From: Forrest Peck [forrest.peck@chemeketa.edu]
Sent: Thursday, May 06, 2010 12:45 PM
To: Small Business Development Center
Subject: News from MERIT
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Greetings! If you know people who are considering self- employment, please
forward this newsletter to them. For more information about MERIT, please
visit http://merit.chemeketa.edu. Thanks for your support of MERIT! Forrest Peck
You're doing everything at once, but it just makes you tired,
not more profitable. Focus your energy and get results. Attend our new four-part series, Outperform the Economy:
Business strategies for a new decade. These four 6-week programs will focus
your efforts to make your business stronger and more resilient in a
challenging economy. This will increase your confidence and enthusiasm, so
you gain momentum and boost your profits! Sign up for one 6-week part at a time. Class meetings will be
every Thursday from 3:00-5:00 p.m. for 6 consecutive weeks at the CCBI
building, 626 High Street NE in downtown Salem.
Cost: $150 for 12 hours of training. Class enrollment is limited
to 20 people. To register: Call 503-399-5088 or send us an email at sbdc@chemeketa.edu Don't miss out! If you're ready to stop working yourself into
the ground and want to focus on the things that will really help your
business succeed, take action today!
Pat O'Connor, an economist at the Oregon Employment Department,
will address 2009 Year in Review and 2010 Economic Forecast. John Willburn,
of Pioneer Trust Bank will fill you in on the status of the credit market and
changes in lending. And Jim Griggs, an attorney at Saalfeld Griggs PC, will
address your financing options and give you pointers on managing your assets
and your entity. This month's WVBF will be held on Tuesday, April 13 from 8:30 to
11:00 AM at the Chemeketa Center for Business & Industry (626 High Street
NE). The cost is $39 for chamber members and $59 for non-members. MERIT
clients can get in for $39. Check with Forrest to see if you are eligible for
a scholarship if needed. To register, call 503.399.5088 or email sbdc@chemeketa.edu. Get informed and get moving on important business issues.
Willamette Valley Business Forums are hosted on the first Tuesday of each
month.These 2.5 hour programs are offered in partnership with the Regional
Chambers of Commerce and take place at the Chemeketa Center for Business
& Industry at 626 High Street NE, Salem.
It has hundreds of listings and ads for a wide variety of
businesses, ranging from food stores, to health practitioners, to
construction firms. The free, yearly publication is in its second year. There are also articles about environmental issues. If you are
an expert in a particular subject, contact them about writing an article.
Call for advertising rates for 2010-2011: 541-484-3773
Small Business Management is NOW Accepting Applications for next
year's program starting this Fall. Enrollment is limited - so don't wait too
long to visit: http://sbm.chemeketa.edu
to complete an application to be considered, or call 503.399.5088. (Cost:
$695) "Since so much of my time is spent designing and building
specialized machines to meet each customer's individual needs, SBM has me
focused "on" my business, and as a result, I am more knowledgeable
and effective every day." Sid Wurdinger, Wurdinger Manufacturing
Part 1. What am I? - Mon, April 12 1:00-2:00pm
Part 2. Funding/Resources - Mon, April 19 1:00-2:00pm
Part 3. Set Up - Mon, April 26 1:00-2:00pm
To sign up for these no-cost classes, call the SBDC at
503.399.5088 or email sbdc@chemeketa.edu.
The Salem Housing Authority offers Financial Literacy classes in
the Center 50+ at 2615 Portland Rd on the second Saturday of each month. The
classes are open to the public. The next class will be held on April 10th from
9am to 1pm. For more information or to register, call Rosa Ramirez at 503-
588-6455. Click
here to see a flyer. Polk CDC offers a financial literacy series as well. The four
week series is held in Dallas on Wednesday nights from 6-8:30pm and starts on
May 4th. The cost is $20 per person or $28 per couple. Polk CDC offers an ABC's of Homebuying workshop, which prepares
you to make good decisions when purchasing a home. The next class is being
offered on April 10th from 9am to 4:30pm in Dallas. The cost is $30 per
person or $35 per couple. For information about Polk CDC's workshops, call
503-831-3173. There are also home-ownership workshops being offered in Salem.
NEDCO is offering an ABC's of Homebuying class on April 17th and May 15th.
NEDCO also offers default and foreclosure prevention counseling. For more
information about NEDCO's classes, click
here.
The new VISTA will have the opportunity to interact with local
governments, business organizations, local business incubators, financial
institutions, educational facilities and social service agencies. He or she
will also assist with training, client tracking and assessment, and grant
writing activities for MERIT. Applicants should be college graduates, preferably with
experience in law or business. We are accepting applications until the
position is filled. To apply, visit the AmeriCorps website by
clicking here. Salem Keizer CDC is also seeking a VISTA to help with
fund-raising, managing volunteers and assessing the feasibility of a plan to
provide a commercial kitchen to clients starting food-based businesses. View
their application and apply here: AmeriCorps
website. VISTA is a one-year volunteer program run by the federal
government. VISTA volunteers work full-time for a non-profit, gaining
valuable work experience. During the year of service, VISTAs receive a small
living allowance, some health benefits, and child care, if needed. At the end
of the year, they are awarded a grant that can be applied to student loans or
higher education.
Got a business idea? Not sure how to get started? If this
describes you or someone you know we have good news. MERIT has a class where you can test your business idea in an
informal, confidential setting. We call this Entrepreneurs 101, and we now
offer it monthly in three locations. Best of all it's free!
In April, the classes will be held on Thursday April 8th at 9 am
in Salem, at 12 pm in Dallas and at 2pm in McMinnville. To register for the
next Entrepreneurs 101 class, please call the Chemeketa Small Business
Development Center at 503-399-5088.
If you already completed this survey, thank you! Please forward
the survey to other business owners in Marion, Polk and Yamhill Counties.
This will help us bring affordable legal services to you!
Build wealth not debt. Get fiscally fit and learn from some of
the best in the business. Join the U. S. Small Business Administration in
Recognition of Financial Literacy Month. SBA will host a series of
"FREE" Financial Education webinars highlighting the importance of
financial and business knowledge. Webinar Topics Include: · Basic Banking/Financial Tips for Small
Businesses · The Importance of Financial Education in
the Workplace · Your Money, Your Choices, Your Future · Personal and Business Money Management Webinars will take place on Wednesday April 7, April 14, and
April 21 at 11 a.m. and 3 p.m. EST (8 a.m. and 12 p.m. PST) For FREE visual and audio access to the Webinar : Go to www.readytalk.com
- click "join a meeting" and enter access code 3761101. Then
dial 866-740-1260 and enter access code 3761101 (plus the #key) System Requirements: · Windows, Mac, Linux and Solaris operating
systems · Internet Explorer, Safari and Firefox Web
browsers · Separate telephone line needed for the
audio portion
If you or someone you know is a Spanish- speaking resident of
Salem, please consider sharing this information or attending the upcoming
meeting. This meeting will help the city decide which services will be
reduced or eliminated from the budget. Who: Spanish-speaking residents of Salem. The meetings in English have already taken place, but you can
still see the Mayor's presentation on the budget and take a survey to share
your opinions on the City of Salem website by clicking
here.
Your donations to MERIT allow us to better serve our clients.
MERIT is a 501c3 organization. Thank you for your support!
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