Beginning on May 23, at 8:00 a.m., Paramount residents or PUSD students will be able to sign up for our Recreation Department’s summer offerings, including swimming lessons, on the City’s website on the Parks & Recreation page. The website address is www. paramountcity.com.
If you don’t have an online account already, you will need to first create one at the Recreation Department office at 15300 Downey Ave. Just bring proof of residency or PUSD enrollment and proof of age with you.
Residents still have the option of registering in person, also starting on May 23 at 8:00 a.m., at the following locations.
Community Services and Recreation Department (15300 Downey Ave.), 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday - Friday.
Progress Plaza East (15500 Downey Ave.), 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., Wednesday - Thursday.
Paramount Park Community Center (14400 Paramount Blvd), 5:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m., Monday - Friday.
Non-residents can register in person at the same locations for aquatic programs beginning June 6 at 8:00 a.m.
For more information, please call (562) 220-2121.
Thanks To Prayer Breakfast Attendees
I want to extend a special thank you to everyone who came out for our 3rd Annual Mayor’s Prayer Breakfast on April 8. Members of the local clergy did a great job planning a truly blessed event and we had a fine cross-section of commu -
nity members attending at Progress Park Plaza.
It was a day of communion that gave us a chance to say hello, express our thanks and share in our spiritual unity. Paramount has a history of people pulling together and helping out. The faith-based community has always been a big part of those efforts, and a major contributor to the progress our City has made. It was good to hear the words of wisdom offered by many of our pastors, and we all look forward to next year’s gathering.
Paramount Library A Local Treasure
National Library Week was held in April, and the Paramount City Council issued a proclamation praising our local branch of the L.A. County library system. Our facility gets a lot of use and is a great resource for Paramount residents. Library Manager Amy Boteilho and her staff maintain the high quality of service that the City has long expected.
The Paramount Library has a lengthy history of serving our town. It began as a simple desk and reading room in a building on Paramount Blvd. (then known as Ocean), north of Alondra Blvd. (then known as Center) in Clearwater-Hynes all the way back in 1913. The branch contained 121 books. Over the decades there have been a number of moves to larger locations until the present 8,750square-foot building opened in 1967.
The current collection includes: 90,685 books; 51 magazine and newspaper subscriptions; 4,318 audio recordings; and 4,702 video recordings. The library provides basic services to both adult and children, including reference service, public-access Internet computers and children’s programs. The online library catalogs provide access to the entire County Public collection and to online reference databases. The Library also has a Homework Center for children in grades 3 to 6.
The newest feature is the Paramount Library Family Place. With funding in part from First5LA, the Library has redesigned its children’s area with families in mind. You can use the space to spend time with your child as you learn and grow together.
Developmentally appropriate programming for families with very young children is offered. There are parent/ child workshops, toddler play dates,
messy hands art and more. Parent/child workshops require registration, but all Family Place events are free.
The Paramount Library is open Monday through Thursday from 10:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. and Saturday from 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. For more information about any upcoming programs, please call (562) 630-3171 or visit during open hours.
STAR Program Promoting Healthy Living For Kids
The Success Through Academics and Recreation (STAR) after school program is a collaboration between the City (which provides staff) and the Paramount Unified School District (which provides the space.) STAR is funded with a state grant, which was recently extended through 2014. It has been a great complement to the Paramount Education Partnership (PEP) and all the efforts that the City has put forth in recent years to assist with education.
A big part of STAR is teaching students about making healthy choices, both in food and physical behavior. Over the past year, our staff has been working with the Healthy Behaviors Initiative sponsored by the County Department of Education, attending training sessions and visiting model afterschool healthy behavior sites. We have begun
a pilot program with these ideas at Jefferson School, including jog-a-thons and cultivating a garden with peppers, tomatoes, carrots, corn and peas. A full roll-out of the program at all STAR sites throughout the District is scheduled for next year.
Diabetes Expo in May
On another health-related topic, you may want to check out the American Diabetes Association EXPO that will be on Saturday, May 21, at Los Angeles Convention Center’s South Hall K from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
According to public health estimates, one in ten people in Los Angeles County have diabetes. The ADA EXPO provides a comprehensive array of diabetes-related products, services and information. There will be free health screenings for the following: dental; A1C (measure of estimated avg. blood glucose); cholesterol; blood pressure; feet; blood glucose; eyes; and hearing.
The Expo also includes leading experts talking about diabetes management and prevention for seniors, youth and culturally diverse populations. The event is free, though parking is $12.
You can visit the Expo website at www.diabetes.or/laexpo or call 1-888DIABETES, ext. 7503.
Mayor, Daryl Hofmeyer
Graffiti Reward Program and Graffiti Reporting Hotline
Summertime, which is almost upon us, can often see a rise in graffiti due to school vacations. Paramount, like most cities, has a reward program for individuals who come forward after witnessing this vandalism.
Our Graffiti Reward Program offers $200 to anyone who provides information or identification that leads to the apprehension of a suspect. If the witness appears in court – or the suspect pleads guilty even without a court appearance – an additional $300 is awarded.
For more information about the Graffiti Reward Program, please call (562) 2202002.
The City stays on top of graffiti outbreaks, wiping them clean within 48 hours (and usually much quicker). On a routine basis, the Public Works Graffiti Removal Team examines parks, alleys, large walls and other potential areas that would attract taggers, and removes all graffiti in public view. Anyone in the community who sees graffiti can call the City’s Hotline at (562)
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220-2233 and report the location so our crew can go and clean it up.
Since 2006, the City has contracted with Graffiti Tracker, a private company that provides equipment to photograph, store, and analyze all forms of graffiti in the city. A special assignment deputy uses this information to track graffiti and graffiti vandals, looking for patterns that are helpful in finding perpetrators. Since beginning this service, in fact, arrests in Paramount for graffiti activity have risen steadily, and continue to do so.
Vacation Home Checks
With summer vacation right around the corner, remember that Paramount residents can contact the Sheriff’s Station about having Volunteers on Patrol keep an eye on your home or property if you are planning to be out of town.
Call (562) 220-2002 to ask about vacation checks.
Hall Measure to Fight Cyber Bullying in Schools Approved by California State Assembly
The California State Assembly recently approved AB 227 by Assemblymember Isadore Hall, III (D- Los Angeles), which would require California school districts seeking federal or state education technology grants to develop comprehensive programs to fight cyber bullying and keep children safe while using computers at school. The measure was approved on a bipartisan vote of 54 to 20.
For more than twenty years, computers, wireless communication devices and the increasingly mobile nature of the Internet has revolutionized education. While the increased use of the Internet in and out of the classroom has made student access to information and social networking easier, the Internet unfortunately has also been used to harass, intimidate and bully students in ways unimaginable a generation ago.
Recent incidents of harassment and cyber bullying across the country have led to violence against youth and the tragic suicides of middle, high school and college students. These tragedies have raised a nationwide awareness of this crisis and a demand for states to take a more active role to protect stu -
dents from bullying, intimidation and harassment.
In 2010, over $36 million in federal education technology grants were administered to school districts throughout California impacting nearly 3 million students. While this money helped to increase technology access in the classroom, school districts were not required to ensure that students were being protected from inappropriate material or cyber bullying.
AB 227 takes a pro-active approach to prevent cyber bullying by requiring school districts to use content control software on school computers, to establish clear guidelines to prevent cyber bullying and to develop policies to promote the responsible use of mobile communication devices.
“The Internet is a great educational tool that can be used to increase student success and prepare our future workforce for the demands of the 21st Century global economy,” said Assemblymember Hall. “This measure will help students learn the responsible use of this technology and provide important tools to keep students safe while on and off line.”
AB 227 now moves to the State Senate for further action.
Heritage Walk Paramount Celebrates Model Grand Opening
Olson Homes opens its model home and invites local families to come out and join in the grand opening celebration on May 14th
Homebuyers can now get their first look at Heritage Walk’s new homes in Paramount. The Heritage Walk Model Grand Opening Event takes place on Saturday, May 14th. The festivities promise music, food, and fun for the whole family starting at 12:00PM to close.
Heritage Walk is a new home community of 17 single family homes to be constructed in Paramount by The Olson Company. The community is being built to provide affordable and market rate, LEED Certified, Spanish architectural homes to the residents of Paramount. Heritage Walk will
offer 3 bedrooms, 2.5 baths, attached 2-car garages, private rear yards, and all plans have 1,302 sq. ft. of living space.
Heritage Walk’s cozy tree-lined neighborhood captures the city’s smalltown feel and appeals to a variety of lifestyles and families seeking the right mix of extra space and privacy. As a gateway to Los Angeles County, Heritage Walk is conveniently located near four major freeways, the Los Angeles International Airport, the ports of Long Beach and Los Angeles and provides easy access to both downtown Los Angeles and Orange County. The community is ideally located just minutes from the area’s most exciting restaurants, nightlife, shopping, recreation, and entertainment. For more information visit www.heritagewalkparamount.com.
Keith Curry Takes Oath of Office as Interim CEO of the Compton Community College District
At a recent Board Meeting of the Compton Community College District (CCCD), Dr. Keith Curry took the official oath of office to serve as the Interim CEO of the District. The oath was administered by Curry’s long-time mentor and colleague Dr. Juan Francisco Lara, assistant vice chancellor emeritus, Enrollment Services at University of California, Irvine.
Dr. Curry’s appointment was announced by Special Trustee Dr. Genethia HudleyHayes on March 16. He previously served as the El Camino College Compton Center dean of student services since 2006. “Dr. Curry’s demonstrated leadership skills, ability to assess and quickly respond to student needs, and his familiarity with the Compton Center and the community are all assets he brings to this position,” said Dr. Hudley-Hayes.
Dr. Curry assumed the interim CEO position on March 16; his compensation will include his salary only, as he has declined all stipends (car allowance, mileage) associated with the position, citing the current budget situation and the cuts in programs and services to students as his incentive for doing so.
Prior to joining the CCCD, Curry served at the University of California,
Irvine as director of the Early Academic Outreach Program. In this position, he worked with incoming freshman students to help them succeed in college. While at UC Irvine, Curry was instrumental in reestablishing a partnership between local school districts, including Compton Unified School District and the University of California, Irvine.
Curry earned his doctorate degree from the University of California at Irvine, and a bachelor’s degree from the University of California at Santa Cruz. His professional affiliations include working with the African American Male Educational Network and Development (A2MEND) organization, and the Association for California Community College Administrators.
Born and raised in Compton, his service to the community has included volunteering as chair of the Compton Unified School District Achieving College Partnership and serving on the Compton Unified School District Foundation board; he also co-authored the Compton Unified School District Gear-Up proposal during his tenure at UC Irvine. More recently, he completed his doctoral dissertation on the former Compton Community College’s accreditation being revoked.
New KDS Studio Under Construction
2011 is sure to be an exciting year for Kimberlyʼs Dance Studio. In the midst of performing and competing, they are also hard at work on the NEW Kimberlyʼs Dance Studio set to open later this year. According to Kimberly, “The new studio will allow us to offer more classes and variety. We recently opened Latin Dance classes taught by award winning dancer/choreographer Jose Diaz.” For more information visit www.kimberlysdancestudio.com.
KDS Invited to Kick Off 2011 MLS Season
Kimberlyʼs Dance Studio was invited to perform in the 2011 MLS season kick off. The girls were such a hit that they were invited back to perform in April. Kimberly said, “We are so excited to be a part of such a big event like Opening Day. It is the event that sets the tone for the rest of the season and KDS has really set the bar.”
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Pennies For PEP Finds Local Students In Generous Mood
Paramount students were extremely giving of their spare change again this year during the annual Pennies for PEP campaign. Each classroom in the School District had a container for kids to drop donations into. An astounding $10,094.37 was raised by the District for PEP scholarships. (The amount will cover three-plus scholarships.)
Leading campuses were Hollydale (with elementary and middle schools) at $2,455.31 and Roosevelt Elementary with $1,643.89. Every school and every student, along with the administrators at the District office, are to be thanked and commended for the giving impulses.
More Giving for Scholarships
Even in these rough times that
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have plagued the economy, a number of donors stepped up to the plate big time for education in Paramount during the annual PEP Scholarship Fundraiser on April 29.
At press time this month, the heavy hitters included:
Los Angeles County Supervisor
Don Knabe office: $25,000
Marukan Vinegar: $10,000
Paramount Petroleum: $10,000
Weber Metals: $10,000
Don Tomeo of FENICO Precision Castings: $5,000
The Paramount Lions Club: $4,500
Wildan Engineering: $3,000
Watch next month’s Pulse Beat for a complete wrap-up of the fundraiser and a list of all those who gave funds and prizes.
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Paramount Dance Company Salsa Dancers Performed at California State University Fullerton, where they were fortunate to receive a few pointers from professional World Champion Salsa Dancers. Danaly Perez, director of PDC said, “I was happy to see the students become aware that a college education is very important in their lives. I know this was an unforgettable experience for them in both education and dance.”
Dancers of Paramount Dance Company attended
Folklorico Competition. Linnette Lopez and Sergio Padilla placed 1st in
Central Division Ages 8–12. Paramount Dance Company is on their way to Nationals!
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At the Paramount City Councilʼs April 5th meeting, the Paramount Lionʼs Club donated $4,500 in scholarship funds to the Paramount Education Partnership. The money will go toward scholarships for students enrolled in vocational training programs. From left, Councilmember Diane J. Martinez, Club member Darleen Harris, Councilmember and Club President Gene Daniels, Mayor Daryl Hofmeyer, Club member Bill Kalpakoff, Vice Mayor Peggy Lemons and Councilmember Tom Hansen.
The City of Paramount held its third annual Earth Day poster contest and the winners were given their cash prizes at the meeting. From left, back row, Councilmember Diane J. Martinez, Councilmember Gene Daniels, Mayor Daryl Hofmeyer, Bill Kalpakoff of CalMet Services (the company gave a portion of the prize money), Vice Mayor Peggy Lemons and Councilmember Tom Hansen. Front row, third-place winner Reanna Santos, a 7th-grader from Paramount Park School, and first-place winner Harry Cazares, a 4thgrader at Roosevelt. (Not in attendance was second-place winner Lillian Berndt, 7th-grader at Leona Jackson.)
The Paramount High School boys soccer team was honored at the Paramount City Council meeting for again winning their league title and also becoming CIF Division 3 champions for the second year in a row. The team and its coaches were joined by the Council and representatives from the School District.
Sandra Wilson-Espinoza, the Choir Director at Paramount High School, was honored for receiving the prestigious BRAVO Award from the Los Angeles Music Center. The awards are given to only a handful of teachers throughout Los Angeles County who use the arts to enhance student achievement and foster self-esteem, teamwork and cross-cultural communication. From left, Councilmember Diane J. Martinez, Councilmember Gene Daniels, Mayor Daryl Hofmeyer, Wilson-Espinoza, Vice Mayor Peggy Lemons and Councilmember Tom Hansen.
The Council issued a proclamation celebrating April 10-16 as National Library Week. On hand were Paramount Library Manager Amy Boteilho and Ethel Hillyard of the Friends of the Library. From left, Councilmember Diane J. Martinez, Councilmember Gene Daniels, Mayor Daryl Hofmeyer, Hillyard, Boteilho, Vice Mayor Peggy Lemons and Councilmember Tom Hansen.
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Future Dreams Take Financial Planning
By Maria F. Galli State Farm Insurance 562-817-5620
I have never met a mom who wasn’t working – or any other woman for that matter. More than ever before women are handling their own or their family’s finances. It’s not about what you have; it’s what you do with it to secure your future.
We all have unique needs and resources, but everyone wants to protect what they’ve worked so hard to acquire. It’s all about taking what you have, making the most of it, and building a solid financial future that is uniquely yours. A woman has different financial needs than a man. Everyone must face the good news that women live longer and the potentially bad news that they will spend more years in retirement than the last generation.
Why is that bad news? More years in retirement could mean potentially outliving your nest egg. Women, having greater life expectancies than men, must place a greater emphasis on planning for retirement and long term care to ensure they have saved enough to last through their golden years. That’s why State Farm has a special website
just for women called the State Farm Red Portfolio (sfredportfolio.com). It’s all about you, your finances, and your dreams for the future, and how to make the most of what you have.
Whether you want to buy a new home, fund a child’s education, protect your business interests, or save for a comfortable retirement, sfredportfolio.com is a great place to start.
But it’s just a start. You should work with a trusted professional who can be your longterm resource for help with your financial goals. Schedule a meeting to explore your goals and begin building a road map for your financial future. It’s never too late or too early to start securing your financial future. The sooner you develop a plan that fits your situation, the more likely you are to achieve your goals and be able to do the things you really want to do when you retire.
So why wait? The clock is ticking and it is time to set your goals and achieve them! Remember, it’s not what you have; it’s what you do with it that can make all the difference.
Make sure to contact your local insurance and financial service professional for more information!
By Luis Acosta State Farm® agent
562-531-1900
Imagine coming home to find that someone has broken into your home and stolen valuable items and ransacked your personal possessions. The feeling of devastation can be overwhelming for victims of burglary. It’s a crime we are all vulnerable to, whether we live in a city or rural area, have a high or low income, live in a house or in an apartment or condominium.
According to the FBI, a burglary happens every 15 seconds in the United States. It’s a serious crime. The problem is many of us, through our own carelessness, make it easier for burglars to carry out their work. A few simple steps can make your home a harder target for burglars:
• Lock all outside doors before you leave or go to bed.
• Lock all windows.
• Leave a few lights on when you are not home.
• Keep all garage doors closed and locked.
• Don’t allow daily deliveries, like newspapers and mail, to pile up when you’re out of town. Ask a friend or neighbor to pick them up for you or arrange to have deliveries stopped until you return.
• When you’re on vacation, arrange to have someone take care of your yard.
Other things to consider
• Contact a locksmith for advice on pickresistant locks for your doors, sliding glass doors and windows.
• Don’t leave keys under flower pots, doormats or other “secret” hiding places - burglars know them all.
• Keep a detailed inventory of all your personal possessions. Include a description of the item, date of purchase, original value and any serial numbers. Creating a video can be helpful.
Be a good neighbor. If you notice anything suspicious in your neighborhood, contact the police immediately.
10 Tips for Attending a Trade Show
BY RIEVA LESONSKY
Whether you’re seeking to exhibit your products, find vendors or meet potential customers, a trade show is an excellent place to start. Here are 10 tips for making the most of your next trade show.
1. Clarify your goals. Before choosing a trade show, decide what you want to achieve— whether it’s learning more about your industry, meeting prospects or buying inventory. Set measurable goals, such as “Sell X number of products” or “Get 25 qualified leads.”
2. Select the right show. Visit TSNN. com (www.tsnn.com) and Tradeshow Week (www.tradeshowweek.com) to search trade shows by industry, date or location. You can start with your industry’s trade show, or ask colleagues what shows they recommend.
3. Be prepared. Get as much information as you can in advance. Find out what companies will be exhibiting or attending. Check
the show’s website for a directory, map and contact information for exhibitors. Grab a printed directory when you arrive at the show and plan out what you want to see.
4. Know the rules. If you’re exhibiting, ask about details including set-up and breakdown times, size restrictions for your booth and display, wiring and electrical outlets, location and signage. Make a list of what you need to bring—you don’t want to find out at the last minute that you’re missing one crucial extension cord.
5. Staff adequately. You need at least two people to man your booth at all times—that way one person can take a quick break. Make sure any employees in your booth are well trained in how to greet attendees and gather information.
6. Get in shape. Whichever side of the exhibit booth you’re on, trade shows are physically demanding. Wear comfortable shoes (you’ll be standing or walking all
Bob Epple, Cerritos College Trustee and former Assemblyman, Passes
Cerritos College Trustee Bob Epple passed away on April 13 after a protracted battle with leukemia. Epple served as a trustee for the college for more than thirteen years. He is survived by his wife Colleen and his daughter Nicole, and many family members.
Dr. Linda Lacy, president/superintendent of the college said,”Mr. Epple was a true Falcon. His intelligence, ability to analyze situations and to lead with impartiality made him a very strong board member. He will be missed, but his legacy will live on in the history of Cerritos College.”
Tom Jackson, president of the Board of Trustees said, “Bob was a friend and mentor to me for many years. His dedicated commitment to the students and the college community was unquestionable. He leaves a void in our hearts and on the Board of Trustees of Cerritos College. I offer my heartfelt condolences to his family and friends.”
After graduating from Excelsior High School in Norwalk and four years in the U.S. Army, Epple returned home to begin his college studies at Cerritos College. While at Cerritos he met his first wife Cheryl and he worked in the college bookstore. While he was an employee of the college, Epple served on the first negotiating team for the Classified School Employees Association. He and Cheryl were active in the college’s student activities program and in student government, an interest that grew into civic commitments for both of them.
Epple graduated from Cerritos College in January 1974 with an associate in arts degree in economics and he earned the Silver Falcon award for service presented by the Associated Students. He went on finish his college work and ultimately earned his law degree. In 1979 he became an attorney.
Epple was elected to the Board of Trustees in November 1981 but missed his first meeting on December 2, when he was supposed to be sworn in as a new trustee, because his daughter was born that night. Epple was reelected in 1985. Three years later Epple mounted a successful campaign and was elected to the California State Assembly in the 63rd district representing Artesia, Cerritos, Downey, East Lakewood, Hawaiian Gardens, Norwalk, and Santa Fe Springs. He served as a member of the Assembly Ways and Means Committee and its Education Budget Sub-committee. Epple left the legislature in 1994.
In 1993 Epple’s wife Cheryl was elected to the Cerritos College Board of Trustees and served three terms until her sudden pass-
ing in July 2004. Cheryl’s sudden death was a shock to the college community.
With a vacant seat on the board, the trustees asked Bob Epple to return to the board and appointed him to complete Cheryl’s remaining term. He was reelected to the board in 2005 and again in 2009.
Epple was always active in his community. At the college he served as a member of the Board of Directors of the Cerritos College Foundation. He was a member of the Bellflower
Noon Lions Club, served as a member of the Board of Directors of the Community Family Guidance Center, and was a past member of the Cerritos Optimists, the Cerritos Jaycees, the Frontier District Boy Scout Advisory Council, the Girl Scout Council of Greater Long Beach, Investment Committee, and many other community organizations.
Epple was fond of his time in the Assembly. According to a 1989 article in the Los Angeles Times, Epple sought legislation to reform school textbook purchases and to overhaul the way multibillion-dollar utility rate cases were decided. He also sought to win funds for the Norwalk Sports Complex and for a community swimming pool in Downey. Epple pushed for community facilities to help fight gang influences in his cities. The Times also reported that Common Cause commended Epple for rejecting honorariums for speeches from special-interest groups. Epple was quoted saying, “I think the public perception of honorariums is that they are attempts to buy votes.”
Controversy was also part of Epple’s legislative list. He took an unpopular stand on assault rifle legislation and was also an author on the legislation requiring motorcyclists to wear helmets.
In 2010 Epple married his second wife Colleen. Until this spring he continued to be active at the college and on the board, and maintained his practice as a tax attorney. In recent years the college undertook a full review and rewrite of its board policies and procedures manual. Epple’s contribution to this project was considered integral to the process. He and his wife joined other trustees at the college’s student leadership conference in January, a highly regarded tradition at the college where student leaders and college leaders have an opportunity to meet in an off campus retreat setting and discuss the issues of importance to the students and the college.
The memorial service for Bob Epple was held on Monday, April 25th at the New Life Community Church in Artesia.
day). Have a quick energy source like nuts or granola bars on hand, and take short breaks when you can.
7. Meet and greet. Whether you’re exhibiting or attending, a friendly attitude is key. Bring more business cards than you think you’ll need, and exchange them with everyone you talk to.
8. Attend events. Trade shows aren’t just about exhibits. Be sure to take advantage of the many learning opportunities at the show, such as panel discussions, workshops or networking sessions.
9. Stay up late. Don’t head to your hotel the minute the show floor closes. Much tradeshow business takes place in the evening. Join your new contacts for dinner, attend mixers or hospitality suites, and get to know the people you met during the day.
10. Follow up. Contact everyone you met at the show within two weeks. You can send information about your business, ask to con-
nect with them on a social networking site, or suggest meeting for coffee or lunch. The goal is to move your relationship forward while the trade show is still fresh in their minds.
Rieva Lesonsky is CEO of GrowBiz Media, a content and consulting company that helps entrepreneurs start and grow their businesses. Before launching her business, she was Editorial Director of Entrepreneur Magazine. Rieva Lesonsky also works with the Los Angeles Regional Small Business Development Center Network. The SBDC is a group of successful small business owners helping fellow entrepreneurs start, sustain, and grow their business through low-cost workshops and free one-on-one consulting in business planning, finance, marketing, and various other specialty areas (Spanish speaking consultants available). To make an appointment call: (562) 938-5100, or email: sbdcinfo@lbcc.edu.
BUSINESS WORKSHOP
HOW TO BUILD YOUR FIRST BUSINESS WEBSITE
Thursday, May 12, 2011 * 10 am to 12 p,m
If you always wanted to build a website but thought it was too hard, then this is the class for you. We will teach you how to build a basic website no matter your level of proficiency. We will show you the tools that it will take to make a functional website that will attract customers.
Fee: $20
SMART MARKETING AND PROMOTIONAL TACTICS
Tuesday, June 7, 2011 * 10 am to 12 pm
In this workshop we explore marketing ideas for the small business owner. Topics to be discussed include: Analysis of who the customer is, How to reach the customer, Develop a Marketing Budget, Marketing Effectiveness Analysis, and Marketing Strategies.
