Small Business Development Center - Online Learning Opportunities

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Chemeketa's Small Business Development Center - Online Learning Opportunities

SBDC is offering a limited number of web based classes - some for FREE. Firms located anywhere in Oregon can participate in these electronic class offerings.  Call Chemeketa's Small Business Development Center at (503) 399-5088 for detailed class information.

ODOT Office of Civil Rights is now accepting applications from Disadvantages Business Enterprise (DBE) and Emerging Small Business (ESB) certified firms interested in taking part in our sponsorship opportunity.

Applicants are welcome to enroll in classes directly.  However, to participate in the ODOT sponsorship opportunity, enrollees must also complete ODOT's sponsorship application and be accepted into the program.

June - August 2020 Classes:

Meet Your Small Business Development Center (no fee)

Are you just starting on your business journey? Join us for this brief introduction to business ownership. Learn about classes and services available through SBDC and our partner organizations.

Friday, June 5, 12 pm - 1 pm

Friday, July 10 , 12 pm - 1 pm

Friday, August 7, 12 pm - 1 pm

 

Conversations with the SBDC: Moving Forward (no fee)

Do you have questions about how to move forward after being closed or after months of serving your customers/clients remotely? Join the Chemeketa SBDC for a conversation about moving forward, things to consider and strategies for success. This free forum will include a discussion of how to move forward with intention, as well as a panel of Chemeketa SBDC Business Advisers discussing their experience as business owners during COVID-19 and how they are adapting to a new business climate. Participants will have an opportunity to ask questions and can also submit questions in advance to sbdc@chemeketa.edu.

Thursday, June 11, 11 am -12 pm

Thursday, June 25, 11 am -12 pm

 

Ready, Set, Start Your Business ($49 fee is waived)

Are you ready to start your business? The information presented can help you eliminate mistakes before they happen. This fast-paced class is the perfect first step! 

Friday, June 19, 12 pm - 2 pm

Friday, July 17 , 12 pm - 2 pm

Friday, August 21, 12 pm - 2 pm

 

Newtrepreneur Bookkeeping – 10 Mistakes to Avoid ($49)

Are you starting a new business and not sure how to handle the bookkeeping? Learn how to avoid the top ten bookkeeping mistakes many new business owners make. We’ll teach you how to save money, understand key financial concepts and get your business off to a great start.

Wednesday, June 10, 10 am - 11:30 am

 

QuickBooks for Beginners - desktop version ($249)

A very basic, practical and hands-on course that will help you manage QuickBooks and use it to provide information for better decision-making. Topics include managing sales and invoices, managing and reconciling checkbooks and credit cards, managing expenses and creating meaningful reports. To get the most out of this class, please have QuickBooks installed before class starts.

Tuesday, June 9 - June 23, 9 am - 12 pm

 

QuickBooks Online ($249)

A very basic, practical and hands-on course that will help you manage QuickBooks and use it to provide information for better decision-making. Topics include managing sales and invoices, managing and reconciling checkbooks and credit cards, managing expenses and creating meaningful reports. To get the most out of this class, please have QuickBooks installed before class starts.

Tuesdays, July 7 - July 21, 9 am - 12 pm

To find out if your are eligible for ODOT sponsorship, contact us by one of the means below. 

Please email us at OCRPrograms@odot.state.or.us to submit your completed application if or if you wish to receive a sponsorship application directly.

Oregon Department of Transportation  
Office of Civil Rights  
3930 Fairview Industrial Drive SE  
Salem, OR  97302  
Email: OCRPrograms@odot.state.or.us  
Phone: (503) 986-4350  
Fax: (503) 986-6382  

 


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