Calendar
This calendar focuses on business and community events
of particular interest to Friend and Champion,
with a focus on southern Alameda County.
Business Law for Entrepreneurs
From deciding how to structure your business, to hiring your first employee or selecting a business name, this workshop will teach you the basics to start, grow, and protect your company. Topics include:
- A general overview of business entities
- Employment law and contracts
- Commercial leases
- Intellectual property basics (copyrights, trademarks, patents)
This event is held in conjunction with the Lawyers Committee for Civil Rights, Legal Services for Entrepreneurs (www.lccr.com) – this organization provides pro bono (no charge) services to low-income entrepreneurs.
Starting a Home Based Business (San Leandro)
What do Apple Computer, Hershey’s, Mary Kay Cosmetics, and the Ford Motor Company have in common?
These well-known corporations all started out as home-based businesses. In fact, more than half of all U.S. businesses are based out of an owner’s home.
This free seminar discusses several elements necessary for starting a successful home-based business. These elements include:
* Business planning
* Licenses and permits
* Finances
* Marketing, including websites and social media
* Taxation
* Work/Life balance
Understanding these issues is critical to becoming a successful home-based entrepreneur.
This seminar is sponsored by the Alameda County Community Development Agency.
ABC Springfest
Chambers Join for Rowell Rancho Rodeo Mixer
We’ll celebrate a networking mixer from 5:30-7:30 p.m. on Thursday, April 19 at the Rowell Ranch Rodeo grounds along with the Castro Valley Chamber of Commerce.
Come and join us for the April Networking Mixer hosted by Rowell Ranch Rodeo and Hayward Area Recreation and Park District! This is always a fun and educational mixer put on by the Castro Valley/Eden Area Chamber of Commerce and the Hayward Chamber of Commerce!
Rowel Ranch Rodeo Park – Maggie’s Patio
Rowell Ranch Rodeo is located at 9275 Dublin Canyon Road, between Castro Valley and Dublin, just off Interstate 580