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small business development centerThe <strong>Mt</strong>. <strong>Hood</strong> <strong>Community</strong> <strong>College</strong> Small Business Development Center(SBDC) is part of the Oregon Small Business Development Center Network.We serve new and established businesses by providing:• Access to small business resources , information and referral services• Free confidential business counseling• Practical, affordable trainingTO REGISTER: Go to learn.mhcc.edu. Register for the class a minimum of 72 hoursbefore the start date.TO CANCEL: Call 503-491-7658 or email us at Bizcenter@mhcc.edu. Cancellations72 hours or more prior to seminar will be given a 100 percent refund. No refunds forcancellations within 72 hours of seminar.★The small business development center is now located at 501 N.E. <strong>Hood</strong> Ave., Suite 240, Gresham, OrE.Seminars andWorkshopsTo register go to learn.mhcc.eduParticipate in these workshops from yourbusiness, home or the SBDC classroom. HighspeedInternet connection required for all onlinelive webinars.STARTING A BUSINESSOregon Small Business FairIf you are planning on starting a small businessor recently opened your own business, youneed to be at the 20th Annual Oregon SmallBusiness Fair. The Oregon Small Business Fairprovides information and training opportunitiesthat will help new and existing business ownerscomply with laws and regulations. This event issponsored by local, state and federal agenciesand nonprofit organizations. Admission into theBusiness Fair is FREE! RSVP at mhccbizcenter.org/oregonbizfair or phone 503-491-7658.Date: 9/28Time: 9 a.m.–4:30 p.m.Fee: $35Location: PSU Business Accelerator2828 S.W. Corbett Ave., Portland, OR 97201*Registration fee for luncheon and seminarsGoing into Business: Start Smart!Learn the basics of opening a small businessin the state of Oregon. How to register yourbusiness name, resources for small businesses,access to capital, open a business bank accountand obtain a tax ID number for your business.Individual business advising at no chargeavailable after completing this training.Registration: 9/23–12/13Available online at: mhccbizcenter.orgFee: $10Empezando Su Negocio (Spanish)Aprenda los pasos necesarios para iniciar unpequeño negocio en el estado de Oregon. Estetaller por internet cubre los siguientes temas: CómoRegistrar su Negocio, Recursos para PequeñosNegocios, Acceso a Capital, Cómo Abrir unaCuenta de Cheques y Obtener su EIN (Número deImpuesto para Su Negocio). Asesoria individual enEspañol sin costo alguno al completar esta clase.Inscripciones abiertas: 9/23–12/13Clase virtual: mhccbizcenter.orgCosto: $10New Business Foundations ProgramThis six-week online program is a must if you areopening a new business or have a business idea.Work with individual business counselors duringthe process of opening your business and getyour questions answered. Topics to be covered:• Business plan outline• Forms of doing business• Products/services description• Promoting your business• Start-up expenses• Financial statements• Financing the businessIndividual business counseling available free ofcharge to participants.Registration: 9/23–12/13Available online at: mhccbizcenter.orgFee: $95, Includes learning materialsBusiness Plan BootcampSession 1: Arrive with an idea, leave withan outlineSession 2: Building the business planSession 3: Adding the financial projections andmarketing spreadsheetIndividual business counseling available free ofcharge to participants.Open registration: 9/23–12/13Available online at: mhccbizcenter.orgFee: $55, Includes six months software accessSmall Business Legal BasicsLearn to protect your small business and dealwith some of the legal issues involved whenowning and running a business. You willdiscover how to avoid common mistakes whiledealing with contracts, hiring employees andthe structure of your business. In addition, thisclass covers different licensing requirementsand regulations, as well as tax implications foryou and your business. This seminar is offeredin partnership with the law firm Young TwedtMcRostie LLP.Date: 10/22 or 11/19Time: Noon–1 p.m.Fee: $10Location: Classroom or live webinarAre You Bankable?How to Get a Business LoanThis seminar will help you get answers to thefollowing questions:• What is the current access to capital?• What are some sources of capital?• What banks are lending?• What are lenders really looking for?• What are the steps to getting a loan?• Am I bankable? What should I know?• What if I'm not bankable? How can Ibecome bankable?• What if I get denied?Business counseling available free of chargeupon completion of the webinar.Open registration: 9/23–12/13Available online at: mhccbizcenter.orgFee: $1024learn.mhcc.edu

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