The show is  Friday December 16th, 7:00 PM at the Utah Festival Opera Building(Dansante) 59 South 100 West Logan

Tickets cost $10
Tickets available at www.kevinkula.net, at the Cache Humane Society 2370 West 200 North Logan,and available at the door if not sold out. For info about the show call (435)757-0335.

**Due to limited seating, the purchase of pre-sale tickets is encouraged.
Sponsored by Fred Meyer Jewelers, Fresh Market, Mondell Ward State Farm, Alphagraphics, GraphiXpress, and School of Hard Knocks

“The Compass Code”

Presented by

Cary White

 To RSVP please call the Brigham City Area Chamber of Commerce at (435) 723-3931 or e-mail edenjohnson@utah.gov

 Bridgerland Applied Technology
College: Brigham Campus

325 W. 1100 S.

Brigham City, Utah

 Space is limited.

$15.00 for the first attendee, $5.00 for each additional business person.

The public is invited.

Please RSVP by Tuesday,
November 1, 2011.

Continental Breakfast and registration

7:00 to 7:30 a.m.

Keynote Speaker: Rich Christiansen, author of The Zig Zag Principle

Thursday, September 29, 2011
9:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
Utah State University Innovation Campus

Resitration fee: $40.
For updates or online registration, visit: http://whatsgoindownupnorth.usu.edu

The CBRC Kitchen Incubator is now open for use. Visit http://kitchen.cachebrc.com/ to find out more about the kitchen. Application is available at this site or at the CBRC, 1410 N 1000 W, Room 1901, Logan, UT. 84321.  435-760-7937.

Registration forms are available by email: kynda.curtis@usu.edu or by phone 435-797-0444. Registration and payment must be received by Thursday, October 27, 2011. Program fee isw $150 for all 8 sessions including dinner and program materials. Two work-study scholarships available.  Registration is limited to 30.

Classes held at the Cache Business Resource Center, Room 1905, 1410 N 1000 W, Logan, UT in the WEST campus of Bridgerland Applied Technology College.

Contact Regional PTAC Manager for assistance in getting started.
Cindy Roberts
435-760-7937

Make sure you are registered with the Regional PTAC office (Procurement Technical Assistance Center) to receive notification of bid solicitations.

Northern Utah BRAG-PTAC office is located in the Cache Business Resource Center, Room 1901.

Cindy Roberts, Regional Manager
Hours: Monday – Thursday, 9-5.
Call for an appointment

                                $45 for MWCN Guests

Seating is limited and this event will sell out.  RSVP early.

To register and for directions to event:         ]]> http://cachebrc.com/blog/will-it-blend/feed/ 0 http://cachebrc.com/blog/kitchen-incubator-2/ http://cachebrc.com/blog/kitchen-incubator-2/#comments Thu, 21 Jul 2011 18:53:51 +0000 http://cachebrc.com/blog/?p=1237 The Kitchen Incubator will be opening soon for those interested in creating a food product for sale. Make sure you are on the list to use this facility. Contact CBRC to find out more.  435-760-7937 or kitchen@cachebrc.com. In the meantime, make sure your food handler’s permit is current. You may take this class and test through the Bear River Health Department.

Visit: http://www.kitchen.cachebrc.com/ for more information.

Benefits – a business discussion on how to make employee benefits a profitable decision for the company. 1. Employee benefits can save a business money through higher employee engagement and decreased employee turnover.
2. Taking advantage of Section 125 approved benefits to reduce payroll taxes and fund employer contributions for benefits.
3. Using supplemental insurance to reduce the cost of major health care insurance.
4. How Obama-care will affect small business in 2012.

July 28^th  12 Noon to 1:00 p.m.,

Steve Billingsley, Colonial Life
S.A.B. and Associates – Northern Utah District

1410 North 1000 West in the West Campus of BATC, Room 1901. Feel free to bring your lunch.

Call to register, 435-760-7937.  Feel free to bring your lunch.

The General Assistance (GA) program provides limited financial assistanceto disabled adults without dependent children.

Pick up the Group Packet:

The Child & Family Support Center

(435) 752-8880

Chair, Board of Directors, Utah Nonprofits Association 

801-450-9801 

phyllis@pathwayassoc.com

RESPONDING TO JAPAN’S EARTHQUAKE AND TSUNAMI: PREVENT FRAUDULENT NONPROFITS FROM STEALING YOUR CHARITABLE GIFTS

Salt Lake City, March 14, 2011 –  In the wake of Japan’s earthquake and tsunami, many legitimate nonprofit organizations are mobilizing their response teams and will need your financial support to help victims.

But donors must be careful when selecting a charity to support. Some charities are outright scams. Others siphon off most of the money they receive towards administrative costs rather than reaching those in need. Still others are legitimate but ineffective and poorly run. Donors need to do their homework before handing over their hard-earned cash to the wrong people. Beware of thieves who will try to take advantage of this opportunity to defraud you and prevent funds from reaching those who need them most.

“Don’t let the scams deter you from making a donation. Be smart and do your homework. Legitimate nonprofits will be helping the people of Japan recover from this tremendous tragedy,” says Phyllis Hockett, Chair of the Board of Utah Nonprofits Association. “Before you give to a mail, phone, email, facebook or twitter appeal for funds, follow the recommendations from the Utah Nonprofits Association.”

Ideally, a charity should be a not for profit organization registered with the state, and have an Internal Revenue Service 501(c)(3) status. If it does not, donors cannot claim a charitable donation on their taxes. International charities typically have some affiliation in the United States and are registered with the IRS.

Further, the charity should have a clear mission statement and should use the majority of the money it receives from donations to support its programs – for example, to help the people in Japan. Be careful of excessive salaries and overhead expenses.  Donors should be able to request and receive written material about how the charity uses its funds.

When researching a charity, be very sure you are using the correct name. Some scams use names that are very similar to the actual organization name, such as “Kids Wish USA”, rather than the legitimate “Make A Wish Foundation”.

Give donations to organizations you know and organizations you know you can trust. How do you know if you can trust them?  

Check to find out if the organization is properly incorporated and registered to raise money in Utah. Go to: http://www.consumerprotection.utah.gov/registrations/charities.html  Click on LISTS of Registered Charities Search. This is the Utah Division of Consumer Protection, Department of Commerce.

If the group does not have a record, it may not a legitimate organization. Report the group to state officials. It is illegal to solicit money from the public without a state-issued solicitation license.

You can also look for a state-issued charitable solicitation licenses from other states at http://www.usa.gov/Agencies/State_and_Territories.shtml.

Check GuideStar.org to see the organization’s financial filings. You have to register, but it’s free. http://www2.guidestar.org/Home.aspx  

List of relief agencies involved in rescue and recovery efforts

Tips for giving to disaster relief and recovery: ow.ly/4dUIq

 Useful information is also located on give.org and CharityNavigator.org.

On the organization’s website look for the BBB Wise Giving Alliance Standards seal on the site. While not legally required, it also establishes that the charity is legitimate.

If you do suspect fraud, follow the FBI’s guidelines:

Don’t respond to e-mails from an unknown source soliciting Japan donations.? ?

• Don’t open email attachments related to Japan. They might actually be an attempt to get your personal information.? ?
• Report suspicious email and sites to the FBI’s Internet Crime Complaint Center. The Web site is: www.ic3.gov.

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The Utah Nonprofits Association is the membership association of nonprofit organizations in Utah. Incorporated in 1990, UNA was created by, and for, people who strive for a stronger, more professional nonprofit community in Utah. The organization focuses on providing mutual support, management development through training opportunities and sector-wide advocacy. UNA is the only statewide membership association that reflects the full diversity of the nonprofit sector in Utah. UNA is Utah’s official statewide affiliate of the National Council of Nonprofits. 

The current membership includes over 630 nonprofit organizations and individual members. UNA’s members represent organizations of all sizes and mission areas, including arts and culture organizations, historical societies, homeless and battered women’s shelters, agencies that provide services to children and families, community development organizations, environmental groups, museums, food banks, and many other types of nonprofits.

UNA’s mission is to strengthen the Utah nonprofit community.  We hope to achieve our mission through our four goals:

- strengthen the quality of nonprofit leadership and management

- enhance the effectiveness of nonprofit organizations

- promote greater understanding of the role and impact of nonprofit organizations

- encourage networking a
nd cooperative efforts among nonprofit organizations

www.utahnonprofits.org

 801 596-1800

Chair, Board of Directors, Utah Nonprofits Association 

801-450-9801 

Logan: March 17 – Bridgerland Applied Technology College, 1301 N 600 W, Logan, UT
Time:  8:00 – 10:30 AM (registration and continental breakfast from 7:30 – 8:00 a.m.)
Cost: $75 per Council member; $95 per non-member
 
To register, simply reply to this email with registration information or download the registration form at http://ecutah.org/supervision.pdf.

Submissions due March 1, 2011
The Deal Forum may be just the ticket to learn the fundraising process and meet members of the local angel community. The Deal Forum provides access to, and advice from, venture professionals that you  need to accelerate the growth of your early-stage company. This is your invitation to participate in or watch the venture process in action, and learn the basics of building a fundraising presentation that venture interest. The Deal Forum Process will prepare you to more effectively present yourself to investors.

Through this process you will:
* Better understand how to make a positive first impression to the local investor community
* Discover what makes your deal attractive and/or unattractive to investors
* Increase your relevant networking opportunities
* Experience candid, real-world feedback following the presentations
* Receive a compressed world-class education at a fraction of the cost
* Accelerate your quest for capital

Why Attend?
When do you get a second chance to make a first impression? The Deal Forum! This is a proven way to get your deal reviewed by investors, mentored by the venture community, and critiqued by investors, not to judge you, but to help you move your deal forward.The investment community is small and it is easy to burn your deal. Experience three companies get a graduate course in fundraising. Hear mentored presentations, then socialize with fellow entrepreneurs and angel investors.

Title Sponsor: ZIONS BANK
Sponsors: Jones Waldo       *         Utah Division of Commerce – Division of Securities

When ?
Thursday, March 31, 2011 3:30 PM – 5:30 PM
 
WhereJones Waldo
170 S. Main St., #1500, Salt Lake City, UT
Attire
Business Attire

FEE
$10.00

 Plan submission fee
 $25.00

 Submission Deadline March 1, 2011

 RSVP
Thursday, March 31, 2011

Use the BOSS for Kids Tool to help you learn how.

BOSS for Kids

Before you invest your money, take this assessment to see if you are ready to start and run a business. http://extension.usu.edu/boss/htm/boss-toolkit

Issues unique to stepfamily relationships
Child and Family Support Center – Logan, UT
March 8 – April 19

Dates to be announced
6 part workshop  11:30 – 1:00
No fee
Held at Cache Business Resource Center, Room 1901 in the Bridgerland Applied Technology College West Campus; 1410 North 1000 West, Logan; 435-760-7883.     

Who and What you are NOT!
                     Avoiding the Death Spiral
                     Become a Knowledge Hound
                     Controlling the Noise

The Path of Least Resistance: Why Secrets are overrated
                      Striking the Balance of your Value
                      Pareto Peace of Mind
                      Intellectual Capital: The Value of People

Identifying a Fair Trade
                      My Frenemy: Mr. Metrics
                      The Next Good Thing: Cycling up vs Out

Tie it together with shoestrings
                       The More you want the Less you need
                       Hurry up Slowly

Geography vs Domain
                         Accolading
                        Tailor Made: Making wiser decisions on marketing activities

The Harvest model
                        Conclusion

•http://www.sba.gov/idc/groups/public/documents/sba_program_office/oit_bitg4th_full.pdf
This document will guide you through the process as well as provide resource web sites to help you prepare your international business.

http://www.jimcollins.com/