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November 2024


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

Exploring Entrepreneurship 2024

Taking place Monday, November 18 at San José City Hall, Exploring Entrepreneurship will provide insightful workshops and resources to start your business here in San José or to help it thrive. In addition, celebrate the recipients of the City’s 2024 Business of the Year awards.


Free lunch provided. Interpretation provided upon request by November 11.


More info and register for this free event.

Free Legal Services for San José-Based Small Business Owners

The City of San José, together with partner Elevate Community Center, is offering free legal services for San José-based small businesses.



Receive assistance with litigation, drafting and reviewing contracts, incorporation and formation services and more. Services also offered in Spanish and Vietnamese.


Request an appointment online at www.elevatecommunitycenter.org/legal

Explore San José this Holiday Season

This holiday season, explore San José and support small businesses. The City’s Holiday San José shop local page highlights more than 300 small businesses and cultural experiences in 12 shopping districts to shop, dine, and celebrate with friends and family this holiday season. Visit sjeconomy.com/shoplocalsj and go on an adventure with family or loved ones while supporting small businesses.

Upcoming Small Business Workshops

Develop your business skills with these FREE partner workshops!


Wednesday, November 6

  • Hosted by Centro Community Partners: 

Fund My Business (English) –6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

Three-part weekly series starting November 6

Address: Martin Luther King Jr. Library, 150 E. San Fernando St.


Thursday November 7 

  • Hosted by AnewAmerica: 

So You Want to be The Boss? Is Entrepreneurship Right for You... Right Now?! –12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m.

 

Friday November 8  

  • Hosted by SCORE Silicon Valley: 

Should I Start a Business? –9:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. 

 

Monday November 11 

  • Hosted by SCORE Silicon Valley: 

How to Develop Your Business Idea Before You Start Your Business Plan –10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. 

 

Tuesday November 12th 

  • Hosted by SCORE Silicon Valley: 

SEO & Ads Tutorial With Step By Step Walkthroughs –1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m. 

  • Hosted by Renaissance Entrepreneurship Center: 

Lunch & Learn: Empowering Small Businesses with Access to Capital—12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m. 

  • Hosted by Centro Community Partners: 

Start My Business (English) IN PERSON –6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. 

Five-part weekly series starting November 12

Address: Martin Luther King Jr. Library, 150 E. San Fernando St.

  • Hosted by AnewAmerica: 

Business Foundation Training –6:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. 

 

Wednesday November 13 

  • Hosted by SCORE Silicon Valley: 

Understanding Your Business Lease –9:30 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.  

  • Hosted by Renaissance Entrepreneurship Center: 

Google Business: Boost Your Online Presence for Free—5:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.

Cómo Crear Alianzas y Conectar con Tu Comunidad—6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. 


Thursday November 14 

  • Hosted by Start Small Think Big: 

Optimize Cash Flow for Your Small Business –9:00 a.m. 

  • Hosted by AnewAmerica: 

So You Want to be The Boss? Is Entrepreneurship Right for You... Right Now?! –12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m. 

  • Hosted by SCORE Silicon Valley: 

Taxes for Small Business –10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

Nonprofit Seminar: Tax Topics for Nonprofit Businesses –1:00 p.m. - 2:30 p.m. 

 

Friday November 15 

  • Hosted by SCORE Silicon Valley: 

Google Workspace (G Suite) by Google: Software Tools for Your Business –10:00 a.m. - 11:30 am 

Social Media Essentials for Business –10:00 am- 11:00 am 

 

Monday November 18 

  • Hosted By the Office of Economic Development and Cultural Affairs 

Exploring Entrepreneurship- IN PERSON—9:00 am- 1:30 pm 

Address: San José City Hall, 200 East Santa Clara Street 

  • Hosted by SCORE Silicon Valley: 

Providing Small Businesses with Tools to Make Strategic Financial Decisions –10:00 am- 11:00 am 

  • Hosted by Renaissance Entrepreneurship Center:  

Quickbooks en Accion—5:30 pm- 7:30 pm 

 

Tuesday November 19 

  • Hosted by Start Small Think Big: 

Estimate Quarterly Taxes Right –9:00 am 

  • Hosted by SCORE Silicon Valley: 

Starting a Business: Write a Business Plan –10:00 am- 12:00 pm  

 

Wednesday November 20 

  • Hosted by SCORE Silicon Valley: 

How to Own the Smartphone with Social, Email, and Text –10:00 am - 11:30 a.m. 

Nonprofit Seminar: Nonprofit Brainstorming on Boards, Leadership, and Funding –1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m. 

What to Expect When Applying for a SBA Loan - Tips to Know Before You Apply –5:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. 

  • Hosted by Silicon Valley SBDC San Jose State University: 

Mastering the Business Sale: Strategies for a Successful Exit- IN PERSON –3:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. 

Address: Martin Luther King Jr. Library, 150 E San Fernando St

  • Hosted by Renaissance Entrepreneurship Center:  

AI for Holiday Sales—5:30 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. 

Plan Your Social Media Content—5:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.


Thursday November 21 

  • Hosted by ProjectEquity: 

Sell Your Business and Attract & Retain Employees –9:00 a.m. 

  • Hosted by SCORE Silicon Valley: 

SEO Keyword Research & Intent: How to Choose Your Keywords and Where To Use Them –12:00 p.m. - 1:30 p.m. 

Patent Filing Considerations –12:00 p.m.- 1:00 p.m. 

 

Friday November 22  

  • Hosted by SCORE Silicon Valley: 

Nonprofit Seminar: Casting Your Gala Net for Donors & Dollars like Never Before –10:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. 

 

Monday November 25 

  • Hosted by SCORE Silicon Valley: 

How to Analyze Your Headlines for LinkedIn, Emails, and Blogs –11:30 a.m.- 1:00 p.m.  


Tuesday November 26 

  • Hosted by SCORE Silicon Valley: 

Nonprofit Roundtable: Operating without a Paid Executive Director –10:30 a.m.- 12:00 p.m.