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SUMMARY:Protecting Yourself Online
DESCRIPTION:How to reduce the chance that you or your business will be a victim of online fraud and identity theft \nCANCELLED\nEspecially in these tough economic times\, offers that you can money are especially attractive.  Can I really make money from home?  Is that offer too good to be true? Whether young or old\, rich or poor\, you and your business are susceptible to online fraud and identity theft.  New scams are created everyday that try to part you from your money.  However\, you can take common sense steps to protect yourself and know whether what you’re clicking on is legitimately good or good for nothin’. \nIn this short workshop\, Mark Thompson from the IDRS Acorn Project\, will discuss the experiences that he has had with online fraud and what he has learned on how to protect yourself.  He encourages attendees to bring their own stories so we can have a robust discussion and learn together.  In the workshop\, Mark will be discussing: \n\nWhy we are at risk of being taken advantage of?\nWhat are some of the most popular scams out there?\nHow to protect your credit?\nWhat to look for when searching the web?\nHow to make sure your business isn’t taken advantage of\n\nThe IDRS Acorn Project\, in partnership with the Owens Valley Career Development Center (OVCDC)\, will present Protecting Yourself Online on Thursday\, October 6th from 5:30 to 7 pm.  The workshop will be located at the OVCDC Computer Lab at 2574 Diaz Lane in Bishop.  Registration is open to all community members in Owens Valley and the workshop is free to attend.  To register please click on the “Going” button below and fill in your information. \nFor more information\, please contact the community host\, Gina Jones\, Director of Career Education Program at 760-873-6547 ext. 242 or at gjones@ovcdc.com.   You can also reach out to Mark Thompson\, Executive Director\, at the IDRS Acorn Project at 916-482-5800 or at mark@indiandispute.com. \nAbout your presenter: \nMark Thompson serves the Executive Director of Indian Dispute Resolution Services. He also guides the IDRS Acorn Project\, IDRS’ microenterprise development program\, where he provides entrepreneurial training and technical assistance to Native American entrepreneurs and works with businesses operated by Native American tribes to conduct feasibility studies\, develop business plans\, establish internal accounting procedures and secure grant funding to further economic development through the creation of small businesses in Indian Country. \nOutside of his work for IDRS\, Mark has formally been involved in several small businesses including a real estate company\, a restaurant\, and a mobile disc jockey service. Mr. Thompson received his BS in Business from University of California\, Berkeley and completed the Juris Doctorate degree from the University of the Pacific\, McGeorge School of Law in Sacramento. He lives outside Sacramento\, California where he and his wife Mandi operate a small horse boarding facility and are raising two children\, Zane and Marina. \nThis workshop is sponsored\, in part\, by the Owens Valley Career Development Center\, USDA Rural Development\, the Governor’s Office of Business and Economic Development\, Small Business Administration\, the Bank of America Charitable Foundation\, and the MUFG Union Bank Foundation. \n\n\n	Related
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LOCATION:OVCDC Computer Lab\, 2574 Diaz Lane\, Bishop\, CA\, 93514\, United States
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SUMMARY:Business Ideas That Cost Less Than $100 to Start (Bishop)
DESCRIPTION:Rural areas are often the best place to become an entrepreneur. Let us show you how to use Career Vision to identify needs only you can fill. During this workshop\, those living in rural spaces will have tools to begin looking at where they live as an opportunity for side hustles and business opportunities in a whole new way. \n\nLearn to use data from current business owners to develop a side hustle.\nFind examples of rural business and side gig ideas in over 15 different interest areas.\nGet tools to turn their interests\, passions\, and hobbies into work they get paid to do.\n\nThe IDRS Acorn Project\, in partnership with the Owens Valley Career Development Center (OVCDC)\, will present Business Ideas That Cost Less Than $100 To Start on July 14th from 6 to 8 pm.  The workshop will be located at the OVCDC Computer Lab at 2574 Diaz Lane in Bishop.  Registration is open to all community members in Owens Valley and the workshop is free to attend.  To register please click on the “Going” button below and fill in your information. \nFor more information\, please contact the community host\, Gina Jones\, Director of Career Education Program at 760-873-6547 ext. 242 or at gjones@ovcdc.com.   You can also reach out to Mark Thompson\, Executive Director\, at the IDRS Acorn Project at 916-482-5800 or at mark@indiandispute.com. \nAbout your presenter: \nJamie Beck\, M.S.\, is a former CSU Career Counselor and holds a Master’s Degree in Human Services with an emphasis in Social Systems and a concentration in Family and Work. She also holds a Bachelor’s degree in Sociology with an emphasis in Children and Family and a minor in Criminology.  \nCareer Vision has been reshaping the way job seekers fundamentally conceptualize\, search\, and apply for work throughout Southern California for the past 10 years at high schools\, universities\, organizations\, workforce development programs\, government agencies\, Tribal TANF and education programs\, and public libraries.  \nJamie specializes in rural area education\, training\, career exposure\, employment\, and entrepreneurism having grown up in the Eastern Sierra. www.careervisionbyjamie.com.  \nThis workshop is sponsored\, in part\, by the Owens Valley Career Development Center\, the USDA Rural Development\, the Governor’s Office of Business and Economic Development\, the Bank of America Charitable Foundation\, and the MUFG Union Bank Foundation. \n\n\n	Related
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LOCATION:OVCDC Computer Lab\, 2574 Diaz Lane\, Bishop\, CA\, 93514\, United States
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SUMMARY:Bishop Etsy Craft Entrepreneurship
DESCRIPTION:Etsy Craft Entrepreneurship for Native Artists and Craftsmen \n  \nEtsy is the leading global marketplace for selling handmade and vintage goods to more than 40 million customers.  If you’re a Native artist or craftsperson\, creating a store and selling on Etsy is an easy\, straight-forward process.  IDRS has created the Etsy Craft Entrepreneurship Workshop for artists/crafters that are looking to expand their customer base beyond the boundaries of their own community and sell to consumers worldwide. \nThe Etsy Craft Entrepreneurship Workshop will be presented by two experienced trainers\, Creek and Cherokee artists John & MaryBeth Timothy.  John and MaryBeth through their business Moonhawk Art LLC\, sell their art through various venues such as pow wows\, art markets and online platforms such as Etsy.  They made their first international sale through the Etsy platform and have continued to increase their global customer base through their Etsy store. \nThe Workshop is divided into a morning session and an afternoon session.  The morning session is designed as a teaching opportunity where participants learn tips and techniques to sell and market their products through Etsy.  During the afternoon session participants are lead step by step through the process of setting up their Etsy store. \nNote: Participants are not required to stay for the afternoon portion of the workshop if they determine they are not ready or do not want assistance setting up their Etsy store. \n  \nMorning Session  \n9:00     Class begins \n9:15     Branding your store\nPricing your items\nListing your items \n10:15   Break \n10:30   Tips on how to best photograph your work for use on Etsy\nCreating your artist/craftsman profile\nCreating your store policies\nCustomer service\nSocial media integration \nNoon – 12:30 Lunch Break \nAfternoon Session \n1:00 – 3:30 Hands-on technical assistance to help participants create their Etsy store. \n  \nCommunity Contact:\nSusie West\n760-873-7893\nSusie.West@bishoppaiute.org \n  \nIf you have any trouble registering for this event\, please contact Mark Thompson at 916-482-5800 or mark@idrsinc.org or Lynn Wilson at 918-978-7622 or lynn@idrsinc.org. \n  \n\n\n	Related
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