Labor Day
2024-09-02

COMPUTACIÓN: PASO A PASO
2024-09-05 17:00 - 19:00, 2024-10-17 17:00 - 19:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Digital Equity Lab @ CET, 701 Vine Street, San Jose, CA, 95110, United States
Este es un curso básico y prerrequisito para poder tomar otros temas digitales. Se requiere compromiso de participar por seis semanas consecutivos.
Comprender los conceptos básicos del hardware de la computadora y cómo operar el software. Conectarse y enviar correos electrónicos
Aprendizaje en línea
Funciones básicas de procesador de textos y
PowerPoint
Tiempo de laboratorio
Comunicaciones en las redes sociales
Regístrese aquí: https://rb.gy/85rdgq

COMPUTACIÓN: SPREADSHEETS
2024-09-07 09:00 - 11:00, 2024-09-14 08:00 - 17:00, 2024-09-21 09:00 - 11:00, 2024-09-28 09:00 - 11:00 | Digital Equity Lab @ CET, 701 Vine Street, San Jose, CA, 95110, United States

Protect your business - learn how your business website can comply with ADA Act
2024-09-10 18:00 - 20:00
We invite business owners who have a website for their business to this informative workshop, which will help them avoid fines and allow their own access for customers with disabilities.
Special guest, Servando Sandoval will provide information about the new ADA Website compliance who does it apply to?
Solutions, how to comply, possible resources and what you need to update your website
City of San Jose resources.

COMPUTACIÓN: PRÓXIMOS PASOS
2024-09-12 18:00 - 20:00, 2024-09-19 18:00 - 20:00, 2024-09-26 08:00 - 17:00 | FACE Centro Familiar y comunitario, 80 W Central Ave, Morgan Hill, CA, 95037, United States
Prerrequisito: haber completado la clase de habilidades informáticas básicas, Computación Paso a Paso
Sesión 1: Excel básico
Sesión 2: Colaboración online
Sesión 3: Emailing
Sesión 4: Ciberseguridad
Sesión 5: Tiempo de laboratorio
Regístrese aquí: https://shorturl.at/NCqTT

REALFEST
2024-09-12 18:00 - 22:00
REALFEST is a celebration of Resilience, Empowerment, Ambition and the Limitless opportunities we can create together.
This is more than an event, but a platform to support our entrepreneurs and highlight the talent of our clients.

LatinX- ChicanX Heritage month
2024-09-15 - 2024-10-15

Ribbon Cutting: Colibri Pottery Studio
2024-09-15 10:00 - 12:00 | Colibiri Pottery Studio, 1033 S Bascom Ave, San Jose, CA, 95128, United States

Compliance with Corporate Transparency Act
2024-09-19 17:00 - 19:00
Date: September 19th, 5:00 PM
Ensure your business is aligned with the latest regulations. This workshop will guide you through the requirements of the Corporate Transparency Act and how to maintain compliance.
Elevating Social Media Presence
Date: October 24th, 6:00 PM
Discover strategies to boost your brand’s visibility online. Learn how to effectively leverage social media to connect with your audience and grow your business.
Each session will be led by industry experts, providing you with valuable insights and actionable steps to implement in your business.
RSVP: To confirm your attendance, click [here] to register.
If you have any questions, please email entrepreneurship@immigrantsrising.org.
We look forward to seeing you at the workshops and helping you achieve your business goals!

La Herradura Ribbon Cutting
2024-09-21 12:00 - 14:00 | La Herradura Western Wear, 4112 B Monterey Rd, San Jose, 95111

Ribbon Cutting Planeta Paleta
2024-09-21 12:00 - 14:00 | Planeta Paleta, 150 E Santa Clara St, San Jose, CA, 95110

Small Business Forum on Government Contracting
2024-09-25 10:00 - 12:30 | Isaac NewtonSenter Auditorium, 70 W Hedding Street, San Jose, CA, United States
Small Business Forum on Government Contracting
Wednesday, September 25, 2024 from 10 am – 12:30 pm.
Isaac Newton Senter Auditorium at the County of Santa Clara [RSVP LINK]
First Floor – 70 W. Hedding Street, San Jose, CA 95110
Hybrid Seminar – Zoom Link Available
We are honored to welcome GSA Region 9 & 10 Administrator Sukhee Kang and guests from several departments: Amanda Sweeney, Public Buildings Service; Elizabeth Belenis Slater, Federal Acquisition Service; and Lori Falkenstrom, Small Business Specialist. Serving as our emcee is Mimi Hernandez, Executive Director from Prosperity Lab.
This FREE event for local small businesses will include:

presentation to learn how to secure a contract to sell services or products with the federal government
Panel discussion with various federal representatives, application training, and Q&A.

In-person attendance is strongly encouraged, but this event will be live-streamed online as a webinar through a Zoom Link. Click HERE to Register/RSVP for the Forum
Please reply to this email with any questions (Supervisor.Lee@bos.sccgov.org) or connect with our staff lead, Eric Stroker, directly at Eric.Stroker@bos.sccgov.org or by phone at 669-309-3223.
We care deeply about supporting our small business community and expanding their spaces to thrive.

Small Business Webinar- Employment Law
2024-09-25 12:00 - 13:00
Free webinar for San Jose small businesses. Learn more about employer obligations under California law. Hosted by Elevate Community Center, with guest speaker from Hoge Fenton.

Tully East Festival
2024-09-28 - 2024-09-29
Join the Tully Road Eastridge Business Association for their first Community Festival:

Introducing San Jose’s first annual Tully East Festival

We’re so excited to announce San Jose’s first ever Tully East Festival! This is a collaboration between Tully Road Eastridge Business Association, San José Made and Moveable Feast. Happening on Sept. 28-29. Located outdoors at Eastridge Center (2200 Eastridge Loop, San Jose, CA 95122) near the Aloha Fun Center (view exact location here). Open from 11 AM to 6 PM each day. Free admission for attendees. Free on-site parking for attendees. All ages activities. Dog friendly.
​Featuring over 150 makers, artists, food trucks, food stalls, specialty drinks vendors, desserts makers and community booths. Plus live performances and all ages activities! For more information, please contact trebasanjose@gmail.com.
To learn more about participating in the event, please click the button below or visit https://www.sanjosemade.com/products/tully-east-festival-2024.
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Tully East Festival
2024-09-28 - 2024-09-29 | Eastridge Center, 2200 Eastridge Loop, San Jose, CA, 95122
In collaboration with San José’s Tully Road Eastridge Business Association (TREBA), San José Made as well as its sister company Moveable Feast will be bringing our city its first ever Tully East Festival. Happening on Saturday, Sept. 28, 2024 and Sunday, Sept. 29, 2024. Located outdoors at Eastridge Center near Aloha Fun Center (view exact pin of the location) at 2200 Eastridge Loop, San Jose, CA 95122. Free admission for attendees. Free on-site parking for attendees. All ages. Dog-friendly. Featuring over 150 makers, artists, food trucks, food stalls, specialty drinks vendors, desserts makers and community booths. Plus live performances and all ages activities! More event details for attendees will be posted to TREBA’s website’s official event page for Tully East Festival 2024.
Event Dates & Times
Saturday, September 28, 2024: 11 AM to 6 PM
Sunday, September 29, 2024: 11 AM to 6 PM
Location:
Located outdoors at Eastridge Center near Aloha Fun Center and Parking Garage
Event Details:
Free admission to attend, Dog friendly, All ages
Accessibility
Accessibility parking is available within the on-site parking lot. Attendees with accessibility needs should proceed directly to the front entrance of the event, even if there is a line to enter.
Parking
Parking on-site at Eastridge Center is free.
Public Transit
There are many routes to get to the event via VTA Bus as the event location is about a 10 to 15 minute walk from the popular Eastridge Transit Center. Plan your route here: https://www.vta.org/go/routes
About the Tully Road Eastridge Business Association
TREBA is dedicated to the upliftment of our local economy. With a deep-rooted commitment to the business community, we focus on initiatives that stimulate growth right here at home. By providing businesses with the tools they need to succeed, fostering connections among local entrepreneurs, and promoting collaboration, we are fueling economic prosperity and strengthening the fabric of our community. Through targeted efforts and strategic partnerships, TREBA is at the forefront of driving sustainable economic development, ensuring that our local businesses thrive and our community flourishes. Learn more here: https://www.trebasanjose.com.

Latina Equal Pay Day
2024-10-03

COMPUTACIÓN: PASO A PASO
2024-10-03 17:00 - 19:00 | Digital Equity Lab @ CET, 701 Vine Street, San Jose, CA, 95110, United States
Este es un curso básico y prerrequisito para poder tomar otros temas digitales.

Manager's Food Safety Certification
2024-10-04 08:00 - 14:00 | Center for Employment Training, 701 Vine Street, San Jose, CA, 95110, United States
CET will be offering a One Day Serv Safe California Managers’ Food Safety Certification Good for 5 years
in collaboration with Mesa Redonda, Prosperity Lab’s Food industry program.
Participants can expect a day of intense preparation followed by the Proxied exam
Bring your state ID and be ready for a day of immersion into Food Safety

Motivate, Educate, Empower Cohort III Launch
2024-10-04 18:00 - 20:00 | CreaTV, 58 S 2nd Street, San Jose, CA, 95113

55th Santa Clara parade of Champions & Festival
2024-10-05 10:00 - 14:00 | Frankiln Mall – Downtown Santa Clara, 1231 Franklin Mall, Santa Clara, CA, 95050
The Tradition is BACK! Attention all Marching and Community Bands, Drill Teams, Dance Teams, and our Community Float Artisans—our Professionally judged COMMUNITY CONTEST will have Money Prizes this year for these specific categories! Just like the good old days. AND for the Competition loving Marching Bands, our Judges will also be offering Points for your participation in our Parade—just like any local Band Competition.
Our other category winners will receive Certificates of recognition, social media love and bragging rights. We are so proud of our community contest winners every year.

Digital Inclusion Week
2024-10-07 - 2024-10-12
Prosperity Lab champions the eighth annual Digital Inclusion Week, a crucial platform to celebrate and amplify the community-driven initiatives that are breaking down digital barriers—one connection, one device, and one skill at a time. To that end we Established our Digital Equity Lab in 2022. A program that has already provided over 100 residents with basic computer literacy and take home devices. Allowing them access to the digital age in the heart of Silicon Valley.
Prosperity Lab proudly joins the eighth annual Digital Inclusion Week, from October 7-11, 2024, a national week of action to raise awareness and amplify the importance of digital equity. This year’s theme, “Stronger Together: Mobilizing Towards Sustainability,” aligns perfectly with our mission to bring digital access and skills to everyone in our South Bay Region

Be Your Own Boss
2024-10-10 08:00 - 15:00 | Center for Employment Training, 701 Vine Street, San Jose, CA, 95110, United States
Join this intense One day Entrepreneurial Bootcamp for early career hopefuls who would like to understand the path towards becoming their own boss. A team of instructors from Prosperity lab will cover a variety of fundamentals topics, key to future entrepreneurs.

Entrepreneurship Mindset
o Understand the characteristics and attitudes of successful entrepreneurs.
o Develop a growth mindset that embraces challenges, perseverance, and continuous learning.
Permits
o Navigate the permit process for the City of San José.
o Understand considerations and zoning for business locations.
o Familiarize with permitting processes at local, state, and federal levels.
Fiscal Responsibilities
o Grasp the essentials of commercial structure and taxation.
o Understand sales tax, EIN, and ITIN requirements.
o Learn key accounting practices and identify common business deductions.
o Interpret financial statements to gauge business health.
All about Capital
o Develop strategies for managing business capital.
o Understand different types of business credit and their impacts.
o Distinguish between good and bad debts.
o Explore various funding sources and assess finance ability.
Risk Management
12:00 PM – 1:00 PM: Lunch Break
Marketing
o Define and target your ideal customer.
o Create and position your business name effectively.
o Develop strategies and tactics to attract and retain customers.
o Understand the role and current trends of social media in business.
o Learn basic techniques of digital marketing.
Igniting your Entrepreneurial Spirit: Path to empower and Success
Vision and Goal Setting:
Illustrate the importance of setting clear and achievable goals. How to visualize success and create a roadmap to achieve your business dreams.

Building Resilience and Adaptability:

Develop resilience by learning how to bounce back from setbacks.
Cultivate adaptability to change and unexpected challenges in the business environment.

Fostering Leadership and Community:

Highlight the role of leadership in building a business and inspiring others.
Discuss the importance of community support and how to actively engage with other entrepreneurs and mentors.

BYOB is a partnership between Center for Employment Training and Prosperity Lab

How to purchase a personal computer? Webinar ¿Cómo comprar una computadora personal?
2024-10-10 18:00 - 19:00
In celebration of Digital Inclusion Week Prosperity Lab will host an informational webinar, designed to provide you, with relevant and unbiased information to help You bridge the Digital Divide.

Digital Equity Lab instructors will guide you through the process of selecting the right computer for home use, learn the benefits and considerations of purchasing refurbished, as well as practical tips to extend the lifespan of your devices.

We invite you to join us for a short program in and English-Spanish format facilitated over Zoom

Para celebrar la Semana de la Inclusión Digital, Prosperity Lab organizará un seminario web informativo, diseñado para brindarle información relevante e imparcial que lo ayude a superar la brecha digital.
Los instructores de Digital Equity Lab lo guiarán a través del proceso de selección de la computadora adecuada para uso doméstico, aprenderán los beneficios y las consideraciones de comprar una computadora reacondicionada, así como consejos prácticos para extender la vida útil de sus dispositivos.
Lo invitamos a unirse a nosotros para un programa breve en formato inglés-español facilitado por Zoom

Indigenous People Day - Dia de la Raza
2024-10-14
