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Office of Economic Development & Cultural Affairs, City of San Jose. California

09/14/2026

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Hiring Your First Employee
Wednesday, September 16, 12:00 p.m. - 1:30 p.m. | Online | Hosted by: Start Small Think Big
Info: https://bit.ly/3Tqs7gB

Chart Your Course to Attract Leads and Own Your Contacts
Wednesday, September 16, 10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. | Online | Hosted by: SCORE
Info: https://bit.ly/3VeJPEh

Follow-Up Strategies That Will Get More Clients and Close More Sales
Thursday, September 17, 10:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. | Online | Hosted by: SCORE
Info: https://bit.ly/3TwXgyS

Loan Preparation - South Bay (SCALE)
Thursday, September 17, 10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. | Online | Hosted by: AnewAmerica
Info: https://bit.ly/46jDHgr

So You Want to Be the Boss? Is Entrepreneurship Right for You…Right Now?!
Thursday, September 17, 12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m. | Online | Hosted by: AnewAmerica
Info: https://bit.ly/3TqsAiR

Digital Marketing Trends for Nonprofits
Monday, September 21, 10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. | Online | Hosted by: SCORE
Info: https://bit.ly/4gRoysK

Demystifying Financial Foundations: Income, Assets & Cash Flow
Tuesday, September 22, 9:30 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. | Online | Hosted by: SCORE
Info: https://bit.ly/46nb2Hq

LinkedIn for Nonprofits
Tuesday, September 22, 11:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. | Online | Hosted by: SCORE
Info: https://bit.ly/4yFs2EQ

Utilizing AI in Digital Marketing
Tuesday, September 22, 4:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. | Online | Hosted by: SCORE
Info: https://bit.ly/4xX5dN1

Simple Steps for Starting Your Business: Financial Projections
Tuesday, September 22, 5:00 p.m. - 6:45 p.m. | In-Person | Hosted by: SCORE
Info: https://bit.ly/471RFDK

Intellectual Property Basics - Know Your Rights
Wednesday, September 23, 10:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. | Online | Hosted by: SCORE
Info: https://bit.ly/3T4xRMH

Choosing the Right Legal Structure for Your Business
Thursday, September 24, 12:00 p.m. - 1:30 p.m. | Online | Hosted by: Start Small Think Big
Info: https://bit.ly/3VtMCcM

Plan for Holiday Success: Financial Projections & Cash Flow Strategies
Thursday, September 24, 1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m. | Online | Hosted by: Start Small Think Big
Info: https://bit.ly/4y0lzo6

09/02/2026

City of San José Office of Economic Dev team is making connections at SEMI Taiwan.

09/01/2026

Join our free and low-cost small business partner workshops.

Teaching AI Your Business: How to Get Better Answers, Ideas, and Content
Thursday, September 3, 2026, 10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. | Online | Hosted by: SCORE
Info: https://bit.ly/4izyNmD

Simple Steps for Starting Your Business: Startup Basics & Business Concepts
Tuesday, September 8, 2026, 5:00 p.m. - 6:45 p.m. | In-Person | Hosted by: SCORE
Info: https://bit.ly/4gWgU09

Unlock Your Financial Freedom through Franchise Asset Creation
Wednesday, September 9, 2026, 10:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. | Online | Hosted by: SCORE
Info: https://bit.ly/4gYXVlw

Social Enterprises: Co-ops, Benefit corporations and Nonprofits
Wednesday, September 9, 2026, 11:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. | Online | Hosted by: SCORE
Info: https://bit.ly/4izz4Gb

Drip Marketing Campaigns - Automate & Maximize Your Lists!
Wednesday, September 9, 2026, 1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m. | Online | Hosted by: SCORE
Info: https://bit.ly/4y7CvIP

Customer Service - A Key to Growing Your Business!
Wednesday, September 9, 2026, 12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m. | Online | Hosted by: ANew America
Info: https://bit.ly/3SYos9z

Loan Preparation - South Bay
Thursday, September 10, 2026, 12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m. | Online | Hosted by: ANew America
Info: https://bit.ly/3SGjqOS

Legal Issues for the Small Business Startup
Thursday, September 10, 2026, 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. | Online | Hosted by: SCORE
Info: https://bit.ly/4xo0ljr

Small Business Accounting
Thursday, September 10, 2026, 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. | Online | Hosted by: SCORE
Info: https://bit.ly/4zMGlbY

08/20/2026

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Conquering Email
Thursday, August 20, 9:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. | Online | Hosted by: SCORE
Info: https://bit.ly/4wtwDs8

Customer Service: A Key to Growing Your Business!�Thursday, August 20, 12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m. | Online | Hosted by: AnewAmerica
Info: https://bit.ly/4qn21Hw

Becoming a Better Borrower
Thursday, August 20, 3:30 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. | Online | Hosted by: SCORE
Info: https://bit.ly/4gi696R

Plan for Holiday Success: Financial Projections & Cash Flow Strategies�Thursday, August 20, 1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m. | Online | Hosted by: Start Small Think Big
Info: https://bit.ly/45sBX40

How to Gain Customers with a LinkedIn Company Page
Tuesday, August 25, 11:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. | Online | Hosted by: SCORE
Info: https://bit.ly/4wtwXqQ

Balance Sheet Basics: Strengthen Your Business's Financial Health�Tuesday, August 25, 1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m. | Online | Hosted by: Start Small Think Big
Info: https://bit.ly/4ifCq0O

Nonprofit Panel: Operating a Nonprofit Business without a Paid Exec Director
Tuesday, August 25, 1:30 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. | Online | Hosted by: SCORE
Info: https://bit.ly/4wxzJLU

Simple Steps for Starting Your Business: Funding Sources
Wednesday, August 26, 7:00 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. | Online | Hosted by: SCORE
Info: https://bit.ly/4x4PBGG

08/03/2026

Join our free and low-cost small business partner workshops!

Four Tools for More Profitable Small Business Negotiation
Tuesday, August 4, 9:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. | Online | Hosted by SCORE
Info: https://bit.ly/4wiiwGO

The ABCs of Video Creation and Marketing for Small Business
Tuesday, August 4, 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. | Online | Hosted by SCORE
Info: https://bit.ly/4hzj1HX

Understanding Your Business Lease
Wednesday, August 5, 9:30 a.m. - 10:30 a.m. | Online | Hosted by SCORE
Info: https://bit.ly/3Ryq35i

Simple Steps for Starting Your Business: Startup Basics & Business Concepts
Wednesday, August 5, 7:00 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. | Online | Hosted by SCORE
Info: https://bit.ly/4fJFL5M

Smart Social Media Strategies for Entrepreneurs & Small Businesses
Thursday, August 6, 9:00 a.m. - 10:30 a.m. | Online | Hosted by SCORE
Info: https://bit.ly/4waWTHP

Build Your Business Part-Time: Unpacking Franchise Ownership
Thursday, August 6, 12:00 p.m. - 1:30 p.m. | Online | Hosted by SCORE
Info: https://bit.ly/4vMQvWZ

Board Excellence: Leadership, Recruitment & AI Governance for Nonprofits
Friday, August 7, 12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m. | Online | Hosted by SCORE
Info: https://bit.ly/4x8dAEA

Demystifying Financial Foundations: Income, Assets & Cash Flow
Saturday, August 8, 8:00 a.m. - 9:30 a.m. | Online | Hosted by SCORE
Info: https://bit.ly/4vPLPiQ

Funding Your Dream: Exploring Loans, Equity, Crowdfunding & More
Saturday, August 8, 9:45 a.m. - 11:15 p.m. | Online | Hosted by SCORE
Info: https://bit.ly/4bgMqCZ

Creating Realistic Financial Projections for Your Small Business
Saturday, August 8, 11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. | Online | Hosted by SCORE
Info: https://bit.ly/4vMbCbL

07/22/2026

The neighborhood economic grant is now open! This program is designed to catalyze private investment and business engagement in key commercial corridors.
Please note, grant applications are restricted to organizations with a legal nonprofit status that serve the interests of the local business community. This is likely to be an existing local business association but can include other (non-profit) organizations with a mission to support the business community such as a chamber of commerce or a technical assistance provider.

You will need to submit an expression of interest form and an application due 11/5. If you have questions, please reach out to [email protected]
Full details, along with form can be found on bit.ly/NeighborhoodGrantSJ

07/13/2026

Join our free and low-cost small business partner workshops!

True or False: Debunking Social Media Myths
Wednesday, July 15, 10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. | Online | Hosted by: SCORE
Info: https://bit.ly/4aP1WFZ

From Sole Prop to S-Corp: Entity Choices
Thursday, July 16, 10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. | Online | Hosted by: SCORE
Info: https://bit.ly/4guQtPs

Silicon Valley SBDC x EMUMBA - Amazon Web Services GEN AI Pitch Competition
Thursday, July 16, 5:00 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. | Cupertino Community Hall, Cupertino | Hosted by: Silicon Valley SBDC
Info: https://bit.ly/4h7Hiof

How To Use AI To Improve Your Organization's Operations, Systems and Values
Monday, July 20, 1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m. | Online | Hosted by: SCORE
Info: https://bit.ly/44Zc0IS

How to Develop Your Business Idea Before You Start Your Business Plan
Tuesday, July 21, 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. | Online | Hosted by: SCORE
Info: https://bit.ly/4wJcVJy

Follow Up Strategies That Will Get More Clients and Close More Sales
Thursday, July 23, 10:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. | Online | Hosted by: SCORE
Info: https://bit.ly/4pf3z5z

How to Easily Get More Clients from Networking
Thursday, July 23, 1:00 p.m. - 2:15 p.m. | Online | Hosted by: SCORE
Info: https://bit.ly/44saQFH

Hispanic Chamber Business Mixer & Workshop
Thursday, July 23, 5:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. | In Person at The FAB | Hosted by: Hispanic Chamber of Commerce of Silicon Valley
Info: https://bit.ly/4wGu2LX

07/05/2026

Check out some fun places to watch El Tri take on the Three Lions TODAY, Sunday 7/5 @ 5pm across San José.

Discovery Meadow and SAP Center are both SOLD OUT.

Find more watch parties at sj26.sanjose.org/world-cup

06/30/2026

Join us for our free and low-cost small business workshops.

For in-person workshops, please register for the address.

SEO & Google Ads Masterclass: Actionable Guide for Real Results
Wednesday, July 1, 1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m. | Online | Hosted by: SCORE
Info: https://bit.ly/4uU7Yw1

AI as Your Growth Engine
Thursday, July 2, 9:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m. | Online | Hosted by: SCORE
Info: https://bit.ly/44wxJrr

Business Credit & Cash Management: Strategies for Sustainable Growth
Tuesday, July 7, 10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. | Online | Hosted by: SCORE
Info: https://bit.ly/4oRTaNc

How to Build Unshakable Products and Services with the Product Value Blueprint
Wednesday, July 8, 11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. | Online | Hosted by: SCORE
Info: https://bit.ly/3QC3rAp

Commercial Leasing Basics for Small Business Owners
Wednesday, July 8, 12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m. | Online | Hosted by: Start Small Think Big
Info: https://bit.ly/4vtpubv

ARTrepreneurs (for teens)
Wednesday, July 8, 6:00 p.m. - 7:45 p.m. | In-Person | San José Public
Info: https://bit.ly/4eTsk2K

Small Business Taxes
Thursday, July 9, 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. | Online | Hosted by: SCORE
Info: https://bit.ly/4aT4Zga

Walk Before You Run. The Business Model Comes First
Monday, July 13, 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. | Online | Hosted by: SCORE
Info: https://bit.ly/4uZxobO

06/28/2026

Today, San José’s Office of Economic Development was proud to host Empréndete, a marketing + AI workshop for small business owners, held in Spanish and free for attendees.

Held at the Mexican Heritage Plaza, the event welcomed over 200 entrepreneurs looking to leverage new technologies and expand their business operations.

Thank you, and for partnering with the Office of Economic Development to bring this event to our community. We are also grateful for the support of the .

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200 E Santa Clara Street, San Jose
California, CA
95113

Telephone

+14085358178

Website

http://www.sjeconomy.com/

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