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February 2025

News and resources for San José entrepreneurs, small business owners and supporters of the local business and arts community.

Virtual Meeting: Prepare for Potential I-9 Audits, Workplace Raids, and/or Worker Shortages: February 6 at 9 a.m.

The City of San José and partners are hosting a virtual meeting on employer rights and responsibilities, meant to prepare businesses for potential I-9 audits, workplace raids, and/or worker shortages.

The meeting will be on Thursday, February 6, 2025 at 9 a.m..

Business owners, Chief Operating Officers, and Human Resources personnel are encouraged to attend.

Team San Jose's Bi-Annual Summit for Hospitality: Feb 6 at 4 p.m.

Calling all San José businesses serving the experience economy (restaurants, retail, hospitality, cultural and entertainment attractions, tour operators):

Come learn about San José's $3.5B visitor economy and how you can partner with Team San José, the City's official destination marketing organization.

Take advantages of new resources, get insights to new activation opportunities coming this Spring and grow your network with other hospitality and experience economy leaders during our reception.

Light Hors d'oeuvres, beer and wine will be provided by Team San Jose

RSVP here: www.sanjose.org/tsjbash

Upcoming Small Business Workshops

Develop your business skills with these FREE partner workshops!

February 4

Starting a Business: Write a Business Plan

Tuesday, February 4, 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. | Online

Hosted by: SCORE Silicon Valley

So You Want to be The Boss? Is Entrepreneurship Right for You...Right Now?! (South Bay)

Tuesday, February 4, 12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m. | Online

Hosted by: AnewAmerica

LBFSV: Capacitación Empresarial 2025

Tuesday, February 4, 6:00 p.m. (multiple sessions over 8 weeks) | Online

Hosted by: Latino Business Foundation Silicon Valley

February 5

Building a Business & Personal Budget

Wednesday, February 5, 12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m. | Online

Hosted by: SCORE Silicon Valley

February 6

Build Your Business Part- Time: Unpacking Franchise Ownership In The Bay Area

Thursday, February 6, 12:00 p.m. - 1:30 p.m. | Online

Hosted by: SCORE Silicon Valley

Relationship to Money Virtual Workshop

Wednesday, February 6, 5:00 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. | Online

Hosted by: Centro Community Partners

February 7

Navigating the Emotional Rollercoaster of Entrepreneurship

Friday, February 7, 10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. | Online

Hosted by: SCORE Silicon Valley

February 10

Tips to Build Your LinkedIn Brand

Monday, February 10, 11:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. | Online

Hosted by: SCORE Silicon Valley

Simple Steps for Starting Your Business: Marketing Plan

Monday, February 10, 7:00 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. | Online

Hosted by: SCORE Silicon Valley

February 12

Tax Considerations for Childcare

Wednesday, February 12, 9:00 a.m.

Hosted by: Start Small Think Big

Understanding Your Business Lease

Wednesday, February 12, 9:30 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. | Online

Hosted by: SCORE Silicon Valley

Secure Your Small Business: Cybersecurity Essentials

Wednesday, February 12, 1:00 p.m. | Online

Hosted by: Start Small Think Big

Unlocking Angel Investment: Strategies for Success

Wednesday, February 12, 3:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. | IN PERSON

Hosted by: Silicon Valley SBDC

LOCATION: 150 E San Fernando St. 3rd FL (SJPL Workspace), San Jose CA 95112-3580

February 13

How Assessing Your Business Can Help You Grow -South Bay (South Bay)

Thursday, February 13, 11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. | Online

Hosted by: AnewAmerica

The Financial Facts that Women Entrepreneurs Need to Know (South Bay)

Thursday, February 13, 1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m. | Online

Hosted by: AnewAmerica

February 14

Should I Start a Business?

Friday, February 14, 9:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. | Online

Hosted by: SCORE Silicon Valley

February 18

Building a Business that Works

Tuesday, February 18, 11:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. | Online

Hosted by: SCORE Silicon Valley

February 19

How to Win with Email Marketing

Wednesday, February 19, 10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. | Online

Hosted by: SCORE Silicon Valley

Career Alley-Oop: Franchising for Stability, Flexibility, and Freedom

Wednesday, February 19, 12:00 p.m. - 1:30 p.m. | Online

Hosted by: SCORE Silicon Valley

Intro to Bookkeeping and Financial Statements

Wednesday, February 19, 1:00 p.m. | Online

Hosted by: Start Small Think Big

US Gov. Grants Funding 2025 (SBIR/STTR)

Wednesday, February 19, 3:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. | Online

Hosted by: Silicon Valley SBDC

February 20

The Financial Facts that Women Entrepreneurs Need to Know

Thursday February 20, 11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. | Online

Hosted by: AnewAmerica

SEO Cleanup: Before You Blog, Get your Website in Order

Thursday, February 20, 12:30 p.m. - 1:00 p.m. | Online

Hosted by: SCORE Silicon Valley

How Assessing Your Business Can Help You Grow -South Bay (South Bay)

Thursday, February 20, 1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m. | Online

Hosted by: AnewAmerica

February 25

So You Want to be The Boss? Is Entrepreneurship Right for You...Right Now?! (South Bay)

Tuesday, February 25, 12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m. | Online

Hosted by: AnewAmerica

February 26

Commercial Landlord/Tenant Workshops

Wednesday, February 26, 12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m. |

Hosted by: Elevate Community Center

Understanding Cost of Goods Sold: Improving Profit Margins and Profitability

Wednesday, February 26, 1:00 p.m. | Online

Hosted by: Start Small Think Big

Ask an Expert: Landing Your Product in Major Retail Stores

Wednesday, February 26, 3:00 p.m. | Online

Hosted by: Start Small Think Big

February 27

Google Ad Tutorial & Step-by-Step Walk-Through

Thursday, February 27, 11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. | Online

Hosted by: SCORE Silicon Valley