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I am starting a thread open to all community members of the CDA Indian Reservation to post any local events they know of. When adding an event please be sure to include the date, time, location and a contact person. Thanks!

Upcoming workshops available via the Idaho Small Business Development Center at Lewis Clark State College in Lewiston. Individuals interested in registering or who desire additional information can reach the SBDC office at (208) 792-2465 From the Idaho Small Business Development Center How to Start a Business Boot Camp ? In this workshop you will learn business feasibility, self-employment assessment, initial market research, start-up expenses, financial feasibility, choosing a business structure, obtaining financing, determining regulations, setting prices, creating marketing materials, and developing a business plan. $10.00 Randy Eriksen, Instructor; Location: Lewiston Campus ? Admin Bldg. Room 16 March 2, 2009 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Media and the Message ? Advertising in the local media is really a two part equation. Media can only be effective if the message is strong and designed toward the strengths of the media choice that you are going to run. We will spend the first 90 minutes analyzing local radio, television. Cable, newspaper, shoppers, direct mail and outdoor. We will spend the second 90 minutes discussing a proven formula for creating results based ad copy. If you are spending money in the media, or if you are planning on creating a media campaign, this entertaining workshop will be well worthwhile. $25.00 Daniel Faller, Instructor; Location: Lewiston Campus ? Admin Bldg. Room 12 March 11, 2009 6 ? 9 p.m. Payroll Practices for Your Business Do you need some practical knowledge in payroll practices? This workshop is an important first step in the payroll education covering basic procedures, processes and terminology. It will provide you with the knowledge, skills, and abilities required to produce accurate paychecks and ensure payroll compliance. This workshop covers introduction to topics such as: · State withholding and Federal EIN numbers · Paperwork required for new employees · Wage rates (how to determine) · W-4?s · State notification of new employees · Deductions such as insurance premiums, advances, FICA, garnishments and more · Additions such as bonuses/commissions, mileage, reimbursements for business expenses, setting caps on expenses · Expenses to your business for employees (FUTA, SUTA, worker?s comp) and their impact on your bottom line You will be walked through the steps to take starting at obtaining the W4, paying the earnings and taxes, to filing the quarterly tax reports. The instructor for this class is a professional and extremely knowledgeable about payroll practices. Tedi J. Roach, C.T.S., C.P.C., C.P.S., is the owner of Express Employment Professionals and has offices in Lewiston and Moscow. $25.00 Tedi Roach, Instructor; Location: Lewiston Campus ? Admin Bldg. Room 12 March 12, 2009 6 ? 9 p.m. How to Start a Business Boot Camp ? Grangeville, ID- In this workshop you will learn business feasibility, self-employment assessment, initial market research, start-up expenses, financial feasibility, choosing a business structure, obtaining financing, determining regulations, setting prices, and developing a business plan. $10.00 Location: Bicentennial Historical Museum, 305 N College, Grangeville (basement meeting room) Randy Eriksen, Instructor March 25, 2009 6 ? 9 p.m. Marketing (The Basics) [workforce co-op effort] Do you need more business? Is your marketing plan effective? Want to learn to increase your business with an effective marketing plan? We will learn a standard model of marketing planning. This course will discuss a checklist of ten areas in preparing a market plan and the do?s and don?ts of marketing. You will learn the advantages and disadvantages of effective marketing, how to set strategic and marketing objectives, how to develop programs, and much more. Brian Stephens, Instructor $25.00 March 23, 2009 6 ? 9 p.m.; Location: Lewiston Campus ? Admin Bldg. Room 203 Hiring, Firing, and Employee Incentives ? Topics will include: Effective interview questions, How to hire the right people, How to fire an employee, and Creative ways to reward employees. $25.00 Tedi Roach, Instructor; Location: Lewiston Campus ? Admin Bldg. Room 12 March 25, 2009 6 ? 9 p.m. Cathy Corker Administrative Assistant Small Business Development Center 208-792-2465 FAX - 208-792-2878

NWIYC Northwest Indian Youth Conference April 2-7 Spokane WA Cost to register $100 each Must have chaperone and cover the cost of your own travel and accomodations and meals. For more info contact Lori Delorme or Cheffry Sailto at 686-9355

Community breakfast, March 26th, 7:00 ? 8:30 at the Wellness Center. Contact Laura Laumatia for info 686-1800

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