small Business Summit is presented by Craig Valine and Enhanced Marketing Performance and the Pasadena Chamber of Commerce. Cost to attend is $97, but use the coupon code CHAMBER when registering and get your ticket for $47 (which includes lunch and the full program).

The summit features keynotes and breakout sessions with some of the area’s best in small business marketing and growth experts including: Marketing Performance Strategist Craig Valine, Celebrity Publicist and Author of Guerrilla P.R. Michael Levine, Owner of Fit Factor Studios and Founder of MainFest Music Festival in Alhambra, Joanna Vargas, Social Media Strategist Claudia Sheridan, PGA Golf Pro and Peak Performance Coach Rick Sessinghaus, HR Specialist Carmen Torres, BestSeller Publishing CEO Rob Kosberg, and Marketing Expert/Author Richelle Shaw from Las Vegas Nevada.

The Pasadena Chamber of Commerce will also host a 2-hour breakout session called “Tech Triage” where attendees can get their biggest questions about small business technology answered by Chamber of Commerce member-experts. Bring your questions about Information Technology, Website Development, Internet Security, Search Engine Marketing and more. Pasadena Chamber members can attend the Tech Triage portion of the program for FREE. Pasadena Chamber members will be happy to assist and answer questions, FREE of charge. representatives of TeamLogic T, CityCenter, Strategic Marketing Partners and Cogent will be among the experts available to assist with your questions and concerns.

The Summit will be held on June 15, 2017 at The Pasadena Hilton Hotel, 164 S. Los Robles Avenue, Pasadena, beginning at 8am with registration.

Craig Valine, a Marketing Performance Strategist from Pasadena, is the founder of EMP (aka “Enhanced Marketing Performance”) – a community for entrepreneurial small business and professional practice owners to help them be more successful by making better, more strategic marketing decisions. Over the past 10 years, Craig has worked with and helped all types of businesses in many different categories, including: Dentists, Orthodontists, Prosthodontists, Hypnotherapists, Real Estate Investors, Real Estate Agents, Chiropractors, Attorneys, Fitness Trainers, Publicists, Coaches, Consultants, College Planners, Mortgage Brokers, Financial Planners, Construction/Contractors, Speakers, Tax Accountants, Authors, and many more. He was awarded Best Direct Mail Consultant in 2014 and in 2016, as well as given the honor of Best Marketing Coach in 2017 by Best of Los Angeles Awards.

Early bird tickets for this event are $97.  For more information and to purchase tickets, visit www.PasadenaSummit.com or call (626) 219-2726.

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