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The El Concilio California Small Business Forum, presented in conjunction with the San Joaquin County Hispanic Chamber of Commerce and USC Stanislaus Stockton Campus, is a unique free three-day professional development symposium that brings together entrepreneurs to learn about best practices and participate in an interactive business planning, development and management that will serve the needs of the variety of stakeholders in expanding and strengthening their independent businesses and start-up companies.

Workshops Include:

• Being an Entrepreneur/ Finding your Entrepreneurial Style
• Importance of Setting Goals: Setting and Achieving Business Goals
• The Power of Social Media (Marketing Strategies)
• Positive Cash Flow
• Tax Strategies and Solutions
• Legal Discussion (Navigating Legal Confusion)
• Learning Lasting Financial Confidence and Investing In Your Team
• Business Planning (Developing and Writing Your Business Plan) Building a Marketing Plan
• Finding the Courage to Chase Your Dream
• Financial Literacy and Planning for the Future for Entrepreneurs
• Building a Quality Team by Investing In Women and Minorities
• Teams are not Built Overnight Hiring is an Art not a Science
• Business Strategies for Lasting Success/Attracting the Right Investors and Understanding Lending
• Community Integration and Engagement
• Negotiation and Networking Skills for Entrepreneurs

Presented by the San Joaquin County Hispanic Chamber of Commerce (SJCHCC), the 2025 Business Economic Forecast Conference is an annual signature event that brings together hundreds of business leaders from across San Joaquin County.

This highly anticipated conference is designed to equip local businesses with the insights and strategies needed to navigate the economic landscape in 2025. Attendees will gain exclusive access to expert analysis, trends, data, and statistics that impact our local, state, and national economies. 

Don't miss this invaluable opportunity to stay ahead of the curve and prepare your business for the year ahead!

More information to come!

Music:

DJ Ekspoe

Monstermack

Mase The Tablist

Stockton SP Collective

(Live Beats session & Cipher 6 - 8pm)

Live Artwork:

Nite Owl

Damage

Honey Dip Deja

Imax

Plus... a Holiday Makers Market collaboration with Inner G for your last-minute gifts and vibes!

DANCE CIPHERS × RHYMOSAURS TOY DRIVE × FREE ENTRY × ALL AGES × WEPA

Hatch Workshop

40 S. Union St

Stockton CA

The grant period is open until December 31, 2024.

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Applying is free and easy:

• Register for Verizon Small Business Digital Ready.
• Complete any combination of two courses, coaching or events
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Plus, Verizon Small Business Digital Ready also offers free:

• Personalized, self-paced learning
• 1:1 coaching with small business experts Peer networking
• Discounts on products and services

Latino Times is written by/for bilingual, bicultural Latinos for Latinos in business, community, and civic organizations, students, and faculty, as well as other professionals from San Joaquin, Stanislaus, and Sacramento Counties.