Calendar of Events - Oroville Area Chamber of Commerce
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Events available for Registration...

Fourth of July Fireworks Show
07/04/24
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2024 Annual BBQ
08/29/24
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Events in the next 30 days...
DateEvent
5/8/2024
Financial Management Series for Existing Businesses - 4 Weeks Series, 2 Hours Per Week

This 4-weeks series is designed to teach you how to utilize your financial statements to better manage and understand your business operations, cash flow, and profitability. Focus includes: interpreting and understanding your financial statements (Profit & Loss, Balance Sheet) hands-on exercise and case study; identifying cash flow cycle and how it impacts your business; learning how to calculate and use financial ratios to troubleshoot fiscal dangers, and analyzing trends to improve business performance; using financial tools to make good business decisions for effective spending and break-even analysis; knowing how to think critically when looking at pricing and costs; and developing forecasts and budgetary tools and techniques to improve profit.





 

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5/9/2024
Practical QuickBooks for New Users - 4weeks, 2 hours per week Series

Accurate bookkeeping is critical to the success of any business.  This QuickBooks Series is for entrepreneurs and business owners in the beginning stage of bookkeeping (i.e., planning, have not yet purchased their system, or have purchased but not using).  The trainer will guide you through the basics of accounting from identifying the best QuickBooks version for your business, to setting up your system, managing accounts, and using financial reports to manage your day-to-day activities.  This 4-weeks, 2 hours per week series includes 4 focus areas:
Week 1:  Accounting Basics & Getting Started with QuickBooks - Training includes: Basics of accounting, identifying the QuickBooks version that is best for your business, and setting up your company and chart of accounts in QuickBooks.
Week 2: Setting up Items and Creating Forms - Training includes: Setting up items, using purchase orders, customizing invoices, and creating forms in QuickBooks.
Week 3: Accounts Receivable - Training includes: Setting up online bank feeds, creating estimates and invoices, sales receipts, receiving payments, and managing accounts payable reports.
Week 4: Accounts Payable, Banking Reconciliations, and Reports - Training includes:  Accounts Payable, Bank Reconciliations, entering expenses and bills, paying bills, managing reports, Profit & Loss Statement, Balance Sheet, and more!



 

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5/9/2024
58th Fellows Cub of Oroville Scholastic Achievement Awards Night

The event is better known to many as the Top Ten event. 
Over 120 OUHSD freshmen, sophomores, juniors and seniors will be individually recognized for their outstanding academic achievement. 
 

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5/10/2024
Spring Concerts in the Park

Join us for our exciting Spring Concerts in the Park! We'll be hosting live music performances by talented local artists, creating a vibrant and enjoyable atmosphere for all attendees every Friday evening in May!

In addition to the incredible music, you can explore a variety of local vendors offering delicious food, refreshing beverages, and unique items. Bring your friends and family to this lively event filled with fun and entertainment. Don't miss out on the perfect opportunity to enjoy great music and support your local community!


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5/11/2024
Oroville Airport Day


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5/11/2024
 -5/12/2024
Opening Weekend 2024 Forebay Aquatic Rental Season

Our 2024 Rental Season starts Saturday, May 11th. We will be open both Saturday and Sunday from 9am to 8pm. On May 12th (Mother's Day) moms will get a one hour free boat rental!

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5/11/2024
FOE 196 Auxiliary Spring Bazaar

Oroville F.O.E. 196 Auxiliary Spring Bazaar 2024

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5/12/2024
Mother's Day Special!

On Sunday, May 12th (Mother's Day), mothers get a one hour free boat rental!

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5/13/2024
Conversational Capacity

Conversational Capacity (COMMUNICATIONS & CONFLICT RESOLUTION series)

Conversational Capacity is the ability of a person or team to engage in open, balanced, non-defensive dialogue about difficult subjects and in challenging circumstances. This cutting-edge program teaches the how-to’s of these conversations and provides not only a framework for addressing conflict but an approach for many kinds of sensitive conversations.

Learning Outcomes

  • Increase your Awareness of the factors that limit your Conversational Capacity and that of your team.
  • Cultivate a Conversational Capacity Mindset.
  • Learn and practice the Conversational Capacity Skillset.
  • Plan and commit to back home actions for using the Conversational Capacity approach

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5/13/2024
Practical De-escalation & Mental Health Awareness Skills 2 part series

Two part series Dates: 5/13 and 5/20  9am - 12pm

This comprehensive de-escalation training addresses the challenges business owners and employees encounter when individuals facing homelessness and mental health challenges enter their premises or interact with their clients.

The training emphasizes a human-centric approach, fostering empathy and understanding. Through role-playing scenarios and real-life applications, participants will be equipped to create a safe and inclusive environment, ensuring positive interactions with distressed individuals.

Trainees will:

  • Gain insights into community stressors, trauma biology, and crisis interactions.
  • Recognize triggers, reactions, and apply do's and don'ts in initial assistance.
  • Heightened self-awareness and learn resiliency skills to keep a safe workplace environment.
  • Master six-step de-escalation, practice reflection, and create workplace response protocols.

Date & Time: Mondays 5/13 & 5/20  - 9 am to 12 pm

Training Hours: Two 3-hour sessions – 6 hours total

Location: Skyway Center, Butte College,  2480 Notre Dame Blvd, Chico

Our Trainers:

Reidun Waddell is a licensed clinical social worker and a senior program manager at Butte County Behavioral Health Crisis Services. With over ten years in Crisis Services, she excels in crisis intervention, LPS 5150 designation and suicide prevention training, community educational sessions, and Non-Violent Crisis Intervention skills.

Emiliano Jimenez-Cornejo is the lead trainer for the "Resiliency in the Workforce" program at the Training Place, Butte College. Emiliano is passionate about helping organizations build psychologically safe work environments, creating a trauma-informed and resiliency-focused workforce where every employee feels respected, seen, valued, motivated, and engaged to improve their lives, organizations, and community.


 

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5/15/2024
Financial Management Series for Existing Businesses - 4 Weeks Series, 2 Hours Per Week

This 4-weeks series is designed to teach you how to utilize your financial statements to better manage and understand your business operations, cash flow, and profitability. Focus includes: interpreting and understanding your financial statements (Profit & Loss, Balance Sheet) hands-on exercise and case study; identifying cash flow cycle and how it impacts your business; learning how to calculate and use financial ratios to troubleshoot fiscal dangers, and analyzing trends to improve business performance; using financial tools to make good business decisions for effective spending and break-even analysis; knowing how to think critically when looking at pricing and costs; and developing forecasts and budgetary tools and techniques to improve profit.





 

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5/16/2024
Practical QuickBooks for New Users - 4weeks, 2 hours per week Series

Accurate bookkeeping is critical to the success of any business.  This QuickBooks Series is for entrepreneurs and business owners in the beginning stage of bookkeeping (i.e., planning, have not yet purchased their system, or have purchased but not using).  The trainer will guide you through the basics of accounting from identifying the best QuickBooks version for your business, to setting up your system, managing accounts, and using financial reports to manage your day-to-day activities.  This 4-weeks, 2 hours per week series includes 4 focus areas:
Week 1:  Accounting Basics & Getting Started with QuickBooks - Training includes: Basics of accounting, identifying the QuickBooks version that is best for your business, and setting up your company and chart of accounts in QuickBooks.
Week 2: Setting up Items and Creating Forms - Training includes: Setting up items, using purchase orders, customizing invoices, and creating forms in QuickBooks.
Week 3: Accounts Receivable - Training includes: Setting up online bank feeds, creating estimates and invoices, sales receipts, receiving payments, and managing accounts payable reports.
Week 4: Accounts Payable, Banking Reconciliations, and Reports - Training includes:  Accounts Payable, Bank Reconciliations, entering expenses and bills, paying bills, managing reports, Profit & Loss Statement, Balance Sheet, and more!



 

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5/17/2024
Spring Concerts in the Park

Join us for our exciting Spring Concerts in the Park! We'll be hosting live music performances by talented local artists, creating a vibrant and enjoyable atmosphere for all attendees every Friday evening in May!

In addition to the incredible music, you can explore a variety of local vendors offering delicious food, refreshing beverages, and unique items. Bring your friends and family to this lively event filled with fun and entertainment. Don't miss out on the perfect opportunity to enjoy great music and support your local community!


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5/21/2024
How to Get Funding to Start, Grow, and Expand Your Business

Accessing funding can be critical to successfully start, grow, and expand a small business, and getting approved for business loans is challenging in the current lending climate. This workshop provides step-by-step information on funding opportunities available for business owners and entrepreneurs. You will be guided through the process of pursuing business financing including what to consider before applying for a loan, the factors of evaluation that all lenders use when reviewing your loan requests and tips on how to prepare based on your strengths and weaknesses. Topics include: SBA Loan requirements & application, traditional bank loans, lines of credit, and alternative lending programs.






 

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5/22/2024
Financial Management Series for Existing Businesses - 4 Weeks Series, 2 Hours Per Week

This 4-weeks series is designed to teach you how to utilize your financial statements to better manage and understand your business operations, cash flow, and profitability. Focus includes: interpreting and understanding your financial statements (Profit & Loss, Balance Sheet) hands-on exercise and case study; identifying cash flow cycle and how it impacts your business; learning how to calculate and use financial ratios to troubleshoot fiscal dangers, and analyzing trends to improve business performance; using financial tools to make good business decisions for effective spending and break-even analysis; knowing how to think critically when looking at pricing and costs; and developing forecasts and budgetary tools and techniques to improve profit.





 

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5/23/2024
Practical QuickBooks for New Users - 4weeks, 2 hours per week Series

Accurate bookkeeping is critical to the success of any business.  This QuickBooks Series is for entrepreneurs and business owners in the beginning stage of bookkeeping (i.e., planning, have not yet purchased their system, or have purchased but not using).  The trainer will guide you through the basics of accounting from identifying the best QuickBooks version for your business, to setting up your system, managing accounts, and using financial reports to manage your day-to-day activities.  This 4-weeks, 2 hours per week series includes 4 focus areas:
Week 1:  Accounting Basics & Getting Started with QuickBooks - Training includes: Basics of accounting, identifying the QuickBooks version that is best for your business, and setting up your company and chart of accounts in QuickBooks.
Week 2: Setting up Items and Creating Forms - Training includes: Setting up items, using purchase orders, customizing invoices, and creating forms in QuickBooks.
Week 3: Accounts Receivable - Training includes: Setting up online bank feeds, creating estimates and invoices, sales receipts, receiving payments, and managing accounts payable reports.
Week 4: Accounts Payable, Banking Reconciliations, and Reports - Training includes:  Accounts Payable, Bank Reconciliations, entering expenses and bills, paying bills, managing reports, Profit & Loss Statement, Balance Sheet, and more!



 

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5/24/2024
Spring Concerts in the Park

Join us for our exciting Spring Concerts in the Park! We'll be hosting live music performances by talented local artists, creating a vibrant and enjoyable atmosphere for all attendees every Friday evening in May!

In addition to the incredible music, you can explore a variety of local vendors offering delicious food, refreshing beverages, and unique items. Bring your friends and family to this lively event filled with fun and entertainment. Don't miss out on the perfect opportunity to enjoy great music and support your local community!


more info...
5/29/2024
Financial Management Series for Existing Businesses - 4 Weeks Series, 2 Hours Per Week

This 4-weeks series is designed to teach you how to utilize your financial statements to better manage and understand your business operations, cash flow, and profitability. Focus includes: interpreting and understanding your financial statements (Profit & Loss, Balance Sheet) hands-on exercise and case study; identifying cash flow cycle and how it impacts your business; learning how to calculate and use financial ratios to troubleshoot fiscal dangers, and analyzing trends to improve business performance; using financial tools to make good business decisions for effective spending and break-even analysis; knowing how to think critically when looking at pricing and costs; and developing forecasts and budgetary tools and techniques to improve profit.





 

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5/29/2024
Effectively Using Your QuickBooks System to Manage Your Business

QuickBooks is an effective accounting system when used to financially manage your business. To ensure success, you must understand how to effectively enter, use, and run reports. This 2-hour intensive workshop will show you how the QuickBooks system can go from just a recording system for taxes to a management tool to help direct and monitor your business to meet your goals. Training includes: the review process to ensure data is entered correctly, monthly accuracy check and key issues, exporting and comparing your reports to budgets and forecasts, and additional resources you can tap into if/when you get stuck.
 

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5/31/2024
Practical Problem Solving - 2 Part Series

Practical Problem Solving - 2 Part Series

with Guy Martindale

$395

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2-day training 5/31 & 6/14

Practical Problem Solving: Plan, Do, Check, Act/A3
 

Problem Solving is the foundation of continuous process improvement. Improving requires continually solving problems - whether these are technical or recurring day-to-day problems. As a Lean tool, A3 reporting addresses the root cause of everyday problems. When used properly, the PDCA-A3 process dramatically increases the probability of success.

Learning Outcomes

Learn to identify, classify and define problems.
Be able to analyze and prioritize problems, symptoms and root causes.
Match the right problem-solving process to the problem.
Use a variety of proven problem-solving models, tools and techniques.
“Frame” a problem to gain support and buy in from others in the organization.
Understand how Plan Do Check Act process and A3 works.
Create an A3 problem report to “tell the story” of the problem to guide and structure the problem-solving activity.
Use root cause analysis tools.
Develop countermeasures.
Develop implementation plans.

Prerequisites:  Lean Principles, Workplace Organization


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5/31/2024
Spring Concerts in the Park

Join us for our exciting Spring Concerts in the Park! We'll be hosting live music performances by talented local artists, creating a vibrant and enjoyable atmosphere for all attendees every Friday evening in May!

In addition to the incredible music, you can explore a variety of local vendors offering delicious food, refreshing beverages, and unique items. Bring your friends and family to this lively event filled with fun and entertainment. Don't miss out on the perfect opportunity to enjoy great music and support your local community!


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6/1/2024
 -6/2/2024
Lord’s Gym Kids Mud Run

Join us for an exhilarating adventure at the Lord's Gym Kids Mud Run—an unforgettable FREE event designed especially for kids aged 4-17!

Get ready to plunge into a world of muddy excitement as your children tackle more than 18 exhilarating obstacles on a course spanning nearly a mile!. From climbing to crawling, running to mud splashing, every moment promises excitement and challenge!

Our event caters to all ages with races divided into heats for four distinct age groups: 4-6, 7-9, 10-12, and 13-17. As participants advance in age, so does the intensity of the obstacles, ensuring an age-appropriate challenge for every young adventurer.

But the fun doesn't end there! Engage in the spirited Superhero School Bell competition, where students earn points for their schools by wearing costumes or proudly wearing their school colors. Plus, enjoy a variety of complementary activities guaranteed to entertain all.

Find us at the scenic Father's House Acres, located at 3556 Oro Bangor Hwy, Oroville CA, 95966. Thanks to our generous sponsors, this event is completely free of charge—our way of giving back to the community and ensuring inclusivity for all families.

Spaces fill up fast, so secure your spot today! Registration closes on May 30, 2024. Don't miss out on this unforgettable experience!For sign-ups and further details, visit: https://www.lordsgymmudrun.com/



 

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6/1/2024
 -6/2/2024
Lord’s Gym Kids Mud Run 2024

Join us for an exhilarating adventure at the Lord's Gym Kids Mud Run—an unforgettable FREE event designed especially for kids aged 4-17!

 

Get ready to plunge into a world of muddy excitement as your children tackle a whole bunch of exhilarating obstacles on a course spanning 0.4 to 1.6 miles depending on age!. From climbing to crawling, running to mud splashing, every moment promises excitement and challenge!

 

Our event caters to all ages with races divided into heats for four distinct age groups: 4-6, 7-9, 10-12, and 13-17. As participants advance in age, so does the intensity of the obstacles, ensuring an age-appropriate challenge for every young adventurer.

 

But the fun doesn't end there! Engage in the spirited Superhero School Bell competition, where students earn points for their schools by wearing costumes or proudly wearing their school colors. Plus, enjoy a variety of complementary activities guaranteed to entertain all.

 

Find us at the scenic Father's House Acres, located at 3556 Oro Bangor Hwy. Oroville, CA 95966. Thanks to our generous sponsors, this event is completely free of charge—our way of giving back to the community and ensuring inclusivity for all families.

 

Spaces fill up fast, so secure your spot today! Registration closes on May 28, 2024. Don't miss out on this unforgettable experience!

 

For sign-ups and further details, visit: https://www.lordsgymmudrun.com/




 

Location: Start/Finish Line: 3556 Oro Bangor Hwy. Oroville, CA

 

Dates / Times:

Saturday, June 1, 2024 @ 10:00 AM - 4:10 PM

Sunday, June 2, 2024 @ 2:00 PM - 6:00 PM

 

Fees / admission: FREE


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6/6/2024
New Venture Series for Start-Up Busineses - 4 Weeks Series

This 4-part training series provides essential information to individuals thinking about starting a business and new business owners (in business one year or less). Topics include: Legal Requirements, Market Analysis, Cost Analysis, Funding Your Business, and Overview of the Business Plan - bringing it all together. You will learn the legal requirements for starting your business, how to assess your market and plan for direction, how to obtain funding, types of funding available, calculate start-up costs, and best practice for completing a business plan.
 

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