Latest Past Events

Business Financing: Learn How to Finance Your Business in Today’s Shifting Economy

Training Topics: Business Financing, Business Start-up/Preplanning Description: In a time of economic uncertainty, understanding how to finance and grow your business is more important than ever. Join us for an exclusive live-virtual event that could be life-changing for your business and your financial future. Come with your questions and be part of an exclusive event that could make a real difference for your business and financial future. Andrew Krone, Senior Vice President at Marble Bridge Funding Group With over 24 years of expertise and public speaking, Andrew has educated small business owners on how to fuel growth using Accounts Receivable Finance,  Purchase Order, and Contract Finance — offering larger funding lines, easier underwriting, and more flexibility than traditional bank loans or credit lines. Discussion Topics: State of the Economy: Real issues behind the inflation wave — what you must know now. How to Prepare Financing During Economic Tariffs: Practical strategies for keeping capital flowing amid trade shifts and rising costs. The Dollar’s Fall: Understand how a weakening U.S. dollar affects financing, imports, and expansion plans. Bank Credit Tightening: What to expect if banks restrict lending — and how to find alternative funding sources. Risk of Inflation: Insights on how it affects your business. Financing Tools for Growth: Accounts Receivable Financing Purchase Order Finance Contract Finance SBA Loans and Updates CDFI Financing Creative Financing Strategies to secure working capital when traditional banks say no. MCAs the loans to stay away from Your Learning Outcome: Learn how to navigate today’s complex financing environment. Understand where the economy is heading — and how to stay profitable. Discover funding options other than traditional lenders. Get your financing questions answered by a real expert. Network with fellow entrepreneurs and finance professionals. Leave ready to seize new opportunities and expand your business with confidence. Don’t miss out on the opportunity to transform your business in 2025 and beyond. **Meeting link will be provided on registration confirmation.**

CET Job Fair

Center for Employment Training 701 Vine Street, San Jose

Thank you for your interest in participating at the CET Job Fair. Secure your organization's spot by completing this registration form. This event provides a valuable opportunity to connect with trade-skilled students and showcase career opportunities within your industry. Event Details: When: Wednesday, June 25th from 11AM - 3PM Event: Set up: 10 - 10:30AM (Day of) Where: Center for Employment Training (CET) Banquet Room (701 Vine St., San Jose, CA 95110)

5th Annual Diversity Employment Day Career Fair for Silicon Valley/San Jose

Holiday Inn San Jose- Silicon Valley 1350 N First Street, San Jose

The 25th Annual Diversity Employment Day Career Fair for Silicon Valley/San Jose CA will take place Wednesday, June 25, 2025, from 11AM to 3PM at – Holiday Inn and Conference Center – 1350 North 1st Street – Silicon Valley/San Jose, CA 95112 Also, there will be 100’s of Jobs and Career Positions being hired for, from major employers.  These employers are paying premium compensation for experienced candidates, willing to train new candidates and working hard to build a team and workforce that reflects all the communities they serve. I’ve attached the promo for the CED Career in two formats, pdf and jpg.  Again, we have major employers who are seeking to hire for hundreds of Jobs and career positions.  So, if a candidate is qualified and wants a job, they’ll most like find one here.  Many of the employers and candidates are not aware of the great services that your agency provides.  Like in the past, as a Thank You for helping to get the word out to job seekers, we will provide you with an exhibit space at the CED Career Fair at no charge.  We can also place your logo upon the CED Career Fair Guide as a Community Partner.  Please confirm as soon as possible CED Career Fair is FREE and Open to the Public.  

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