Events
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May 21Creating QR Codes for Your Business
Learn the technical specifications for creating QR Codes and discover free sites to create your own Codes. Cost: $25
What: Small Business | Where: Loveland Chamber of Commerce | When: 08:30 AM - 10:00 AM
Loveland Chamber of Commerce
Contact maryann@lovelandcenterforbiz.org for more information.
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May 22Social Media - The Basics
What exactly is social media? In its simplest definition, social media uses online and mobile tools to communicate user generated content. Why is this so important? User driven means you, and your potential clients can drive the conversation. The result? Connections with people that generate better information, better ideas, more directed sharing and better leads. Social media tools, such as: Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, and YouTube are completely changing the way people are marketing their companies and themselves.
What: Small Business | Where: Small Business Development Center | When: 01:00 PM - 03:00 PM
Social Media IS NOT for everyone. It demands time, authenticity, integrity and humanity. But for those who are ready and willing to commit to a social media marketing plan, be prepared to experience powerful results from your efforts. You must have opportunity before you have success. Leveraging the resources of social media, social networking and web 2.0 technologies will allow you to take full advantage of this new world of opportunity. In this class we will go over Social Media, what it is and how to use it effectively. We will review the following platforms: Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, and Youtube.
Speaker(s): Amy Alcorn
Register online at www.LarimerSBDC.org. Class registration is considered complete when payment is received. Posted fee of $25 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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May 23So 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: 09:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Speaker(s): John Murphy
Register online at www.LarimerSBDC.org. Class registration is considered complete when payment is received. Posted fee of $15 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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Social Media - Beyond the Basics
If you took our first social media class you now know what Social Media is and the best ways to use the major platforms. In this class, we will cover eNewsletters, Blogs, Google+, Pinterest, and location based/review sites such as Foursquare.
What: Small Business | Where: Small Business Development Center | When: 01:00 PM - 03:00 PM
Speaker(s): Amy Alcorn
Register online at www.LarimerSBDC.org. Class registration is considered complete when payment is received. Posted fee of $25 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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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 21Pricing 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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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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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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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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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.
