Current classes
Chemeketa SBDC classes
SBA Loan Information
Ever wondered how government small business loans work and how to to qualify for one? Attend this free class and find out!
Time: October 20, 11:30 am – 12:30pm
Location: Chemeketa Center for Business & Industry, 626 High Street NE, Downtown Salem
Cost: FREE
Registration and Information: 503.399.5088
Willamette Valley Business Forum
Topics and discussions about issues that affect your business. Held monthly (except during summer).
September: Empower Your Goals – This forum will help you identify your business strengths, weaknesses, and vision so you can redirect your business’ momentum.
Date/Time: September 14, 8:30 – 11:00am
Location: Chemeketa Center for Business & Industry – 626 High St. NE, Downtown Salem
Early bird price $39 chamber members/$59 Non-members before September 3
Standard price:$49 members/$69 non-members after September 3
Registration & Information: 503.399.5088
Entrepreneurs 101 Series
Developing your business idea and need more information on how to start? This series covers all the essential information you need to make an informed decision about moving forward with your business idea. Every Tuesday from 1-2pm (complimentary – no charge).
Class 1: Self-Employment — What it’s really like to be self-employed: 1st Tuesday; 2-3pm
Class 2: Economic Feasibility 101 — How do I know my idea will fly? 2nd Tuesday; 2-3pm
Class 3: Rules and Regulations – Keeping the government happy: 3rd Tuesday; 2-3pm
Class 4: Financing & Loans — How do I fund my start-up? 4th Tuesday; 2-3pm
MERIT Orientation
Want outstanding support while you start up your small business? (Read more about the MERIT Program.)
¿Quiere información y ayuda para iniciar un nuevo negocio? (Lee más aquí acerca del programa de MERIT)
Salem Orientation: Monday, September 7, 6:00pm – 9:00 pm (no charge)
Salem Sesión de Información: lunes, el 7 de septiembre, 6:00pm – 9:00 pm (gratis)
Outperform the Economy: Business strategies for a new decade
Help your business create the cash you need! This 4-part series focuses your energy, challenges your blind spots, and helps your new startup business succeed. Class size is limited to 20 business owners. Read more about it here!
Business Success Series
NEW this September for overwhelmed business owners — ideas to increase your cash flow, customer base, and free time. This 4-part series is complimentary. Sign up today! More details here.
Session 1: The Secrets to My Success: 1st Tuesday; 12-1pm
Session 2: Five Free Strategies for Growing Your Fanbase: 2nd Tuesday; 12-1pm
Session 3: Boost Your Revenue in 30 Days: 3rd Tuesday; 12-1pm
Session 4: From Stress to Sanity: 4th Tuesday; 12-1pm
Small Business Management
Extraordinary support to help your established business grow! Get 9 months of outstanding monthly classes and advising on pertinant topics. Begins Oct 2010. For an application and to learn more, click here.
Nonprofits 101
This free 3-part series that covers the basics of starting a non-profit organization in Oregon (more information).
Sales techniques
Expand your business with new sales strategies in these two classes (read more).
Time: September 9 & 16, 2010; 12-1pm
Cost: No charge
Registration and information: 503.399.5088
QuickBooks I
Making QuickBooks Work for You I introduces QuickBooks software to established and emerging business owners. Presents the necessary features for basic operations of the accounting software.
Time: Wednesday, September 22; 9:00 – 4pm
Location: Chemeketa Center for Business & Industry, 626 High Street NE, Downtown Salem
Cost: $99.00
Registration and Information: 503.399.5088
QuickBooks II
Making QuickBooks Work for You II presents more advanced features of QuickBooks software to established and emerging business owners. Presents operational features of accounting software for paying bills, tracking credit card receipts, accounts payable.
Time: Wednesday, September 29; 9:00 – 4pm
Location: Chemeketa Center for Business & Industry, 626 High Street NE, Downtown Salem
Cost: $99.00
Registration and Information: 503.399.5088
Construction Contractor Training
This 19-hour class meets the State of Oregon’s education requirements and prepares you to take the CCB exam. The cost of the class includes the manual and gives you an opportunity to take a practice exam to prepare you. Thur, Fri and Sat. Cost: $315
September: Sept. 16, 6-9pm; Sept. 17-18, 8:30am – 5:00pm
November: Nov. 18, 6-9pm; Nov. 19-20 8:30am-5:00pm
Entrepreneurship Classes (for credit)
Would you like to develop or redevelop your business plan and get credit at the same time? Our 4-part , 12-credit program is for you! Read more about it here.
Online Classes from Ed2Go
6-week classes that allow you to learn at home, work at your own pace, and study when it’s convenient for you. Register by the 15th of each month. Cost: $99 each. Registration & information: http://www.ed2go.com/chemeketa/onlinecourses.html
Marketing
Business & Marketing Writing
Principles of Sales Management
Professional Sales Skills
Effective Selling
Marketing Your Business on Internet
Accounting
Accounting Fundamentals I & II
Intro to QuickBooks 2009
Payroll in QuickBooks 2009
QuickBooks for Contractors: 2009
Online Startup Classes from Ed2Go
6-week classes that allow you to learn at home and work when it’s convenient for you. Register by the 15th of each month. Cost: $99.
Registration & information: http://www.ed2go.com/chemeketa/onlinecourses.html
Start Your Own Small Business
Operate a Home-Based Business
Start Your Arts and Craft Business
Start Your Own eBay Drop Off Store
Starting Your Consulting Practice
Ready to sign up?
Call us at 503-399-5088 to register for any class. On weekends and after 5pm, leave us your name, number, and email and we’ll get back to you.
All classes are held at the Center for Business and Industry, 2nd floor, 626 High St. NE, Salem (corner of High and Union), unless otherwise noted.