Business Calendar

Published 12:00 am Sunday, April 27, 2014

TODAY

Health Care IT Technician Course: This class prepares you to take and pass the CompTIA HIT-001 Certification exam, registration required; $449; 9 a.m.-4 p.m.; COCC Chandler Building, 1027 N.W. Trenton Ave., Bend; 541-383-7270.

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MONDAY

Build Your Website with Dreamweaver Course: Learn how to create a website using Dreamweaver, learn what to do from an experienced webmaster, registration required; $89; 9 a.m.-noon; COCC Chandler Building, 1027 N.W. Trenton Ave., Bend; 541-383-7270.

Communicating with Color Course: Learn how color impacts consumer behavior, perceptions and sales so you can better promote your business and brand, registration required; $89; 6-9 p.m.; Central Oregon Community College, 2600 N.W. College Way, Bend; 541-383-7270.

TUESDAY

Government Contracting Workshop with GCAP: The Government Contract Assistance Program and the Small Business Development Center are offering this free class on “Simplifying Government Procurement through the General Services Administration’s (GSA) Federal Supply Schedules Program,” registration required; 1-3 p.m.; Central Oregon Community College, Redmond campus, 2030 S.E. College Loop, Redmond; 541-736-1088 or www.gcap.org.

Turn Website Traffic into Income Course: Learn how to set up and understand Google Analytics to see which pages hinder your site, use tools to run on your site to dig deeper and uncover why those pages hinder conversions, registration required; $89; 1-4 p.m.; COCC Chandler Building, 1027 N.W. Trenton Ave., Bend; 541-383-7270.

SCORE – Small Business Counseling: Those who operate or wish to start a small business can discuss business planning, organization and start-up, finance, marketing and other issues, no appointment necessary; free; 5:30-7:30 p.m.; Downtown Bend Public Library, 601 N.W. Wall St.; 541-617-7050 or www.scorecentraloregon.org.

Windows 7 Enterprise Desktop Support: Course for IT professionals, learn to pass the Microsoft Certification Exam 70-685 which demonstrates expertise in resolving desktop application & networking issues, supporting mobile users, and identifying and resolving security issues, registration required; $329; 6-8 p.m.; Central Oregon Community College, 2600 N.W. College Way, Bend; 541-383-7270.

WEDNESDAY

Opportunity Knocks: BEST PRACTICES WORKSHOP: Workshop will be presented by Moe Carrick and Jim Morris of Moementum Inc; $35 for members, $45 for non-members; 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m.; The Double Tree, 300 N.W. Franklin Ave., Bend; 541-317-9292.

Coaching Series for Leaders and Supervisors: Understand the connection between personality and emotional intelligence and practice coaching techniques to improve your overall effectiveness as a leader in this series of three interactive workshops, registration required; $195; 3-6 p.m.; Central Oregon Community College, Madras Campus, 1170 E. Ashwood Road, Madras; 541-383-7270.

Launch Your Business: Course designed to help local start-ups get off to a good beginning and develop a working plan, course starts with 1-hour coaching sessions the week of April 21, preregistration is required; $119 includes workbook; 6-9 p.m.; COCC Chandler Building, 1027 N.W. Trenton Ave., Bend; 541-383-7290.

THURSDAY

Oregon Advertising Awards and Show: Show for American Advertising Awards or the Central Oregon AdFed Community Awards, registration required; $35 for members, $40 for non-members; May 1, 7 p.m., doors open and dinner starts at 6 p.m.; Silver Moon Brewing & Taproom, 24 N.W. Greenwood Ave., Bend; 541-388-8331 or www.events.r20.constantcontact.com/register/eventReg?llr=wjiggocab&oeidk=a07e93x2zpg826ac9f8.

FRIDAY

COBA Home and Garden Show: Featuring more than 200 companies and vendors; free; noon-6 p.m.; Deschutes County Fair & Expo Center, 3800 S.W. Airport Way, Redmond; 541-389-1058 or www.connectiondepot.com/oregon/bend-redmond-sunriver/coba-spring-home-and-garden-show.

SATURDAY

COBA Home and Garden Show: Featuring more than 200 companies and vendors; free; 10 a.m.-6 p.m.; Deschutes County Fair & Expo Center, 3800 S.W. Airport Way, Redmond; 541-389-1058 or www.connectiondepot.com/oregon/bend-redmond-sunriver/coba-spring-home-and-garden-show/.

Sunday

May 4

COBA Home and Garden Show: Featuring more than 200 companies and vendors; free; 10 a.m.-5 p.m.; Deschutes County Fair & Expo Center, 3800 S.W. Airport Way, Redmond; 541-389-1058 or www.connectiondepot.com/oregon/bend-redmond-sunriver/coba-spring-home-and-garden-show/.

Tuesday

May 6

What’s Brewing: BEND’S TOWN HALL: “Economic Growth in Outdoor Recreation: Are We Ready?” discussion moderated by Todd Davidson, CEO of Travel Oregon, registration required; $15 for members, $20 for non-members; 5 p.m.; Volcanic Theatre Pub, 70 S.W. Century Drive; 541-323-1881 or www.bendchamber.org.

Wednesday

May 7

Business Start-up Class: Learn what it takes to run a business, how to reach your customer base, funding options for your business, how much money you need to get started and legalities involved, registration required; $29; 11 a.m.-1 p.m.; COCC Chandler Building, 1027 N.W. Trenton Ave., Bend; 541-383-7290.

Thursday

May 8

Bend Business Group: Local businesses meet to network, registration requested; free; 7-8:30 a.m.; The Double Tree, 300 N.W. Franklin Ave.; 541-362-1389, everist.irrigation@gmail.com or www.everistirrigation.com/.

Friday

May 9

CCB License Test Preparation Course: Course is approved by the Oregon Construction Contractors Board and satisfies the educational requirement to take the test to become a licensed contractor in Oregon, registration required; $305 includes required edition of Oregon Contractor’s Reference Manual; 8:30 a.m.-6 p.m.; Central Oregon Community College, 2600 N.W. College Way, Bend; 541-383-7290 or ccb@cocc.edu.

SATURDAY

May 10

Women’s Business Expo: Network with other women and attend a seminar covering business, marketing and lifestyle; $125 for ConnectW members, $150 for non-members, $4 admission; 10 a.m.-4:30 p.m.; The Riverhouse Convention Center, 2850 N.W. Rippling River Court, Bend; 541-848-8598, events@connectw.org or www.connectw.org/whats-happening/business-expo/.

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