Featured Courses Know Your Community 12/04/18 - 12/04/18 / 03:00pm Gain an overview of the issues that affect some residents to fully partake in the attractions and activities in our All-American City. Discover the importance of connecting residents to the cultural, entertainment and recreational activities available. In addition, learn more about city demographics and local government. Launching Your Own Business: A Sound and Proven Path 12/12/18 - 12/12/18 / 05:00pm This workshop is your first step towards small business ownership. Based on the premise that every successful business is built on a solid foundation, this comprehensive workshop will help you evaluate your business idea and prepare yourself to create a sound business plan, manage expectations, and increase chances of accessing capital for your new business. Problem Solving Using PDCA, A3, and Root Cause Analysis 11/28/18 - 11/28/18 / 08:00am In this course, participants will learn about the Plan, Do, Check, Act (PDCA) problem solving method. In addition, participants will learn about problem solving tools and activities, including A3, root cause analysis, process mapping, cause and effect diagrams, and others. Automating Workbook Functionality and using Macros in Excel® 12/17/18 - 12/17/18 / 05:30pm 04/15/19 - 04/15/19 / 05:30pm Prerequisite: Basic knowledge of Excel®. Excel® 2016 includes a range of features that enable you to automate a wide variety of workbook tasks. Funding Options and Financial Literacy for Small Business 12/17/18 - 12/17/18 / 05:00pm Where is the money? This workshop reviews a variety of funding sources, including commercial lenders, the SBA, and state, regional and local programs, and highlights financial terminology and borrower qualifications. The seminar is intended for individuals starting a business as well as owners of existing businesses who are investigating financing options. Developing Successful Marketing Strategies 11/19/18 - 11/19/18 / 05:00pm The "heart and soul" of a business is its marketing plan. This course highlights the critical elements of a marketing plan and provides tips and resources available for developing sound marketing strategies.

Upcoming Courses Improv Workshop (Grades 6-12) Saturday, November 17, 2018 Developing Successful Marketing Strategies Monday, November 19, 2018 Problem Solving Using PDCA, A3, and Root Cause Analysis Wednesday, November 28, 2018 Leadership Development, Track III: Leading Teams November 30, 2018 to December 7, 2018 Know Your Community Tuesday, December 4, 2018

Featured Courses

Know Your Community 12/04/18 - 12/04/18 / 03:00pm Gain an overview of the issues that affect some residents to fully partake in the attractions and activities in our All-American City. Discover the importance of connecting residents to the cultural, entertainment and recreational activities available. In addition, learn more about city demographics and local government.

Launching Your Own Business: A Sound and Proven Path 12/12/18 - 12/12/18 / 05:00pm This workshop is your first step towards small business ownership. Based on the premise that every successful business is built on a solid foundation, this comprehensive workshop will help you evaluate your business idea and prepare yourself to create a sound business plan, manage expectations, and increase chances of accessing capital for your new business.

Problem Solving Using PDCA, A3, and Root Cause Analysis 11/28/18 - 11/28/18 / 08:00am In this course, participants will learn about the Plan, Do, Check, Act (PDCA) problem solving method. In addition, participants will learn about problem solving tools and activities, including A3, root cause analysis, process mapping, cause and effect diagrams, and others.

Automating Workbook Functionality and using Macros in Excel® 12/17/18 - 12/17/18 / 05:30pm 04/15/19 - 04/15/19 / 05:30pm Prerequisite: Basic knowledge of Excel®. Excel® 2016 includes a range of features that enable you to automate a wide variety of workbook tasks.

Funding Options and Financial Literacy for Small Business 12/17/18 - 12/17/18 / 05:00pm Where is the money? This workshop reviews a variety of funding sources, including commercial lenders, the SBA, and state, regional and local programs, and highlights financial terminology and borrower qualifications. The seminar is intended for individuals starting a business as well as owners of existing businesses who are investigating financing options.

Developing Successful Marketing Strategies 11/19/18 - 11/19/18 / 05:00pm The "heart and soul" of a business is its marketing plan. This course highlights the critical elements of a marketing plan and provides tips and resources available for developing sound marketing strategies.