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SUMMARY:[:en]Tools for your Financial Wellness with Bank of the West[:]
DESCRIPTION:Join us for one or all three free events to become more financially fit for the remainder of 2023! \n\n\n\n\nTuesday\, May 2 – 12:00 – 1:00 PM PT\nEconomic Update for Small Business Owners\nKick off National Small Business Week with an Economic Update focused on small business owners. Bank of the West Chief Economist Scott Anderson\, Ph.D. will share his thoughts on what you can expect in the second half of 2023 and moves you can make to stay ahead of the new economic reality. Afterwards\, you will have a rare opportunity to ask Dr. Anderson live questions. \n  \nWith Special Guests Scott Anderson\, Ph.D. Chief Economist at Bank of the West and Rita Dailey Head of Product\, Segments\, and Client Delivery for Small & Medium Enterprise Banking at Bank of the West\, additional information below. \n\n\n\n\nWednesday\, May 3 – 12:00 – 1:00 PM PT\nRecession Resiliency – How to Survive and Thrive\nJoin a group of experienced women entrepreneurs whose businesses have weathered the ups and downs of economic cycles. In this conversation on Recession Resiliency\, you’ll hear their best practices on how to survive and thrive. \n  \nWith Special Guests Gloria Hale\, CEO\, President and Co-Founder at Hale Glass\, Melinda Guzman\, CEO\, Corporate Director\, Financial Services Leader; Human Resource\, Turnaround Management\, Audit and Governance Leader at Melinda Guzman: California Attorney & Mediator\, and Paloma Vidgen\, Women Entrepreneur Segment Leader\, VP at Bank of the West\, additional information below. \n\n\n\n\nThursday\, May 4 – 12:00 – 1:00 PM PT\nSBA 101\nRoxann Burns\, Head of SBA Lending at Bank of the West\, will demystify SBA solutions and explain how they work\, what you need to apply\, and what to expect in the overall process. \n  \nWith Special Guests Roxann Burns\, Head of SBA Lending at Bank of the West and Paloma Vidgen\, Women Entrepreneur Segment Leader\, VP at Bank of the West\, additional information below. \n\n\n\n\nSpecial Guests:\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nEconomic Update for Small Business Owners – Tuesday\, May 2 – 12:00 – 1:00 PM PT\nRita Dailey\nSVP from Bank of the West’s Small & Medium Enterprise Banking group\nRita Dailey runs Bank of the West’s Products\, Specialty Segments\, and Client Delivery for its Small & Medium Enterprise Banking group. Rita has over 25 years of experience in the banking industry and is passionate about helping businesses grow and realize their full potential. Rita has worked directly with hundreds of businesses over the years from start ups\, early stage companies\, all the way to large public companies. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRecession Resiliency – How to Survive and Thrive – Wednesday\, May 3 – 12:00 – 1:00 PM PT\nGloria Hale\nCEO\, President and Co-Founder at Hale Glass\nGloria Hale is CEO\, president and co‐founder of Hale Glass\, a commercial glass contractor from Orange County\, California. Hale Glass was founded in 1978\, specializing in the fabrication and installation of architectural aluminum and glass for new construction in commercial buildings. Gloria focuses on the business and finance side of the business\, overseeing accounting\, human resources\, finance and insurance activities for the company. Gloria serves on the national board of directors of the American Subcontractors Association (ASA) and previously served as president of the California Glass Association. As an active member of the Women Presidents Organization (WPO)\, an international group of women executives\, she focuses on achieving professional growth in her own businesses and collaborating to support others. In 2018\, Gloria founded Glorious Motor Cars\, a concierge auto buying service for women executives. While most women dislike buying cars\, Gloria loves the process. She is an active contributor to the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation and the American Red Cross\, holding an annual blood drive. She and her companies live and breathe by their core values: integrity\, quality\, accountability\, safety and community. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRecession Resiliency – How to Survive and Thrive – Wednesday\, May 3 – 12:00 – 1:00 PM PT\nMelinda Guzman\nCEO\, Corporate Director\, Financial Services Leader; Human Resource\, Turnaround Management\, Audit and Governance Leader at Melinda Guzman: California Attorney & Mediator\nExperienced CEO\, General Counsel\, public and private board member\, and value creation expert who has over 35 years’ experience serving on publicly traded\, public\, private and non-profit boards. Ms. Guzman is highly regarded for her expertise in governance\, legal and fiduciary matters. Ms. Guzman is a Latina\, with expertise in finance\, legal\, human resources construction and real estate development and higher education matters. She has been responsible for P&L\, operations management\, strategic direction\, financial oversight\, and organizational leadership. She has extensive experience with banking\, credit facilities and venture backed financing and the human resources function. \nMelinda Guzman is CEO of Melinda Guzman Professional Corporation\, a law firm focused on representing public\, private and nonprofit corporations\, venture / equity firms\, insurance carriers\, and other business interests. She is highly sought as a “turnaround management” director and attorney. Highly regarded in her industry and as a public servant for over three decades\, she is a proven litigator\, an effective business negotiator and work-out counsel\, and as a mediator with expertise in finance\, governance\, employment\, higher education\, and business. She is highly regarded for her work on governance issues\, and she is a noted speaker and trainer on the fiduciary duties of officers and directors of boards of directors. She is a proven leader with a confirmed track record. \nMs. Guzman was born and raised in Fairfield\, California and is the daughter of the late Amado Guzman and Anita Guzman of Fairfield. She is a first-generation college graduate of the University of California at Davis (B.A.\, 1985; J.D.\, 1988) and is a proud wife\, mother and grandmother. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSBA 101 – Thursday\, May 4 – 12:00 – 1:00 PM PT\nRoxann Burns\nSenior Vice President\, Small & Medium Enterprise Business at Bank of the West\nRoxanne Burns is a senior vice president with expertise in commercial\, community development\, and SBA lending management. In addition to her responsibilities within Small and Medium Enterprise Business\, Roxann is part of Bank of the West’s Leadership Team for the SBA PPP Loan Initiative. Most recently\, she and her team processed and funded more than $3 billion in PPP loans that supported payroll for more than 300\,000 small business employees in California and across the country. \nRoxann brings 30 years of banking experience from start-up finance companies to large complex banking organizations. She is also deeply committed to economic development issues focused on small businesses growth and sustainability. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPaloma Vidgen\nSME Segment Strategy – Women Entrepreneurs\nAs the daughter and granddaughter of entrepreneurs\, she is passionate about helping business owners and entrepreneurs meet their professional and personal goals. With 13 years in banking\, spent developing strategy and building partnerships across wealth management and business banking\, she creates programs and solutions that help our entrepreneurial community succeed.
URL:https://caccmn.org/event/tools-for-your-financial-wellness-with-bank-of-the-west/
CATEGORIES:Business Event,Online Event
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SUMMARY:[:en]TAX BASICS 101[:]
DESCRIPTION:Event Details\nNo one wants a “friendly” letter from the IRS. Taxes are an important part of starting a business and it’s not as difficult as you think! But where do you start? \nHow should I set up my business: as a sole proprietor\, LLC\, corporation\, or partnership? What can I deduct and how do I track my expenses? How do I report my business income and expenses? \nThis webinar will answer all of these questions and more! \n  \n\n\nAdditional Information\nTo learn more\, visit SCORE website. \n  \n\n\nSpecial Instructions\nPlease click ‘Learn More’ to register in SCORE event.
URL:https://caccmn.org/event/tax-basics-101-2/
CATEGORIES:Business Event,Online Event
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SUMMARY:[:en]Legal Compliance for Posting\, Marketing\, and Selling[:]
DESCRIPTION:About this event\n\n\n\n\nWith more than 300 million people online\, it’s estimated that 1 in 3 Americans use the Internet regularly. The biggest reason for the Internet’s popularity is its accessibility. Compared to other forms of media\, the web is cheap\, easy to navigate\, and lets you reach millions of people at little to no cost. \nBUT\, to succeed in the world of online business\, you need a solid understanding of the legal hoops you’ll need to jump through. We are excited to be joined by Marie Smith\, Cofounder and Chief Information Officer at Data 360\, who will thoughtfully guide you through everything you need to know to market and sell online without legal troubles. \nKey Takeaways: \n\nThe differences and similarities between data security\, data privacy\, data protection\, and data compliance\nThe new rules for online marketing and sales in the U.S. and E.U.\nFTC compliance and consumer protection laws\nOther laws and regulations that influence online marketing and sales\n\n  \nOUR SPECIAL GUEST \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nMarie Smith\nChief Information Officer and Co-Founder at Data 360 \nMarie is a prolific leader\, advisor\, coach and mentor who works and advocates locally\, regionally and nationally for digital and technology literacy\, closing the economic gap using technology and ethical\, equitable and explainable AI. See more of her work here!
URL:https://caccmn.org/event/legal-compliance-for-posting-marketing-and-selling/
CATEGORIES:Business Event,Online Event
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SUMMARY:[:en]Financial Power[:]
DESCRIPTION:Join us for an informative session on understanding credit and reading credit reports. This event is designed to help you gain a better understanding of your credit score and how it affects your financial health. \nOur expert speakers will guide you through the basics of credit\, including what factors affect your credit score and how to maintain a good credit score. You’ll also learn how credit reports are created\, what information they contain\, and how to read and interpret them. \nBy the end of this event\, you’ll have a better understanding of how to manage your credit responsibly\, how to dispute errors on your credit report\, and how to take steps to improve your credit score. \nDon’t miss out on this valuable opportunity to gain financial literacy and take control of your credit. Register now to secure your spot!
URL:https://caccmn.org/event/financial-power/
CATEGORIES:Business Event,Online Event
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SUMMARY:[:en]Lending + Lenders[:]
DESCRIPTION:Thinking about how to become more financially secure? Our financial wellness class has something to offer everyone no matter your budget. In this class we offer topics such as: \n\n\nBuilding a healthy economy \n\n\nDeveloping a spending plan \n\n\nWorking with Checking and Savings accounts \n\n\nUnderstanding credit and your credit report \n\n\nUsing credit \n\n\nBeing a smart consumer \n\n\nRegister at: https://www.tfaforms.com/4970466?session=a168a00000691ZQAAY
URL:https://caccmn.org/event/lending-lenders/
LOCATION:Mni Sota Fund\, 817 South 5th Street\, Minneapolis\, MN\, 55415
CATEGORIES:Business Event,In Person Event
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SUMMARY:[:en]Essential Elements of a Successful Business[:]
DESCRIPTION:About this event\n\n\n\n\nEntrepreneurs leading businesses of all kinds face steep challenges managing each part of the company\, from developing a strategic plan to handling day-to-day operations. Balancing these competing demands while maintaining focus on the company’s goals can be difficult and overwhelming\, especially for first-time entrepreneurs. Sometimes it can feel like you’re missing a crucial piece of the puzzle that connects it all into a clear strategy forward. Thankfully\, there is a reliable framework we can all lean on. \nJoin us for a lively conversation with Marcus Whitney\, founding partner at Jumpstart Health Investors\, who will guide you through an easy-to-follow and widely applicable framework for developing an order of operations that connect the essential elements of a successful business logically. You’ll walk away with a deeper understanding of the impact of each element on your business outcomes and how you can leverage them as one for long-term success! \nKey Takeaways: \n\nLearn a universal template for starting any kind of business\nUnderstand the priorities every successful business runs on\nFind your strong points and weak points quickly to fill gaps and avoid failure\n\n  \nOUR SPECIAL GUEST \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nMarcus Whitney\nFounding Partner of Jumpstart Health Investors\nMarcus Whitney is a Founding Partner of Jumpstart Health Investors (JHI)\, the most active early-stage healthcare venture capital firm in America. Of JHI’s funds\, Marcus leads Jumpstart Nova\, the first healthcare venture fund in America investing exclusively in Black-founded and led startups. \nMarcus is also co-founder and minority owner of Major League Soccer team\, Nashville Soccer Club. \nMarcus is the author of the Amazon #1 best-selling book “Create and Orchestrate“\, about claiming your Creative Power through entrepreneurship. His work has been featured by Entrepreneur\, CNBC\, Inc.\, NPR\, Fast Company\, and The Atlantic. \nMarcus is an Aspen Health Innovators Fellow\, and a member of the board of the Healthcare Finance Management Association\, Celtic Bank\, the Country Music Hall of Fame® and Museum\, the Nashville Convention and Visitors Corporation\, OZ Arts\, and Scott Hamilton CARES. \nMarcus actively competes in Jiu Jitsu\, is an IBJJF World Master Champion\, and trains on the competition team at Renzo Gracie Nashville under Shawn Williams. He is married and has two adult sons.
URL:https://caccmn.org/event/essential-elements-of-a-successful-business/
CATEGORIES:Business Event,Online Event
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SUMMARY:[:en]WORK OF ART: GRANT WRITING[:]
DESCRIPTION:Event Details\nThis workshop is a part of the 12-part Work of Art: Business Skills for Artists series\, a professional development curriculum designed to teach business skills to artists in all disciplines. Artists can take the whole series\, or individual workshops that best suit their needs. \n  \n\n\nAdditional Information\nTo learn more\, click here. \n\n\nSpecial Instructions\nPlease click ‘Learn More’ to register in Springboard for the arts event.
URL:https://caccmn.org/event/work-of-art-grant-writing/
CATEGORIES:Business Event,Online Event
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