Treasure Valley business calendar: Jan. 5-28

Business Basics: Noon to 1 p.m. at 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. Free. Call 334-9004 or go to sba.gov/offices/district/id/boise.

Idaho Job and Career Fair: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at The Riverside Hotel, 2900 W. Chinden Blvd., Boise. Free. Go to ibleventsinc.com.

Stacked Thursday Workshop Series: An opportunity for entrepreneurs to attend up to four one-hour workshops held at the U.S. Small Business Administration, 380 E. ParkCenter Blvd., Boise. Free. Call 334-9004 or go to sba.gov/offices/district/id/boise.

▪  Business Owners Responsibility on Sales and Use Tax, 9 to 10 a.m.

▪  Employee vs. Independent Contractor Classification, 10:30 to 11:30 a.m.

▪  Taxpayer Advocate Service — which provides free help with IRS problems for businesses, noon to 1 p.m.

▪  Business Market Research Tips and Tools, 1:30 to 2:30 p.m.

Business Fundamentals Workshop: 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. at U.S. Small Business Administration, 380 E. ParkCenter Blvd., Boise. Covers the major factors that are essential to establish or grow a small business. $75, includes lunch and training materials. Call 334-1696.

Economic and Tax Planning Update: 7:30 to 10:30 a.m. at Boise Centre, 850 W. Front St. Review tax law changes that may effect you and your business, as well as strategies for getting the most back on your return. Also, discuss key market events of 2015 and review investment strategies for the upcoming year. Call 333-8965 or go to harriscpas.com/events2.php to register.

Garden City Chamber Luncheon: Noon to 1:10 p.m. at The Riverside Hotel, 2900 Chinden Blvd., Boise. $30 members, $40 nonmembers. RSVP at gcidahochamber.com or call Lisa at 869-7946.

#Marketing: The Power of Socia 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. Free. Call 334-9004 or go to sba.gov/offices/district/id/boise.

University of Idaho Extension project: The first offering of the new project, “Starting Your Sustainable Idaho Small Farm,” begins Jan. 14 at 10 locations across Idaho. The five-session series will include six-hour workshops, a webinar and farm tours. This will help those aspiring to operate small farms and ranches take a realistic look at their goals and resources. Jan. 7 is the registration deadline for the workshop series, which will run until March 31. The course fee is $115. Some partial scholarships are available. More information is available at cultivatingsuccess.org.

Nampa Chamber Business and Breakfast: 7:30 to 8:30 a.m. at Hampton Inn & Suites, 5750 E. Franklin Road, Nampa. Free to attend. If you are not a member and would like to attend as a guest, call 466-4641.

Social Media: You’re Social, Now What?: 10 a.m. to noon at New Ventures Lab, 33 E. Idaho Ave., Meridian. Lisa Smith, speaker, trainer and founder of 7-Touch Marketing, teaches why your business must be in social media, and how to use it strategically to bring real results for your business. Free. Call 426-3875 or go to idahosbdc.org/regional-training.

Boise Chamber Legislative Forum: 11:45 a.m. to 1:15 p.m. at Boise Centre, 850 W. Front St. $35 members, $45 nonmembers; $20 program-only ticket. To register, call 472-5237 or go to boisechamber.org.

Email Marketing: How to Nuture Leads and Grow Your Business: 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. at New Ventures Lab, 33 E. Idaho Ave., Meridian. Presented by Lisa Smith, speaker, trainer and founder of 7-Touch Marketing. Free. Call 426-3875 or go to idahosbdc.org/regional-training.

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. Free. Call 334-9004 or go to sba.gov/offices/district/id/boise.

Top 5 Business Videos to Invest In: 10 a.m. to noon at Boise State TECenter, 5465 Terra Linda Way, Nampa. Learn why video is critically important for growing your business in 2016. $49. Call 426-3875 or go to idahosbdc.org/regional-training.

Nampa Chamber Luncheon: 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Nampa Civic Center, 311 3rd St. S. “State of the City” address from Mayor Bob Henry, who will share his vision and goals for the coming year. $17 members, $20 late registration after Jan. 18 at noon. Reservations required by calling 466-4641.

Wisdom 2.0 Connect: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at JUMP (Jack’s Urban Meeting Place), W. Myrtle St., Boise. Explores ways to more fully optimize innovation, authenticity and bring more clarity to the contemporary workplace and to life. Features speakers, hosted conversations, guided meditations, connection exercises, a community lunch and a post-event lounge-style cocktail hour at the brand-new JUMP facility in Downtown Boise. $90. Go to wisdom2summit.com/Events or eventbrite.com.

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 to help small businesses interested in selling to government agencies. Free. Call 334-9004 or go to sba.gov/offices/district/id/boise.

Small Business Financing: 10 to 11:30 a.m. at Mountain Home City Hall, 160 S. 3rd St. E. Overview of SBA Loan Guaranty Programs and commercial financing programs including what you as a small business should prepare for when seeking commercial lending. Free. Call 334-9004 or go to sba.gov/offices/district/id/boise.

Business Basics: Starting Your Own Business: 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Meridian City Hall, 33 E. Broadway Ave. Ideal starting point for new and future businesses who want information on how to structure and run a business. Free. Call the U.S. Small Business Administration at 334-9004, ext. 342 to register or for more information.

Boise Chamber Business After Hours: 5 to 7 p.m. at Business Interiors of Idaho, 176 S. Capitol Blvd., Boise. Free to chamber members, $10 nonmembers (pay at the door). No RSVP needed.

This story was originally published January 5, 2016 at 4:13 PM with the headline "Treasure Valley business calendar: Jan. 5-28."