Practical QuickBooks for New Users - 4 Weeks, 2 Hours per week Cohort Series - Chico
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-week, 2 hours per week series includes 4 focus areas:
Week 1: Wednesday, September 2: 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: Wednesday, September 9: Setting up Items and Creating Forms - Training includes: Setting up items, using purchase orders, customizing invoices, and creating forms in QuickBooks.
Week 3: Wednesday, September 16: Accounts Receivable - Training includes: Setting up online bank feeds, creating estimates and invoices, sales receipts, receiving payments, and managing accounts payable reports.
Week 4: Wednesday, September 23: 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!
Date: Wednesdays, September 2nd, 9th, 16th and 23rd, 2026
Time: 8:30am - 10:30am
Location: Butte College SBDC, 2480 Notre Dame Blvd., Chico
Cost: FREE
Register Here: https://www.buttecollegesbdc.com/events/
*Class Held In Person* Sign up for this 2 PART SERIES!
Many leaders struggle to communicate in ways that inspire trust, foster collaboration, and navigate challenges effectively. This two-part series provides practical tools and hands-on strategies to strengthen clarity, empathy, and impact in daily interactions. Designed for professionals, managers, and team leaders, the course equips participants to build stronger relationships and lead with confidence.
Learning Objectives:
Apply five key principles to communicate with clarity, transparency, and empathy.
Develop confidence in navigating difficult conversations and delivering feedback using proven models.
Strengthen listening, questioning, and emotional regulation skills to enhance trust and collaboration.
Why This Matters for Your Organization:
Build a culture of open communication that strengthens relationships and accountability.
Improve team effectiveness by equipping leaders to handle feedback and conflict constructively.
Foster collaboration and inclusion, even in hybrid and digital environments.
New Venture Series for New and 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.
Emotional Intelligence (EQ) is more important than ever in the modern workplace. It’s the ability to recognize, understand, and manage not only your emotions but also those of others. This training equips professionals with the skills necessary to enhance personal effectiveness, build strong relationships, and become more effective leaders. By mastering EQ, leaders can inspire, influence, and manage change with confidence and empathy.
Learning Objectives:
Understand the Four Core Competencies of Emotional Intelligence: Cultivate self-awareness, self-management, social awareness, and relationship management for improved leadership.
Develop Strategies for Emotional Control: Gain techniques to manage emotional responses and maintain poise under pressure.
Build Stronger, Trust-Based Relationships: Use EQ to enhance communication, trust, and collaboration with colleagues and teams.
Why This Matters to You:
Improve Team Collaboration: Emotionally intelligent leaders foster a culture of trust, openness, and high engagement, improving teamwork and productivity.
Enhance Leadership Effectiveness: Leaders with strong EQ inspire their teams, reduce conflict, and drive positive outcomes in challenging situations.
Boost Workplace Morale: EQ helps leaders address emotions proactively, leading to a healthier, more positive work environment.
Great leaders aren't born, they're developed. Our four-part Leadership Series is designed to help current and aspiring leaders strengthen the essential skills needed to inspire teams, navigate change, build trust, and lead with confidence. Each course builds on the next, providing practical tools you can apply immediately to become a more effective and impactful leader.
9/3 - Emotional & Social Intellgence
Emotional Intelligence (EQ) is more important than ever in the modern workplace. It’s the ability to recognize, understand, and manage not only your emotions but also those of others. This training equips professionals with the skills necessary to enhance personal effectiveness, build strong relationships, and become more effective leaders. By mastering EQ, leaders can inspire, influence, and manage change with confidence and empathy.
10/1 - Strengths Assessment
Great leaders understand their strengths and use them to inspire, motivate, and drive their teams forward. This course helps participants identify their unique leadership strengths, apply them effectively, and foster collaboration for greater team success. Designed for professionals at all levels, this training provides valuable insights into leveraging personal strengths to maximize leadership impact.
10/27 - Authentic Leadership
Leadership is more than just titles and techniques—it’s about authenticity. In a world where trust is the foundation of success, Authentic Leadership equips participants with the tools to lead by being true to themselves. This training focuses on aligning values, actions, and communication to foster genuine relationships and inspire trust, allowing leaders to make a lasting impact in their teams and organizations.
12/17 - Adapting and Driving Change
In today’s fast-paced world, change is the only constant. Organizations and leaders must continuously adapt to shifts in technology, processes, and workforce dynamics. This course provides the skills and strategies to navigate and lead change effectively, helping professionals embrace transformation, overcome resistance, and build resilient teams ready for any challenge.
Practical QuickBooks for New Users - 4 Weeks, 2 Hours per week Cohort Series - Chico
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-week, 2 hours per week series includes 4 focus areas:
Week 1: Wednesday, September 2: 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: Wednesday, September 9: Setting up Items and Creating Forms - Training includes: Setting up items, using purchase orders, customizing invoices, and creating forms in QuickBooks.
Week 3: Wednesday, September 16: Accounts Receivable - Training includes: Setting up online bank feeds, creating estimates and invoices, sales receipts, receiving payments, and managing accounts payable reports.
Week 4: Wednesday, September 23: 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!
Date: Wednesdays, September 2nd, 9th, 16th and 23rd, 2026
Time: 8:30am - 10:30am
Location: Butte College SBDC, 2480 Notre Dame Blvd., Chico
Cost: FREE
Register Here: https://www.buttecollegesbdc.com/events/
*Class Held In Person* Sign up for this 2 PART SERIES!
Many leaders struggle to communicate in ways that inspire trust, foster collaboration, and navigate challenges effectively. This two-part series provides practical tools and hands-on strategies to strengthen clarity, empathy, and impact in daily interactions. Designed for professionals, managers, and team leaders, the course equips participants to build stronger relationships and lead with confidence.
Learning Objectives:
Apply five key principles to communicate with clarity, transparency, and empathy.
Develop confidence in navigating difficult conversations and delivering feedback using proven models.
Strengthen listening, questioning, and emotional regulation skills to enhance trust and collaboration.
Why This Matters for Your Organization:
Build a culture of open communication that strengthens relationships and accountability.
Improve team effectiveness by equipping leaders to handle feedback and conflict constructively.
Foster collaboration and inclusion, even in hybrid and digital environments.
New Venture Series for New and 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.
NOTE: Bring your own laptop, or use one provided in the classroom. A trusted and safe AI Platform will be provided for the class and 30 days after completion.
AI has the potential to transform professional workflows, but leveraging it effectively requires more than just basic usage. This two-part workshop series helps professionals across all departments develop a strategic understanding of AI while gaining extensive hands-on practice. Participants will master advanced prompting techniques, create custom AI assistants, and develop practical AI integration plans to enhance productivity and efficiency.
Learning Objectives:
Understand how large language models work and their real-world applications.
Identify and mitigate common AI pitfalls like hallucinations and bias.
Apply advanced prompting techniques for more accurate, detailed results.
Design custom AI assistants tailored to specific business needs.
Why This Matters for Your Organization:
Boost productivity by integrating AI into daily workflows.
Improve accuracy with AI-driven insights and refined outputs.
Empower teams with AI tools customized for their roles and challenges.
Ready to take AI from theory to practice? Register today and start optimizing your workflow with AI!
The Exchange Club of Oroville is proud to continue our long-standing Search for Talent tradition with a fresh new name and an exciting opportunity for performers of all ages!
Performance Date: September 12, 2026
Youth Performance: 6:00pm, followed by the Adult Division
We are looking for singers, dancers, musicians, comedians, magicians, variety acts, and performers of all kinds.
Whether you’re a seasoned performer or stepping onto the stage for the first time, we encourage you to audition and share your talent with our community.
Youth Division (6-18 yrs) and Adult Division (19+ yrs)
Solo and Group Performances Welcome
Great Entertainment, Community Spirit, and Friendly Competition
Practical QuickBooks for New Users - 4 Weeks, 2 Hours per week Cohort Series - Chico
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-week, 2 hours per week series includes 4 focus areas:
Week 1: Wednesday, September 2: 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: Wednesday, September 9: Setting up Items and Creating Forms - Training includes: Setting up items, using purchase orders, customizing invoices, and creating forms in QuickBooks.
Week 3: Wednesday, September 16: Accounts Receivable - Training includes: Setting up online bank feeds, creating estimates and invoices, sales receipts, receiving payments, and managing accounts payable reports.
Week 4: Wednesday, September 23: 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!
Date: Wednesdays, September 2nd, 9th, 16th and 23rd, 2026
Time: 8:30am - 10:30am
Location: Butte College SBDC, 2480 Notre Dame Blvd., Chico
Cost: FREE
Register Here: https://www.buttecollegesbdc.com/events/
New Venture Series for New and 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.
NOTE: Bring your own laptop, or use one provided in the classroom. A trusted and safe AI Platform will be provided for the class and 30 days after completion.
AI has the potential to transform professional workflows, but leveraging it effectively requires more than just basic usage. This two-part workshop series helps professionals across all departments develop a strategic understanding of AI while gaining extensive hands-on practice. Participants will master advanced prompting techniques, create custom AI assistants, and develop practical AI integration plans to enhance productivity and efficiency.
Learning Objectives:
Understand how large language models work and their real-world applications.
Identify and mitigate common AI pitfalls like hallucinations and bias.
Apply advanced prompting techniques for more accurate, detailed results.
Design custom AI assistants tailored to specific business needs.
Why This Matters for Your Organization:
Boost productivity by integrating AI into daily workflows.
Improve accuracy with AI-driven insights and refined outputs.
Empower teams with AI tools customized for their roles and challenges.
Ready to take AI from theory to practice? Register today and start optimizing your workflow with AI!
Multi-Church Revival focusing on the community. The event will have live music, vendors, job fair, food scarcity programs, sports league sign ups, recreational clubs, and so much more. more info...
California Uniform Retail Food Facility Law requires re-certification of competence in Food Safety and Sanitation every 5 years. Passing the ServSafe® exam is necessary to renew your certification. Training includes National Restaurant Association ServSafe® Exam, Essentials book, Answer Sheet and Certificate. This training is recognized by the California Health Department and fulfills the State of California certification obligations. Learn the importance of food safety practices and how to implement them. The trainer is State certified. Participants must register and purchase books 3 weeks before training, to allow for book delivery and self-study. Seating is limited. Prepayment reserves your seat.
Practical QuickBooks for New Users - 4 Weeks, 2 Hours per week Cohort Series - Chico
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-week, 2 hours per week series includes 4 focus areas:
Week 1: Wednesday, September 2: 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: Wednesday, September 9: Setting up Items and Creating Forms - Training includes: Setting up items, using purchase orders, customizing invoices, and creating forms in QuickBooks.
Week 3: Wednesday, September 16: Accounts Receivable - Training includes: Setting up online bank feeds, creating estimates and invoices, sales receipts, receiving payments, and managing accounts payable reports.
Week 4: Wednesday, September 23: 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!
Date: Wednesdays, September 2nd, 9th, 16th and 23rd, 2026
Time: 8:30am - 10:30am
Location: Butte College SBDC, 2480 Notre Dame Blvd., Chico
Cost: FREE
Register Here: https://www.buttecollegesbdc.com/events/
*Class Held In-Person*Laptops Provided Sign up for this 3 Part Series!
Managing complex workbooks and optimizing data organization is essential for efficiency and accuracy. This course equips professionals with advanced Excel skills, including formatting techniques, data management strategies, and collaborative features to streamline workflows and enhance productivity.
Learning Objectives:
Optimize Workbook and Worksheet Management: Freeze panes, split worksheets, manage multiple sheets, and navigate linked workbooks with ease.
Enhance Data Organization and Formatting: Apply custom number formats, modify themes, merge cells, transpose data, and incorporate backgrounds and watermarks.
Streamline Data Analysis and Structure: Use outlines, subtotals, sorting, filtering, and structured tables to organize and summarize data efficiently.
Improve Collaboration and Documentation: Track changes, protect worksheets, add comments, and share workbooks while maintaining data integrity.
Why This Matters to You:
Boost Efficiency: Automate and streamline data organization for increased productivity.
Enhance Collaboration: Utilize Excel’s sharing features to improve teamwork and version control.
Improve Data Accuracy: Implement structured tools and auditing features to maintain consistency and reliability.
New Venture Series for New and 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.
Celebrate the best of local theater at the Birdcage Theatre Birdie Awards Ceremony on September 25th at 6:00 PM at the Oroville State Theatre! Event Details
Event: Birdcage Theatre Birdie Awards Ceremony
Date: Friday, September 25th
Time: 6:00 PM
Location: Oroville State Theatre (1489 Myers St, Oroville, CA 95965)
Admission: Free and open to the public Why You Should Attend
Celebrate outstanding local actors, directors, and crew and
connect with fellow theater lovers and creators.
Don't miss the biggest night of the year for Oroville's theater community! Bring your friends and family to cheer on your local favorites. more info...
Silver Dollar Fairgrounds -2357 Fair Street, Chico CA 95928
The 47th annual 2026 CHICO CONCOURS promises to be a full day of music, refreshments, entertainment and, of course, beautiful automobiles in the park-like atmosphere of the Silver Dollar Fairgrounds, Chico. Spectators free admission.
We sincerely hope that you will choose to attend as either a participant or spectator.
Online Registration / Early Registration ends Sept 12
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EMAIL: concourschico@gmail.com
WEBSITE: https://www.chicoconcours.com
FB EVENT: https://www.facebook.com/events/1626469328644217 more info...
*Class Held In-Person*Laptops Provided Sign up for this 3 Part Series!
Managing complex workbooks and optimizing data organization is essential for efficiency and accuracy. This course equips professionals with advanced Excel skills, including formatting techniques, data management strategies, and collaborative features to streamline workflows and enhance productivity.
Learning Objectives:
Optimize Workbook and Worksheet Management: Freeze panes, split worksheets, manage multiple sheets, and navigate linked workbooks with ease.
Enhance Data Organization and Formatting: Apply custom number formats, modify themes, merge cells, transpose data, and incorporate backgrounds and watermarks.
Streamline Data Analysis and Structure: Use outlines, subtotals, sorting, filtering, and structured tables to organize and summarize data efficiently.
Improve Collaboration and Documentation: Track changes, protect worksheets, add comments, and share workbooks while maintaining data integrity.
Why This Matters to You:
Boost Efficiency: Automate and streamline data organization for increased productivity.
Enhance Collaboration: Utilize Excel’s sharing features to improve teamwork and version control.
Improve Data Accuracy: Implement structured tools and auditing features to maintain consistency and reliability.
Performance Date: September 12, 2026
Youth Performance: 6:00pm, followed by the Adult Division
Oroville State Theatre | 1489 Myers St, O
Solo and Group Performances Welcome
Great Entertainment, Community Spirit, and Friendly Competition
Apply Today: 
ExchangeClubOGT2026@gmail.com π Kay Castro (303)718-2846
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