Small Business Administration (SBA) are advocates for small businesses that have an interest in working with the federal government. They offer a variety of services that are available to help small, socially and economically-disadvantaged individuals and businesses from the 8a (Business Development Program) and HUBZone to SBA Loan Programs. [...]]]>

Small Business Administration (SBA) are advocates for small businesses that have an interest in working with the federal government. They offer a variety of services that are available to help small, socially and economically-disadvantaged individuals and businesses from the 8a (Business Development Program) and HUBZone to SBA Loan Programs.  In partnership with numerous organizations and individuals SBA provides monthly workshops for business owners to help them build capacity and be effective in their business operations.

All classes require registration and are located at the SF Small Business Development Center, 455 Market Street, Suite 600, San Francisco, CA unless otherwise noted.

 2013

Success Strategies for Buying, Selling and Financing a Business or Franchise

5/21 – Tuesday                                  3:00 PM – 5:00 PM

A two-hour course designed to give you essential tools to meet your goals for buying or selling a business or franchise. You will learn proven techniques perfected over 30 years of transactional experience. Whether you are buying or selling a business our experts will provide you with the tools and go-to resources to maximize your chances of success.  $35 registration fee.  Presented by SF SCORE.

***Marketing on the Internet
5/21 – Tuesday                                5:00PM to 8:00PM                           in SAN JOSE

Detailed information provided under “Silicon Valley SCORE workshops & seminars” section below.

The Art of Plastic – The Smart Way to Accept Credit Cards

5/21 – Tuesday                                 6:00 PM – 8:30 PM

SBA Volunteer Instructor, Todd Ferrell, will explore who should be looking into opening a merchant account, methods of accepting payments from your customers, current trends, how you can turn a merchant account into greater profits for your business, where you can go to set up a merchant account, how the entire process flows and works, what you should consider before signing on the dotted line, merchant account terminology, and how you can save yourself money.

***Como Financiar Su Empreza
5/21 – Tuesday                                6:00PM – 8:00PM                           in SAN JOSE

Detailed information provided under “San Jose Entrepreneur Center Classes” section below

***Taxes and the Small Business
5/22 – Wednesday                           5:00PM to 8:00PM                           in SAN JOSE

Detailed information provided under “Silicon Valley SCORE workshops & seminars” section below.

Understanding Retirement Plans and Their True Costs, Beginner

5/22 – Wednesday                          6:00 PM – 8:00 PM 

Learn the basics of many retirement plan options available to you, including 401(k), 403(b), Traditional IRA, Roth IRA, Sep IRA, etc. This workshop will describe the basics about contribution capabilities, tax advantages, and cost. Whether you have a plan in place or not, this is a great class to establish a foundation of knowledge to enable you to make more informed saving decisions.

HUBZone and Women Owned Small Business (WOSB) Program Certifications

5/23 – Thursday                              9:00 AM – 10:00 AM

This workshop will explain provisions of the HUBZone Program and the Women-Owned Small Business (WOSB) Program.  Eligibility requirements, application and certification will be explained.

SBA 8(a) Business Development Program Certification Workshop

5/23 – Thursday                               10:30 AM – 12:00 PM

This workshop is for small firms owned by socially and economically disadvantaged individuals interested in being certified for SBA’s 8(a) Business Development Program.

RESCHEDULED…Doing Business with Blue Shield of California

6/27 (5/23) – Thursday                               12:30 PM – 1:30 PM

Doing Business with Cisco Systems

5/23 – Thursday                               2:00 PM – 3:00 PM

This seminar will focus on how to be successful in offering your products and services to Cisco Systems.  We’ll discuss Cisco’s Supplier Diversity program and look at technologies for small growing businesses.

QuickBooks Introduction

5/23 – Thursday                               1:30 PM – 5:30 PM

This overview will discuss setting-up, updating and running financial reports, and efficient procedures for entering your accounting data.  This is a hands-on workshop. Participants should have complete Basic Bookkeeping Part I or be familiar with the concepts covered in that workshop.  $65 registration fee.  Presented by the SF SBDC.

***Social Media Marketing for Small Business Success
5/23 – Thursday                               6:00PM to 8:00PM                           in SAN JOSE

Detailed information provided under “Silicon Valley SCORE workshops & seminars” section below.

Intellectual Property Protection Seminar

STOPFakes: A half-day seminar on intellectual property rights protection and enforcement for small business owners

5/30 – Thursday                               8:30am‐1:00pm                            in SAN JOSE

Detailed information provided under “Other events in the South Bay” section below.

Intermediate QuickBooks

5/30 – Thursday                                 1:30 PM – 5:30 PM

Topics include payroll, setting preferences, restoring files, and list maintenance including chart of accounts. Participants should have completed Basic Bookkeeping Part I and Introduction to QuickBooks or be familiar with the concepts in these workshops.  $65 Registration fee.  Presented by the SF SBDC.

***Introduction to QuickBooks
6/3 – Monday                                 1:00PM to 5:00PM            in SAN JOSE

Detailed information provided under “San Jose Entrepreneur Center Classes” section below

Beyond Food Costing:  How to Run a Profitable Restaurant

6/3 – Monday                                     2:00 PM – 4:30 PM

This class will cover: understanding food, beverage and labor costs.  We will provide you the tools to develop schedule forecasts, recipe plate costing, and inventory management. $40 registration Fee. Presented by the SF SBDC.

***Understanding Your ADA Requirements

6/4 – Tuesday                                  8:30 AM – 12:30 PM

The San Francisco Chamber Business Success Series presents a session on the five different laws that govern disability access requirements.  Learn the legal obligations of a business under the ADA (Americans with Disabilities Act); what makes your business vulnerable to a lawsuit; low-cost solutions to avoid a lawsuit; what to do if you have been sued; the role of an “accessibility specialist”; the financial resources (loans and tax credits) available to businesses in San Francisco and more.  Registration fee to Attend.  Location: San Francisco Chamber Boardroom, 235 Montgomery Street, 12^th Floor, San Francisco, CA.  For more information, contact Nadia Chan at 415-352-8803.

Federal/State Basic Payroll Tax Seminar

6/4 – Tuesday                                    9:00 AM – 3:00 PM

This seminar guides participants through the basis of that preparation.  Subjects include determining independent contractor versus employee, withholding taxes, deposits and completing the proper forms.  Presented by an IRS Representative and the California EDD Tax Office .   Register at http://www.edd.ca.gov/Payroll_Tax_Seminars/ or call   866 873-6083.

***HUBZone and WOSB Program Certifications
6/4 – Tuesday                                  10:30AM to 11:30AM        in SAN JOSE

Detailed information provided under “San Jose Entrepreneur Center Classes” section below

***SBA 8(a) BD Certification Workshop
6/4 – Tuesday                                  11:30AM to 1:00PM           in SAN JOSE

Detailed information provided under “Silicon Valley SCORE workshops & seminars” section below.

IDEAS TO ASSETS – A Practical Guide to Patents, Copyrights and Trademarks

6/4 – Tuesday                                    6:00 PM – 8:30 PM

In this interactive seminar, Joe D. Calhoun, O’Conner & Associates, will introduce legal principles and considerations likely to be encountered while converting ideas to assets, requirements and procedures associated with protecting an invention (patent), a work of art (copyrights), and a brand (trademark) and transferring intellectual property rights (either acquiring or conveying ownership or use rights by assignment or license), or dealings with others, such as manufacturers and distributors.  Time permitting, enforcing (or defending against) claims of possible infringement will be discussed.  This class does not constitute legal advice.

***Tratando Negociaciones
6/4 – Martes                            6:00PM – 8:00PM                         in SAN JOSE

Detailed information provided under “San Jose Entrepreneur Center Classes” section below

Free and Low Cost Resources for Your Business

6/5 – Wednesday                9:00 AM – 11:00 AM

Representatives from SBA, the Lawyers Committee for Civil Rights, the San Francisco Public Library Small Business Center, SCORE, San Francisco Small Business Development Center, and a Women’s Business Center representative will discuss the resources available.

Starting a Business in San Francisco

6/5 – Wednesday                               11:00 AM – 12:30 PM

Hear directly from San Francisco officials.  How do you obtain permits?  How do you register your business name? Learn what the City can do for you in this one-stop seminar.

Financing Your Business

6/5 – Wednesday                               1:00 PM – 3:00 PM

Discover the right way to seek financing for your business. We will discuss loan proposal requirements, financing options and SBA programs.

Business Law Basics

6/5 – Wednesday                               3:30 PM – 5:30 PM

An experienced business lawyer will discuss Choice of Legal Entity (corporations, LLC, partnership, etc.); Intellectual Property; Employee issues; and Real Estate issues.   This class does not constitute legal advice.

Building and Managing Online Sales and Marketing Channels – “A common sense approach”

6/5 – Wednesday                6:00 PM – 7:30 PM

Online sales and marketing are essential tools for today’s businesses, yet they are often difficult to understand and expensive to implement, manage, and maintain.  Learn the fundamental components of online sales and marketing; how to identify and measure their business value; learn ideas on how to set up an effective online presence that can be managed without technical knowledge, allowing you to control costs and focus your resources on sales and marketing rather than IT from SBA Volunteer Instructor, Javier Bonnemaison.

***Federal/State Basic Payroll Tax Seminar
6/6 – Thursday                                 10:00AM to 4:00PM          in SAN JOSE

Detailed information provided under “Silicon Valley SCORE workshops & seminars” section below.

***IDEAS TO ASSETS: A Practical Guide to Patents and Trademarks
6/6 – Thursday                                 10:00AM to 12:00PM        in SAN JOSE

Detailed information provided under “Silicon Valley SCORE workshops & seminars” section below.

Basic Bookkeeping, Part One

6/6 – Thursday                                   1:30 PM – 4:30 PM

Topics include cash vs. accrual accounting, proper accounting data flow processes, budgeting, the purpose of different financial reports, the differences in computer accounting systems, cash management, and more.  $40 registration fee.  Presented by the SF SBDC.

Best Practices for Converting Web Visitors to Customers

6/6 – Thursday                                   6:00 PM – 9:00 PM

What to do and how to structure your web content: The techniques for getting a visitor who is on your website to become a customer/client are critical for the success of a website and web environment. This seminar discusses the objectives, structure, content, and action items of effective websites and how to present your value proposition to engage visitors who are ‘just looking. $40 registration fee. Presented by the SF SBDC.

For Your Information:

Attention Local Food and Beverage Businesses: 

Opportunity Fund is pleased to be partnering with The Boston Beer Company (makers of Samuel Adams beer) to present a “Speed Coaching” event for local food and beverage businesses through their “Brewing the American Dream“ charity program.  We would like to invite the food and beverage business owners that you work with to attend this FREE event on Tuesday, June 11th at which they can receive personalized expert business advice from staff in all lines of business at The Boston Beer Company as well as from local business experts and have access to a FREE consultation with microlender, Opportunity Fund, to learn how to access critical capital.  Time: 7:00-9:30 PM  Where: The Hub San Francisco, 925 Mission Street, San Francisco, CA 94103 Register: http://samadamsbtadsf.eventbrite.com/

SAN JOSE

San Jose Entrepreneur Center Classes – Visit www.sanjoseecenter.org for class listing

***Como Financiar Su Empreza
5/21 – Martes                             6:00PM – 8:00PM
Cómo financiar su empresa Y Fuentes de dinero.  No Fee.
Location: SBDC Hispanic Satellite, San Jose Entrepreneur Center, 100 East Santa Clara Street, San Jose, CA, 95113
For more information: http://sbdchc.org
For registration: http://nc.ecenterdirect.com/ConferenceDetail.action?ID=23056
Contact Information: Esmeralda Carretero, ecarretero@sbdchc.org, (408) 248-4800

***Deal Making
5/28 – Tuesday                             6:00PM – 8:00PM
Cómo financiar su empresa Y Fuentes de dinero.  No Fee.
Location: SBDC Hispanic Satellite, San Jose Entrepreneur Center, 100 East Santa Clara Street, San Jose, CA, 95113
For more information: http://sbdchc.org
For registration: http://nc.ecenterdirect.com/ConferenceDetail.action?ID=23050
Contact Information: Esmeralda Carretero, ecarretero@sbdchc.org, (408) 248-4800

***Introduction to QuickBooks 
6/3 – Monday                                 1:00PM to 5:00PM
If you’re a small business owner seeking to learn QuickBooks, the best way is always hands-on training. Instead of spending hours pouring through a boring manual…learn the basics through practical examples, using the actual software!
This overview will include setting up, updating and running financial reports; efficient procedures for entering your accounting data; entering invoices; customer payments, deposits, bills, cash disbursements, payroll reports, bank account reconciliations and other transactions. This is a “hands-on” workshop. Computers and sample data provided.
Participants should have completed Basic Bookkeeping I or be familiar with the concepts covered in that workshop.
Our seminars fill up quickly, so online registration is requested.  Cost: $79 online; $89 at door, check or cash only
Location: San Jose Entrepreneur Center, 100 East Santa Clara Street, San Jose, CA, 95113
For more information: http://svsbdc.org
For registration: http://svsbdctraining.eventbrite.com
Contact Information: Client Services Coordinator, clientservices@svsbdc.org, 408-351-3600

***HUBZone and WOSB Program Certifications
6/4 – Tuesday                                  10:30AM to 11:30AM
This workshop will explain the provisions of the HUBZone Program and the Women-Owned Small Business (WOSB) Program. Eligibility requirements, application and certification will be explained.  No Fee.
Location: San Jose Entrepreneur Center, 100 East Santa Clara Street, San Jose, CA, 95113
For more information: http://www.sba.gov/content/understanding-hubzone-program
For registration: http://www.sanjoseecenter.org
Directions/Map Link: http://sanjoseecenter.org/node/4872
Contact Information: Emily Navarra-Refugio, emily.navarra@sba.gov, 408-351-3661

***SBA 8(a) BD Certification Workshop
6/4 – Tuesday                                  11:30AM to 1:00PM
This workshop is for small firms owned by socially and economically disadvantaged individuals interested in being certified for SBA’s 8(a) Business Development Program. The program goal is to promote the firm’s competitiveness in the American economy through business development. Other certifications are discussed.   No Fee.
Location: San Jose Entrepreneur Center, 100 East Santa Clara Street, San Jose, CA, 95113
For more information: http://www.sba.gov/content/8a-business-development-0
For registration: http://www.sanjoseecenter.org
Directions/Map Link: http://sanjoseecenter.org/node/4872
Contact Information: Emily Navarra-Refugio, emily.navarra@sba.gov, 408-351-3661

***Tratando Negociaciones
6/4 – Martes                            6:00PM – 8:00PM
Las negociaciones y los acuerdos externos contrato de gerenciamiento.  No Fee.
Location: SBDC Hispanic Satellite, San Jose Entrepreneur Center, 100 East Santa Clara Street, San Jose, CA, 95113
For more information: http://sbdchc.org
For registration: http://nc.ecenterdirect.com/ConferenceDetail.action?ID=23057
Contact Information: Esmeralda Carretero, ecarretero@sbdchc.org, (408) 248-4800

***Federal/State Basic Payroll Tax Seminar
6/6 – Thursday                                 10:00AM to 4:00PM
This class guides participants through the basics of the payroll tax preparation. Subjects include determining independent contractor versus employee, withholding taxes, deposits and completing the proper forms. Presented by the IRS and the California EDD Tax office.  No Fee.
Location: San Jose Entrepreneur Center, 100 E. Santa Clara Street, San Jose, CA, 95113
For more information: http://www.edd.ca.gov/Payroll_Taxes/
For registration: http://www.sanjoseecenter.org
Directions/Map Link: http://sanjoseecenter.org/node/4872
Contact Information: Emily Navarra-Refugio, emily.navarra@sba.gov, 408-351-3661

***IDEAS TO ASSETS: A Practical Guide to Patents and Trademarks
6/6 – Thursday                                 10:00AM to 12:00PM
In this interactive seminar, Joe D. Calhoun of Hulsey IP Law will discuss legal principles and considerations likely to be encountered in obtaining patent protection for an invention, and in building a protectible brand based on trademark protection. Included will be a discussion concerning transferring rights in patents or trademarks, such as either acquiring or conveying ownership or use rights. Mr. Calhoun will also offer practical tips concerning the intellectual property aspects of starting or expanding a business.   No Fee.
Location: San Jose Entrepreneur Center, 100 E. Santa Clara Street, San Jose, CA, 95113
For more information: http://www.sanjoseecenter.org
For registration: http://www.sanjoseecenter.org
Directions/Map Link: http://sanjoseecenter.org/node/4872
Contact Information: Emily Navarra-Refugio, emily.navarra@sba.gov, 408-351-3661

Silicon Valley SCORE workshops & seminars:

***Marketing on the Internet
5/21 – Tuesday                                5:00PM to 8:00PM
Beat Competition and Grow Your Business This class covers key topics for creating and marketing a professional business web site for visitors and search engines. The class reviews best practices for ecommerce and secure web sites, social media marketing options, search engine optimization, pay per click advertising, affiliate marketing and optimal web marketing strategies based on performance testing, analytics and determining return on investment (ROI).
Fee:  $45.00
Location: Silicon Valley SCORE, 234 East Gish Road, Suite 100, San Jose, CA, 95112
For more information: http://www.svscore.org
For registration: http://www.svscore.org
Contact Information: Silicon Valley SCORE, Info@svscore.org, 408-453-6237

***Taxes and the Small Business
5/22 – Wednesday                           5:00PM to 8:00PM
Income Tax Basics for Small Business As a small business owner, knowing the basics of taxes will help save you money and potentially keep you out of trouble. In this class we will discuss different forms of business entities and their tax consequences, and how to maintain tax records.  Fee:  $45.00
Location: Silicon Valley SCORE, 234 East Gish Road, Suite 100, San Jose, CA, 95112
For more information: http://www.svscore.org
For registration: http://www.svscore.org
Contact Information: Silicon Valley SCORE, Info@svscore.org, 408-453-6237

***Social Media Marketing for Small Business Success 

5/23 – Thursday                                  6:00PM to 8:00PM
Use Social Media to Grow Your Business This class provides a review of the essential strategies and best practices that a business should understand to successfully get started with social media marketing. You will learn what social media marketing really is and why it’s important, how to work with network tools, and find out what businesses are doing to drive sales and engagement. You will leave this class with real-world insights and knowledge, which you can out to work immediately, to help your business succeed.
Fee:  $45.00
Location: Silicon Valley SCORE, 234 East Gish Road, Suite 100, San Jose, CA, 95112
For more information:  http://www.svscore.org
For registration: http://www.svscore.org
Contact Information: Silicon Valley SCORE, Info@svscore.org,  408-453-6237

Other events in the South Bay

Intellectual Property Protection Seminar

STOPFakes: A half-day seminar on intellectual property rights protection and enforcement for small business owners

5/30 – Thursday                               8:30am‐1:00pm

This seminar provides a comprehensive overview of key intellectual property rights (IPR) protection and enforcement issues and offers valuable resources to help your business enforce IPR at home and abroad. This dynamic, half-day program will feature presentations by intellectual property experts and law enforcement officials from the U.S. Department of Commerce Office of Intellectual Property Rights, the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office, and the National IPR Coordination Center. The program concludes with an opportunity to discuss your specific issues in one‐on‐one meetings with these experts.

Seminar topics include:

•     Overview of securing intellectual property rights in the United States and internationally
•     Protecting your patent in the United States and internationally, the Patent Cooperation Treaty, common mistakes to avoid
•     Trade secrets & best practices
•     How to obtain and maintain trademarks and copyrights
•     How to enforce intellectual property rights in the United States and internationally
•     Remedies for counterfeiting, piracy, and trade secret theft
•     Law enforcement resources for intellectual property rights enforcement

Networking Luncheon: Enjoy a networking lunch with other export professionals, including experts and advisors from the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office, the International Trade Administration, and Silicon Valley U.S. Export Assistance Center, U.S. Department of Commerce.

PLUS: You will have the opportunity to meet One‐on‐One with expert speakers from the United States Patent and Trademark Office and the Office of Intellectual Property Rights & International Trade Administration.

Location: SEMI, 3081 Zanker Rd., San Jose, CA, 95134

Cost: $50

Register here: http://export.gov/eac/show_detail_trade_events.asp?EventID=34326&InputType=EVENT

If you are a governmental agency and would like to post your training calendar or special event please contact us.   If you are a private entity and wish to advertise your  training calendar or special event please contact us.

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services@jabezenterprisegroup.com
1-800-865-0701.  

Random House, Inc. is the world’s largest publisher.  They have a variety of divisions within the Random House Family from Random House Children’s Books, Random House Publishing Group and RH Digital Group to RH International.  Additionally, Random House have partnered with a variety of other publishers including Crown Publishing Group and Knopf Doubleday Publishing [...]]]>  

Random House Inc.

Random House, Inc. is the world’s largest publisher.  They have a variety of divisions within the Random House Family from Random House Children’s Books, Random House Publishing Group and RH Digital Group to RH International.  Additionally, Random House have partnered with a variety of other publishers including Crown Publishing Group and Knopf Doubleday Publishing Group and their affiliates to bring their audiences and readers the best in non-fiction, fiction and children’s books.  

JEGroup has been providing book reviews for Random House and their affiliate partners for over seven years.  Our reviews are posted on several sources in order to instill quality reading literature for our audience.  To see some of our latest reviews click on the links below:

Amazon.com

If you would like to have your book reviewed please contact us at services@jabezenterprisegroup.com or 1-800-865-0701.  Or visit us at www.jabezenterprisegroup.com to see what other services we can offer.

Sonoma County Vet Connect provides outreach to all Veterans and families from access to services, health care, benefit assistance and counseling to employment services.  Sonoma County Vet Connect is a not-for-profit partnership between Veteran volunteers, federal, state and local governmental agencies along with [...]]]>

Sonoma County Vet Connect provides outreach to all Veterans and families from access to services, health care, benefit assistance and counseling to employment services.  Sonoma County Vet Connect is a not-for-profit partnership between Veteran volunteers, federal, state and local governmental agencies along with various non-profit community organizations.

Monthly Guerneville, Petaluma, Sonoma and Santa Rosa regularly holds one-stop no-cost resource services.  Here are the meeting locations and times:

Santa Rosa Veterans Memorial Building, 1351 Maple Street
Every Tuesday 9-12

Guerneville Veterans Memorial Building, 1st and Church Street
Every 2nd Thursday 12noon-3pm

Sonoma Veterans Memorial Building. 126 First Street West
Every 3rd Thursday 12noon-3pm

Petaluma Veterans Memorial Building, 1094 Petaluma Blvd South
Every 4th Thursday 12noon-3pm

For more information call 1-707-536-1656

The Voice for Women in Business in our Nation’s Capital, Women Impacting Public Policy, Inc. (WIPP) is a national nonpartisan public policy organization that advocates for and on behalf of women and minorities in business in the legislative processes of our nation, creating economic opportunities and building [...]]]>

The Voice for Women in Business in our Nation’s Capital, Women Impacting Public Policy, Inc. (WIPP) is a national nonpartisan public policy organization that advocates for and on behalf of women and minorities in business in the legislative processes of our nation, creating economic opportunities and building bridges and alliances to other small business organizations.  WIPP’s advocacy work is conducted on behalf of our direct membership, our 68 coalition partner organizations and its total reach extends to over one million women business owners.  Through WIPP, our collective voice makes a powerful impact on Capitol Hill and with the Administration.

The Give Me 5 Program, named after the 5% federal contracting goal for women-owned businesses, was created by  Women Impacting Public Policy, Inc. (WIPP) and American Express OPEN to educate women business owners on how to apply for and secure federal procurement opportunities.  JEGroup has joined the cause by providing government contracting specialty webinars to Women Impacting Public Policy (WIPP), their 68 coalition partner organization and their members of over one million women business owners.  JEGroup has kicked out the partnership with their Veteran Initiative 4-Part Series.  For this program we have partnered with Kevin Houston - President, US Veteran’s Chamber of Commerce, Dallas Chapter to lead the charge.

PART 1

Wednesday, April 3rd, 3pm ET / 12pm PT

Give Me 5: Veteran Entrepreneur Training – Command and Control, the Other Version

Veterans are trained to be leaders and managers. As you exit the military, now more than ever your skills are critical to the success of your business ventures. In this session, you will learn how to apply your military training to a number of business areas such as management, marketing, and sales. This information will improve your possibility for a business success.

Course Instructor: Kevin Houston -Jabez Enterprise Group (JEGroup) and President, US Veteran’s Chamber of Commerce, Dallas Chapter

To find out more about either the upcoming series or other Veteran  initiatives subscribe with us.

JEGroup provides coverage and write articles for Oakland Business Insights, Oakland Veteran Affairs and National [...]]]> Examiner.com was created to provide unique and original content from the position of  everyday people.   Examiners from all over the world cover and write local, regional and national stories from sports, news and info, politics and business to more.

JEGroup provides coverage and write articles for Oakland Business Insights, Oakland Veteran Affairs and National Business Headlines to bring awareness to various people and topics.  As an Examiner since 2010 JEGroup has provided approximately 100 articles ranging from highlighting businesses and community organizations through Face 4Ward, book reviews, SBA upcoming events and business topics to upcoming business events.

If you are interested in seeing more of the articles written by JEGroup click here:

National Business Headlines http://www.examiner.com/business-headlines-in-national/vernita-naylor
Oakland Business Insight http://www.examiner.com/business-insight-1-in-oakland/vernita-naylor
Oakland Veterans Affairs http://www.examiner.com/veterans-affairs-4-in-oakland/vernita-naylor

Workforce Solutions for Greater Dallas  in partnership with Texas Governor Rick Perry; Texas Medical Center Surgeon James Henry “Red” Duke, Jr.; Texas Veterans Commission and the Texas Workforce Commission is hosting a VETERANS’ JOB FAIR.

This is a great opportunity for employers to hire our VETERANS who have [...]]]> November 15th, 2012 – SAVE THE DATE

Workforce Solutions for Greater Dallas  in partnership with Texas Governor Rick Perry; Texas Medical Center Surgeon James Henry “Red” Duke, Jr.; Texas Veterans Commission and the Texas Workforce Commission is hosting a VETERANS’ JOB FAIR.

This is a great opportunity for employers to hire our VETERANS who have loyally and courageously served our nation.  Our VETERANS will serve your business needs as well as they have served the United States of America!  Registration is available online at: http://vetsjobfair.eventbrite.com/

Workforce Solutions is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Program. Auxiliary aids are available upon request to individuals with disabilities. (TDD/TTY) 1-800-RELAYTX

For more information about Workforce Solutions for Greater Dallas visit http://www.wfsdallas.com/WSMain.shtml

Over 20 women of color will be celebrated at this wonderful event.  They will be celebrate for their accomplishment in the [...]]]> Join Sac Cultural Hub Media Foundation for the 4th Annual Exceptional Women of Color (EWOC) Networking Brunch “Recognizing the Power of Education, Health and Entrepreneurship” on September 29, 2012 at U.C. Davis Freeborn Hall.

Over 20 women of color will be celebrated at this wonderful event.  They will be celebrate for their accomplishment in the entrepreneur and innovator; social welfare and community activism; education and research; exceptional mom; art and culture; young woman of distinction; communications and public affairs; health, sport and wellness and management and professions category.

The day will be action packed with workshops, exhibitors, panel discussions, raffle prizes and youth scholarship award presentations.  This is an event not to be missed.   For more information http://www.sacculturalhub.com/events/women-of-color-retreat.

Oakland, CA, May 25, 2012 –Oakland Digital (ODALC) is proud to announce their 2012-2013 Board of Directors.  These distinguished men and women have heard the call to make a difference within Oakland and throughout its surrounding communities. Each board member has a passion and a commitment [...]]]>

Oakland, CA, May 25, 2012 –Oakland Digital (ODALC) is proud to announce their 2012-2013 Board of Directors.  These distinguished men and women have heard the call to make a difference within Oakland and throughout its surrounding communities. Each board member has a passion and a commitment to assist Oakland Digital in accomplishing their mission of servicing the underserved communities.

“The diversity of our board reflects the rich-culture of our passionate community. Oakland Digital is blessed with a wonderful, dedicated team,” says Executive Director Shaun Tai.

The following are Oakland Digital’s 2012-2013 Board of Directors:

MARTIN KOJNOK (President): Martin has fifteen years of professional experience in marketing communications for top advertising and marketing agencies. He has an MBA in Sustainability from Presidio Graduate School and a BA in Modern Literature from the University of California, Santa Cruz. As a strategically driven leader, Martin brings organization, planning, and focus to the table.

LINDA POENG (Vice President & Treasurer): In 7th grade, Linda raised $700 for her school over the course of one month by repackaging and selling candy. Since then, her good business sense has earned her a BS in Corporate Finance from San Francisco State University. Linda has had the fiduciary responsibility of overseeing accounting, budgeting, and finance issues for the organization. Her commitment to the organization is driven by her understanding of the need it addresses.

JAMES FONG (Secretary): James spent most of his career in business banking with Bank of America, where he retired as the Vice-President and Compliance Manager of the Northern California Commercial Loan Service Center.  He is a University of California, Berkeley, graduate and obtained his MBA from the University of San Francisco. James is an avid proponent of Oakland Digital’s mission; he believes that continued education will help deter crime, reduce poverty, and improve Oakland’s economic vitality.

CATHY KUZIA: Cathy is an Award winning print production strategist with over twenty years of experience. She holds a BA in Fine Art from SUNY Oswego and an MA in Graphic Arts Management from NYU. Cathy has been involved with Oakland since the board of directors was first formed. Since then, her maturity and problem solving skills have proven an invaluable asset to the organization.

NORMAN WEEKES: Norman has twenty years of corporate sales experience; he possesses a background in business banking and commercial lending. His ability to understand corporate and small business perspectives provides a great advantage to Oakland Digital’s relations with those sectors. Norman majored in Psychology and Communications from the State University of New York Oswego.

RITA FORTE: Rita has a diverse background from managing a local, family-owned café in downtown Oakland; producing her own successful urban entertainment show on YouTube; spearheading a Warner Bros. Records’ online radio project; to being featured on Yahoo! Live as a DJ/On-Air Personality. Rita currently consults small businesses and musicians with strategic marketing and branding services.

VALERIE WIGGINS: Valerie brings a strong marketing and communications background from Golden Gate University and Howard University, respectively.  She is skilled at conceptualizing and orchestrating public and community relations campaigns by utilizing both traditional and social media networks, and leveraging private and public partnerships. Valerie has extensive experience in working with major non-profit organizations where she provided grant/proposal writing and led fundraising campaigns.

Help us welcome the 2012-2013 Oakland Digital Board of Directors and watch Oakland transition to yet another level of success.  Show your support by donating at http://www.odalc.org/make-an-impact/donate/ and join us at http://www.facebook.com/odalc.

About Oakland Digital: Oakland Digital (ODALC) [www.odalc.org] educates, inspires, and empowers low-income communities to participate in the digital economy. Oakland Digital’s work creates a better-informed, self reliant community that harnesses digital media and technology for economic success and professional vitality. With Oakland Digital’s facility located on the edge of Chinatown, we are working to transform downtown Oakland into an area that flourishes through technology, innovation, and cultural collaboration.

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