Treasure Valley business calendar, Dec. 12-Jan. 14

Coffee with the Mayor: 8 to 9:30 a.m. at Frankie’s Java, 112 E. Idaho Ave., Meridian. Meet with Meridian Mayor Tammy de Weerd and other city leaders in an informal setting. Free. Go to meridiancity.org.

Smart StartUp Workshop: 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the 8th & Main building, 800 W. Main St., Boise. Receive the tools to determine if your business idea is viable; do market research, breakeven analysis and competitive investigation; prepare a Unique Value Proposition; understand types of legal structures; identify key resource partners; and create a funding plan. Free. RSVP required by emailing idresources@zionsbank.com or calling 501-7573.

Business Base Camp: Where Ideas Get Started: 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at Boise Business Accelerator, 520 W. Idaho St. The first part of the workshop focuses on the fundamental things you need to know before starting any business. The second part of the workshop uses the Business Model Canvas to look at your idea from may different perspectives in order to give you the tools you need do determine whether or not it will be successful. Free. Call 426-3875 or go to idahosbdc.org/regional-training.

CEO Speaker Series: Noon to 1:30 p.m. at The Riverside Hotel, 2900 W. Chinden Blvd., Boise. Featuring Dr. David Pate, St. Luke’s Health System. $30 Boise Chamber members, $40 nonmembers. Register at boisechamber.org.

#Marketing: The Power of Social Media: Noon to 1 p.m. at the U.S. Small Business Administration, 380 E. ParkCenter Blvd., Boise. Introduction to contemporary social networking services and tools for small businesses from setup to integration. Demonstrations of real time social networking tools and services are provided if time allows. Workshop is held second Tuesday of the month. Free. RSVP at eventbrite.com.

LinkedIn Strategies: Managing Your Brand: 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the 8th & Main building, 800 W. Main St., Boise. In-depth discussion of online networking and how to establish your reputation as a thought leader and subject matter expert. Free. RSVP required by emailing idresources@zionsbank.com or calling 501-7573.

Golden Geese Investment Club: 7 to 9 p.m. third Thursday of each month at a local library. Purpose of the club is education regarding investing in the stock market using The Better Investing philosophy. Seeking new members. Call Marie at 336-7278 or 867-7483.

Doing Business with the Federal Government: 9 to 11 a.m. at the U.S. Small Business Administration, 380 E. ParkCenter Blvd., Boise. Learn about the Small Business Administration’s government contracting certifications, as well as the many resources available through the Idaho Procurement Technical Assistance Center (Idaho PTAC) to help small businesses interested in selling to government agencies. Free. RSVP at eventbrite.com.

Sales Strategies: Delivering a Profitable Presentation: 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the 8th & Main building, 800 W. Main St., Boise. Concentrates on the development and delivery of an effective sales presentation and a sales plan to compel your target market to buy from you. Free. RSVP required by emailing idresources@zionsbank.com or calling 501-7573.

Financing Your Small Business: Noon to 1 p.m. at the U.S. Small Business Administration, 380 E. ParkCenter Blvd., Boise. Discusses a range of finance options small businesses have and how to prepare you and your business when approaching commercial lenders. Workshop is held third Tuesday of the month. Free. RSVP at eventbrite.com.

Business Basics: Noon to 1 p.m. at the U.S. Small Business Administration, 380 E. ParkCenter Blvd., Boise. Discusses where and how to use research to build a business plan and the importance of starting a business with a sturdy foundation. Topics covered include: self-evaluation, choosing a legal structure, building a business plan and preparing for a lender. Workshop is held first Tuesday of the month. Free. RSVP at eventbrite.com.

Business Fundamentals Workshop: 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the U.S. Small Business Administration, 380 E. ParkCenter Blvd., Boise. Information essential to starting or growing a small business. Presentations by experts in accounting, law, banking and social media. Workshop is held second Saturday of the month. $75. Call 334-1696 or go to treasurevalley.score.org.

This story was originally published December 9, 2016 at 5:07 PM with the headline "Treasure Valley business calendar, Dec. 12-Jan. 14."