Events
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May 29Leprino Foods Job Fair
Leprino Foods Job Fair
What: Manufacturing | Where: Island Grove Park 4-H Building | When: 02:00 PM - 07:00 PM
May 29, 2013
2-7pm
Island Grove Park 4-H Building
527 North 15th Avenue
Greeley, Colorado 80631
Come learn about Leprino Foods Company
45 positions need to be filled.
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May 30Transportation and Manufacturing Career Fair
Transportation & Manufacturing Career Fair
What: Transportation | Where: Adams County Regional park, 9755 Henderson Rd, Brighton, Colorado 80601 | When: 09:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Thursday, May 30, 2013
9am-12noon
Adams County Regional Park
9755 Henderson Road
Brighton, Colorardo 80601
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May 31Basics of Bookkeeping: Know Thy Numbers
Learn the what, how and why of bookkeeping. Understand what bookkeeping can tell you about your business and how it can help you manage. Learn what data you need to keep track of, how to avoid common mistakes and when to call in a bookkeeper or accountant. Discover effective bookkeeping from chart of accounts to financial statements.
What: Small Business | Where: Small Business Development Center | When: 08:30 AM - 12:00 PM
Speaker(s): Beth Dixon, CPA
Register online at www.LarimerSBDC.org. Class registration is considered complete when payment is received. Posted fee of $40 is for pre-registration. Payments made the day of event are $10 more if space is available. A 48-hour notice of cancellation is required for a refund. Payment options: Phone credit card payment to SBDC at 970-498-9295; OR mail check to 125 S. Howes Suite 150 Fort Collins, CO 80521.
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Jun 5Building a Business Plan
Building a Business Plan is a 9 hour course divided into 3 classes; June 5, June 12 & June 19 from 12:30-3:30 pm.
| When: 12:30 PM - 03:30 PM
This course is designed to help the entrepreneur understand the process of building an effective Business Plan. Each 3 hour session will consist of class instruction, practical exercises, and a guest speaker with expertise in research, marketing, or finance.
Session 1:
* Becoming familiar with a Business Plan Outline
* Understanding the Writing Process
* General Company Description
* Products and Services
* Market Research (library researcher)
Session 2:
* Market Plan (marketing specialist)
* Operational Plan
* Management and Organization
* Personal Financial Statement
Session 3:
* Start Up Expenses and Capitalization (financial consultant)
* Financial Plan
* Appendices
* Refining the Plan
This course is a great starting point in developing a relationship with the Larimer County Small Business Development Center. Beyond the classroom and throughout the building process of your Business Plan you will have free access to General Business Consultants, a Library Researcher, as well as a limited amount of free consultation with a Marketing Specialist, an Attorney, and an Accountant.
A builder would not begin construction without a blueprint; entrepreneurs should not rush into new ventures without a Business Plan.
Speaker(s): Arnie Culver
Registration for this seminar is $99. Phone credit card payment to SBDC at 970-498-9295; OR mail check to 125 S. Howes Suite 150 Fort Collins, CO 80521. For more information, visit www.LarimerSBDC.org.
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TAXES - Get Informed & Organized Now!
Get your taxes and recordkeeping organized in order to Minimize Your Tax Burden. Topics include self employment tax; estimated tax payments; tax deductions such as travel, meals and home office; sales & use tax; 1099's vs. W-2's; owners health insurance and enterprise zone tax credits.
What: Small Business | Where: Small Business Development Center | When: 08:30 AM - 12:00 PM
Speaker(s): Kevin Dryg, CPA, CVA
Registration for this seminar is $40. Phone credit card payment to SBDC at 970-498-9295; OR mail check to 125 S. Howes Suite 150 Fort Collins, CO 80521. Payments made the day of event are $10 more. For more information, visit www.LarimerSBDC.org.
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Jun 6So You Want to Start a Business?
This class is a prerequisite for start-ups to schedule a counseling session at the Larimer SBDC. Explore the basics of business ownership, including entrepreneurship, planning for a profitable business, pitfalls to avoid and how to reach your customers.
What: Small Business | Where: Small Business Development Center | When: 11:00 AM - 01:00 PM
Speaker(s): Nelia Harper
Registration for this seminar is $15. Phone credit card payment to SBDC at 970-498-9295; OR mail check to 125 S. Howes Suite 150 Fort Collins, CO 80521. Payments made the day of event are $10 more. For more information, visit www.LarimerSBDC.org.
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Jun 7Hammer N Ale
Fort Collins Habitat for Humanity Presents Hammer N Ale. Join us for a special evening of refreshing malt beverages, tastes from Fort Collins restaurants, live music and dancing and an exceptional silent auction with something for everyone.
What: Nonprofits | Where: Anheuser-Busch Brewery Tour Center | When: 06:00 PM - 10:00 PM
6pm-10pm
Anheuser-Busch Brewery Tour Center
$40 per person, $75 per couple
Included in your ticket price is a free shuttle sponsored by Super Shuttle.
Tickets are available at FortCollinsHabitat.org and the Fort Collins Habitat for Humanity ReStore at 4001 S. Taft Hill Rd 80526
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Relationship Selling
This workshop will arm you and your sales team with the knowledge and skills to generate sales beyond your wildest expectations. Here's a selection of what you'll learn: how the sales process should flow, how to get the customer to sell themselves, and how to ask for the sale. Conversion techniques, rapport building skills and communications strategies are also discussed to cover the full spectrum of successful relationship selling!
What: Small Business | Where: Small Business Development Center | When: 08:30 AM - 11:00 AM
Speaker(s): Lee Porter
Registration for this seminar is $40. Phone credit card payment to SBDC at 970-498-9295; OR mail check to 125 S. Howes Suite 150 Fort Collins, CO 80521. Payments made the day of event are $10 more. For more information, visit www.LarimerSBDC.org.
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Jun 12Selling Your Uniqueness
Having a true competitive advantage is more than 'good service' or 'good price' - it's all about knowing what makes your business special, and being able to specifically explain it to your customers. This is your unique selling proposition - the thing that sets you apart from your competitors. This workshop teaches you how to set yourself apart in the eyes of your customer. This is the next step in your marketing success story. From this point on, you'll have a real point of difference and you'll know how to use it.
What: Small Business | Where: Small Business Development Center | When: 08:30 AM - 11:00 AM
You might be surprised by how much this program reveals about your business. It may get you thinking about important issues that have never crossed your mind. You'll hear examples of unique businesses, with an explanation of what they do differently and how it works for them. Some are real - some are imagined. You may even find a business like yours, and be able to directly steal and idea or two. Now is time to get moving - there has never been a better time to start using your uniqueness to your advantage.
Speaker(s): Lee Porter
Registration for this seminar is $40. Phone credit card payment to SBDC at 970-498-9295; OR mail check to 125 S. Howes Suite 150 Fort Collins, CO 80521. Payments made the day of event are $10 more. For more information, visit www.LarimerSBDC.org.
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Jun 13I Need Financing, What Now?
This workshop will assist you in knowing what the banks are looking for in a borrower. You will learn what issues the banks are dealing with on their side of the table and how to approach those challenges. Find out what type of loans fit your situation and how they can be used with an emphasis on Small Business Administration (SBA) lending. Discover what to provide and what to expect when you approach a financial institution to meet your company's capital needs. Money, you need it to get started, you need it to establish yourself, and you need it to grow, so learn what's involved with borrowing it!
What: Small Business | Where: Small Business Development Center | When: 11:30 AM - 01:30 PM
Speaker(s): Todd Guymon, Verus Bank of Commerce
Registration for this seminar is $15. Phone credit card payment to SBDC at 970-498-9295; OR mail check to 125 S. Howes Suite 150 Fort Collins, CO 80521. Payments made the day of event are $10 more. For more information, visit www.LarimerSBDC.org.
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Make It Official
An early morning two-hour workshop that covers business registration and forms, business entity-type selection and other timely tips every prospective entrepreneur needs before starting a new business venture.
What: Small Business | Where: Small Business Development Center | When: 08:00 AM - 10:00 AM
Speaker(s): Attorney Tom Selken and Teresa Kaufman, CPA
Registration for this seminar is $25. Phone credit card payment to SBDC at 970-498-9295; OR mail check to 125 S. Howes Suite 150 Fort Collins, CO 80521. Payments made the day of event are $10 more. For more information, visit www.LarimerSBDC.org.
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Jun 18So You Want to Start a Business?
This class is a prerequisite for start-ups to schedule a counseling session at the Larimer SBDC. Explore the basics of business ownership, including entrepreneurship, planning for a profitable business, pitfalls to avoid and how to reach your customers.
What: Small Business | Where: Small Business Development Center | When: 01:00 PM - 03:00 PM
Speaker(s): John Murphy
Registration for this seminar is $15. Phone credit card payment to SBDC at 970-498-9295; OR mail check to 125 S. Howes Suite 150 Fort Collins, CO 80521. Payments made the day of event are $10 more. For more information, visit www.LarimerSBDC.org.
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Jun 19Understanding Your Aging Pet
Did you know more than 62 percent of U.S. households own at least one pet, and the northern Colorado community is no exception.
What: Health Care & Insurance | Where: Loveland Public Library | When: 06:30 PM - 07:30 PM
How does a pet owner know if their pet is hurting? What are common and uncommon signs of aging? To address these topics and more, Dr. Kathleen Cooney has launched a monthly educational series, 'Understanding Your Aging Pet'.
She will address how pet owners can help their pets' age gracefully and empower families to provide most senior care in the comfort of the home.
Held on the 3rd Thursday of the month at:
Loveland Public Library
300 N. Adams Ave.
Loveland, CO
80537
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Jun 20How to do Business with the Government
An in-depth review of the government procurement process and how this can impact your business. the Procurement Technical Assistance Center (PTAC) will explain many of the government acronyms, describe how your business needs to be registered to do government contracting and we look at the different preference programs.
What: Small Business | Where: Small Business Development Center | When: 12:00 PM - 01:30 PM
Speaker(s): Tom Thompson, Colorado PTAC
Registration for this seminar is $15. Phone credit card payment to SBDC at 970-498-9295; OR mail check to 125 S. Howes Suite 150 Fort Collins, CO 80521. Payments made the day of event are $10 more. For more information, visit www.LarimerSBDC.org.
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Jun 21Affordable Health Care Act and Your Business
This highly informative session will provide an update on health care reform and how it will impact small business and individuals. The presentation will cover what the law is and how it will impact small companies as we approach the January 1, 2014 implementation date. Understand the complex details and regulations and get your questions answered in preparation for the structural and financial changes due to PPACA.
What: Small Business | Where: Small Business Development Center | When: 12:00 PM - 01:30 PM
Fee: Free. Spots are limited. Register by calling SBDC at (970)498-9295 or go to www.LarimerSBDC.org. If you are unable to attend, please call us at 970-498-9295 to give your spot to another attendee.
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Pricing for Predicted Profit
For growing businesses with product or service-based businesses: Do you know the bottom-line profit built in to each price you set? Are you able to strategically set prices to predict your profits? Attend this advanced workshop and find out how. Participants will take away an action plan, an Excel-based pricing tool, and valuable insights for setting prices with sensitivity to the market and to the bottom line.
What: Small Business | Where: Small Business Development Center | When: 08:30 AM - 10:30 AM
Speaker(s): Cindy Deutschbein
Registration for this seminar is $25. Phone credit card payment to SBDC at 970-498-9295; OR mail check to 125 S. Howes Suite 150 Fort Collins, CO 80521. Payments made the day of event are $10 more. For more information, visit www.LarimerSBDC.org.
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Turning Your Passion and Purpose Into a Business
If you have an idea for a business, want to start a business but not sure what, or have a business you want to start this workshop will give you the clarity to move forward.
What: Small Business | Where: Small Business Development Center | When: 12:00 PM - 01:30 PM
What is your Mission and Purpose in Life?
Define Your Personal Mission – (not a company Mission Statement)
Why do you need a personal Mission Statement?
Fee: Free. Spots are limited. Register by calling SBDC at (970)498-9295. If you are unable to attend, please call us at 970-498-9295 to give your spot to another attendee.
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Jun 22Clay's Ace Hardware-Grill Your Ace Off
Clays’ Ace Hardware is hosting Grill Your Ace Off, a grilling competition for local restaurants on Saturday June 22, 2013, in the parking lot of Clays’ Ace Hardware from 1 p.m. until 4 p.m.
What: Nonprofits | Where: Clay's Ace Hardware | When: 01:00 PM - 04:00 PM
Community members can come out to taste and judge the Grill Your Ace Off event. Votes can be cast by donating $1 per vote, all proceeds will go to the Homelessness Prevention Initiative.
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Jun 28Build Your Business (and have a great time!) Through Public Speaking
What do you LOVE to teach others about your work...and what do they get excited about hearing? In her presentation, award-winning career counselor Katy Piotrowski, M.Ed. will talk about how to turn what you're passionate about in your business into new clients, through public speaking. Hands on and FUN. Join us!
What: Small Business | Where: Small Business Development Center | When: 12:00 PM - 01:30 PM
Fee: Free. Spots are limited. Register by calling SBDC at (970)498-9295 or go to www.LarimerSBDC.org. If you are unable to attend, please call us at 970-498-9295 to give your spot to another attendee.
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Jul 12Loveland Loves BBQ, Bands, and Brews
As Loveland’s unofficial ‘kick-off to summer’ event, Loveland Loves BBQ, Bands and Brews offers Loveland residents and visitors the opportunity to celebrate summer the American way – with live entertainment, local craft beer, vendor fair, family-friendly activities and of course, a variety of BBQ flavors and cuisine.
What: Arts & Culture | Where: Downtown Loveland | When: 11:00 AM - 10:00 PM
The event kicks off at noon on Fri. July 12 and runs until 10 p.m. Attendees can also enjoy activities from 11 a.m. – 10 p.m. on Sat., July 13. A complete lineup of live entertainment and activities are listed at www.e-l-events.org
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Strategic Networking: Fast and Furious, Planned and Productive
Is anybody out there?
What: Small Business | Where: Small Business Development Center | When: 12:00 PM - 01:30 PM
The purpose of networking is to know and be known. Strategic networking takes planning, execution and messaging that will help you succeed with the least time, effort and brain damage. Learn how to get in front of people who can help your business grow, with a message that makes them pay attention.
Fee: Free. Spots are limited. Register by calling SBDC at (970)498-9295 or go to www.LarimerSBDC.org. If you are unable to attend, please call us at 970-498-9295 to give your spot to another attendee.
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Jul 13Loveland Loves BBQ, Bands, and Brews
As Loveland’s unofficial ‘kick-off to summer’ event, Loveland Loves BBQ, Bands and Brews offers Loveland residents and visitors the opportunity to celebrate summer the American way – with live entertainment, local craft beer, vendor fair, family-friendly activities and of course, a variety of BBQ flavors and cuisine.
What: Arts & Culture | Where: Downtown Loveland | When: 11:00 AM - 10:00 PM
The event kicks off at noon on Fri. July 12 and runs until 10 p.m. Attendees can also enjoy activities from 11 a.m. – 10 p.m. on Sat., July 13. A complete lineup of live entertainment and activities are listed at www.e-l-events.org
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Jul 17Understanding Your Aging Pet
Did you know more than 62 percent of U.S. households own at least one pet, and the northern Colorado community is no exception.
What: Health Care & Insurance | Where: Loveland Public Library | When: 06:30 PM - 07:30 PM
How does a pet owner know if their pet is hurting? What are common and uncommon signs of aging? To address these topics and more, Dr. Kathleen Cooney has launched a monthly educational series, 'Understanding Your Aging Pet'.
She will address how pet owners can help their pets' age gracefully and empower families to provide most senior care in the comfort of the home.
Held on the 3rd Thursday of the month at:
Loveland Public Library
300 N. Adams Ave.
Loveland, CO
80537
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Jul 19Google Confusion Unraveled: Free and Low-Cost Tools for Small Business
This presentation will cover some free, simple-to-use tools from Google that can enhance communication with your staff and customers, and keep you on top of current business trends in your industry. We will cover Google Drive, Docs and Spreadsheets for managing and organizing your business, Google Forms for gathering data from your staff or customers, plus mobile and collaboration tools to make working easier. If you’ve got a Gmail account, you can start today!
What: Small Business | Where: Small Business Development Center | When: 12:00 PM - 01:30 PM
Fee: Free. Spots are limited. Register by calling SBDC at (970)498-9295 or go to www.LarimerSBDC.org. If you are unable to attend, please call us at 970-498-9295 to give your spot to another attendee.
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Jul 26What's the Interest in Pinterest?
You've heard about Pinterest, learn about how you can use it to grow your business, connect with others, reach your customers, create a following, and increase your sales.
What: Small Business | Where: Small Business Development Center | When: 12:00 PM - 01:30 PM
Fee: Free. Spots are limited. Register by calling SBDC at (970)498-9295 or go to www.LarimerSBDC.org. If you are unable to attend, please call us at 970-498-9295 to give your spot to another attendee.
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Aug 2Funnel Vision: The Process of Turning Strangers Into Clients
Do you have all the pieces for a great marketing plan but don't know how to start putting them together?
What: Small Business | Where: Small Business Development Center | When: 12:00 PM - 01:30 PM
Funnel Vision will help you understand the right piece to use as your starting point, and how to put your marketing pieces into action to complete the entire marketing puzzle picture. We will discuss how to attract strangers to gain visitors, how to connect visitors into customers and how to delight customers into brand champions.
Funnel Vision will help you decide when and how to use social media, call-to-action, blogs, newsletters, posts, tweets, pins, pluses.
Fee: Free. Spots are limited. Register by calling SBDC at (970)498-9295 or go to www.LarimerSBDC.org. If you are unable to attend, please call us at 970-498-9295 to give your spot to another attendee.
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Aug 16Lights, Camera, Action! Using Video to Attract Customers and Enhance Your Reputation
You’re thinking of using video as part of your marketing efforts? Smart move!
What: Small Business | Where: Small Business Development Center | When: 12:00 PM - 01:30 PM
This seminar will teach you to harness the power of video to attract customers and get them to take action. It will cover topics such as the benefits of using video in your business, questions you should ask before starting a video project, knowing when to do-it-yourself and when to hire professionals, budgeting for video, and how to promote your video to get the best return.
Fee: Free. Spots are limited. Register by calling SBDC at (970)498-9295 or go to www.LarimerSBDC.org. If you are unable to attend, please call us at 970-498-9295 to give your spot to another attendee.
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Aug 23Old Fashioned Corn Roast Festival
The Loveland Chamber of Commerce Annual Old Fashion Corn Roast Festival is set for August 23rd & 24th in Downtown Loveland.
What: Arts & Culture | Where: Downtown Loveland | When: 08:00 AM - 08:00 PM
Friday the 23rd will kick of the event with the annual Corn Shucking Contest, lots of food, fun and entertainment with the New Sensation, 80’s Band.
Saturday the 24th starts with the Annual Corn Roast Parade, Corn Eating Contest, Loveland’s Got Talent, Kid Zone activities, with lots more food, fund and entertainment and bands playing all throughout the day to include the Elder’s playing at noon and the Kory Brunson band at 6:00 p.m.
Visit http://www.loveland.org/TheCornRoastFestival/ for more information.
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Aug 24Old Fashioned Corn Roast Festival
The Loveland Chamber of Commerce Annual Old Fashion Corn Roast Festival is set for August 23rd & 24th in Downtown Loveland.
What: Arts & Culture | Where: Downtown Loveland | When: 08:00 AM - 08:00 PM
Friday the 23rd will kick of the event with the annual Corn Shucking Contest, lots of food, fun and entertainment with the New Sensation, 80’s Band.
Saturday the 24th starts with the Annual Corn Roast Parade, Corn Eating Contest, Loveland’s Got Talent, Kid Zone activities, with lots more food, fund and entertainment and bands playing all throughout the day to include the Elder’s playing at noon and the Kory Brunson band at 6:00 p.m.
Visit http://www.loveland.org/TheCornRoastFestival/ for more information.
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Oct 82013 Community Foundation Profiles Luncheon
The Community Foundation will be hosting its annual Profiles Luncheon on October 8th from 11:30 a.m.—1:00 p.m. at the University of Northern Colorado University Center Ballroom.
What: Nonprofits | Where: University of Northern Colorado University Center Ballroom | When: 11:30 AM - 01:00 PM
The event will focus on the Community Foundation’s role in empowering education in our communities. Helayne Jones, President and CEO of the Colorado Legacy Foundation, will be the keynote speaker for the event.
Helayne Jones was named President & CEO of the Colorado Legacy Foundation in March 2009. As the leader of this dynamic, growing organization, Jones draws on 15 years of expertise gained as an education consultant, her experience as a college professor, and her previous work as a marketing executive. Her consulting experience includes work with school districts and education foundations in Colorado and throughout the country to implement school reform by improving business processes in education systems. She also has extensive experience with private-sector and nonprofit organizations to facilitate strategic planning, board communications, and manage the impact of change.
Tickets for the event are $30 for individuals and sponsorship opportunities are available.
For more information, contact Lauren Weber at Lauren@cfsgwc.org or call (970) 304-9970.
Event sponsored by Denver Investments.
