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Text Box: Supporting Small and Green Businesses, Finance and Green workshops and panel discussion

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Agenda
Financial Workshop and Panel Discussion
How to finance your growth
Non conventional financial resources
The Do’s and Don’ts when asking for a loan 
Green Purchasing Forum 
Using purchasing power to reduce environmental impacts.
Business Owner Space
Resources for small businesses in San Jose.

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April 25th, 2008

MBEC News

Apr. 2, 2008

BART Availability and Utilization Study

BART is currently conducting an Availability and Utilization Study (Study). The purpose of the Study is to analyze and evaluate BART’s contracting practices in the areas of procurement of products, equipment, and supplies; construction services; and professional services, including technical, architecture, engineering and paraprofessional services. BART is sponsoring a community meeting to inform the business community about the Study. Representatives from chambers of commerce, trade associations, and governmental organizations, like your organization, will have the opportunity to provide information literature and information of interest to local businesses.

Date: Wednesday, April 2, 2008

Place: Joseph P. Bort Metro Center, 101 – 8th Street, OAK

Time: 6:00 to 8:00 PM

RSVP: bartmeeting@mtaltd.com, or call 510.291.9682

Apr. 3, 2008

(6 to 9 pm) Global Operation

For more information and registration: info@scea.org

Apr. 24, 2008

Small Business Procurement Fair

Organized by Alliance West and Business Owners Space.com

A primary challenge for business is to be aware of current regulations and guidelines. This conference provides opportunities to meet buyers and contracting officers from major military bases, the surrounding states and large companies to discuss business opportunities. Educational sessions will provide current information on emerging new standards and provide you with the tools to bid and contract successfully, gain valuable information and share success stories. This is your opportunity as a supplier to identify potential new contracting sources and network with buyers and other attendees.

Where: Parkside Hall 180 Park Ave, San Jose, CA 95113 (map)

Phone: 408-277-5277

Event Hours: 7:30 am to 4:00 pm

More information: http://www.allianceforbiz.com

For discount early registration contact: events@norcalmbec.com

Apr. 25, 2008

Supporting Small and Green Businesses, Finance and Green workshops and panel discussion.

Financial Workshop and Panel Discussion

§ How to finance your company's growth?

§ Local non-conventional financial resources for businesses

§ The do’s and don’ts when you ask for a loan

Green Purchasing Forum

§ City of San Jose Environmental Services

§ How your company can use its purchasing powers to reduce its environmental impacts

Business Owner Space.com Demos

§ One-stop resource for launching and growing a business in the greater San Jose metropolitan area

Location: Work2Future Center, 1290 Parkmoor Ave. San Jose, CA 95126

Registration at 8:15AM

Workshops 9AM-12PM

Registration: 408-293-9052 or email to Bj.sims@sanjoseca.gov

More information and download RSVP form, link

May 1, 2008

(6 to 9 pm) Exit Strategy

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May24, 2008

(12 to 6 pm) Annual BBQ

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Jun. 5, 2008

(6 to 9 pm) Writing a winning- business plan

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Jun. 21, 2008

(2 to 5 pm) Leadership skills in any- job

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Jun. 28, 2008

(2 to 5 pm) Introduction to- Delegation to China

For more information and registration: info@scea.org

Jul. 3, 2008

to Jul 13th. Delegation visit China

For more information and registration: info@scea.org

Aug. 2, 2008

(2 to 5 pm) The myth of promotion

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Sep. 20, 2008

( 2 to 5 pm) Business plan- Presentation

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Oct. 18, 2008

(2 to 10 pm) Silicon Valley Chinese Engineers Association Annual meeting

For more information and registration: info@scea.org