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Thank you for celebrating GEW with us!
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Greetings!
We hope you all were able to take part in Chicostart Global Entrepreneurship Week! This was the first time Chicostart was designated as a Global Entrepreneurship Week Community Organizer with the Global Entrepreneurship Network. We were proud to represent our region and provide complimentary workshops for entrepreneurs, startups and small businesses. We hope these sessions helped you to be inspired and access additional knowledge, experience and connections needed to succeed. Chicostart is extremely grateful for the support of all of our Global Entrepreneurship Week speakers who took the time to educate members, students and other attendees from the region.
In case you missed any or all of the workshops, don't worry! We have them recorded and ready to watch.
Thank you for celebrating GEW with us!
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CHICOSTART GEW WORKSHOP RECORDINGS
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Tuesday, November 15th
Trusted Peer: The Right Tools, Right Now (Recording)
Philip Bouchard, CEO
Trusted Peer Entrepreneurship
Chicostart Mentors
Wednesday, November 16th
Personal Finance for Entrepreneurs (Recording)
Jaycob Arbogast, Director, Center for Excellence in Finance
CSU Chico College of Business
Thursday, November 17th
3 Social Media Hacks to Get More Customers Recording(Recording)
Mark Sorenson, CEO
Social High Rise
How Businesses Can Implement & Improve DEI Goals
Malcolm McLemore, Director, Multicultural Services & Programs
Butte-Glenn Community College
DEI Presentation Slides
DEI Checklist
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RIDGESTART Powered by Chicostart Ribbon Cutting 11.16.22
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Our RIDGESTART Powered by Chicostart partnership with the Paradise Chamber of Commerce is official! Thank you PRCOC and the Ridge community for supporting a fantastic Ribbon Cutting celebration.
RIDGESTART will serve the diverse business community of Paradise, Magalia and the surrounding Ridge footprint to enrich the Ridge entrepreneurial ecosystem by providing entrepreneurs, startups and small businesses the valuable resources they need for rebuilding, recovery, and resilience. These resources and services include business education, mentorship, incubation program, opengrants portal, and valuable connections.
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Happy Thanksgiving to all our members. You are an essential part of the Chicostart family and we cherish your support! Enjoy the day and may it be a warm start to a joyful holiday season.
Chicostart will also be closed November 24th and 25th!
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Giving Tuesday is Coming Up! 11.29.22
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GivingTuesday is a global generosity movement unleashing the power of radical generosity. GivingTuesday was created in 2012 as a simple idea: a day that encourages people to do good. Since then, it has grown into a year-round global movement that inspires hundreds of millions of people to give, collaborate, and celebrate generosity.
Chicostart would like to invite you to show your generosity for the regions entrepreneurs, startups and small businesses by donating on Giving Tuesday! Why? We strive to make Chico a community where problem solvers and innovators have what they need to thrive in order to drive our business ecosystem to explosive success.
Become a partner or simply donate to support our programs, tools and resources we make accessible to entrepreneurs in the region.
Thank you!
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Due to the upcoming holiday, 1 Million Cups Chico will take a break this week. We will be back with a fresh new presenter Wednesday, November 30th.
Join us at Stoble Coffee Wednesday, November 30th at 9 a.m. or virtually on ZOOM. . |
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1 Million Cups is a platform that allows entrepreneurs and small businesses to present their ideas to the local community. The platform is used so that entrepreneurs can receive feedback, advice, and help practicing their pitches in front of a live audience. Attendees may attend 1 Million Cups Chico in person at Stoble Workplace Downtown Chico or attend virtually via Zoom at the link below.
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Shop Small Business Saturday
11.26.22
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Six reasons why you should shop at a small business
1. Small businesses give back (more) to your community
2. Small businesses make a major economic impact
3. Small businesses provide better customer service
4. Small businesses provide greater access to product diversity
5. Small businesses create a sense of community
6. You're supporting an entrepreneur
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For $20 a day, we have a cool, quiet workspace for you!
Includes coffee, laptop bar, personal desks, and private phone booths fit for those ZOOM meetings. Let us be your office this fall!
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(Fundamental FETA) Financial Model
Date: 11/29/22
Time: 5:30 PM - 7:30 PM
Register Here
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Intellectual Property Strategy is a Business Strategy
Date: 11/30/22
Time: 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM
Register Here
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Marketing and Advertising
Date: 12/1/22
Time: 5:30 PM - 7:30 PM
Register Here
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Building a Successful Food & Beverage Brand
Date: 12/1/22
Time: 10:30 AM - 12:00 PM
Register Here
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Owning and Investing in Real Estate for Small Businesses and Entrepreneurs
Date: 12/6/22
Time: 10:30 AM - 12:00 PM
Register Here
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The Basics of E-commerce - How to Establish Your Online Presence
Date: 11/29/22
Time: 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
Register Here
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How to Build a Website for your Business - Live Q&A
Date: 12/6/22
Time: 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
Register Here
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How to Build a Business Plan and Avoid getting Stuck
Date: 12/7/22
Time: 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
Register Here
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Creating a Path to Success (CAPS) Program - Apply Today!
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CAPS provides students with opportunities available to them in business, public service, community insights and entrepreneurial arenas.
The curriculum engages students to develop a network of professionals and advisors, learn soft skills that would be an asset to them in the workforce and business world, and most importantly create future leaders for regional Hispanic chambers and the community.
Apply by Jan 2 2023 11:59 PM (PST)
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NorCal SBDC Financial Training
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- A clear understanding of lending and the key criteria for a successful lending experience.
- How the SBA lending programs work and how to access them.
- The different types of loan products available to businesses.
- To whom local SBDC advisors can refer loans and what types of clients should be referred.
- Micro-lending as a significant source of funding for small businesses, start-ups and entrepreneurs.
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Grow with Google Webinars Hosted by Chicostart
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The Real Cost of Grant Funding - Recording
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Watch the recording for a fireside chat on optimizing your indirect cost rates to ensure that you are covering the real cost of receiving funding. OpenGrants CEO, Sedale Turbovsky, and expert consultant, Aleisha Beckum, dive into the details of indirect grant costs. These refer to expenses that may not be readily identified with a grant but are still associated with the activities necessary to achieve the goals of the grant. This webinar is perfect for any private or public organization that is interested or has received government grant funding.
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United States Department of Agriculture
Native American Rural Small Business Loan
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The Keep it Local Business Fund Sponsored by the Nextdoor Kind Foundation
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In partnership with the NAACP, The Nextdoor Kind Foundation is awarding $100,000 in grants and valuable business resources to help entrepreneurs of color across the country achieve their business goals.
To be eligible, the business must be majority (51+%) owned and/or operated by a person(s) of color. Applications are open now through December 16, 2022 at 6 PM ET.
Ideal Candidate
You are a passionate small business owner with a strong connection to your local community. You know who you reach and serve, and the impact you have. You are mission-driven and know exactly what you would do with $5,000 to grow your business.
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The Unique Benefits of Choosing Solo Entrepreneurship
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Now with more than a decade of experience as a solopreneur, I’ve come to realize the beauty of this business model. As someone who thrives on lean operations, efficiency, flexibility, and control, it fits my personality well. In fact, solopreneurship offers some unique benefits that I feel have enabled me to take advantage of big opportunities I wouldn’t have been able to under a different model. - By Stephanie Shirley
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Our partners are the entrepreneurs, business owners, and leaders make up the thriving high-tech sector in the greater Chico area. Join them and... Get Hired! |
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Partners & Community Partners
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