The Santa Clarita Valley Small Business Development Center at College of the Canyons has scheduled the following workshops in January:

New Client Orientation
This orientation will give insight into starting and running a successful small business.  You will learn all about what the Small Business Development Center (SBDC) has to offer and how we can assist you in establishing or maintaining your small business through one-on-one consultation and training seminars. We offer the New Client Orientation free of charge to all new clients.
Date: Friday, January 6, 2012
Time: 10 am – 11am
Cost: FREE + $2 parking fee (kiosk located in lot 14, machine takes $1 bills and quarters)
Location:
University Center at College of the Canyons, Room 222
26455 Rockwell Canyon Road, Santa Clarita  91355

How to Successfully Start Your New Business
This hands-on workshop will help you get started quickly as you learn the steps necessary to successfully launch your new business.  Learn to prepare a written plan you can use to build and grow a profitable business.  Learn the best way to structure your business as you identify and focus on the key marketing, sales, and financial issues of your business and how to bring it all together.  Tis powerful event has helped many entrepreneurs just like you achieve success.
Date: Tuesday, January 10, 2012
Time: 9 am – 11am
Cost: $30 + $2 parking fee (kiosk located in lot 14, machine takes $1 bills and quarters)
Location:  University Center at College of the Canyons, Room 223
26455 Rockwell Canyon Road, Santa Clarita  91355

SBDC MasterMinds
SBDC MasterMinds is a small business and entrepreneurial training and development group facilitated by an SBDC advisor. Members focus on supporting one another through open discussion and collaboration to increase their success. All local business-minded individuals are invited to attend and join SBDC MasterMinds.
SANTA CLARITA VALLEY
First & Third Wednesday of Each Month
January Schedule:  January 4 and January 18
Time: 8:30am – 9:30am
Cost: $35/quarter (first visit is free)
Location: SCV Chamber of Commerce
27451 Tourney Road, Santa Clarita