Treasure Valley business calendar: Jan. 18-March 29
Tuesday, Jan. 19
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.
Business Launch: 4 to 6 p.m. at the Women’s Business Center, 1607 W. Jefferson St., Boise. Overview of the fundamentals of operation planning, market planning and financial planning that will guide you to success with your new business. Also, helps determine your readiness to start, expand or get financing for your business. Workshop is held every first and third Tuesday of the month. Free for WBC members. Call 366-6722 or go to wbcidaho.org.
Wednesday,
Jan. 20
Buy Idaho Capitol Trade Show: 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. in the Capitol Rotunda, 700 W. Jefferson St., Boise. Up to 100 booths will showcase Buy Idaho members, products and services. Free.
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.
Boise Chamber Start-Ups and Suds: 4 to 5:30 p.m. at Payette Brewing Co., 111 W. 33rd St., Garden City. Quarterly, casual networking event. Go to boisechamber.org.
Thursday, Jan. 21
Smart StartUp Workshop: 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Zions Bank Business Resource Center, 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 selling proposition and more. Free. RSVP required by emailing mackenzie.swanson@zionsbank.com or calling 501-7573.
Friday, Jan. 22
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 new JUMP facility in Downtown Boise. $90. Go to wisdom2summit.com/Events or eventbrite.com.
Nuclear Care Partners Open House: 2 to 5 p.m. at 3023 E. Copper Point Drive, Suite 206, Meridian. Special guest, Angela Hays Carey, NCP’s DOL specialist will answer questions. Ribbon cutting at 4 p.m. Appetizers served. 985-4999.
Tuesday, Jan. 26
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.
Inside Secrets to Funding Your Business: 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Zions Bank Business Resource Center, 800 W. Main St., Boise. Discussion and review of how to obtain funds for acquisitions, start-up, expansion and working capital. Free. RSVP required by emailing mackenzie.swanson@zionsbank.com or calling 501-7573.
Compiled by Michelle Jenkins. To submit a calendar listing, go to Events.IdahoStatesman.com and click on “Add event.” Items must be received 10 days in advance. All submissions become the property of the Statesman.
This story was originally published January 17, 2016 at 11:46 PM with the headline "Treasure Valley business calendar: Jan. 18-March 29."