Linn-Benton Community College

An exploratory workshop on whether to start a business will be held by the LBCC Small Business Development Center May 9.  Starting a business can be a life-changing decision that produces doubts and anxieties, and poses many important questions. This three-hour workshop helps guide you through an exploratory process leading to answers that can help you clarify your vision to make an intelligent decision before investing your time and resources in a business project. Workshop will be held Wednesday, May 9 from 6 to 9 pm at the LBCC campus, 6500 Pacific Blvd. SW, Albany. Cost is $79.  Call 541-917-4840 to register. For more information or to register, call 541-917-4840, or see the LBCC online schedule at  www.linnbenton.edu , email  extendedlearning@linnbenton.edu .

A business course for start-ups or new business owners will be held at the LBCC Benton Center, 757 NW Polk Ave, Corvallis starting April 10.    Foundations of Business Success is a 10-week course covering how to create and assess a business plan including financial management, pricing, cash flow, marketing, sales, legal topics, insurance needs, bookkeeping systems, market research, and exploring the business lifestyle. Cost is $359 and includes one-on-one advising. A required orientation will be held Tuesday, April 3 at 6 p.m. at the LBCC Benton Center.  For more information or to register, call LBCC Small Business Development Center at 541-917-4929.

LBCC Small Business Development Center is partnering with downtown associations in Albany, Corvallis and Lebanon to promote this year’s Small Business Saturday Shop Small event November 25. Shop Small is a nationwide movement to celebrate small businesses and help communities thrive. Charlie Mitchell, LBCC SBDC director, is excited about the event. “Our job is to help small businesses succeed. What better way than to encourage consumers to shop at their local small business this holiday shopping season?” Special events and sales will be offered in each participating downtown throughout November and December encouraging shoppers to remember their hometown businesses. Events are listed on each downtown’s association website and Facebook page. “Let’s head to our historic downtown's to shop this season and support the hearts and souls of our communities,” said Mitchell. In 2016, an estimated 112 million Americans shopped at small businesses and independent restaurants on Small Business...

Pesticide applicator classes in English and Spanish will be held at Linn-Benton Community College starting November 30. Designed to prepare senior agriculture workers to take the State of Oregon Department of Agriculture pesticide applicator exam, classes provide in-depth training, including extra coaching in math and calibration skills. Course may be used for recertification credits. Pesticide Applicator in Spanish meets Nov. 30 from 8 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., and Dec. 1 from 8 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at LBCC’s Calapooia Center, room CC-205. Cost is $119. Pesticide Applicator in English meets Dec. 7 from 8 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., and Dec. 8 from 8 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at LBCC’s Calapooia Center, room CC-213. Cost is $119. LBCC offers ODA exams at an additional cost of $58 each. For test dates, see the METRO web site at http://oregon.metrosignup.com or call 1-877-533-2900. The ODA pesticide applicators exam is optional and should be arranged with Metro. For more information ...

A Pesticide Laws and Safety class in Spanish will be held through the Small Business Development Center at Linn-Benton Community College October 26 and 27. Designed to prepare senior agriculture workers to take the State of Oregon Department of Agriculture pesticide applicator exam, classes provide in-depth training, including extra coaching in math and calibration skills. Course may be used for recertification credits. Pesticide Laws and Safety in Spanish meets October 26 and 27 beginning at 8 a.m. both days, at LBCC’s Calapooia Center, room CC-203/205. Cost is $119. LBCC offers ODA exams at an additional cost of $58 each. For test dates, see the METRO web site at http://oregon.metrosignup.com or call 1-877-533-2900. The ODA pesticide applicators exam is optional and should be arranged with Metro. For more information or to register, contact LBCC’s Small Business Development Center at 541-917-4929.

The workshop “Beginning Facebook for Small Business” will be held Monday, September 18 from 6 to 9 p.m. at Linn-Benton Community College Calapooia Center, room 210, 6500 Pacific Blvd. SW, Albany. Learn how to use the power of Facebook to reach and engage your customers, including how to create a Facebook business page, how to optimize your page and maximize SEO impact, how to use Facebook in your online marketing strategy, how to create engaging posts and more. Workshop cost is $79. For more information or to register, contact the LBCC Small Business Development Center at 541-917-4929.

Linn-Benton Community College Small Business Development Center and Community Education departments have moved to a new location on the college’s Albany campus. The departments are now located on the first floor of Willamette Hall, room WH-120, directly across from the Campus Store (formerly the Bookstore). The move brings LBCC Extended Learning programs into one location. This includes Customized Training and Professional Development, which were already located in Willamette Hall. For more information, contact the LBCC Extended Learning at 541-917-4840.

The class “Making Dollars and Sense of Your Business Financial Numbers” will be held by the Small Business Development Center at Linn-Benton Community College starting September 20. Learn how to better understand and manage your small business financial results. Class provides practical, real-world training in the essential financial scorecards to help you understand your numbers to achieve your goals, objectives and bottom-line results. Learn how to focus quickly on the numbers that matter to avoid problems, recognize opportunities that affect profitability, use basic scorecards to measure results, save money and increase your confidence working with figures to gain perspective in planning. One-on-one advising included. A free orientation will be held Wednesday, September 13 at 1 p.m. at the LBCC Calapooia Center, room CC-210, Albany. The five-week class will meet every other Wednesday from 1 to 4 p.m. beginning September 20. Cost is $199. Discou...

Foundations of Business Success will be held through the Small Business Development Center at Linn-Benton Community College’s Benton Center starting September 19. Learn how to create and assess a business plan for a start-up or new business in this 10 week course. Other topics include: financial management, pricing, cash flow, marketing, sales, legal topics, insurance needs, bookkeeping systems, market research, and exploring the lifestyle of a business owner. One-on-one advising included. A free orientation will be held Tuesday, Sept. 12, from 6 to 8 p.m. at the LBCC Benton Center, 757 Polk Ave. NW, Corvallis.  Class will meet Tuesdays from 6 to 8:50 p.m. beginning Sept. 19. Cost is based on income. Early Bird discount: get $25 off fee for the first 10 people to sign up and pay by August 15. For more information or to register, contact the LBCC Small Business Development Center at 541-917-4929, or see our website  www.linnbenton.edu/sbd...

Learn the basics of QuickBooks in classes held by Linn-Benton Community College Small Business Development Center.
 Guided Tour QuickBooks is designed for those with no previous experience with a computer-based accounting system. Class meets June 27 and 29 from 2 to 4 p.m. in the LBCC Forum building, room F-202, 6500 Pacific Blvd. SW, Albany. Cost for this non-credit class is $89.  QuickBooks I helps you set up an accounting system using QuickBooks. This five-week class meets for five sessions on Tuesday and Thursday beginning July 11 in LBCC’s Forum building, room F-202. Choose from the afternoon session, from 2 to 4 pm, or the evening session, from 6 to 8 pm. Cost for this non-credit class is $219.
 For more information or to register, contact the LBCC Small Business Development Center at 541-917-4929, or see our website www.linnbenton.edu/sbdc .

A Pesticide Laws and Safety class in Spanish will be held through the Small Business Development Center at Linn-Benton Community College June 8 and 9. Designed to prepare senior agriculture workers to take the State of Oregon Department of Agriculture pesticide applicator exam, classes provide in-depth training, including extra coaching in math and calibration skills. Course may be used for recertification credits. Pesticide Laws and Safety in Spanish meets June 8 and 9, beginning at 8 a.m. both days, at LBCC’s Calapooia Center, room CC-213. Cost is $119. LBCC offers ODA exams at an additional cost of $58 each. For test dates, see the METRO web site at  http://oregon.metrosignup.com  or call 1-877-533-2900. The ODA pesticide applicators exam is optional and should be arranged with Metro. For more information or to register, contact LBCC’s Small Business Development Center at 541-917-4929.

An introductory website workshop for entrepreneurs and small business owners will be held through the Small Business Development Center  at Linn-Benton Community College June 5. Website Basics is a three-hour introductory workshop on website development, and covers overview of domain names, writing for the web, images and photo basics, and much more. Workshop meets Monday, June 5 from 6 to 8:50 p.m. at the LBCC Luckiamute Center, room 115, 6500 SW Pacific Blvd., Albany. Cost is $79. Register by contacting the LBCC Small Business Development Center at 541-917-4929.

The workshop “How to Start an Online Business” will be held through LBCC Business and Employer Services May 15. This two-hour introductory workshop is designed for entrepreneurs and small business owners considering selling products or services online. Topics include choosing a platform and functions, design, security, understanding payment options, shipping, analytics, customer service, marketing and more. Workshop will be held Monday, May 15 from 6 to 7:50 p.m. at the LBCC Luckiamute Center, room 115, 6500 SW Pacific Blvd., Albany. Cost is $69. Register by contacting the LBCC Small Business Development Center at 541-917-4929.

Pesticide Laws and Safety class will be held through the Small Business Development Center at Linn-Benton Community College May 18 and 19. Designed to prepare senior agriculture workers to take the State of Oregon Department of Agriculture pesticide applicator exam, classes provide in-depth training, including extra coaching in math and calibration skills Class will be held May 18 and 19, starting at 8 a.m. both days at LBCC’s Calapooia Center, room CC-205, 6500 Pacific Blvd SW. Cost is $119. LBCC offers ODA exams at an additional cost of $58 each. For test dates, see the METRO web site at  http://oregon.metrosignup.com  or call 1-877-533-2900. The ODA pesticide applicators exam is optional and should be arranged with Metro. For more information or to register, contact LBCC’s Small Business Development Center at 541-917-4929.

Oregon Construction Contractors Board education will be offered through the Small Business Development Center at Linn-Benton Community College starting May 2. This five-session course will meet Tuesdays, May 2-30, from 6 to 10 p.m. on the LBCC Albany campus, Calapooia Center room CC-213. This course is required for CCB licensing as part of the education requirement before taking the State of Oregon CCB exam. Participants are required to attend all five of the state-approved sessions to satisfy the education requirement for Oregon contractor licensing. Topics include employer requirements and employee rights, Oregon lien and contract law, taxes/recordkeeping, best business practices, project and time management, estimating and scheduling, building codes, OR-OSHA requirements, job site safety, environmental laws, and test taking strategies in compliance with ORS 701-280. Advance registration is required by April 28. Cost is $329 and includes a copy of the NASCLA Contractors Guide. Regist...

A new workshop “Beginning Facebook for Small Business” will be held Monday, April 17 from 6 to 9 p.m. at Linn-Benton Community College in the Luckiamute Center room 115, 6500 Pacific Blvd. SW, Albany. Learn how to use the power of Facebook to reach and engage your customers, including how to create a Facebook business page, how to optimize your page and maximize SEO impact, how to use Facebook in your online marketing strategy, how to create engaging posts and more. Workshop cost is $79. For more information or to register, contact the LBCC Small Business Development Center at 541-917-4929.

Pesticide Private Applicator class will be held through the Small Business Development Center at Linn-Benton Community College April 13 and 14. Designed to prepare senior agriculture workers to take the State of Oregon Department of Agriculture pesticide applicator exam, classes provide in-depth training, including extra coaching in math and calibration skills. Pesticides Private Applicator will be held April 13 and 14 starting at 8 a.m. both days at LBCC’s Calapooia Center, room CC-205, 6500 Pacific Blvd SW. Cost is $119. LBCC offers ODA exams at an additional cost of $58 each. For test dates, see the METRO web site at  http://oregon.metrosignup.com  or call 1-877-533-2900. The ODA pesticide applicators exam is optional and should be arranged with Metro. For more information or to register, contact LBCC’s Small Business Development Center at 541-917-4929.

Learn the basics of QuickBooks in classes held by Linn-Benton Community College Small Business Development Center. Guided Tour QuickBooks is designed for those with no previous experience with a computer-based accounting system. Class meets April 11 and 13 from 2 to 4 p.m. in the LBCC Forum building, room F-202, 6500 Pacific Blvd. SW, Albany. Cost for this non-credit class is $89.  QuickBooks I helps you set up an accounting system using QuickBooks. This five-week class meets Thursdays from 2 to 4 p.m. beginning April 20 in LBCC’s Forum building, room F-202. Cost for this non-credit class is $219. For more information or to register, contact the LBCC Small Business Development Center at 541-917-4929, or see our website  linnbenton.edu/sbdc .

The class “Making Dollars and Sense of Your Business Financial Numbers” is being offered by the Small Business Development Center at Linn-Benton Community College starting April 12. Better understand and manage your small business financial results. Class provides practical, real-world training in the essential financial scorecards to help you understand your numbers and achieve your goals, objectives and bottom-line results. Learn how to focus quickly on the numbers that matter to avoid problems, recognize opportunities that affect profitability, use basic scorecards to measure results, save money and increase your confidence working with figures to gain perspective in planning.  One-on-one advising included. A free orientation will be held Wednesday, April 5, at 1 p.m. at the LBCC Luckiamute Center, room LM-115, Albany. The five-week class will meet every other Wednesday, from 1 to 4 p.m. beginning April 12. Cost is $495. Discounts may be available. For m...


Foundations of Business Success class will be held through the Small Business Development Center at Linn-Benton Community College beginning April 11. Learn how to create and assess a business plan for a start-up or new business in this 10 week course. Other topics include: financial management, pricing, cash flow, marketing, sales, legal topics, insurance needs, bookkeeping systems, market research, and exploring the lifestyle of a business owner. One-on-one advising included. A free orientation will be held Tuesday, April 4, from 6 to 8 p.m. at the LBCC, Calapooia Center, room CC-211. The 10-week class will meet Tuesdays from 6 to 8:50 p.m. beginning April 11. Cost is based on income. Early Bird discount: get $25 off fee for the first 10 people to sign up and pay by March 15. For more information or to register, contact the LBCC Small Business Development Center at 541-917-4929, or see our website  www.linnbenton.edu/sbdc .