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October 21, 2010

Autumn Mixer hosted by El Pajaro CDC

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Extreme Entrepreneur Tour

This is a free event for youth under 30 years of age who are interested in exploring entrepreneurship as a career path. Pre-registration is required. Register at: http://www.extremetour.org/ 

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June 10, 2009

El Pajaro CDC 30th Anniversary


Celebrating 30 Years of
Promoting Equal Access to Economic Opportunity
1979 – 2009
You are cordially invited to our 30th Anniversary Celebration!
El Pájaro Community Development Corporation
at Plaza Vigil
23 E. Beach St. in Watsonville CA 95076
Monday. June 29, 2009 from 5:00 to 8:00 p.m.

Featuring Keynote Address by
Congressman Sam Farr

Please Join us to celebrate the CDC’s history, our clients’ success
and our new programs!

Light Refreshments and Live Music !
Please R.S.V. P. to 831-722-1224 x 10

or by e-mail to dvaldez@elpajarocdc.org

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May 8, 2009

The Women’s Business Education and Loan Program

El Pajaro Community Development Corporation Presents:

The Women’s Business Education and Loan Program
Who is the program for:
Motivated women who want to start a business or improve a existing one and who are willing to participate in an educational program and complete a business plan.

What the program offers:
· A unique and accessible educational program

· Information on how to plan and manage a business or self-employment venture
· Financial Literacy Education
· Assistance in analyzing business opportunities

· One-on-one technical assistance and support to start and/or manage your own business

· Group support

· Assistance in the preparation of a loan application

· Low-interest micro-loans to start or improve your business
· Mentoring by a community of successful entrepreneurs

Step 1. PRE-REQUISITE WORKSHOPS: Before enrolling in the course, all participants are required attend a series of three workshops designed to familiarize and refresh student’s knowledge of basic business concepts. The workshops are offered in English and Spanish. Please call for times and locations. The cost of prerequisite courses may be applied to tuition costs.
Step 2. ORIENTATION: Attend a general information session that covers eligibility requirements, cost of program, scholarships and calendar of training dates. Submit a registration form to enroll in the program. The deadline to register is Thursday, July 6, 2009.
*All dates subject to change.
Step 3. INTERVIEW: After your registration form is processed, you will be scheduled for an one-on-one interview with an El Pájaro CDC Business Advisor You will also complete a questionnaire and business-personality assessment .
Step 4. PRE-SCREENING: Before enrolling in the course, all participants are required to take a basic skills assessment at Adult Basic Education site. These results will help us better understand your needs and strengths. Appointments will be scheduled after the initial interview. The deadline to register is Thursday, July 6, 2009.
Step 5. 12-SESSION COURSE: Classes meet on a weekly basis for 12 weeks beginning the week of August 24 through the week of November 9, 2009. The graduation ceremony is scheduled for Wednesday, November 18, 2009. To receive a graduation certificated and be eligible to apply for a loan participants must have 80% attendance and turn in a completed business plan .
Step 6. MICRO-LOAN APPLICATION PROCESS: Graduates are eligible to apply for low interest micro-loans up to $5,000 El Pájaro CDC advisers will provide loan preparation and follow-up counseling at no cost.

PRE-REQUISITE WORKSHOPS:

Call for times and locations
$15 per session or 3 for $35

Spanish Language:
Business Plan Basics:
Watsonville: May 11, 12; June 8, 9, 11; July 9, 13 & 14
Salinas: May 14, June 11, July 9

Marketing:
Watsonville: May 26 & 28; June 23 & 25; July 28 & 30
Salinas: May 28, July 09

English Language:

Business Plan Basics:
Watsonville: May 13, June 10, July 15
Salinas: June 11
Marketing:
Watsonville May 27, June 24, and July 22

Bi-Lingual:

Financial Literacy:

Watsonville: May 4 ; June 1, July 2
Salinas: May 7, June 2 and July 4
Computer Basics*:

Watsonville May 16, June 20 and July 18 *6 hour Saturday Boot Camp Salinas June25

For more information or to enroll in a workshop contact

El Pajaro CDC
23 E Beach Street #209
Watsonville, CA
831-722-1224
info@elpajarocdc.org

“Promoting equal access to economic opportunity”

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May 6, 2009

Free Credit Management Seminar

Please share this free seminar with your clients and staff :

Plastic Surgery: Getting Out of Debt

Most consumers use credit regularly – in some cases, perhaps too regularly. While credit can be a great financial tool, if it is used unwisely, it can be disastrous. This seminar examines the wise use of credit, warning signs of credit trouble, and the options available for getting out of debt and reconstructing existing credit to its greatest advantage.

Spanish Session:
Thursday, May 21, 6:00pm – 7:30pm Cabrillo College – Watsonville Campus, Room 4201318 Union Street, Watsonville
Parking Information for Cabrillo Watsonville Campus: Parking Permits are available for $2 from the yellow vending machines in the parking lot. Note: Machines only take quarters.

English Session:
Thursday, May 28, 6:00pm – 7:30pmCabrillo College – Aptos Student Activity Center – WEST, Room 2026500 Soquel Drive, Aptos
Parking Information for Cabrillo Aptos Campus: Metered parking is available under the Student Activity Center Garage. Metered parking is free after 6:00pm. Under the Metered parking garage, use the elevator to get to the Student Activity Center. If metered parking is full, you may use a day-use permit, available for $2 from the yellow vending machines in the parking lots.
Limited Space Available.RSVP by phone or email today!
831.477.8427
seminar@bayfed.com

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March 16, 2009

El Pajaro CDC Presents a Series of Spanish Workshops for Small Business Owners

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