Small Business Training Events

1. Business Planning

   Starting a Business

   Forms of Ownership

   TypeIn-Person

   TimeNov 5, 2026 10:00 am (PST)
   Description:

   In this clear, straightforward session, the OCIE SBDC and guest speaker, Lucius C. Davis III will demystify the pros and cons of the most common business structures so you can confidently choose the one that aligns with your goals.

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2. Business Planning

   Other

   ABAIE – Small Business Development Day

   TypeIn-Person

   TimeNov 9, 2026 5:00 pm (PST)

   Address

   Circle City Center
   365 N Main St
   Corona, CA 92880

   Description:

   Join us for ABAIE’s Small Business Development Day (SBDD), an evening created to connect small business owners, entrepreneurs, professionals, and community partners with valuable resources and opportunities to grow.

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3. Business Planning

   Operations & Compliance

   Other

   HR 101: Managing People Made Simple

   TypeIn-Person

   TimeNov 10, 2026 10:00 am (PST)

   Address

   Entrepreneurial Resource Center
   330 N D St 5th Floor
   San Bernardino, CA 92408

   Description:

   Join us for an empowering workshop designed specifically for emerging leaders!

   Gain insights, practical strategies, and essential skills to tackle HR challenges confidently, foster a positive work environment, and maximize the potential of your team

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4. Business Planning

   Financial Education

   Starting a Business

   Improve Your Personal Credit for Lending Opportunities

   TypeWebinar

   TimeNov 12, 2026 10:00 am (PST)
   Description:

   During this workshop, participants will learn about the different credit bureaus and how they calculate credit scores, the common mistakes that can lower credit scores, and ways to establish or rebuild credit history.

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5. Business Planning

   Starting a Business

   Fundamentals of Food Businesses

   TypeWebinar

   TimeNov 12, 2026 12:00 pm (PST)
   Description:

   Fundamentals of Food Businesses gives an overview on the various food business models. From Cottage Food Law (which allows preparing approved foods at home) to full-service restaurants and everything in between.

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6. Business Planning

   Legal Corner: Save Your Bacon… ABCs of Contracts

   TypeWebinar

   TimeNov 12, 2026 3:00 pm (PST)
   Description:

   While covering the basic principles of contracts, you’ll learn how to avoid the pitfalls hidden in written and oral contracts and learn how to negotiate and to write them. Learn how to make a checklist to identify your contract needs.

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7. Business Planning

   Legal Corner: Your Big Idea and How To Protect It

   TypeWebinar

   TimeNov 17, 2026 3:00 pm (PST)
   Description:

   How do you protect your ideas while using them, developing them, or marketing them to customers? Discussions include the basics of Copyrights, Patents, Trade Secrets, Trade and Service marks, Masks and Domain Names.

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8. Business Planning

   Starting a Business

   Restaurant Startup: Recipe for Launching Your Own Restaurant

   TypeIn-Person

   TimeNov 18, 2026 10:00 am (PST)

   Address

   Carnegie Cultural Center
   123 D Street
   Upland, CA 91786-4708

   Description:

   Are you passionate about food and want to start your own restaurant? Join us for this one-stop-shop workshop to learn everything you need to know about starting your own restaurant.

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9. Business Planning

   Other

   Logistics Made Simple: A Small Business Guide to Importing & Exporting

   TypeWebinar

   TimeNov 18, 2026 12:00 pm (PST)
   Description:

   Learn the fundamentals of logistics and gain practical strategies to streamline your processes, reduce unnecessary expenses, and move goods with greater confidence. This session will provide the knowledge and tools to help you succeed!

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