> The Institute for Global Economic Research (IGER) at CSU Channel Islands (CI) and the Port of Los Angeles will present “Meet Consul Generals and Export,” a free workshop on the opportunities and nuances of conducting trade in some of Asia’s most promising emerging markets, from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Friday, June 13 in Malibu Hall, Room 100, on the CI campus. Visit http://iger.csuci.edu, or contact Jennifer Iden at 805-437-3979 or send an email to jennifer.iden@csuci.edu for more information.
> The Economic Development Collaborative — Ventura County, the California Small Business Development Center and the U.S. Small Business Administration will be present three free workshops in June at the EDC-VC, 1601 Carmen Drive, Suite 215, Camarillo.
The “Starting a Small Business” workshop, presented by Mary Anne Rooney, SBDC adviser, will be held from 3 to 5 p.m. Monday, June 16.
A “Consultant Professional Development” workshop, presented by Joe Huggins, SBDC adviser, will be held from 8:30 to 10 a.m. Friday, June 20.
An “Entrepreneurial Academy” workshop, presented by Huggins, will be held from 1 to 3 p.m. Friday, June 20.
The program will focus on “Negotiation Strategies in the Deal-Making Process — assessing the situation, the first contact, issues and considerations, deal blowers and tips for better communication.”
Pre-approval is required for participation in the workshops.
All workshops include networking opportunities with other consultants and business owners.
RSVP to Jason Ham at 805-348-1800, ext. 9159 or send an email to jason.ham@edc-vc.com
> The Employment Development Department and the Internal Revenue Service will present a “Federal / State Basic Payroll Tax” seminar from 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Tuesday, June 17 at the Job and Career Center, 980 Enchanted Way, Simi Valley. Information includes California payroll reporting requirements, employer obligations, independent contractor requirements, electronic filing and payment requirements, Federal payroll reporting requirements including Forms 940, 941, 1099, W-2, W-4, W-9 and alternative filing. To register, visit http://edd.ca.gov/payroll_tax_seminars/View_Seminar.aspx?id=2