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SUMMARY:Toastmaster
DESCRIPTION:Do you want to become a confident public speaker and strong leader? If so\, Toastmasters is the place for you. You’ll find a supportive learn-by-doing environment that allows you to achieve your goals at your own pace. Learn how Toastmasters has changed the lives of member.
URL:https://vedc.chimento.co/event/toastmaster
LOCATION:VEDC Women’s Business Center\, 5121 Van Nuys Blvd.\, Suite 300A\, Sherman Oaks\, CA\, 91403\, United States
CATEGORIES:Networking,ToastMasters,Workshop
ORGANIZER;CN="VEDC Women&#8217%3Bs Business Center":MAILTO:info@vedc.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20181018T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20181018T190000
DTSTAMP:20260426T150953
CREATED:20180919T040358Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20181018T144851Z
UID:10711-1539882000-1539889200@vedc.chimento.co
SUMMARY:Funding for Small Businesses
DESCRIPTION:Are you interested in a loan for your business but don’t know where to start? This workshop will guide you through the process. We will cover your different loan options\, loan requirements\, and insider tips on how to present a successful loan application.
URL:https://vedc.chimento.co/event/funding-for-small-businesses
LOCATION:VEDC Women’s Business Center\, 5121 Van Nuys Blvd.\, Suite 300A\, Sherman Oaks\, CA\, 91403\, United States
CATEGORIES:Access to Capital,Networking,Workshop
ORGANIZER;CN="VEDC Women&#8217%3Bs Business Center":MAILTO:info@vedc.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20181017T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20181017T193000
DTSTAMP:20260426T150953
CREATED:20181015T143112Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20181015T150339Z
UID:11015-1539797400-1539804600@vedc.chimento.co
SUMMARY:Doing Social Media Right
DESCRIPTION:In this workshop you will learn how to choose the right social media networks to market your business and how they differ from each other. After learning how each of them work you will learn how to create content for them that will engage\, nurture\, and sell to your audience\, converting them into customers.                                                                                                                                                            Many people say it doesn’t hurt to ask when it comes to asking for the sale. They are completely wrong. It can hurt to ask for the sale if it’s too soon. That’s why you will learn some proper online selling techniques that you can use to convert the right people into paying customers.
URL:https://vedc.chimento.co/event/doing-social-media-right
LOCATION:BusinessSource Center West Valley\, 18645 Sherman Way #114\, Reseda\, CA\, 91335\, United States
CATEGORIES:Networking,Top Courses,Workshop
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ORGANIZER;CN="BusinessSource Center West Valley":MAILTO:info@bscvalley.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20181016T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20181016T200000
DTSTAMP:20260426T150953
CREATED:20180919T040353Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20181016T144929Z
UID:10707-1539712800-1539720000@vedc.chimento.co
SUMMARY:Restaurant Resource Council Meetup: Food Photography Tricks
DESCRIPTION:Learn:\n• Photograph tricks of an expert food and branding photographer\n• Why it is important to stage your products
URL:https://vedc.chimento.co/event/restaurant-resource-council-meetup-food-photography-tricks
LOCATION:VEDC Women’s Business Center\, 5121 Van Nuys Blvd.\, Suite 300A\, Sherman Oaks\, CA\, 91403\, United States
CATEGORIES:Networking,Workshop
ORGANIZER;CN="VEDC Women&#8217%3Bs Business Center":MAILTO:info@vedc.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20181016T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20181016T200000
DTSTAMP:20260426T150953
CREATED:20180919T040349Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20181016T144928Z
UID:10705-1539712800-1539720000@vedc.chimento.co
SUMMARY:HBN Toastmasters ESPAÑOL- Bilingual
DESCRIPTION:¡Adquiera Confianza en sí mismo y mejore sus habilidades de Comunicación!\nEn las reuniones de HBN Toastmasters usted aprenderá como llegar a ser un orador eficaz\, obtendrá evaluaciones constructivas de sus discursos\, aprenderá como hablar de pie frente al público y se relacionará con profesionales y gente de negocios. Las reuniones son bilingues.
URL:https://vedc.chimento.co/event/hbn-toastmasters-espanol-bilingual-3
LOCATION:VEDC Women’s Business Center\, 5121 Van Nuys Blvd.\, Suite 300A\, Sherman Oaks\, CA\, 91403\, United States
CATEGORIES:Networking,ToastMasters,Workshop
ORGANIZER;CN="VEDC Women&#8217%3Bs Business Center":MAILTO:info@vedc.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20181016T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20181016T193000
DTSTAMP:20260426T150953
CREATED:20180919T040348Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20181016T144927Z
UID:10704-1539711000-1539718200@vedc.chimento.co
SUMMARY:Fashion Production
DESCRIPTION:Producing Apparel\, Accessories and Footwear requires the following attributes: Organizational ability\, Negotiation  skills\, Logistic coordination\, and a Persistent attitude
URL:https://vedc.chimento.co/event/fashion-production
LOCATION:VEDC Women’s Business Center\, 5121 Van Nuys Blvd.\, Suite 300A\, Sherman Oaks\, CA\, 91403\, United States
CATEGORIES:Networking,Workshop
ORGANIZER;CN="VEDC Women&#8217%3Bs Business Center":MAILTO:info@vedc.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20181015T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20181015T200000
DTSTAMP:20260426T150953
CREATED:20180919T040348Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20181015T145310Z
UID:10703-1539622800-1539633600@vedc.chimento.co
SUMMARY:Guided Business Plans for a Small Business Part III of IV
DESCRIPTION:Determining your costs and defining your product’s price is an important step in establishing your business. We will go over company basics\, starting with the legal structure that all companies need to have\, including registering your company\, and a checklist for getting ready to launch your business.
URL:https://vedc.chimento.co/event/guided-business-plans-for-a-small-business-part-iii-of-iv-5
LOCATION:VEDC Women’s Business Center\, 5121 Van Nuys Blvd.\, Suite 300A\, Sherman Oaks\, CA\, 91403\, United States
CATEGORIES:Guided Business Plan,Networking,Workshop
ORGANIZER;CN="VEDC Women&#8217%3Bs Business Center":MAILTO:info@vedc.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20181011T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20181011T193000
DTSTAMP:20260426T150953
CREATED:20180919T040343Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20181011T043542Z
UID:10699-1539279000-1539286200@vedc.chimento.co
SUMMARY:Mastermind Mujeres Empresarias
DESCRIPTION:¿ Deseas abrir tu propio negocio? \n¿ Quieres expandir tu negocio actual? \n¿ Necesitas ayuda para tomar algunas decisiones en tu empresa? \n¿ Te enfrentas a un nuevo desafío en tu proyecto empresarial? \nO simplemente quieres compartir con un grupo de Mujeres Empresarias tus inquietudes sobre tu negocio o sobre tu proyecto.Asiste a este Mastermind en donde JUNTAS nos apoyaremos y buscaremos soluciones y respuestas para nuestros desafios!!
URL:https://vedc.chimento.co/event/mastermind-mujeres-empresarias-2
LOCATION:VEDC Women’s Business Center\, 5121 Van Nuys Blvd.\, Suite 300A\, Sherman Oaks\, CA\, 91403\, United States
CATEGORIES:Networking,Workshop
ORGANIZER;CN="VEDC Women&#8217%3Bs Business Center":MAILTO:info@vedc.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20181011T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20181011T193000
DTSTAMP:20260426T150953
CREATED:20180919T040341Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20181011T043542Z
UID:10697-1539279000-1539286200@vedc.chimento.co
SUMMARY:Trademarks
DESCRIPTION:In this workshop you will learn to protect the name of your  company and you will learn the importance of a Trademark\, or Service Mark
URL:https://vedc.chimento.co/event/trademarks
LOCATION:VEDC Women’s Business Center\, 5121 Van Nuys Blvd.\, Suite 300A\, Sherman Oaks\, CA\, 91403\, United States
CATEGORIES:Networking,Workshop
ORGANIZER;CN="VEDC Women&#8217%3Bs Business Center":MAILTO:info@vedc.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20181011T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20181011T140000
DTSTAMP:20260426T150953
CREATED:20180827T181224Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180924T150143Z
UID:10383-1539246600-1539266400@vedc.chimento.co
SUMMARY:Chicagoland Veteran's Celebration & Resource Fair
DESCRIPTION:Veteran’s Celebration and Resource Fair\n Honor | Recognition | Opportunity\nLocation: Harrah’s Joliet Hotel\, 151 N Joliet St.\, Joliet\, IL 60432\nHosted by\nGSU Veterans Center\, Illinois Joining Forces\, Inner Voice Chicago\, KFA\, Inc.\, Operation H.E.L.P.\, Quad County Urban League\, and VEDC\, and sponsored by Travelers.\nAre you looking to start or grow your business\, or need tips on how to prepare for a job opportunity\, or looking to make connections? \nYou are invited to join us! \nThis event is being held in celebration of National Veterans Small Business Week and in recognition of Veteran’s Day. The day begins with coffee\, networking\, resource panel\, resource tables\, boot camp style trainings: “How to Start Your Business” and “How to Prep for a Job Opportunity”\, box lunch and much more. \nMust pre-register. Registration is free for veterans and their spouses. \nAgenda: (Subject to change)\n\n\n8:30 AM: Check-in Begins – Location: Las Vegas Room\n\n\nResource Fair\, Morning Coffee\, and Networking\n\n\n\n\n 8:30 AM-1:00 PM: Resource Fair\n\n\n9:30 AM: Welcome\, Color Guard\, and Veteran Recognition\n\n\nNational Anthem:\nPresentation by Jerome Coleman\, Staff Sergeant\, U.S. Air Force and Illinois Air National Guard and Comcast Engineer\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSponsor welcome: Travelers\n\n\nVeterans Recognition\n\n\n\n\n10:00 AM: Resource Panel\n\n\nQuad County Urban League\n\n\nInner Voice Chicago\n\n\nOperation H.E.L.P.\n\n\nIllinois Joining Forces\n\n\n\n\n10:30 AM: Business Boot Camp sponsored by Travelers\n\n\nHow to start your business:\n\nGuided Business Plan Training and Tips on How to Access Capital to Grow Your Business\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n12:00 PM: Box Lunch Break\n\n\n12:30 PM: Workforce Boot Camp\n\n\nWorkforce Training and Employment Resources\n\nPreparing For The Job: Know Your Background | The Resume | The Interview\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n2 PM: Closure\n\n\n_______________________ \nFor more information call 212-231-4313\n  \n 
URL:https://vedc.chimento.co/event/chicagoland-veteran-resource-fair
CATEGORIES:Expo,Guided Business Plan,Networking,Special Event,Travelers Small Business Risk Education Program,Workshop
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ORGANIZER;CN="VEDC":MAILTO:info@vedc.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20181010T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20181010T193000
DTSTAMP:20260426T150953
CREATED:20180919T040339Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20181010T041914Z
UID:10695-1539192600-1539199800@vedc.chimento.co
SUMMARY:Facebook en ESPAÑOL
DESCRIPTION:Las redes sociales son fundamentales para impactar tu negocio\, tu marca o tu producto. \nExplotalas y ocupalas a tu favor. En este workshop veremos Facebook 101 para promocionar en fan page\, página personal\, grupos\, canales de video\, venta. Por medio de contenido estrategico\, uso de herramientas\, buena ejecución de Facebook lives. Lo que debes y no debes hacer en esta plataforma. ¿Listo para conquistar al mundo digital? ¡Únete!
URL:https://vedc.chimento.co/event/facebook-en-espanol
LOCATION:VEDC Women’s Business Center\, 5121 Van Nuys Blvd.\, Suite 300A\, Sherman Oaks\, CA\, 91403\, United States
CATEGORIES:Networking,Social Media,Workshop
ORGANIZER;CN="VEDC Women&#8217%3Bs Business Center":MAILTO:info@vedc.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20181010T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20181010T193000
DTSTAMP:20260426T150953
CREATED:20180918T040339Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20181010T041914Z
UID:10677-1539192600-1539199800@vedc.chimento.co
SUMMARY:Quickbooks for Small Businesses
DESCRIPTION:Learn how to track\, organize\, and manage your business with QuickBooks. The class teaches QuickBooks fundamentals for beginners and for advanced users who need a refresher on the basics.
URL:https://vedc.chimento.co/event/quickbooks-for-small-businesses-3
LOCATION:VEDC Women’s Business Center\, 5121 Van Nuys Blvd.\, Suite 300A\, Sherman Oaks\, CA\, 91403\, United States
CATEGORIES:Networking,Workshop
ORGANIZER;CN="VEDC Women&#8217%3Bs Business Center":MAILTO:info@vedc.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20181009T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20181009T110000
DTSTAMP:20260426T150953
CREATED:20181006T174837Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20181009T174832Z
UID:10898-1539075600-1539082800@vedc.chimento.co
SUMMARY:Plan De Negocio Lleve Su Guia Gratis!
DESCRIPTION:Elabora tu Plan de Negocios Paso a Paso: Identifica tus Clientes\, Calcula cuánto necesitas Invertir y por supuesto Evalúa si el negocio es Rentable. Recibirás una Guía Práctica y una Plantilla para Proyecciones Financieras.
URL:https://vedc.chimento.co/event/plan-de-negocio-lleve-su-guia-gratis
LOCATION:BusinessSource Center North Valley\, 13420 Van Nuys Blvd.\, Suite 121\, Pacoima\, CA\, 91331\, United States
CATEGORIES:Entrepreneur Training Program,Networking,Workshop
ORGANIZER;CN="BusinessSource Center North Valley":MAILTO:info@bscvalley.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20181008T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20181008T200000
DTSTAMP:20260426T150953
CREATED:20180918T040337Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20181008T041833Z
UID:10675-1539018000-1539028800@vedc.chimento.co
SUMMARY:Guided Business Plans for Small Businesses Part II of IV
DESCRIPTION:Creating your support team in business is essential to your success. We will go over building your ideal team\, planning for a smooth operation\, and marketing strategy.
URL:https://vedc.chimento.co/event/guided-business-plans-for-small-businesses-part-ii-of-iv
LOCATION:VEDC Women’s Business Center\, 5121 Van Nuys Blvd.\, Suite 300A\, Sherman Oaks\, CA\, 91403\, United States
CATEGORIES:Guided Business Plan,Networking,Workshop
ORGANIZER;CN="VEDC Women&#8217%3Bs Business Center":MAILTO:info@vedc.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20180928T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20180928T193000
DTSTAMP:20260426T150953
CREATED:20180918T163329Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180928T170347Z
UID:10683-1538155800-1538163000@vedc.chimento.co
SUMMARY:Building a Successful Business Plan
DESCRIPTION:If your company is seeking financing or direction and you want to know the basics of how to write a successful business plan – sign up here!  \nEntrepreneurs typically allow daily operations to steer the direction of the business. Without proper planning\, goals\, objectives\, bench marks and checks and balances in place businesses often veer from their original course into a dead end. Avoid pitfalls and detours- go directly to success with this hands-on Business Plan workshop that will teach you how to best identify goals and objectives in relation to marketing\, sales\, distribution\, management and finance.
URL:https://vedc.chimento.co/event/building-a-successful-business-plan
LOCATION:BusinessSource Center West Valley\, 18645 Sherman Way #114\, Reseda\, CA\, 91335\, United States
CATEGORIES:Entrepreneur Training Program,Networking,Top Courses,Workshop
ORGANIZER;CN="BusinessSource Center West Valley":MAILTO:info@bscvalley.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20180926T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20180926T193000
DTSTAMP:20260426T150953
CREATED:20180915T033340Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180925T040317Z
UID:10642-1537983000-1537990200@vedc.chimento.co
SUMMARY:Grow With Google
DESCRIPTION:Today’s fast-paced culture and complex global economy depend on a thriving web. Google believes in empowering all businesses to grow online by leveling the playing field for communities with unequal access to technology and economic opportunity. According to research most underrepresented SMBs believe online marketing is complicated\, yet most consumers turn to digital sources to find information about businesses. Google’s digital coaches offer free\, simple and hands-on training designed to appeal to small business owners from a variety of backgrounds and skill levels. \nCome learn from Google digital coach Roberto Martinez about how to best use Google tools to acquire more customers online and achieve measurable growth for your business. \nTo Register: \nhttps://events.withgoogle.com/google-digital-coaches-program-los-angeles/ \nPlease select the following event: \nGoogle Coaches Program: Digital Marketing: VEDC Grow with Google \nSept. 26\, 2018 17:30 – 19:30 5121 Van Nuys Blvd\, Sherman Oaks\, CA 91403\, Sherman Oaks\, CA
URL:https://vedc.chimento.co/event/grow-with-google
LOCATION:VEDC Women’s Business Center\, 5121 Van Nuys Blvd.\, Suite 300A\, Sherman Oaks\, CA\, 91403\, United States
CATEGORIES:Networking
ORGANIZER;CN="VEDC Women&#8217%3Bs Business Center":MAILTO:info@vedc.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20180913T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20180913T193000
DTSTAMP:20260426T150953
CREATED:20180911T153547Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180913T154853Z
UID:10607-1536859800-1536867000@vedc.chimento.co
SUMMARY:Sales\, Marketing & Advertising Plan
DESCRIPTION:Establish the principals of developing a Sales Plan\, Budget and Marketing Plan.  \nLearn to create the concept for a plan\, which will ultimately create the message and direction for the company. The goal is to influence both the Retail Buyer and the Consumer. You will learn to analyze various media and promotional outlets in drawing up the plan such as; create a budget\, analyze each outlet to determine Maximum Market Impact.   
URL:https://vedc.chimento.co/event/sales-marketing-advertising-plan
LOCATION:BusinessSource Center West Valley\, 18645 Sherman Way #114\, Reseda\, CA\, 91335\, United States
CATEGORIES:Entrepreneur Training Program,Networking,Top Courses,Workshop
ORGANIZER;CN="BusinessSource Center West Valley":MAILTO:info@bscvalley.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20180911T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20180911T193000
DTSTAMP:20260426T150953
CREATED:20180911T153540Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180911T153540Z
UID:10603-1536687000-1536694200@vedc.chimento.co
SUMMARY:Social Media for My Business
DESCRIPTION:Are your clients in social media and you’re not? This workshop is for you. You will be able to discover the available options in the digital world to impact your business and take it to the next level. Through creative content\, strategies  to manage social media and digital marketing. You will discover the best means to become a leader in your industry.
URL:https://vedc.chimento.co/event/social-media-for-my-business
LOCATION:BusinessSource Center West Valley\, 18645 Sherman Way #114\, Reseda\, CA\, 91335\, United States
CATEGORIES:Networking,Top Courses,Workshop
ORGANIZER;CN="BusinessSource Center West Valley":MAILTO:info@bscvalley.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20180829T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20180829T163000
DTSTAMP:20260426T150953
CREATED:20180830T020332Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180830T020335Z
UID:10413-1535536800-1535560200@vedc.chimento.co
SUMMARY:ServSafe Manager Food Safety Training
DESCRIPTION:All health departments in the State of California require managers and supervisors to have an American National Standards Institute (ANSI) certified Food Safety manager on premises.  \nThis class will prepare you for the 4.5 hour ServSafe Manager Food Safety certification\, including a 1.5 hour practice exam. Enroll in advance to receive a study guide and increase your chances of passing the test. Bring current ID or you will be turned away. A half-hour lunch will be provided. Individuals interested in only the taking the practice exam\, please report at 2PM. Call to register :818-300-3098. A FEE IS REQUIRED. 
URL:https://vedc.chimento.co/event/servsafe-manager-food-safety-training-9
LOCATION:BusinessSource Center West Valley\, 18645 Sherman Way #114\, Reseda\, CA\, 91335\, United States
CATEGORIES:Networking,Top Courses,Workshop
ORGANIZER;CN="BusinessSource Center West Valley":MAILTO:info@bscvalley.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20180731T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20180731T110000
DTSTAMP:20260426T150953
CREATED:20180705T154746Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180801T132024Z
UID:9742-1533027600-1533034800@vedc.chimento.co
SUMMARY:Sales\, Marketing and Budget Plan 
DESCRIPTION:Establish the principals of developing a Sales Plan\, Budget and Marketing Plan. Learn to create the concept for a plan\, which will ultimately create the message and direction for the company. The goal is to influence both the Retail Buyer and the Consumer. You will learn to analyze various media and promotional outlets in drawing up the plan such as creating a budget and analyzing each outlet to determine Maximum Market Impact.
URL:https://vedc.chimento.co/event/sales-marketing-and-advertising-plan
LOCATION:BusinessSource Center West Valley\, 18645 Sherman Way #114\, Reseda\, CA\, 91335\, United States
CATEGORIES:Networking,Workshop
ORGANIZER;CN="BusinessSource Center West Valley":MAILTO:info@bscvalley.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20180719T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20180719T163000
DTSTAMP:20260426T150953
CREATED:20180705T154750Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180801T132022Z
UID:9746-1531994400-1532017800@vedc.chimento.co
SUMMARY:ServSafe Manager Food Safety Training
DESCRIPTION:SERVESAFE Manager Food Safety- All health departments in the State of California require managers and supervisors to have an ANSI certified Food Safety managers on premises. This class will prepare you for the test (4.5 hours) and will include the exam (1.5).  Enroll in advance to receive study guide. Participants who study the guide before class have the most success. Bring current ID.  If not present\, you will be turned away. A half hour lunch will be provided. Persons just wanting the exam\, report at 2:00pm. Call to register. A FEE IS REQUIRED. 818-300-3098
URL:https://vedc.chimento.co/event/servsafe-manager-food-safety-training-6
LOCATION:BusinessSource Center West Valley\, 18645 Sherman Way #114\, Reseda\, CA\, 91335\, United States
CATEGORIES:Entrepreneur Training Program,Networking,Top Courses,Workshop
ORGANIZER;CN="BusinessSource Center West Valley":MAILTO:info@bscvalley.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20180629T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20180629T110000
DTSTAMP:20260426T150953
CREATED:20180727T000918Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180801T132022Z
UID:9885-1530262800-1530270000@vedc.chimento.co
SUMMARY:Grand Opening! Cafe Aficionado
DESCRIPTION:You are invited to join us at the grand opening and ribbon-cutting ceremony for Cafe Aficionado in Northridge\, CA! Our friend and small business owner Reggie Cua is opening his cafe on June 29th\, and we’re proud to support his dream right along with him. Register to attend and be a part of another small business success in San Fernando Valley! \nHosted by VEDC\, the Los Angeles BusinessSource Centers\, the City of Los Angeles\, and the Los Angeles Economic & Workforce Development Department.
URL:https://vedc.chimento.co/event/grand-opening-cafe-aficionado
LOCATION:Cafe Afinionado\, 8904.5 Reseda Blvd.\, Northridge\, CA\, 91324\, United States
CATEGORIES:Networking
ORGANIZER;CN="BusinessSource Center West Valley":MAILTO:info@bscvalley.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20180615T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20180615T140000
DTSTAMP:20260426T150953
CREATED:20180530T220314Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180614T192802Z
UID:9558-1529056800-1529071200@vedc.chimento.co
SUMMARY:2018 Manufacturers Conference
DESCRIPTION:Get Access to Capital!\nLearn from local business experts\, network with top resources and manufacturers\, and attend a special Travelers workshop on risk management. Complimentary lunch will be provided! \nWatch Live on Friday\, June 14th!\n\nAgenda\n10:00 AM – Networking & Registration\n10:30 AM – Access to Capital Panel\n11:30 AM – Travelers Worskhop & Lunch\n1:30 PM – Thank You \nSponsors\nVEDC\nTravelers\nTony Cardenas\nCA 29th District Committee on Manufacturing \n\nProtect Your Business!\nJoin Travelers and VEDC for a special Small Business Risk Education workshop directly after the Access to Capital panel. Learn safety and loss prevention strategies\, and develop a plan to address your business risks. Topics covered in this workshop include: \n\nDriver and vehicle safety\nManaging business relationship risk\nKeeping your business up and running\n\nJoin our workshop and Manufacturers Conference event and get plugged into the community!
URL:https://vedc.chimento.co/event/2018-manufacturers-conference
LOCATION:Pacoima Entrepreneur Center\, 13420 Van Nuys Blvd.\, #121\, Pacoima\, CA\, 91331\, United States
CATEGORIES:Networking,Travelers Small Business Risk Education Program,Workshop
ORGANIZER;CN="VEDC":MAILTO:info@vedc.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20180518T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20180518T210000
DTSTAMP:20260426T150953
CREATED:20180425T000655Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180425T001131Z
UID:9019-1526666400-1526677200@vedc.chimento.co
SUMMARY:There's No Place Like Home | 106th Inaugural Ball
DESCRIPTION:Honoring businesses for their longterm dedication to business and industry.\nJoin the Greater San Fernando Valley Chamber of Commerce’s There’s No Place Like Home – the 106th Inaugural Ball on Friday\, May 18\, 2018 at Porter Valley Country Club located in Porter Ranch. \nIn addition to celebrating business in the Valley\, the Chamber will celebrate its successes and achievements for the past year\, thank board members\, and celebrate Board Chairwoman Jeri Dye Lynch.  The Chamber will also recognize outstanding Valley businesses with the SIBBIES – Success in Business Awards. \nAgenda\n\n6:00 pm: Cocktails\, entertainment\, silent auction\n7:00 pm: Awards program\n8:00 pm: Concert & dancing by Captain Cardiac & The Coronaries\nCasino games throughout the evening
URL:https://vedc.chimento.co/event/theres-no-place-like-home-inaugural-ball-2018
LOCATION:Porter Valley Country Club\, 19216 Singing Hills Dr\, Northridge\, CA\, 91326\, United States
CATEGORIES:Networking
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20180512T110000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20180512T160000
DTSTAMP:20260426T150953
CREATED:20180417T222041Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180801T005012Z
UID:8564-1526122800-1526140800@vedc.chimento.co
SUMMARY:3rd Fashion Entrepreneur Expo
DESCRIPTION:Fashionistas! \nWe invite mothers\, daughters\, sisters\, and friends to celebrate up-and-coming women designers and beauty business owners in the fashion industry. \nGet up close with the new trends and industry insider tips-and-tricks from our guest speakers at a live runway show. We’ll give you a tote with samples\, all for free\, when you attend. Plus\, you’ll get complimentary makeovers\, makeup\, and raffle giveaways throughout the event. \nTickets are FREE to attend. Be a VIP guest & get free parking validation and other great surprises! \nSpecial vendor & sponsor opportunities available. \nClick here to register now! \nLocation: 801 N. Brand Ave. 3rd Floor\, Glendale\, CA 91203
URL:https://vedc.chimento.co/event/3rd-fashion-entrepreneur-expo
LOCATION:New York Life\, 801 N Brand Blvd\, 3rd Floor\, Glendale\, CA\, 91203\, United States
CATEGORIES:Expo,Fashion Committee,Networking
ORGANIZER;CN="VEDC Women&#8217%3Bs Business Center":MAILTO:info@vedc.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20180501T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20180501T110000
DTSTAMP:20260426T150953
CREATED:20180423T224039Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180423T224814Z
UID:8918-1525165200-1525172400@vedc.chimento.co
SUMMARY:The Art of Hiring
DESCRIPTION:Human Resources 101\nAn understanding of the policies and\nprocedures to utilize and establish an HR\ndepartment for small businesses.
URL:https://vedc.chimento.co/event/the-art-of-hiring
CATEGORIES:Networking
ORGANIZER;CN="BusinessSource Center West Valley":MAILTO:info@bscvalley.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20180420T073000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20180420T143000
DTSTAMP:20260426T150953
CREATED:20180320T204145Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180420T175101Z
UID:7814-1524209400-1524234600@vedc.chimento.co
SUMMARY:12th Annual Sustainability Summit
DESCRIPTION:This annual summit at the Getty Center is a momentous event in our city\, annually drawing more than 1\,500 industry\, corporate and civic leaders in attendance and via livestream. This exceptional forum advocates for business-driven solutions and effective public policy to help Los Angeles realize a more sustainable future. \nWATCH: Friday Morning Session: 8:00 AM – 10:05 AM\n \nWATCH: Friday Morning Session: 10:15 AM – 11:45 AM\n \nWATCH: Friday Afternoon Session: 12:30 PM – 3:30 PM\n \nJoin our experts to learn: \n\nThe balance between local and imported water resources\nHow the State plans to increase water conservation technologies and tools through incentives\nThe potential impact of Proposition 68 on the June 2018 ballot– the Parks and Environment Bond – that would invest $4 billion for environmental protection\, flood protection and infrastructure projects\nAnd much more!\n\nHear from top leaders\, including: \n\nThe Honorable Kate Brown Governor\, State of Oregon\nThe Honorable Jay Inslee Governor\, State of Washington\nThe Honorable Eric Garcetti Mayor\, City of Los Angeles\nThe Honorable Kevin de Leon Senate President pro Tem\, State of California\nThe Honorable Laura Friedman Assembly Assistant Speaker pro Tem\nJason Barrett Vice President\, Structured Finance & Investments\, GAF\nBen Côté President\, Sanexen Water Inc.\nPete Brown Manager\, Communications & Education Services\, Water Replenishment District\nCisco DeVries CEO\, Renew Financial\nElizabeth Fretheim Senior Director\, Supply Chain Sustainability\, Walmart\nMyeisha Gamino Director\, Corporate Affairs & Government Relations\,\nThe Kroger Company – Ralphs Division\nDeepak Garg Founder & Chairman\, Smart Energy Water\nMark Gold Associate Vice Chancellor for Environment and Sustainability\, UCLA\nVirginia Grebbien Executive Vice President & Chief of Staff\, Parsons\nEmile Haddad Chairman & CEO\, FivePoint\nKasey Krape Senior Program Manager\, Strategy & Business Development\, Tesla\nJeffrey Kightlinger General Manager\, Metropolitan Water District\nDeborah Marrow Director\, Getty Foundation\nRichard Maullin Chair\, California Independent System Operator Board of Governors\nDavid Nahai Partner\, Lewis Brisbois\, Bisgaard & Smith\nKarla Nemeth Director\, California Department of Water Resources\nMichael Northrop Program Director\, Sustainable Development\,\nRockefeller Brothers Fund\nRon Nichols President\, Southern California Edison\nMatt Petersen President & CEO\, LA Cleantech Incubator\nDennis Rodriguez Chief City Executive\, Siemens\nDr. Zafer Sahinoglu Senior Director\, Business Innovations Division\, Mitsubishi Electric\nPolly Shaw Vice President\, Regulatory Affairs and Communications\, Stem\nNadine Watt President\, Watt Companies\, Chair\, Los Angeles Business Council\nMike Webster Executive Director\, SCPPA\nDavid Wright General Manager\, Los Angeles Department of Water & Power\nDerrick Xiong Co-Founder & CMO\, EHang\, Inc.\nEnrique Zaldivar Director\, City of Los Angeles Bureau of Sanitation
URL:https://vedc.chimento.co/event/12th-annual-sustainability-summit
LOCATION:J. Paul Getty Center\, 1200 Getty Center Dr\, Los Angeles\, CA\, 90049\, United States
CATEGORIES:Networking
ORGANIZER;CN="Los Angeles Business Council":MAILTO:klondon@labusinesscouncil.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20180324T110000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20180324T150000
DTSTAMP:20260426T150953
CREATED:20180319T084715Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180801T005000Z
UID:7786-1521889200-1521903600@vedc.chimento.co
SUMMARY:Mujeres Empresarias Español Encuentro *Conferencia* Expo
DESCRIPTION:Aprende-Crece-Gana (Juntas)!\nPiensas abrir un negocio. Ya tienes uno y lo quieres ver crecer mas! Quieres exponer tus productos. Quieres aprender de otras mujeres empresarias. Acompananos! \n Los vendedores se registran aquí \n\nThis is a Spanish-speaking only event
URL:https://vedc.chimento.co/event/mujeres-empresarias-espanol-encuentro-conferencia-expo
LOCATION:VEDC Women’s Business Center\, 5121 Van Nuys Blvd.\, Suite 300A\, Sherman Oaks\, CA\, 91403\, United States
CATEGORIES:Expo,Networking
ORGANIZER;CN="VEDC Women&#8217%3Bs Business Center":MAILTO:info@vedc.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20180315T173000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20180315T193000
DTSTAMP:20260426T150953
CREATED:20180309T082315Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180801T004956Z
UID:7720-1521135000-1521142200@vedc.chimento.co
SUMMARY:Health & Wellness Committee Launch
DESCRIPTION:Be part of this exciting moment! We are creating the group on Health & Wellness and you can be part of it.  Just show up on March 1st.  We will organize our own agenda on what is important for our industry and plan our event for June 9th we can showcase our business\, network and learn for industry Pros.
URL:https://vedc.chimento.co/event/health-wellness-committee-launch
LOCATION:VEDC Women’s Business Center\, 5121 Van Nuys Blvd.\, Suite 300A\, Sherman Oaks\, CA\, 91403\, United States
CATEGORIES:Networking
ORGANIZER;CN="VEDC Women&#8217%3Bs Business Center":MAILTO:info@vedc.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20180227T090000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20180227T110000
DTSTAMP:20260426T150953
CREATED:20180225T062014Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180801T004952Z
UID:7627-1519722000-1519729200@vedc.chimento.co
SUMMARY:Celebrating Black History Month
DESCRIPTION:Find Opportunities\nVEDC and LAWBC proudly present resources for your business to find and fund new growth opportunities. Join us as we have a fireside chat with experts in the areas of Certification and Finance. \nWe will be joined by staff from the City of Los Angeles\, the L.A. Economic Workforce Development Department\, VEDC\, and more. Register to attend! \nEvent Agenda\n9 – 9:30am – Registration and Breakfast\n9:30 – 10am – Minority Owned Enterprise Certification (MBE) and other Los Angeles City Resources; Richard Pallay\, Jr. Director for the City of Los Angeles EWDD and Monica Guevara\, Managing Director of Programs\n10 – 10:30am – Financing Panel with Bank guests and Alex Guerrero\, Chief Development Officer\n10:30 – 11am – Networking
URL:https://vedc.chimento.co/event/celebrating-black-history-month
LOCATION:VEDC Women’s Business Center\, 5121 Van Nuys Blvd.\, Suite 300A\, Sherman Oaks\, CA\, 91403\, United States
CATEGORIES:Networking
ORGANIZER;CN="VEDC Women&#8217%3Bs Business Center":MAILTO:info@vedc.org
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