3/09/09 - FINANCING REALITY AND OTHER OPTIONS - Presented by Rich Mostert, Mostert Business Services

A key issue for today’s small business survival is the financing needed for different stages of business development. This workshop will cover financing needs, the availability of funds, and what options are available to you. The reality of today’s business climate also makes it important for you to learn of other innovative means of funding that your small business needs to survive.

The goal of this workshop is to provide you with information and resources you need to strengthen your ability to fund your business resulting in tomorrow’s possibilities with today’s realities. For additional information, you may contact Rich Mostert at Valley Small Business Corporation, 7035 N. Fruit Ave., Fresno, CA 93711, Phone 559-438-9680 or email rich@vsbdc.com

4/24/08 - DETER-DETECT-DEFEND 'Identity Theft Crime Prevention' Luncheon

• Photo Gallery - Identity Theft Luncheon

• Federal Trade Commission Website -download free educational information to, Deter, Detect, and Defend against identity theft.

• The Federal Trade Commission released a survey on November 27, 2007 showing that 8.3 million American adults, or 3.7 percent of all American adults, were victims of identity theft in 2005. These statistics continue to rise. For more complete survey results please visit: http://www.ftc.gov/opa/2007/11/idtheft.shtm

• Provided by the California Department of Justice, Office of the Attorney General

• Tips for Victims

• ID Theft Registry

• Registry Application Process

• Registry Forms