(Assist, Grow, Educate, Network & Thrive)
The City of Cypress is partnering with the following 3 groups to help address
the needs of small businesses in Cypress:
U.S. Small Business Administration,
Santa Ana District Office
In partnership with the City of Cypress, the U.S. Small Business Administration
will host a series of FREE educational
meetings to address the needs of our small business community.
www.sba.gov/ca/santa
714.550.7420 (Office)
Orange County Business Service Center – Linking
People & Businesses
Under the leadership of the Orange County Workforce Investment Board, adults and dislocated workers may now access employment, education, and training services through a number of One-Stop Centers throughout the Orange County. www.ocwibpropathinc.com
714.670.0100 (Office)
Orange County Chapter of SCORE
SCORE Orange County offers entrepreneurs, who are either launching a start-up or growing an existing business, no-charge face-to-face counseling by men and women who have had successful careers as executives or business owners. www.score114.org
714.550.7369 (Office)
Orange County SCORE Now Offers Weekly Assistance to Cypress
Businesses:
Cypress Civic Center, 5275 Orange Avenue, Cypress
1st & 3rd Thursday of each month
9:00 am-1:00 pm - one hour appointments
Cypress Senior Center, 9031 Grindlay St, Cypress
2nd & 4th Thursday of each month
9:00 am-1:00 pm - one hour appointments
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City of Cypress and OC Business Service Center Announces the 2011 Cypress Job Fair
Thursday, October 13
9:00 am to 2:00 pm
Cypress Community Center
5700 Orange Avenue, Cypress
Press Release
Kelly Flint Shows Cypress Businesses How to Make Social Media
Simple (Press Release)
Thursday, September 22, 2011
Cypress Community Center
7-28-11 Cypress Welcomes Signature Networks PLUS - Press Release
As part of the City’s AGENT & SPIRIT Business Programs, the City of Cypress will hold the second of three free Tax Workshops in 2011 for our local business community in partnership with Karla Dennis, CEO of Cohesive Tax:
"10 Strategies To Increase Profitability In A Down Economy"
Press Release
Thursday, August 11, 2011
6:00-7:30 pm
Cypress Community Center
5700 Orange Avenue
www.cohesivetax.com
As part of the City’s AGENT & SPIRIT Business Programs, the City of Cypress conducted the first of three free Tax Workshops in 2011 for our local business community in partnership with Karla Dennis, CEO of Cohesive Tax.
ENERGY SAVINGS SEMINAR
December 2, 2010
Cypress Community Center
5700 Orange Avenue, Cypress
Cypress SPIRIT Program Officially Launched!
Managing the People Side of Projects
November 10, 2011
Cypress Community Center
5700 Orange Avenue, Cypress
Cypress Announces New Program for Sole Proprietor Business Owners
Press Release
Cypress Teams Up with US SBA and California Manufacturing Technology Consulting to Offer Workshops for Small Manufacturing Businesses
Press Release
Over 1800 Attend Cypress Job Fair
Press
Release
The City of Cypress & Orange County SCORE have teamed up to provide
FREE individual business counseling
Press Release
Weekly schedule for counseling services:
Cypress Civic Center, 5275 Orange Avenue, Cypress
1st & 3rd Thursday of each month
9:00 am-1:00 pm - one hour appointments
Cypress Senior Center, 9031 Grindlay St, Cypress
2nd & 4th Thursday of each month
9:00 am-1:00 pm - one hour appointments
To register, please call: 714 550 7369
Here are just a few of the ways SCORE counselors are helping thousands of business entreprenuers:
- Acting as “sounding board” for ideas and concerns
- Providing guidance on where and how to obtain assistance and data
- Developing and revising business plans
- Reviewing alternative ways to secure financing
- Suggesting marketing, promotional and sales approaches
- Developing an internet presence
- Resolving organizational and staffing issues
SCORE is a nationwide organization dedicated to the formation growth and success of small business. SCORE is a resource partner with the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA). Over 12,000 succesful executives, located in 389 local chapters throughout the United States and its territories, volunteer to provide free, confidential business counseling and workshops as a public service to all types of businesses.
Matchmaker Event
Thursday, June 24, 2010
Press Release
February 25, 2009 Meeting:
Internet Marketing & Using The Social Media
Presented By: John P. Lafare, SCORE (Service Corp. of Retired Executives)
Cypress Community Center, Grand Ballroom B, 5700 Orange Avenue, Cypress 90630
Press Release for 2-25-10 Meeting
2-1-10 Cypress Mayor Presents 1st Annual BRACE and AGENT Program Business of the Year Awards
October 29, 2009 Meeting:
Bullet Proof Your Business Plan and
Take Your Business to the Next Level
Presented By: Mr. Carl Woodard,
SCORE (Service Corporation of Retired Executives)
Press Release for 10-29-09 Meeting
AGENT Inaugural Meeting
The inaugural meeting of the City of Cypress’ Assist, Grow, Educate, Network & Thrive (AGENT) program was held on Thursday, July 9, 2009, at the Cypress Community Center. Over 40 Cypress small business owners participated. This meeting is the kickoff of a series of free educational meetings to address the needs of the Cypress small business community.
The topics of discussion included survival tips to help the Cypress business community survive and thrive, the 2009 Economic Stimulus Package and what’s in it for Cypress businesses, government contracts and learning the process of obtaining the necessary certification to get those contracts. For detailed information about the AGENT program, and other City services for the business community, please contact Mr. Bill Manis, Redevelopment/Economic Development Manager at (714) 229-6671.
Press Release for Inaugural Meeting
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| Pictured from left: Christopher Lorenzana, Public Information Officer (SBA); Paul Smith, Business Development Specialist (SBA), Dr. Prakash Narain, M.D., Mayor Pro Tem; Jill Andrews, Lead Business Development Specialist (SBA); Stephen Leung, Lender Relations Specialist (SBA); Sylvia Gutierrez, Business Development Specialist (SBA) |