CRASH COURSE: Break Through the Noise: Create Images & Videos That Tell Stories – Fri January 18th 2019
What’s the difference between a good photo and an effective photo? In this interactive presentation, commercial photographer (and excellent teacher) Tyler Chartier will demonstrate ways to use storytelling to drive the creative process of making images and videos that will resonate with potential clients and potential employees. You’ll explore how to build photos that are […]
Study Hall: Make a Plan & Get It Done! Fri May 10th 2019
12:30-1:15 PM – Make a Plan 1:15-5:00 PM – Get it Done! Do you need some help creating a plan and holding yourself accountable? Now’s your chance to use the power of working in community to get it done! Natasha leads the first 30-40 minutes, guiding and recording individual goals, and then we quiet down […]
CRASH COURSE: Strategic Planning Tools & Techniques Every Entrepreneur MUST Know – Fri January 11th 2018
The number-one secret all successful entrepreneurs eventually learn is the power of focus. Take this time to examine, cultivate, and sharpen your focus—and set in motion a year in which your business thrives. Ken Burke will take you through his proven strategic planning process that allowed him to grow his company, MarketLive, into a storied […]
CLIMATE CHAT: Smoky Skies and Air Quality Monitoring – FRI December 7th 2018
You’ve recently seen it, smelt it, maybe tasted it – the smoke from the Camp Fire. Fortunately, new technology is becoming available to enable anyone to measure air quality at their school, house, neighborhood, inside-outside, virtually anywhere. And when we can measure something we are better positioned to make improvements. Field monitoring expert Tim Dye […]
POSTPONED! CRASH COURSE: B-Corp Certification – Using Business as a Force for Good – Fri November 16th 2018
Our apologies, but the speaker had a sudden death in the family and will not be able to join us today. We wish Heather the best and look forward to having her back in the near future. We will be Have you noticed the little Certified B Corp logo popping up on some of your […]
Climate Chat: The Revolution will be Decarbonized – Fri November 2nd 2018
California is going through one of its most seismic shifts in building energy policy and design. The move towards full decarbonization of the building stock has started and the policy, technical and financial implications are being developed under our feet. Come hear about the policies, programs and projects leading this revolution, discuss where we are, […]
STUDY HALL: Get It Done! – FRI October 26th 2018
Are there things that have been hanging out on your to-do list that you’d love to check off? Or maybe you’ve been meaning to write a blog post or do some bookkeeping, but haven’t had the time to do it. Now’s your chance! Friday afternoon is not usually the most productive time slot, but now […]
CRASH COURSE: The Secret to Successful Press Releases – Fri October 19th 2018
We are so enamored of social media that sometimes, as entrepreneurs we forget to share our stories with local news media. There are many reasons to do so beyond an ego boost, which we’ll explore, including the implicit SEO benefits, legitimizing factors, and becoming a go-to expert. In this Course you will learn how to […]
STUDY HALL: Get It Done! – Thurs October 11th 2018
Are there things that have been hanging out on your to-do list that you’d love to check off? Or maybe you’ve been meaning to write a blog post or do some bookkeeping, but haven’t had the time to do it. Now’s your chance! Friday afternoon is not usually the most productive time slot, but now […]
WORKshop: Create Your Own Podcast! – Sun October 7th 2018
Petaluma media personality Daedalus Howell will host a three-hour, step-by-step workshop that will get your podcast out of your mind and into the earbuds of the world. Howell will lead participants on brass tacks, no frills, survey of microphones, remote interviews, recording, editing and hosting, to help you get onto iTunes and beyond with minimal […]