SAN BERNARDINO, Calif. — The City of San Bernardino, Economic Development Agency, Office of Business Development is hosting a workshop titled “Internet Presence Alternatives For Small Business,” from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m., Tuesday, Aug. 16.  The workshop will be held at the Office of Business Development, 201-B N. E Street, Suite 200, in San Bernardino.

The workshop is taught by Jeff Schaefer, founder of Mill Creek Networks, Inc., a company that develops software and provides consulting to large companies such as Wells Fargo, AT&T,  Loma Linda University Medical Center and the United States Department of Interior.

The seminar will focus on topics such as creating and owning a web site, free Internet alternatives such as Facebook, Google apps and Yahoo small business, and online credit card processing.

“The Internet offers businesses a number of applications that can increase revenue, speed up payments and boost name recognition,” said Lori Tilley, economic development manager. “According to figures from the U.S. Census Bureau, e-commerce generated more than $43 billion in the first quarter of 2011. This seminar will provide useful information to companies looking to boost their e-commerce presence.”

The workshop costs $10. You can pay online at www.sbbizresource.com or pay by check at the door. For more information please call 909.963.5026, or email rsvp@sbbizresource.com.

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, visit www.sbrda.org or follow them on Facebook.