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Summer/Fall 2007 Workshops
The Black Chamber offers a variety of Workshops and Seminars designed to help establish, maintain and grow businesses. All are welcome to attend. The following workshops are offered online and at various locations in the San Gabriel Valley and Inland Empire.
For more information, contact us at (909) 969-5274 or email us at workshops@blackchamberofcommerce.org

Workshop Descriptions

Media Training I
This workshop focuses on writing, formatting and distributing press releases; pitching your business to the media and other businesses; and training the small business owner to actively enage the press and media. Workshop Fee: Members: $75 | Non-members $100
Info: workshops@blackchamberofcommerce.org

Media Training II
This workshop provides attendees with how to talk to the press; media interviewing techniques and working with the press for the long-term. Members: $75 | Non-members $100
Info: workshops@blackchamberofcommerce.org

Financing Your Business
Learn about the various financing options available to businesses, including bank loans, small business loans, investors and grants. This workshop will also focus on your business plan and how lending institutions and investors use the business plan to evaluate your business. Members: $75 | Non-members $100
Info: workshops@blackchamberofcommerce.org

Business Start-Up
This workshop covers the initial stages of business start-up and offers expertise in several areas: start-up financing, business and marketing plan development, marketing strategy, licensing, partnerships, corporations and sole-proprietorships, financial statements, office and software set-up, and more. 2 sessions. Members: $35 | Non-members $75
Info: workshops@blackchamberofcommerce.org

Minority Business Certification - Level I
This workshop is designed for minority and women-owned businesses interested in becoming certified and learning more about the benefits and the application process. Workshop participants will be provided with information about the various types of certifications; certification costs; and how to leverage certifications with corporate and government supplier diversity programs. Members: $35 | Non-members $50
Info: workshops@blackchamberofcommerce.org