Marin Small Business Development Center

Marin Small Business Development Center The Marin Small Business Development Center (SBDC) is a nonprofit organization that provides expert

In today's digital world, video content is one of the most effective ways to capture attention, connect with your audien...
05/04/2026

In today's digital world, video content is one of the most effective ways to capture attention, connect with your audience, and drive results.

Whether you're promoting your products, services, or brand story, this workshop will give you the tools and confidence to create videos that draw in your target customers.

Join us on May 12 12:00 pm — 1:30 pm

Register at: https://www.marinsbdc.org/event/video3/

Beyond Basic Prompts: Get Better Results from AI ToolsThis workshop is happening on May 7th from 12 pm - 1:30 pm, and is...
05/01/2026

Beyond Basic Prompts: Get Better Results from AI Tools

This workshop is happening on May 7th from 12 pm - 1:30 pm, and is designed to help you move beyond the basics and start using AI more effectively in your business.

We'll look at how better prompt structure, context, and refinement can help you produce clearer, more useful outputs that give you the results you want.

You'll begin to see how AI can support your thinking, planning, and marketing—almost like having an extra team member to help you work through ideas.

Register here: https://www.marinsbdc.org/event/ai4/

TOMORROW: Join us for Networking Strategies Every Small Business NeedsThursday, April 30th from 5:00 pm to 7:30 pm.There...
04/29/2026

TOMORROW: Join us for Networking Strategies Every Small Business Needs

Thursday, April 30th from 5:00 pm to 7:30 pm.

There will be food and drinks from Lucky Cat and Pastry by Rosie to help us celebrate Small Business Week.

Bring your business cards & a spirit to meet new people.

This interactive, in-person facilitated networking workshop, you'll connect with other local entrepreneurs and small business owners and uncover opportunities to grow your networking skills.

You'll have the chance to practice proven techniques and tips and leave with new connections.

Plus, more people will know about you and your business.

Facilitators:
> Kim Stahley, Director of People and Programs, Novato Chamber of Commerce

> Ed Troxell, SBDC Advisor & Founder, Ed Troxell Creative

Register now: https://www.marinsbdc.org/event/novato5/

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This event is a partnership among the City of Novato, the Novato Chamber, the Downtown Novato Business Association and Marin SBDC.

Networking Strategies Every Small Business NeedsJoin us on April 30th from 5:00 pm to 7:30 pm.In this interactive, in-pe...
04/23/2026

Networking Strategies Every Small Business Needs

Join us on April 30th from 5:00 pm to 7:30 pm.

In this interactive, in-person facilitated networking workshop, you'll connect with other local entrepreneurs and small business owners and uncover opportunities to grow your networking skills.

You'll have the chance to practice proven techniques and tips and leave with new connections. Plus, more people will know about you and your business.

There will be food and drinks from Lucky Cat and Pastry by Rosie to help us celebrate Small Business Week.

Bring your business cards & a spirit to meet new people.

Facilitators:
> Kim Stahley, Director of People and Programs, Novato Chamber of Commerce

> Ed Troxell, SBDC Advisor & Founder, Ed Troxell Creative

Register now: https://www.marinsbdc.org/event/novato5/

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This event is a partnership among the City of Novato, the Novato Chamber, the Downtown Novato Business Association and Marin SBDC.

Join us this week, on Apr 22, from 12:00 pm — 1:30 pm & learn How to Optimize Your Shopify & Increase Profits.This works...
04/21/2026

Join us this week, on Apr 22, from 12:00 pm — 1:30 pm & learn How to Optimize Your Shopify & Increase Profits.

This workshop is designed to move you past the setup phase and into high-level optimization.

We'll look at how to refine your Shopify store to optimize your operations and profits.

Register here: https://www.marinsbdc.org/event/shopify1/

Optimize Your Shopify & Increase ProfitsJoin us on Apr 22, from 12:00 pm — 1:30 pm.This workshop is designed to move you...
04/14/2026

Optimize Your Shopify & Increase Profits

Join us on Apr 22, from 12:00 pm — 1:30 pm.

This workshop is designed to move you past the setup phase and into high-level optimization.

We'll look at how to refine your Shopify store to optimize your operations and profits.

Register here: https://www.marinsbdc.org/event/shopify1/

Ready to make AI work for you? Learn how to take today's mainstream AI tools and make them distinctly yours ⬇️BUILD YOUR...
03/20/2026

Ready to make AI work for you? Learn how to take today's mainstream AI tools and make them distinctly yours ⬇️

BUILD YOUR OWN AI ASSISTANT: CUSTOMIZING TODAY'S AI TOOLS

Generic chatbots are nice – but a bot that speaks using your brand language and voice, knows your products, and remembers your preferences is a game-changer.

🗓️ March 24 | 12:00 pm - 1:30 pm

👉 Register today at: marinsbdc.org/event/ai3/

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79 Acacia Avenue
San Rafael, CA
94901

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 5pm
Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 5pm

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