Fall 2025 Small Business Workshops
CCB License Prep & Exam … in One!
FACILITATOR: KELLIANE PARKER
THURS. & FRI., OCT. 9 & 10, 7:30AM-4:30PM
NEWPORT CAMPUS • $450
Class runs all day; please bring a sack lunch.
Arrive by 7:30 a.m. Thursday
Looking for the SBM?
Find information about the Small Business Management Program (and its specialty programs for Restaurant and Retail businesses, as well as Nonprofits) on this page.
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Take all three QuickBooks Levels for one low price! Just $175 — a $50 savings!
Quickbooks Online Level 1
For QuickBooks beginners. Learn how to use the most popular accounting software program used by small businesses. If you have never used QuickBooks or are just starting to use the program, this training is for you. Class includes setting up company files, creating a chart of accounts, adding customers, jobs, and vendors. Also covers paying for expenses, invoicing, and receiving payments.
INSTRUCTOR: NATALIE BRONSON
TUESDAY, OCT. 14 • 3-5:30PM • $75 LIVE, VIA ZOOM
Quickbooks Online Level 2
For intermediate QuickBooks Online Users. If you have completed QuickBooks Level One, or feel you are slightly more advanced than a “new user” of QuickBooks, this training will help expand your existing base of knowledge. Class includes lessons in fundamentals of accounting, reconciling bank accounts, inventory, and running reports.
INSTRUCTOR: NATALIE BRONSON
TUESDAY, OCT. 21 • 3-5:30PM • $75 LIVE, VIA ZOOM
Quickbooks Online Level 3
For intermediate QuickBooks Online Users. We will go through customer and vendor practical exercises, working our way through the different stages of business activity. You will learn how to use more detailed reports, how to fix mistakes, and how to utilize QBO features with your employees and subcontractors.
INSTRUCTOR: NATALIE BRONSON
TUESDAY, OCT. 28 • 3-5:30PM • $75 LIVE, VIA ZOOM
Business Law Workshop
It’s always a good time to brush up on the various aspects of law that govern small business operations. Join a Coastal attorney for this enlightening (and, dare we say, even entertaining) conversation about topics such as business structure, risk abatement, IP and trademark issues, and more. Bring your questions!
INSTRUCTOR: JOSHUA ZANTELLO
TUES., DEC. 9 • 11AM-1PM • $30 • LINCOLN CITY
Ai For Business Lab
Join us in the computer lab as we teach you how to get the most out of AI in real time.
INSTRUCTOR: KELLIANE PARKER
TUES., OCT. 14, 9-10:30AM • NEWPORT • $40
TUES., OCT. 21, 9-10:30AM • LINCOLN CITY • $40
How to Start a Restaurant
Join us for this powerful two-part workshop focused on how to make money feeding people. The workshop is relevant for all types of operations, including food trucks, cafes, catering and fine dining. The content will cover developing your concept, building a financial foundation, and creating a marketing strategy.
INSTRUCTOR: LESLIE HILDULA
MONDAYS, OCT. 13 & NOV. 10, 4PM – 7PM • LINCOLN CITY • $45
User Experience, Digital Marketing, and Accessibility
Creating an accessible digital experience for your business isn’t just a good idea – it can also help you get more customers. In this interactive workshop, accessibility consultant Taylor Yount and digital marketing pro Shawn Livengood will show you how to craft a digital experience that is accessible, inclusive, and effective at driving more business. In this class, we will cover user experience best practices and how they intersect with accessibility; simple ways to make your website more accessible; using accessibility options on social media platforms to reach more potential customers; and tools to track how users are interacting with your website so you can identify accessibility pain points.
INSTRUCTORS: SHAWN LIVENGOOD & TAYLOR YOUNT
THURS., OCT. 9, 5:30-7PM • LINCOLN CITY • $62
Accessibility & AI: Inclusive Innovation for the Digital Age
As Ai tools like chatbots and content generators become common, accessibility is more important than ever. In this hands-on workshop, accessibility consultant Taylor Yount and digital marketing pro Shawn Livengood will explore with you how Ai impacts people with disabilities and teaches practical strategies to build inclusive, ethical tools. Improve customer experience, ensure compliance, and become more access-friendly. The following that will be covered are how to use Ai tools (e.g., chatbots, voice interfaces) to support accessibility, live demos on prompting Ai for accessible content creation and social media; free tools and resources for accessible Ai design. Whether you’re building your Ai skills or using them in your business, this session will equip you with the insights and techniques to ensure your technology works for everyone.
INSTRUCTORS: SHAWN LIVENGOOD & TAYLOR YOUNT
THURS., SEPT. 25, 5:30-7PM • LINCOLN CITY • $62
Custom GPTs for Small Business
Artificial intelligence is no longer just for big companies with big budgets—it’s a powerful, affordable tool that small businesses can use every day. In this 90-minute workshop, you’ll learn how creating custom GPTs (Generative Pre-trained Transformers) can help you save time, streamline tasks, and boost productivity. We’ll explore practical, real-world examples tailored to the needs of small businesses in Lincoln County, which can range from generating marketing copy to organizing inventory data. The instructor will share ways Ai has improved workflows in our coastal communities, and you’ll be encouraged to share how you’re using Ai at work so we can discuss potential solutions together. No technical background is required—just bring your curiosity and a willingness to explore new tools. Leave with ideas you can put to work right away, and a better understanding of how custom GPTs can become a practical, everyday part of your business operations.
INSTRUCTOR: DAVE PRICE
WED., NOV. 19 • 9-10:30AM • LINCOLN CITY • $25
Excel Level 1:
The Basics of Excel
Gain a solid understanding of the Basics of Microsoft Excel. Learn how to navigate the Ribbon; enter and edit data; the basics of formulas and the most common functions used in the Office. Dramatically increase your efficiency and effectiveness with dozens of shortcuts, tips and tricks.
INSTRUCTOR: JOSIAH DEAN
FRI., OCT. 10 • 11:30AM-1PM • $25 • ZOOM
Excel Level 2:
Tips and Tricks
Go even farther with Microsoft Excel. Get insights into new and advanced functions, show off your data with charts and graphs, and learn how to integrate Excel with other programs.
INSTRUCTOR: JOSIAH DEAN
FRIDAY, OCT. 17 • 11:30AM-1PM • $25
LIVE, VIA ZOOM
Online Advertising For Small Businesses
In this class, digital marketing expert Shawn Livengood covers the basics of using online advertising in Google Ads, Microsoft Ads, Meta Ads, and TikTok Ads to promote your business. Learn how to reach potential customers who are searching for your business and find prospects who match your ideal customer profile. We’ll cover pros and cons of each platform, keyword research, audience strategy, and how to create compelling ads that will get you more customers.
INSTRUCTOR: SHAWN LIVENGOOD
MON., OCT. 6 • 5:30-7pm
LINCOLN CITY • $25
Capital Access: Non-Traditional Funding
Learn about different sources of capital for pre-venture and existing businesses. We will look at what lenders are looking for in qualifying loans, what business owners can do to best position themselves for funding and the pros and cons of different sources of capital. We will explore non-traditional funding models, how to and when to best leverage them and the resources to supporting business owners in accessing capital
INSTRUCTOR: GREGORY PRICE
TUES., OCT. 7, 8-10AM • $25
LIVE, VIA ZOOM
Business Transition Planning, Valuation & Management
In this class we will discuss how to start your business transition planning and different ways to prepare for a business sale, purchase or succession. Business Assessment and Business Planning. SWOT and related action planning, One Page Business Plan Scorecard, One Page Business Plan. Budgeting and Financial Forecasting. Business Valuation methodology. Transition Planning – Key considerations and action steps. 10 key transition planning questions and discussion. Internal transition planning options
INSTRUCTOR: GREGORY PRICE
WED., OCT. 15, 4-6PM • $25
LIVE, VIA ZOOM
Business Continuity & Economic Resiliency for Small Businesses
Whether it is flooding, wildfire, earthquake, a cyber attack or economic down-turns, all businesses should have strategies in place to protect themselves, and their employees in the event of a disaster. Attendees will learn about different strategies to build preparedness, and resiliency for long-term business continuity. We will discuss and provide numerous tools and resources that businesses can use to implement a strong and relatively easy small business continuity plan. This course is for all business types.
INSTRUCTOR: GREGORY PRICE
TUES., OCT. 21, 8-10AM • $25 • LIVE, VIA ZOOM
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