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SUMMARY:Grow with Google: Make Your Website Work for You
DESCRIPTION:Grow with Google: Make Your Website Work for You\n\nIn this presentation\, learners will discover how to create a search-friendly website that drives user action and supports their goals. Whether launching a new website or sprucing up an old one\, this workshop will help. \nMeet Our Facilitator: Maria Elena Duron\nMaria is a speaker for the Grow with Google partner program. She helps businesses profitably harness their personal brand\, content\, and referral marketing. Her wide range of clients includes hotels\, restaurants\, inventors\, authors\, and web series creators. \nMaria is a guest lecturer at the University of Texas SBDC\, editor-in-chief of the award winning Personal Branding Blog\, and a contributing columnist for publications like Business Insider\, American Business Journal\, Fox Business\, US News & World Report\, Entrepreneur\, The Huffington Post\, and The Young Entrepreneurs Council. Maria was awarded the Texas Governor’s Excellence in Small Business Award and is the founder of #brandchat\, a recognized online chat focused on marketing and branding. She earned her B.B.A. in marketing from Texas Tech University and graduate work at Cornell University\, University of California in Davis\, and University of Phoenix. \n  \n\nCo-Sponsor(s): Region 10\, The Business Cultivator \nAdditional post-registration required via link provided. \n  \nFee: No Cost \nGrow with Google: Make Your Website Work for You\nwith Maria Elena Duron\nWednesday\, March 12th\, 10:00am – 11:00am\nOnline\, no cost \nREGISTER TODAY!
URL:https://region10.net/event/grow-with-google-make-your-website-work-for-you/
LOCATION:Online\, 145 S Cascade Avenue\, Montrose\, CO 81401\, Montrose\, CO\, 81401
CATEGORIES:for business
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SUMMARY:Cómo Lanzar Tu Negocio: Paso por Paso
DESCRIPTION:Cómo Lanzar Tu Negocio: Paso por Paso\n\n¿Estás pensando en iniciar un negocio en Colorado? Únete a nosotros para entender los requisitos estatales y locales necesarios. Este curso es para aquellos que ya han decidido que el emprendimiento es lo adecuado para ellos y han determinado su idea de negocio y su viabilidad. Repasaremos una lista concreta y concisa que detalla los pasos a tomar para poner en marcha tu negocio. Los temas incluyen: * Búsqueda de nombre comercial * Selección de estructura legal * Registro estatal * Requisitos de licencia * Descripción general del plan de negocios * Créditos fiscales para zonas empresariales * Recursos humanos Este taller se ofrece en línea. Favor de inscribirse para recibir un enlace por correo electrónico. \n  \n\nPresentado por: Adriana Chavira\, Coordinadora del Programa del Centro de Desarrollo de Pequeñas Empresas del Oeste Central y Servicios de Colaboración y Extensión a las personas de habla Hispana. \nCallie Koch\, Coordinadora de Programas del Centro de Desarrollo de Pequeñas Empresas del Oeste Central \nAuspiciado por: Region 10\, The Business Cultivator \nEste taller es gratis \nCómo Lanzar Tu Negocio: Paso por Paso\npresentado por Adriana Chavira\nMiércoles\, 5 de Marzo\, 5:30 – 6:30pm\nEn línea sin costo \n¡REGÍSTRATE HOY! \n 
URL:https://region10.net/event/como-lanzar-tu-negocio-paso-por-paso/
LOCATION:Online\, 145 S Cascade Avenue\, Montrose\, CO 81401\, Montrose\, CO\, 81401
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SUMMARY:Grow with Google: Get Customers - Market In Moments
DESCRIPTION:Grow with Google: Get Customers – Market In Moments\n\nThis program is a comprehensive online marketing training program that helps businesses attract and retain customers through strategic online marketing efforts. Led by expert marketer Maria\, participants will learn how to identify and engage with their target audience\, create compelling content\, optimize their website for search engines\, and more. With the knowledge and skills gained from this program\, businesses can build a strong and successful online presence. \nMeet Our Facilitator: Maria Elena Duron\nMaria is a speaker for the Grow with Google partner program. She helps businesses profitably harness their personal brand\, content\, and referral marketing. Her wide range of clients includes hotels\, restaurants\, inventors\, authors\, and web series creators. \nMaria is a guest lecturer at the University of Texas SBDC\, editor-in-chief of the award winning Personal Branding Blog\, and a contributing columnist for publications like Business Insider\, American Business Journal\, Fox Business\, US News & World Report\, Entrepreneur\, The Huffington Post\, and The Young Entrepreneurs Council. Maria was awarded the Texas Governor’s Excellence in Small Business Award and is the founder of #brandchat\, a recognized online chat focused on marketing and branding. She earned her B.B.A. in marketing from Texas Tech University and graduate work at Cornell University\, University of California in Davis\, and University of Phoenix. \n  \n\nCo-Sponsor(s): Region 10\, The Business Cultivator \nAdditional post-registration required via link provided. \n  \nFee: No Cost \nGrow with Google: Get Customers – Market In Moments\nwith Maria Elena Duron\nWednesday\, March 5th\, 10:00am – 11:00am\nOnline\, no cost \nREGISTER TODAY!
URL:https://region10.net/event/grow-with-google-get-customers-market-in-moments-2/
LOCATION:Online\, 145 S Cascade Avenue\, Montrose\, CO 81401\, Montrose\, CO\, 81401
CATEGORIES:for business
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SUMMARY:Marketing Essentials: Your Target Market (Part 1 of 5)
DESCRIPTION:Marketing Essentials: Your Target Market (Part 1 of 5)\n\n\n\nThis 5-part series is for business owners who are new to marketing and need to learn the basics of marketing in order to develop a clear plan to effectively getting their product or service into the hands of customers. If you missed any part of this series\, recordings of prior classes will be available \nPart 1: Target Market\nUnlock the secrets to reaching your ideal audience with our interactive online workshop. Designed for entrepreneurs\, marketers\, and small business owners\, this session will guide you through defining\, understanding\, and connecting with your target market. \nWhat you’ll gain: \n\nClear audience identification: Define your target market with precision.\nInsights into customer behavior: Understand what motivates and drives your audience.\nActionable marketing strategies: In the future you will be able to design marketing campaigns that resonate and convert.\nHands-on guidance: Practical exercises to apply what you learn immediately.\nExpert advice: Q&A with marketing professionals to address your specific needs.\n\nTake the guesswork out of marketing—join us to craft a customer-centric approach that drives results! \nThis webinar will be presented on Zoom. Please register to receive the link to join. \nJoin us for the rest of this series: Part 2 Part 3 Part 4 Part 5 \n  \nMeet Our Facilitator: Rebecca Louzan\nRebecca Louzan is seasoned entrepreneur\, marketing strategist\, and workshop facilitator with over two decades of experience helping businesses craft meaningful and effective brand narratives. She brings a wealth of knowledge in brand positioning\, messaging\, and customer engagement to entrepreneurs\, small businesses\, and organizations seeking to strengthen their presence in competitive markets. \nAs founder of Wild Palomino\, an independent and woman owned marketing + sales strategy group\, Rebecca is known for her ability to distill complex ideas into clear\, impactful messaging that resonates with target audiences. She specializes in creating brand strategies that align with core values while driving business growth. Her workshops\, which focus on core messaging\, competitor analysis\, and positioning\, are regarded for their practical insights and interactive structure\, empowering participants to take immediate\, strategic action. \nIn her professional journey\, Rebecca has collaborated with businesses across diverse industries\, consistently delivering results-driven strategies and actionable solutions. Her approachable and dynamic teaching style has made her a sought-after facilitator for both in-person and online workshops. \n  \n\nSpeaker(s): Rebecca Louzan \nCo-Sponsor(s): Region 10\, City of Montrose\, Town of Telluride CCAASE \n\n\nFee: No Cost \n\nMarketing Essentials: Your Target Market (Part 1 of 5)\nwith Rebecca Louzan\nTuesday\, March 4th\, 11:00AM-12:00PM\nOnline\, no cost \nREGISTER TODAY!
URL:https://region10.net/event/marketing-essentials-your-target-market-part-1-of-5/
LOCATION:Online\, 145 S Cascade Avenue\, Montrose\, CO 81401\, Montrose\, CO\, 81401
CATEGORIES:for business
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SUMMARY:10 Things to Know Before Starting a Business
DESCRIPTION:10 Things to Know Before Starting a Business\n\n\n\nIf you are considering starting a new business this year\, join us to learn more about what it is required of business owners. It’s not just about having the startup money or having a product that all your friends and family love. Do you have a plan and do you have what it takes to be an owner/entrepreneur? \nThis class is part of the Startup Track\, an SBDC webinar series that begins with idea validation and ends with strategic business planning and next steps for profitability and growth. \n  \nMeet Our Facilitator: Callie Koch\nCallie is program manager of the West Central SBDC. \n\nSpeaker(s): Callie Koch – West Central SBDC\, Ashley Pynes – Northwest SBDC\, Danise Cardona – Northwest SBDC \nCo-Sponsor(s): Region 10\, The Business Cultivator\, Northwest SBDC\, West Central SBDC \n\n\nFee: No Cost \n\n10 Things to Know Before Starting a Business\nwith Callie Koch\nTuesday\, March 4th\, 9:00-10:00AM\nOnline\, no cost \nREGISTER TODAY!
URL:https://region10.net/event/10-things-to-know-before-starting-a-business-2/
LOCATION:Online\, 145 S Cascade Avenue\, Montrose\, CO 81401\, Montrose\, CO\, 81401
CATEGORIES:for business
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SUMMARY:Finance Friday
DESCRIPTION:Finance Friday\n\nTopic: Business Accounting and Budget\n\nAre you ignoring the money side of your business? Don’t leave this important area of your business for someone else to manage. Take control! Knowledge is power! Learn about all aspects of your business’s account\, from micro to macro\, to stay on top of your finances. Every month\, we discuss a different topic related to small business accounting that will help you with everything from managing your day-to-day bookkeeping to scaling your company and everything in between. \n\nMeet Our Facilitator: Kelly Johnston\n\nKelly is a valued member of the West Central SBDC workshop facilitator team\, teaching bookkeeping\, cash flow\, and accounting boot camps. She also serves as a West Central SBDC consultant. She graduated from the Leading Edge business planning series five years ago and her business has grown exponentially ever since. She is experienced in both the public accounting and private industry accounting fields. Her background includes a bachelor’s in finance and a master’s in accounting\, with experience in the healthcare industry with critical access hospitals and physician offices\, audit and tax preparation. Her education and experience add value to new start up organizations\, developing businesses\, and healthcare entities by creating a strong financial reporting set up and assisting in new financial reports. \n\nSpeaker(s): Kelly Johnston \nCo-Sponsor(s): Region 10 Small Business Resources \nFee: No Cost \n\nFinance Friday\nwith Kelly Johnston\nFriday\, February 28th\, 2:30-3:30PM\nOnline\, no cost \nREGISTER TODAY!
URL:https://region10.net/event/finance-friday-21/
LOCATION:Online\, 145 S Cascade Avenue\, Montrose\, CO 81401\, Montrose\, CO\, 81401
CATEGORIES:for business
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SUMMARY:Grow with Google: Staying Ahead: Monthly Google & AI Developments
DESCRIPTION:Grow with Google: Staying Ahead: Monthly Google & AI Developments\n\nJoin us for a monthly deep dive into the latest Google updates and AI trends shaping the digital landscape. Each session will provide actionable insights to help you: \n*Stay Ahead of the Curve: Learn about the newest Google algorithm changes\, feature releases\, and best practices. \n*Harness the Power of AI: Discover how AI tools can supercharge your marketing efforts and drive better results. \nWhether you’re a seasoned marketer or just starting out\, this webinar is your go-to source for staying informed and competitive in the digital age. \nMeet Our Facilitator: Maria Elena Duron\nMaria is a speaker for the Grow with Google partner program. She helps businesses profitably harness their personal brand\, content\, and referral marketing. Her wide range of clients includes hotels\, restaurants\, inventors\, authors\, and web series creators. \nMaria is a guest lecturer at the University of Texas SBDC\, editor-in-chief of the award winning Personal Branding Blog\, and a contributing columnist for publications like Business Insider\, American Business Journal\, Fox Business\, US News & World Report\, Entrepreneur\, The Huffington Post\, and The Young Entrepreneurs Council. Maria was awarded the Texas Governor’s Excellence in Small Business Award and is the founder of #brandchat\, a recognized online chat focused on marketing and branding. She earned her B.B.A. in marketing from Texas Tech University and graduate work at Cornell University\, University of California in Davis\, and University of Phoenix. \n  \n\nCo-Sponsor(s): Region 10 The Business Cultivator \nAdditional post-registration required via link provided. \nGrow with Google: Staying Ahead: Monthly Google & AI Developments\nwith Maria Elena Duron\nThursday\, February 27th\, 10:00am – 11:00am\nOnline\, no cost \nREGISTER TODAY!
URL:https://region10.net/event/grow-with-google-staying-ahead-monthly-google-ai-developments-2/
LOCATION:Online\, 145 S Cascade Avenue\, Montrose\, CO 81401\, Montrose\, CO\, 81401
CATEGORIES:for business
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SUMMARY:Money Smart: Tax Planning and Reporting
DESCRIPTION:Money Smart: Tax Planning and Reporting\n\n\nThis Tax Planning and Reporting for a Small Business webinar provides an overview of tax planning and reporting and is designed to help participants to understand how taxes can benefit and affect their business. \nInformation will include: \n*Identify the federal tax requirements of a small business and its owner\, and to establish a plan to account and pay for federal taxes \n*Identify the general state and local tax requirements of a small business\, and establish a plan to account and pay for these taxes. \n*Identify methods for researching the local\, municipal\, and county reporting/licensing requirements for a small business. \nThe SBDC cannot provide legal\, financial\, or taxation advice for your business specifically and this webinar will be focused on general information that is applicable to most small businesses. For specific taxation guidance\, please work with individually with an accountant who will be able to provide instruction and advice for your business. \nThis webinar will be presented on Zoom. Please register to receive the link to join. \n  \nSpeaker(s): Callie Koch\, West Central SBDC Program Manager \nCo-Sponsor(s): Region 10\, City of Montrose \n\nFee: No Cost \n\nMoney Smart: Tax Planning and Reporting\nwith Callie Koch\nWednesday\, February 26th\, 12:00-1:00PM\nOnline\, no cost \nREGISTER TODAY!
URL:https://region10.net/event/money-smart-tax-planning-and-reporting/
LOCATION:Online\, 145 S Cascade Avenue\, Montrose\, CO 81401\, Montrose\, CO\, 81401
CATEGORIES:for business
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SUMMARY:Grow with Google: Thriving at E-commerce - Nail it Before you Scale it
DESCRIPTION:Grow with Google: Thriving at E-commerce – Nail it Before you Scale it\n\nThe Thriving at Remote eCommerce training offers practical tips and strategies to create a successful eCommerce business from home. Our expert trainer will cover effective communication\, time management\, optimizing your workspace\, streamlining operations\, reducing costs\, and increasing productivity. \nMeet Our Facilitator: Maria Elena Duron\nMaria is a speaker for the Grow with Google partner program. She helps businesses profitably harness their personal brand\, content\, and referral marketing. Her wide range of clients includes hotels\, restaurants\, inventors\, authors\, and web series creators. \nMaria is a guest lecturer at the University of Texas SBDC\, editor-in-chief of the award winning Personal Branding Blog\, and a contributing columnist for publications like Business Insider\, American Business Journal\, Fox Business\, US News & World Report\, Entrepreneur\, The Huffington Post\, and The Young Entrepreneurs Council. Maria was awarded the Texas Governor’s Excellence in Small Business Award and is the founder of #brandchat\, a recognized online chat focused on marketing and branding. She earned her B.B.A. in marketing from Texas Tech University and graduate work at Cornell University\, University of California in Davis\, and University of Phoenix. \n  \n\nCo-Sponsor(s): Region 10 The Business Cultivator \nAdditional post-registration required via link provided. \nGrow with Google: Thriving at E-commerce – Nail it Before You Scale it\nwith Maria Elena Duron\nWednesday\, February 26th\, 10:00am – 11:00am\nOnline\, no cost \nREGISTER TODAY!
URL:https://region10.net/event/grow-with-google-thriving-at-e-commerce-nail-it-before-you-scale-it/
LOCATION:Online\, 145 S Cascade Avenue\, Montrose\, CO 81401\, Montrose\, CO\, 81401
CATEGORIES:for business
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20250219T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20250219T110000
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SUMMARY:Grow with Google: Coach Your Team to Success
DESCRIPTION:Grow with Google: Coach Your Team to Success\n\nUnderstand the attributes and behaviors that make the best managers. Learn\, practice\, and build your skills as a coach for your team. Provide meaningful and developmental feedback to your team to maximize their performance and development. \nIn this workshop we’ll cover: \n\nThe skills of great managers\nHow to coach your team\nTips for providing positive feedback\n\nMeet Our Facilitator: Maria Elena Duron\nMaria is a speaker for the Grow with Google partner program. She helps businesses profitably harness their personal brand\, content\, and referral marketing. Her wide range of clients includes hotels\, restaurants\, inventors\, authors\, and web series creators. \nMaria is a guest lecturer at the University of Texas SBDC\, editor-in-chief of the award winning Personal Branding Blog\, and a contributing columnist for publications like Business Insider\, American Business Journal\, Fox Business\, US News & World Report\, Entrepreneur\, The Huffington Post\, and The Young Entrepreneurs Council. Maria was awarded the Texas Governor’s Excellence in Small Business Award and is the founder of #brandchat\, a recognized online chat focused on marketing and branding. She earned her B.B.A. in marketing from Texas Tech University and graduate work at Cornell University\, University of California in Davis\, and University of Phoenix. \n  \n\nCo-Sponsor(s): Region 10\, The Business Cultivator \nAdditional post-registration required via link provided. \nGrow with Google: Coach Your Team to Success\nwith Maria Elena Duron\nWednesday\, February 19th\, 10:00am – 11:00am\nOnline\, no cost \nREGISTER TODAY!
URL:https://region10.net/event/grow-with-google-coach-your-team-to-success-2/
LOCATION:Online\, 145 S Cascade Avenue\, Montrose\, CO 81401\, Montrose\, CO\, 81401
CATEGORIES:for business
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20250219T090000
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SUMMARY:How to Launch Your Business: A Comprehensive Checklist
DESCRIPTION:How to Launch Your Business: A Comprehensive Checklist\n\n\nThinking about starting a business in Colorado? Join us to learn what is required by state and local officials to get started. This class is for those who have already decided that entrepreneurship is right for them as well as determined their business idea and the feasibility of it. We will work our way through a concrete and concise checklist for the logistics of how to get your business up and running and where to go from there! \n  \nTopics include: \n* Trade name search \n* Legal structure selection \n* State registration \n* Licensing requirements \n* Business plan over view \n* Enterprise Zone Tax Credits \n* Human Resources \n  \nThis class is part of the Startup Track\, an SBDC webinar series that begins with idea validation and ends with strategic business planning and next steps for profitability and growth. This webinar will be presented on Zoom. Please register to receive the link to join. \n  \nSpeaker(s): Callie Koch\, West Central SBDC Program Manager \nCo-Sponsor(s): Region 10\, City of Montrose\, Town of Telluride CCAASE \n\nFee: No Cost \n\nHow to Launch Your Business: A Comprehensive Checklist\nwith Callie Koch\nWednesday\, February 19th\, 9:00-10:00AM\nOnline\, no cost \nREGISTER TODAY!
URL:https://region10.net/event/how-to-launch-your-business-a-comprehensive-checklist-4/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:for business
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SUMMARY:Grow with Google: Get Your Business on Google Search and Maps
DESCRIPTION:Grow with Google: Get Your Business on Google Search and Maps\n\nShowing up when customers are searching online is more important than ever. Ensure customers can find accurate\, updated information about your local business on Google Search and Google Maps\, no matter which device they use. In this workshop\, you will learn how to create and manage a Google Business Profile from start to finish. In this session we’ll show you how to: \n*Create or claim your Google Business Profile \n*Manage your business info across Google Search and Maps \n*Use your Business Profile to connect with potential customers \nMeet Our Facilitator: Maria Elena Duron\nMaria is a speaker for the Grow with Google partner program. She helps businesses profitably harness their personal brand\, content\, and referral marketing. Her wide range of clients includes hotels\, restaurants\, inventors\, authors\, and web series creators. \nMaria is a guest lecturer at the University of Texas SBDC\, editor-in-chief of the award winning Personal Branding Blog\, and a contributing columnist for publications like Business Insider\, American Business Journal\, Fox Business\, US News & World Report\, Entrepreneur\, The Huffington Post\, and The Young Entrepreneurs Council. Maria was awarded the Texas Governor’s Excellence in Small Business Award and is the founder of #brandchat\, a recognized online chat focused on marketing and branding. She earned her B.B.A. in marketing from Texas Tech University and graduate work at Cornell University\, University of California in Davis\, and University of Phoenix. \n  \n\nCo-Sponsor(s): Region 10 The Business Cultivator \nAdditional post-registration required via link provided. \nGrow with Google: Get Your Business on Google Search and Maps\nwith Maria Elena Duron\nWednesday\, February 12th\, 10:00am – 11:00am\nOnline\, no cost \nREGISTER TODAY!
URL:https://region10.net/event/grow-with-google-get-your-business-on-google-search-and-maps-3/
LOCATION:Online\, 145 S Cascade Avenue\, Montrose\, CO 81401\, Montrose\, CO\, 81401
CATEGORIES:for business
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ORGANIZER;CN="West Central SBDC":MAILTO:nancy@region10.net
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20250205T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20250205T133000
DTSTAMP:20260429T030005
CREATED:20250116T184112Z
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SUMMARY:Legal Considerations for Starting a Business: Formation Fundamentals
DESCRIPTION:Legal Considerations for Starting a Business\n\n\n\nWhat legal matters should you plan to work through in the process of starting a business? Many people start their business unaware of the legal decisions that must be made when establishing it and the potential liabilities that should be mitigated. \nThis course covers the fundamental issues you should consider\, and steps involved in forming a business entity. Topics covered include what to consider when choosing an entity type\, how a business entity can shield you from personal liability\, what governing documents you need and what those documents should contain\, how to procure an EIN\, and basic tax considerations. \nMeet Our Facilitator: William Edwards\nWe will be joined by Colorado attorney\, William Edwards\, to discuss what to know about the legal aspects of starting a business. Will is a business attorney with offices in Carbondale and Gunnison\, Colorado. Will advises a wide range of business in his practice\, including startups\, family-owned businesses\, and privately-held\, mid-market businesses operating in multiple states. His practice focuses on business formation\, contracts\, M&A/transactions\, real estate\, and fractional general counsel services. \n  \n\nSpeaker(s): William Edwards \nCallie Koch – West Central SBDC \nCo-Sponsor(s): Region 10\, The Business Cultivator\, West Central SBDC \n\n\nFee: No Cost \n\nLegal Considerations for Starting a Business: Formation Fundamentals\nwith William Edwards\nWednesday\, February 5th\, 12:30-1:30PM\nOnline\, no cost \nREGISTER TODAY!
URL:https://region10.net/event/legal-considerations-for-starting-a-business/
LOCATION:Online\, 145 S Cascade Avenue\, Montrose\, CO 81401\, Montrose\, CO\, 81401
CATEGORIES:for business
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ORGANIZER;CN="West Central SBDC":MAILTO:nancy@region10.net
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20250204T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20250204T130000
DTSTAMP:20260429T030005
CREATED:20250116T183624Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250116T183624Z
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SUMMARY:What the SBDC Can do for You!
DESCRIPTION:What the SBDC Can do for You!\n\n\n\nWhat is the SBDC and how can our network of advisors\, trainings\, and resources help your small business now and as it evolves going forward? The SBDC can be a lot of things for your business: a source of information; a guide who has been through the business journey before; a sounding board for ideas; a connector to other organizations and resources; and much more! Join us for this informative webinar where we will provide a background of what the Colorado SBDC does for small businesses at each stage of the business lifecycle. Any and all questions about SBDC services are welcome! \n  \nMeet Our Facilitator: Callie Koch\nCallie is program manager of the West Central SBDC. \n  \n\nSpeaker(s): Callie Koch – West Central SBDC \nCo-Sponsor(s): Region 10 \nThe Business Cultivator \nWest Central SBDC \n\n\nFee: No Cost \n\nWhat the SBDC Can do for You!\nwith Callie Koch\nTuesday\, February 4th\, 12:00-1:00PM\nOnline\, no cost \nREGISTER TODAY!
URL:https://region10.net/event/what-the-sbdc-can-do-for-you/
LOCATION:Online\, 145 S Cascade Avenue\, Montrose\, CO 81401\, Montrose\, CO\, 81401
CATEGORIES:for business
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ORGANIZER;CN="West Central SBDC":MAILTO:nancy@region10.net
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20250131T143000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20250131T153000
DTSTAMP:20260429T030005
CREATED:20241206T180328Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241206T180328Z
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SUMMARY:Finance Friday
DESCRIPTION:Finance Friday\n\nTopic: Business Accounting and Budget\n\nAre you ignoring the money side of your business? Don’t leave this important area of your business for someone else to manage. Take control! Knowledge is power! Learn about all aspects of your business’s account\, from micro to macro\, to stay on top of your finances. Every month\, we discuss a different topic related to small business accounting that will help you with everything from managing your day-to-day bookkeeping to scaling your company and everything in between. \n\nMeet Our Facilitator: Kelly Johnston\n\nKelly is a valued member of the West Central SBDC workshop facilitator team\, teaching bookkeeping\, cash flow\, and accounting boot camps. She also serves as a West Central SBDC consultant. She graduated from the Leading Edge business planning series five years ago and her business has grown exponentially ever since. She is experienced in both the public accounting and private industry accounting fields. Her background includes a bachelor’s in finance and a master’s in accounting\, with experience in the healthcare industry with critical access hospitals and physician offices\, audit and tax preparation. Her education and experience add value to new start up organizations\, developing businesses\, and healthcare entities by creating a strong financial reporting set up and assisting in new financial reports. \n\nSpeaker(s): Kelly Johnston \nCo-Sponsor(s): Region 10 Small Business Resources \nFee: No Cost \n\nFinance Friday\nwith Kelly Johnston\nFriday\, January 31st\, 2:30-3:30PM\nOnline\, no cost \nREGISTER TODAY!
URL:https://region10.net/event/finance-friday-20/
LOCATION:Online\, 145 S Cascade Avenue\, Montrose\, CO 81401\, Montrose\, CO\, 81401
CATEGORIES:for business
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ORGANIZER;CN="West Central SBDC":MAILTO:nancy@region10.net
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20250130T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20250130T110000
DTSTAMP:20260429T030005
CREATED:20241206T183249Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241206T183249Z
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SUMMARY:Grow with Google: Staying Ahead: Monthly Google & AI Developments
DESCRIPTION:Grow with Google: Staying Ahead: Monthly Google & AI Developments\n\nJoin us for a monthly deep dive into the latest Google updates and AI trends shaping the digital landscape. Each session will provide actionable insights to help you: \n*Stay Ahead of the Curve: Learn about the newest Google algorithm changes\, feature releases\, and best practices. \n*Harness the Power of AI: Discover how AI tools can supercharge your marketing efforts and drive better results. \nWhether you’re a seasoned marketer or just starting out\, this webinar is your go-to source for staying informed and competitive in the digital age. \nMeet Our Facilitator: Maria Elena Duron\nMaria is a speaker for the Grow with Google partner program. She helps businesses profitably harness their personal brand\, content\, and referral marketing. Her wide range of clients includes hotels\, restaurants\, inventors\, authors\, and web series creators. \nMaria is a guest lecturer at the University of Texas SBDC\, editor-in-chief of the award winning Personal Branding Blog\, and a contributing columnist for publications like Business Insider\, American Business Journal\, Fox Business\, US News & World Report\, Entrepreneur\, The Huffington Post\, and The Young Entrepreneurs Council. Maria was awarded the Texas Governor’s Excellence in Small Business Award and is the founder of #brandchat\, a recognized online chat focused on marketing and branding. She earned her B.B.A. in marketing from Texas Tech University and graduate work at Cornell University\, University of California in Davis\, and University of Phoenix. \n  \n\nCo-Sponsor(s): Region 10 The Business Cultivator \nAdditional post-registration required via link provided. \nGrow with Google: Staying Ahead: Monthly Google & AI Developments\nwith Maria Elena Duron\nThursday\, January 30th\, 10:00am – 11:00am\nOnline\, no cost \nREGISTER TODAY!
URL:https://region10.net/event/grow-with-google-staying-ahead-monthly-google-ai-developments/
LOCATION:Online\, 145 S Cascade Avenue\, Montrose\, CO 81401\, Montrose\, CO\, 81401
CATEGORIES:for business
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ORGANIZER;CN="West Central SBDC":MAILTO:nancy@region10.net
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20250129T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20250129T110000
DTSTAMP:20260429T030005
CREATED:20241206T182751Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241206T182837Z
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SUMMARY:Grow with Google: Increase Your Sales With Google Tools
DESCRIPTION:Grow with Google: Increase Your Sales With Google Tools\n\nLearn how to promote your products online using Google tools. We’ll show how local brick-and-mortar businesses can list products on a Google Business Profile. We’ll also cover Google Merchant Center\, a no-cost tool that allows both e-commerce and brick-and-mortar businesses to create free Product Listings on Google. In this session we’ll show you how to: \n*Highlight products on your Google Business Profile \n*Use Pointy to promote in-store inventory with your point of sale system \n*Use Google Merchant Center to showcase in-store and online product inventory \nMeet Our Facilitator: Maria Elena Duron\nMaria is a speaker for the Grow with Google partner program. She helps businesses profitably harness their personal brand\, content\, and referral marketing. Her wide range of clients includes hotels\, restaurants\, inventors\, authors\, and web series creators. \nMaria is a guest lecturer at the University of Texas SBDC\, editor-in-chief of the award winning Personal Branding Blog\, and a contributing columnist for publications like Business Insider\, American Business Journal\, Fox Business\, US News & World Report\, Entrepreneur\, The Huffington Post\, and The Young Entrepreneurs Council. Maria was awarded the Texas Governor’s Excellence in Small Business Award and is the founder of #brandchat\, a recognized online chat focused on marketing and branding. She earned her B.B.A. in marketing from Texas Tech University and graduate work at Cornell University\, University of California in Davis\, and University of Phoenix. \n  \n\nCo-Sponsor(s): Region 10 The Business Cultivator \nAdditional post-registration required via link provided. \nGrow with Google: Increase Your Sales with Google Tools\nwith Maria Elena Duron\nWednesday\, January 29th\, 10:00am – 11:00am\nOnline\, no cost \nREGISTER TODAY!
URL:https://region10.net/event/grow-with-google-increase-your-sales-with-google-tools-2/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:for business
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ORGANIZER;CN="West Central SBDC":MAILTO:nancy@region10.net
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20250128T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20250130T200000
DTSTAMP:20260429T030005
CREATED:20241209T172239Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241209T172239Z
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SUMMARY:Business Plan In A Day! (2-part online class)
DESCRIPTION:Business Plan In A Day! (2-part online class)\n\n\nA business plan can help you get funding\, bring in new business partners\, or serve as a roadmap for each stage of starting and managing your business. During this two-part online class\, we will guide you in creating your own business plan. We will cover all the elements of writing a plan including the executive summary\, company description\, market analysis\, competitive analysis\, S.W.O.T. analysis\, service or product line\, marketing plan\, operations\, management\, and financial projections. \n  \nThis class will be held online as two sessions: Part 1: Tuesday\, January 28th\, 5-8pm Part 2: Thursday\, January 30th\, 5-8pm \n  \nIf you have questions\, please contact Callie Koch: callie@region10.net \n\nSpeaker(s): Ann Correll \nFee: $ 100.00 \nPay via PayPal upon registration \n\nBusiness Plan in a Day! (2-part online class)\nwith Ann Correll\nTuesday\, January 28th & Thursday\, January 30th\, 5:00-8:00PM\nOnline\, $100 \nREGISTER TODAY!
URL:https://region10.net/event/business-plan-in-a-day-2-part-online-class/
LOCATION:Online\, 145 S Cascade Avenue\, Montrose\, CO 81401\, Montrose\, CO\, 81401
CATEGORIES:for business
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ORGANIZER;CN="West Central SBDC":MAILTO:nancy@region10.net
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20250123T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20250123T130000
DTSTAMP:20260429T030005
CREATED:20241209T171434Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241209T171434Z
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SUMMARY:How to Launch Your Business: A Comprehensive Checklist
DESCRIPTION:How to Launch Your Business: A Comprehensive Checklist\n\n\nThinking about starting a business in Colorado? Join us to learn what is required by state and local officials to get started. This class is for those who have already decided that entrepreneurship is right for them as well as determined their business idea and the feasibility of it. We will work our way through a concrete and concise checklist for the logistics of how to get your business up and running and where to go from there! \n  \nTopics include: \n* Trade name search \n* Legal structure selection \n* State registration \n* Licensing requirements \n* Business plan over view \n* Enterprise Zone Tax Credits \n* Human Resources \n  \nThis class is part of the Startup Track\, an SBDC webinar series that begins with idea validation and ends with strategic business planning and next steps for profitability and growth. This webinar will be presented on Zoom. Please register to receive the link to join. \n  \nSpeaker(s): Callie Koch\, West Central SBDC Program Manager \nCo-Sponsor(s): Region 10\, City of Montrose\, Town of Telluride CCAASE \n\nFee: No Cost \n\nHow to Launch Your Business: A Comprehensive Checklist\nwith Callie Koch\nThursday\, January 23rd\, 12:00-1:00PM\nOnline\, no cost \nREGISTER TODAY!
URL:https://region10.net/event/how-to-launch-your-business-a-comprehensive-checklist-3/
LOCATION:Online\, 145 S Cascade Avenue\, Montrose\, CO 81401\, Montrose\, CO\, 81401
CATEGORIES:for business
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ORGANIZER;CN="West Central SBDC":MAILTO:nancy@region10.net
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20250122T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20250122T110000
DTSTAMP:20260429T030005
CREATED:20241206T182532Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241206T182532Z
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SUMMARY:Grow with Google: Design Thinking for Entrepreneurs
DESCRIPTION:Grow with Google: Design Thinking for Entrepreneurs\n\nDiscover how to create a collaborative environment where everyone is responsible for design. You will go through design challenges and sprints that can be incorporated into any workplace or startup\, to unlock creativity and innovative thinking. In this session we’ll introduce: \n*The principles of the design thinking process \n*Applying the design thinking process to solve problems \n*The basics of prototyping your ideas \nMeet Our Facilitator: Maria Elena Duron\nMaria is a speaker for the Grow with Google partner program. She helps businesses profitably harness their personal brand\, content\, and referral marketing. Her wide range of clients includes hotels\, restaurants\, inventors\, authors\, and web series creators. \nMaria is a guest lecturer at the University of Texas SBDC\, editor-in-chief of the award winning Personal Branding Blog\, and a contributing columnist for publications like Business Insider\, American Business Journal\, Fox Business\, US News & World Report\, Entrepreneur\, The Huffington Post\, and The Young Entrepreneurs Council. Maria was awarded the Texas Governor’s Excellence in Small Business Award and is the founder of #brandchat\, a recognized online chat focused on marketing and branding. She earned her B.B.A. in marketing from Texas Tech University and graduate work at Cornell University\, University of California in Davis\, and University of Phoenix. \n  \n\nCo-Sponsor(s): Region 10 The Business Cultivator \nAdditional post-registration required via link provided. \nGrow with Google: Design Thinking for Entrepreneurs \nwith Maria Elena Duron\nWednesday\, January 22nd\, 10:00am – 11:00am\nOnline\, no cost \nREGISTER TODAY!
URL:https://region10.net/event/grow-with-google-design-thinking-for-entrepreneurs/
LOCATION:Online\, 145 S Cascade Avenue\, Montrose\, CO 81401\, Montrose\, CO\, 81401
CATEGORIES:for business
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ORGANIZER;CN="West Central SBDC":MAILTO:nancy@region10.net
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20250115T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20250115T110000
DTSTAMP:20260429T030005
CREATED:20241206T181838Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241206T181838Z
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SUMMARY:Grow with Google: Unlocking Visibility: Know Your Customer\, Grow Your Brand
DESCRIPTION:Grow with Google: Unlocking Visibility: Know Your Customer\, Grow Your Brand\n\nUnlocking Visibility: Know Your Customer\, Grow Your Brand is a training that focuses on helping businesses differentiate themselves from their competitors by becoming an expert on their customers. By adopting a customer-centric approach\, businesses can gain valuable visibility in their industry and become a trusted authority. The training covers topics such as market research\, customer profiling\, and communication strategies to ensure businesses understand their customers’ needs and effectively communicate their message. In this session\, you’ll learn: \n*The most effective and accurate ways to compile your target persona \n*What market research you need to conduct and know the answers to \n*Effective communication to increase customer loyalty and reviews \nMeet Our Facilitator: Maria Elena Duron\nMaria is a speaker for the Grow with Google partner program. She helps businesses profitably harness their personal brand\, content\, and referral marketing. Her wide range of clients includes hotels\, restaurants\, inventors\, authors\, and web series creators. \nMaria is a guest lecturer at the University of Texas SBDC\, editor-in-chief of the award winning Personal Branding Blog\, and a contributing columnist for publications like Business Insider\, American Business Journal\, Fox Business\, US News & World Report\, Entrepreneur\, The Huffington Post\, and The Young Entrepreneurs Council. Maria was awarded the Texas Governor’s Excellence in Small Business Award and is the founder of #brandchat\, a recognized online chat focused on marketing and branding. She earned her B.B.A. in marketing from Texas Tech University and graduate work at Cornell University\, University of California in Davis\, and University of Phoenix. \n  \n\nCo-Sponsor(s): Region 10 The Business Cultivator \nAdditional post-registration required via link provided. \nGrow with Google: Unlocking Visibility: Know Your Customer\, Grow Your Brand\nwith Maria Elena Duron\nWednesday\, January 15th\, 10:00am – 11:00am\nOnline\, no cost \nREGISTER TODAY!
URL:https://region10.net/event/grow-with-google-unlocking-visibility-know-your-customer-grow-your-brand/
LOCATION:Online\, 145 S Cascade Avenue\, Montrose\, CO 81401\, Montrose\, CO\, 81401
CATEGORIES:for business
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ORGANIZER;CN="West Central SBDC":MAILTO:nancy@region10.net
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20250108T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20250108T130000
DTSTAMP:20260429T030005
CREATED:20241209T171029Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241209T171029Z
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SUMMARY:10 Things to Know Before Starting a Business
DESCRIPTION:10 Things to Know Before Starting a Business\n\n\n\nIf you are considering starting a new business this year\, join us to learn more about what it is required of business owners. It’s not just about having the startup money or having a product that all your friends and family love. Do you have a plan and do you have what it takes to be an owner/entrepreneur? \nThis class is part of the Startup Track\, an SBDC webinar series that begins with idea validation and ends with strategic business planning and next steps for profitability and growth. \n  \nMeet Our Facilitator: Callie Koch\nCallie is program manager of the West Central SBDC. \n\nSpeaker(s): Callie Koch – West Central SBDC Ashley Pynes – Northwest SBDC Danise Cardona – Northwest SBDC \nCo-Sponsor(s): Region 10 The Business Cultivator Northwest SBDC West Central SBDC \n\n\nFee: No Cost \n\n10 Things to Know Before Starting a Business\nwith Callie Koch\nWednesday\, January 8th\, 12:00-1:00PM\nOnline\, no cost \nREGISTER TODAY!
URL:https://region10.net/event/10-things-to-know-before-starting-a-business/
LOCATION:Online\, 145 S Cascade Avenue\, Montrose\, CO 81401\, Montrose\, CO\, 81401
CATEGORIES:for business
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ORGANIZER;CN="West Central SBDC":MAILTO:nancy@region10.net
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20250108T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20250108T110000
DTSTAMP:20260429T030005
CREATED:20241206T181408Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241206T181408Z
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SUMMARY:Grow with Google: Launch Your Business with Customer Focused Marketing
DESCRIPTION:Grow with Google: Launch Your Business with Customer Focused Marketing\n\nAs a new entrepreneur\, you’ll need more than good products or services to grow your business. It’s also important to have strong customer-focused marketing strategies to reach your audience and turn them into loyal customers. In this workshop\, you will learn how to: \n*Create a compelling brand \n*Define your audience \n*Convert customers \n*Build loyalty and advocacy \nMeet Our Facilitator: Maria Elena Duron\nMaria is a speaker for the Grow with Google partner program. She helps businesses profitably harness their personal brand\, content\, and referral marketing. Her wide range of clients includes hotels\, restaurants\, inventors\, authors\, and web series creators. \nMaria is a guest lecturer at the University of Texas SBDC\, editor-in-chief of the award winning Personal Branding Blog\, and a contributing columnist for publications like Business Insider\, American Business Journal\, Fox Business\, US News & World Report\, Entrepreneur\, The Huffington Post\, and The Young Entrepreneurs Council. Maria was awarded the Texas Governor’s Excellence in Small Business Award and is the founder of #brandchat\, a recognized online chat focused on marketing and branding. She earned her B.B.A. in marketing from Texas Tech University and graduate work at Cornell University\, University of California in Davis\, and University of Phoenix. \n\nCo-Sponsor(s): Region 10 The Business Cultivator \nAdditional post-registration required via link provided. \nGrow with Google: Launch Your Business with Customer Focused Marketing\nwith Maria Elena Duron\nWednesday\, January 8th\, 10:00am – 11:00am\nOnline\, no cost \nREGISTER TODAY!
URL:https://region10.net/event/grow-with-google-launch-your-business-with-customer-focused-marketing/
LOCATION:Online\, 145 S Cascade Avenue\, Montrose\, CO 81401\, Montrose\, CO\, 81401
CATEGORIES:for business
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ORGANIZER;CN="West Central SBDC":MAILTO:nancy@region10.net
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20241220T143000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20241220T153000
DTSTAMP:20260429T030005
CREATED:20241112T231550Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241203T174244Z
UID:10000187-1734705000-1734708600@region10.net
SUMMARY:Finance Friday
DESCRIPTION:Finance Friday\n\nTopic: Business Accounting and Budget\n\nAre you ignoring the money side of your business? Don’t leave this important area of your business for someone else to manage.  Take control! Knowledge is power! Learn tips and tricks to stay on top of your business finances and watch your profits grow. \n\nMeet Our Facilitator: Kelly Johnston\n\nKelly is a valued member of the West Central SBDC workshop facilitator team\, teaching bookkeeping\, cash flow\, and accounting boot camps. She also serves as a West Central SBDC consultant. She graduated from the Leading Edge business planning series five years ago and her business has grown exponentially ever since. She is experienced in both the public accounting and private industry accounting fields. Her background includes a bachelor’s in finance and a master’s in accounting\, with experience in the healthcare industry with critical access hospitals and physician offices\, audit and tax preparation. Her education and experience add value to new start up organizations\, developing businesses\, and healthcare entities by creating a strong financial reporting set up and assisting in new financial reports. \n\nSpeaker(s): Kelly Johnston \nCo-Sponsor(s): Region 10 Small Business Resources \nFee: No Cost \n\nFinance Friday\nwith Kelly Johnston\nFriday\, December 20th\, 2:30-3:30PM\nOnline\, no cost \nREGISTER TODAY!
URL:https://region10.net/event/finance-friday-19/
LOCATION:Online\, 145 S Cascade Avenue\, Montrose\, CO 81401\, Montrose\, CO\, 81401
CATEGORIES:for business
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ORGANIZER;CN="West Central SBDC":MAILTO:nancy@region10.net
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20241211T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20241211T130000
DTSTAMP:20260429T030005
CREATED:20241112T231842Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241112T231842Z
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SUMMARY:How to Launch Your Business: A Comprehensive Checklist
DESCRIPTION:How to Launch Your Business: A Comprehensive Checklist\nThinking about starting a business in Colorado? Come and learn what is required by state and local officials to get started. This class is for those who have already decided that entrepreneurship is right for them as well as what their business idea is and the feasibility of it. We will work our way through a concrete and concise checklist for the logistics of how to get your business up and running and where to go from there! \nTopics include: \n* Trade name search; \n* Legal structure selection; \n* State registration; \n* Licensing requirements; \n* Business plan over view; \n* Enterprise Zone Tax Credits; and \n* Human Resources \n  \nThis class is part of the Startup Track\, an SBDC webinar series that begins with idea validation and ends with strategic business planning and next steps for profitability and growth. \nThis webinar will be presented on Zoom. Please register to receive the link to join. \nSpeaker(s): Callie Koch\, West Central SBDC Program Manager \nHow to Launch Your Business: A Comprehensive Checklist\nwith Callie Koch\nWednesday\, December 11th\, 12:00pm – 1:00pm\nOnline\, No Cost \nREGISTER TODAY!
URL:https://region10.net/event/how-to-launch-your-business-a-comprehensive-checklist-2/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:for business
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ORGANIZER;CN="West Central SBDC":MAILTO:nancy@region10.net
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DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20241211T110000
DTSTAMP:20260429T030005
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SUMMARY:Grow with Google: A Year In Review: Metrics that Matter
DESCRIPTION:Grow with Google: A Year In Review: Metrics that Matter\n\nWhat metrics matter to determine your end of year review? How do you make sure you’re set up for success in 2025? By measuring the right metrics\, businesses can make data-driven decisions to improve their marketing strategies and see better results. This seminar will empower participants to stop wasting time and money on ineffective marketing and start using metrics to drive success. \nMeet Our Facilitator: Maria Elena Duron\nMaria is a speaker for the Grow with Google partner program. She helps businesses profitably harness their personal brand\, content\, and referral marketing. Her wide range of clients includes hotels\, restaurants\, inventors\, authors\, and web series creators. \nMaria is a guest lecturer at the University of Texas SBDC\, editor-in-chief of the award winning Personal Branding Blog\, and a contributing columnist for publications like Business Insider\, American Business Journal\, Fox Business\, US News & World Report\, Entrepreneur\, The Huffington Post\, and The Young Entrepreneurs Council. Maria was awarded the Texas Governor’s Excellence in Small Business Award and is the founder of #brandchat\, a recognized online chat focused on marketing and branding. She earned her B.B.A. in marketing from Texas Tech University and graduate work at Cornell University\, University of California in Davis\, and University of Phoenix. \n\nCo-Sponsor(s): Region 10 The Business Cultivator \nAdditional post-registration required via link provided. \nGrow with Google: A Year In Review: Metrics that Matter\nwith Maria Elena Duron\nWednesday\, December 11th\, 10:00am – 11:00am\nOnline\, no cost \nREGISTER TODAY!
URL:https://region10.net/event/grow-with-google-a-year-in-review-metrics-that-matter/
LOCATION:Online\, 145 S Cascade Avenue\, Montrose\, CO 81401\, Montrose\, CO\, 81401
CATEGORIES:for business
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ORGANIZER;CN="West Central SBDC":MAILTO:nancy@region10.net
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20241204T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20241204T110000
DTSTAMP:20260429T030005
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SUMMARY:Grow with Google: Reach Customers Online
DESCRIPTION:Grow with Google: Reach Customers Online\n\nIn our comprehensive workshop. We’ll explain the inner workings of Google Search and guide you through enhancing your website’s visibility using Search Engine Optimization (SEO) techniques. Additionally\, the session will introduce you to essential tools such as Google Business Profile\, Google Trends\, Search Console\, and Google Ads\, among others. Equip yourself with the knowledge to leverage these platforms effectively\, ensuring your business stands out in the digital landscape. In this workshop we’ll discuss best practices for: \n*Improving your website’s visibility in Google’s organic search results\, on all devices \n*Creating a free Google Business Profile \n*Advertising your business on Google \nMeet Our Facilitator: Maria Elena Duron\nMaria is a speaker for the Grow with Google partner program. She helps businesses profitably harness their personal brand\, content\, and referral marketing. Her wide range of clients includes hotels\, restaurants\, inventors\, authors\, and web series creators. \nMaria is a guest lecturer at the University of Texas SBDC\, editor-in-chief of the award winning Personal Branding Blog\, and a contributing columnist for publications like Business Insider\, American Business Journal\, Fox Business\, US News & World Report\, Entrepreneur\, The Huffington Post\, and The Young Entrepreneurs Council. Maria was awarded the Texas Governor’s Excellence in Small Business Award and is the founder of #brandchat\, a recognized online chat focused on marketing and branding. She earned her B.B.A. in marketing from Texas Tech University and graduate work at Cornell University\, University of California in Davis\, and University of Phoenix. \n\nCo-Sponsor(s): Region 10\, The Business Cultivator \nAdditional post-registration required via link provided. \nGrow with Google: Reach Customers Online\nwith Maria Elena Duron\nWednesday\, December 4th\, 10:00am – 11:00am\nOnline\, no cost \nREGISTER TODAY!
URL:https://region10.net/event/grow-with-google-reach-customers-online-2/
LOCATION:Online\, 145 S Cascade Avenue\, Montrose\, CO 81401\, Montrose\, CO\, 81401
CATEGORIES:for business
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ORGANIZER;CN="West Central SBDC":MAILTO:nancy@region10.net
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20241120T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20241120T130000
DTSTAMP:20260429T030005
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SUMMARY:Lunch with an Accountant: Bookkeeping and Estimated Tax Payments
DESCRIPTION:Lunch with an Accountant: Bookkeeping and Estimated Tax Payments\n\nJoin us for our newest financial series\, Lunch with an Accountant\, where we will hear from Colorado CPA\, Michael Johnson\, on a variety of small business topics. In this webinar\, we will be learning about basic bookkeeping practices and how to manage estimated tax payments as a small business owner. \nMeet Our Speaker: Michael Johnson\nMichael Johnson specializes in real estate taxation\, small business taxation & accounting. He is a certified public accountant (CPA)\, and real estate appraiser (Certified General)\, and current investor in rental properties. \nAs a local seasoned practicing certified accountant (CPA) who has been specially trained in handling the challenges and standing up to the pressures of the time sensitive tax compliance process\, he know how to handle the most complex of issues. Michael began in accounting career with KPMG-(Peat Marwick) international and consulting firm in 1986\, launched his practice in 1991 in Montrose\, Colorado. He really enjoys teaching entrepreneurs/realtors how to start and manage small business\, attracting small business clients. \n\nCo-Sponsor(s): Region 10 The Business Cultivator \nAdditional post-registration required via link provided. \nLunch with an Accountant: Bookkeeping and Estimated Tax Payments\nwith Michael Johnson\nWednesday\, November 20th\, 11:30am – 1:00pm\nOnline\, no cost \nREGISTER TODAY!
URL:https://region10.net/event/lunch-with-an-accountant-bookkeeping-and-estimated-tax-payments/
LOCATION:Online\, 145 S Cascade Avenue\, Montrose\, CO 81401\, Montrose\, CO\, 81401
CATEGORIES:for business
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ORGANIZER;CN="West Central SBDC":MAILTO:nancy@region10.net
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DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20241120T110000
DTSTAMP:20260429T030005
CREATED:20241112T223423Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241112T223933Z
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SUMMARY:Grow with Google: Cybersecurity for Your Small Business
DESCRIPTION:Grow with Google: Cybersecurity for Your Small Business\n\nCybersecurity is an important issue for businesses of all sizes. In this workshop\, we’ll introduce the basics of online security and how it applies to your business and customers. You’ll learn ways you can identify common digital threats and steps you can take to protect your business. You’ll walk away with practical tips and tools to increase your business’ cybersecurity\, as well as learn about the Google Cybersecurity Career Certificate to help your employees build skills in this space. In this session we’ll talk about: \n*Why cybersecurity matters for businesses of all sizes \n*How to protect your business and your customers online \n*What steps you can take after a potential security breach \nMeet Our Facilitator: Maria Elena Duron\nMaria is a speaker for the Grow with Google partner program. She helps businesses profitably harness their personal brand\, content\, and referral marketing. Her wide range of clients includes hotels\, restaurants\, inventors\, authors\, and web series creators. \nMaria is a guest lecturer at the University of Texas SBDC\, editor-in-chief of the award winning Personal Branding Blog\, and a contributing columnist for publications like Business Insider\, American Business Journal\, Fox Business\, US News & World Report\, Entrepreneur\, The Huffington Post\, and The Young Entrepreneurs Council. Maria was awarded the Texas Governor’s Excellence in Small Business Award and is the founder of #brandchat\, a recognized online chat focused on marketing and branding. She earned her B.B.A. in marketing from Texas Tech University and graduate work at Cornell University\, University of California in Davis\, and University of Phoenix. \n\nCo-Sponsor(s): Region 10 The Business Cultivator \nAdditional post-registration required via link provided. \nGrow with Google: Cybersecurity for Your Small Business\nwith Maria Elena Duron\nWednesday\, November 20th\, 10:00am – 11:00am\nOnline\, no cost \nREGISTER TODAY!
URL:https://region10.net/event/grow-with-google-cybersecurity-for-your-small-business-2/
LOCATION:Online\, 145 S Cascade Avenue\, Montrose\, CO 81401\, Montrose\, CO\, 81401
CATEGORIES:for business
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ORGANIZER;CN="West Central SBDC":MAILTO:nancy@region10.net
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20241119T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20241119T133000
DTSTAMP:20260429T030005
CREATED:20241112T224346Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241112T224346Z
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SUMMARY:MoneySmart: Banking Basics
DESCRIPTION:This Money Smart for Small Business (MSSB) Banking Services webinar summarizes the financial and banking services available to small business owners. It is designed to help participants understand which banking products and services can benefit their business. This training has three sections: *The wide array of business services banks offer that entrepreneurs may not be aware of\, including account features such as reporting and bundling\, payment solutions\, and merchant services. *Financing options and sources\, including what banks and nonbanks offer. *How to avoid fraud and scams. A participant guide is available for download for this webinar after registration is completed. \nSpeaker(s): Criston Payne: Criston Payne is a Client Relationship Consultant with US Bank in Montrose \nCo-Sponsor(s): Region 10\, City of Montrose \nAdditional post-registration required via link provided. \nMoneySmart: Banking Basics\nwith Christon Payne\, US Bank\nTuesday\, November 19th\, 12:00pm – 1:30pm\nOnline\, no cost \nREGISTER TODAY!
URL:https://region10.net/event/moneysmart-banking-basics/
LOCATION:Online\, 145 S Cascade Avenue\, Montrose\, CO 81401\, Montrose\, CO\, 81401
CATEGORIES:for business
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