Seminars focus on business plans, marketing strategies

SAN BERNARDINO, CA (Nov. 2) — The City of San Bernardino Economic Development Agency, Office of Business Development offers a series of workshops that provide essential information to local business owners trying to expand and grow their companies.

“Upcoming workshops, organized in conjunction with the Inland Empire Women’s Business council, are focusing on organizational skills, writing a business plan and adapting to change,” said Lori Tillery, economic development manager for the City of San Bernardino Economic Development Agency. “These are all skills essential for today’s entrepreneur.”

Workshops scheduled for Thursday, Nov. 4, include:

• “Nothing Happens Until You Market It,” taught by Tim Sunderland of Gonzo Marketers from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. This workshop will focus on different ways to market a business, such as face-to-face, word of mouth, online marketing, event marketing and public relations. (Cost: $15 online at www.iewbc.org, $20 at the door.)

• “Writing a Winning Business Plan,” taught by Rachel Wolfinbarger, training coordinator, Inland Empire Women’s Business Center, from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. This workshop will focus on the essential elements needed for a successful business plan such as goals, marketing strategies and financial projections. (Cost: $15 online at www.iewbc.org, $20 at the door.)

The seminars are hosted at the Office of Business Development located at 201-B N.E. St, Suite 200, San Bernardino. For more information contact 909.963.5026, or visit www.sbrda.org.

About the City of San Bernardino’s Office of Business Development

The Office of Business Development, a branch of the City of San Bernardino Economic Development Agency, was created to promote business recruitment, assist with business retention and provide business resources and information to San Bernardino area businesses and companies. The Office of Business Development is funded by the City of San Bernardino Economic Development Agency. For more information call 909.963.5026, or visit www.sbrda.org.

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