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Finance - How Tax Planning Changes through Four Stages of Retirement
with Ric Komarek
How Tax Planning Changes Through Four Stages of Retirement
You have to know what your “after-tax” retirement savings picture looks like BEFORE retiring and watch out for Social Security and Medicare "tax traps." Learn a “Retirement Tax Strategy” that manages your assets for an “optimal draw down” so you pay as few taxes as necessary.
Date: February 25, 2025
Schedule: Tuesday, 6:00pm-8:00pm
Location: Shasta College Community Leadership Center, Downtown Redding, 1401 California Street, 2nd Floor, Room: 9205
Facilitator: Ric Komarek, CFP
Fee: $45
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SBDC - Small Business QuickBooks Series - Bookkeeping Basics & Getting Started with QuickBooks Online - 1/4
with SBDC
Small Business QuickBooks Series - Bookkeeping Basics & Getting Started with QuickBooks Online - 1/4
This 2-hour class covers accounting 101, terminology, debits/credits, Chart of Accounts and then which QuickBooks online is best for your business.
Note: The local SBDC has partnered with Shasta College to bring a series of professional development courses. These courses are beneficial to anyone with a small business or those looking to start a small business. Funded in part through a cooperative agreement with the U.S. Small Business Administration, and grants with the California Office of the Small Business Advocate. All opinions, conclusions or recommendations expressed are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views of the SBA or the California Office of the Small Business Advocate. Reasonable accommodations for persons with disabilities will be made if requested at least 72 hours in advance of this event; please send an email with the subject header ACCOMMODATION REQUEST to Shasta-Cascade SBDC, Alexander@siskiyoucounty.org, (530)222-8323
Date: Thursday February 27, 2025
Time: 6:00pm- 8:00pm
Fee: $60.00
Location: 1401 California St. Redding, CA 96003 Floor 2 Room 9205
Facilitator: Rebecca Lehman
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SBDC - Marketing your Small Business - Digital & E-Commerce Marketing 3/3
with SBDC
Marketing your Small Business - Digital & E-Commerce Marketing 3/3
This course will cover everything from Digital Marketing skills, including SEO, Google Search Ads, Social Media, Content Marketing, and Email Marketing.
Note: The local SBDC has partnered with Shasta College to bring a series of professional development courses. These courses are beneficial to anyone with a small business or those looking to start a small business. Funded in part through a cooperative agreement with the U.S. Small Business Administration, and grants with the California Office of the Small Business Advocate. All opinions, conclusions or recommendations expressed are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views of the SBA or the California Office of the Small Business Advocate. Reasonable accommodations for persons with disabilities will be made if requested at least 72 hours in advance of this event; please send an email with the subject header ACCOMMODATION REQUEST to Shasta-Cascade SBDC, Alexander@siskiyoucounty.org, (530)222-8323
Date: Monday March 03, 2025
Time: 6:00pm- 8:00pm
Fee: $40.00
Location: 1401 California St. Redding, CA 96003 Floor 3 Room 9301
Facilitator: Laura Velasquez
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Finance: Making Government Benefits Work For You
with Ric Komarek
MAKING GOVERNMENT BENEFITS WORK FOR YOU
As you approach retirement, it is more important than ever to understand the role that Social Security benefits can and should play in your overall retirement income plan. This class explains what you need to know about Medicare in simple, practical terms. It includes a description of today’s Medicare health plan choices including original Medicare and Medicare Advantage.
Date: March 4, 2025
Schedule: Tuesday, 6:00-8:00pm
Location: New Shasta College Community Leadership Center, 1401 California Street, Downtown Redding, 2nd Floor, Room 9205
Facilitator: Ric Komarek, CFP
Fee: $45
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Floral - The Art of Floral Design- Springtime
with Darlene Montgomery
The Art of Floral Design- Springtime
Learn the basics or brush up on your skills of everyday floral design with fresh flowers. Covering care and handling, design styles, techniques, and flower identification of some of the most commonly used cut flowers in floristry. Four weeks of fun and floral designs in every class that you can take home with you. English Garden, BoHo, Floral Impressionism, and Contemporary centerpiece. All styled with seasonal spring cut flowers and colors. Bring a friend, and double your fun.
(All flowers and containers are provided. Basic tools required.)
Dates: March 05 - 26, 2025
Schedule: 4-Wednesdays, 6:00 pm-9:00pm
Location: Shasta College Main Campus, Room: 4500 (Farm)
Facilitator: Darlene Montgomery
Fee: $210 (includes materials/fresh flowers and supplies)
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Strengths to Success: CliftonStrengths for New Leaders
with Christopher Orozco
Strengths to Success: CliftonStrengths for New Leaders
New leaders can often face challenges like building effective teams, navigating conflict resolution, and managing employee performance. Understanding your unique talents and strengths can help you overcome these challenges and lead with confidence. This engaging and interactive course is designed to empower new leaders with the transformative insights of the CliftonStrengths assessment and discover how to identify and develop your most powerful natural talents to maximize your leadership potential. As part of this course, you will receive the CliftonStrengths Top 5 report, create a personalized leadership development plan, and have access to a 30-minute one-on-one coaching session with a Gallup-Certified Strengths Coach following the course.
Date(s): Session 1 - Wednesday, March 05, 2025
Session 2 - Wednesday May 07, 2025
Time: March 05, 2025 @ 6:00pm- 8:00pm
May 07, 2025 @ 10:00am- 12:00pm
Fee: $70.00
Location: 1401 California St., Redding, CA 96001 Room 9205 & 9206
Facilitator: Christopher Orozco
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SBDC - Small Business QuickBooks Series - Setting Up QuickBooks and Creating Customized Forms - 2/4
with SBDC
Small Business QuickBooks Series - Setting Up QuickBooks and Creating Customized Forms - 2/4
This 2-hour class offers how to completely set up your QuickBooks with best practices, finding your way around and getting ready to do business in QuickBooks.
Note: The local SBDC has partnered with Shasta College to bring a series of professional development courses. These courses are beneficial to anyone with a small business or those looking to start a small business. Funded in part through a cooperative agreement with the U.S. Small Business Administration, and grants with the California Office of the Small Business Advocate. All opinions, conclusions or recommendations expressed are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views of the SBA or the California Office of the Small Business Advocate. Reasonable accommodations for persons with disabilities will be made if requested at least 72 hours in advance of this event; please send an email with the subject header ACCOMMODATION REQUEST to Shasta-Cascade SBDC, Alexander@siskiyoucounty.org, (530)222-8323
Date: Thursday March 06, 2025
Time: 6:00pm- 8:00pm
Fee: $60.00
Location: 1401 California St. Redding, CA 96003 Floor 2 Room 9205
Facilitator: Rebecca Lehman
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Trust-Building and Strategic Communication in the Digital Age
with Emiliano Jimenez-Cornejo
Trust-Building and Strategic Communication in the Digital Age
In today's rapidly evolving workplace, effective communication isn't just about what you say—it's about how you connect, listen, and respond to others. Based on Chris Voss's proven negotiation methodology, this course introduces powerful techniques for building trust, managing difficult conversations, and creating stronger professional relationships. Through a unique combination of field-tested communication strategies and cutting-edge AI technology, participants will master essential skills for building rapport, de-escalating tensions, and navigating high-stakes conversations. This innovative approach provides not just in-class learning, but also access to a personal AI coach that participants can use anytime to continue practicing and improving their skills.
Foundations of Trust (45 minutes):
- Opening Activity: Trust Impact Assessment
- The Four Pillars of Trust:
- Foster Open Communication
- Lead by Example
- Empathy and Appreciation
- Give Constructive Feedback
- Interactive Exercise: Small group discussions on trust scenarios
- Application: Using AI to practice trust-building conversations
- Strategic Communication Tools (45 minutes)
- Radical Candor Framework Overview:
- Understanding the four quadrants
- HIP CORN method for feedback
- Humble and Helpful
- In Person
- Public/Private considerations
- Context, Observation, Result, Next Step
- Practice Session: Crafting feedback scenarios with AI support
CLEAR Model Implementation (45 minutes):
- Introduction to CLEAR techniques:
- Connect Through Reflection
- Label Emotions
- Expose Assumptions
- Ask to Empower
- Resolve with Open Questions
- Demonstration: AI coach modeling CLEAR techniques
- Interactive Practice: Participants work with AI on real-world scenarios
Integration and Practice (45 minutes):
- Hands-on Practice Sessions:
- Small group rotations with AI scenarios
- Real-time feedback and coaching
- Application to participant-specific situations
- Creating Personal Action Plans
- Setting up AI practice routines
Supporting Materials:
- AI Coach Access Guide
- CLEAR Model Quick Reference Card
- Trust-Building Framework Worksheet
- Personal Action Plan Template
- Practice Scenario Library
Post-Course Resources:
- 60-day access to AI communication coach
- Practice prompts and scenarios
- Progress tracking tools
- Follow-up resources
Date: Monday March 10, 2025
Time: 9:00am- 12:00pm
Fee: $105.00
Location: 1401 California St. Redding, CA 96003 Floor 2 Room 9205
Facilitator: Emiliano Cornejo-Jimenez
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