Training & Education Courses for Members
Stay informed, compliant, and ahead of the curve! As a valued Chamber member, you have exclusive access to free training opportunities throughout the year, thanks to our partnerships with YoloWorks and other government agencies.
Whether you're looking to upskill your team or expand your own knowledge, these sessions cover best practices, compliance requirements, and professional development tools to help your business thrive.
Don't miss out on these valuable resources—membership has its benefits!
Workplace Violence Training
Registration & Contact
Register: Register Now
Location: Hotel Winters 12 Abbey Street Winters, CA
Time: 10AM-Noon
FAQ
Q: Will the training show people how to use weapons?
A: No. This training focuses on preparedness, communication, and planning. It does not provide weapons instruction or tactical law‑enforcement techniques.
Q: Is this appropriate for small retail shops?
A: Yes — content is tailored for businesses of all sizes with practical, easy‑to‑implement steps.
Lunch & Learn with Carla
Join us for a Winters JUSD/Chamber Partnership for a creative, hands-on session where we’ll explore the basics of Canva — a free, easy-to-use design tool perfect for making flyers, posters, and social media graphics.
District Office, Winters 909 W Grant Ave Winters, CA
Monday, December 8
12:00 – 12:45 PM
Register here: Sign up to reserve your spot in person.
Bring your lunch, your laptop, and your creativity!
You’ll learn how to design an eye-catching flyer from start to finish — great for school events, local programs, or small business promotions.
Open to the public, Winters JUSD employees, and Chamber of Commerce members.
Free Seminar
Bridging the Gap: Building a Future-Ready Workforce Together
Tuesday, Nov. 5 | 9:30–10:30 AM | Hooby’s Brewing Co.
(During the Manager Meeting)
Join Carol Keiser, M.S.Ed. and Celeste Boggs, Ed.D., Co-Executive Directors of the Golden State Pathways Program (GSPP), for a dynamic session on connecting education and employment.
Learn how GSPP helps high school students gain real-world skills—and how local businesses can get involved in building a strong future workforce.
Highlights:
The skills gap between students & employers
The GSPP framework for career pathways
Easy ways for businesses to partner with schools
Free resource for attendees: “Supporting High School Student Employees & Interns”
Contacts:
Carol Keiser | ckeiser@wheatlandhigh.org | 530-701-7654
Celeste Boggs | cboggs@wheatlandhigh.org | 916-740-9125
Presented with the Winters Chamber of Commerce & GSPP Capitol Region.
Resume Lab
Boost Your Resume in Our FREE Resume Lab every Wednesday!
Looking to strengthen your resume and stand out to employers? Join our FREE Resume Lab and learn how to build, enhance, and tailor your resume for today’s job market.
Led by experts from YoloWorks and our partner agencies, this hands-on workshop is designed to give you practical tips and personalized guidance—at no cost to you.
Whether you're entering the workforce or making a career change, this resource is here to help you succeed.
Click here to register!
Workshops Events & Programs for every business!
Are you looking for help to build and grow your business? You’ve found us! Solano-Napa SBDC has over 30 expert Business Advisors to help you plan and achieve new levels of success with one-on-one no-cost business advising, online workshops, groups for business owners, and other special programs.
Click here to see the list of courses to choose from!
About Boots to Business
In this training you will learn:
Boots to Business (B2B) is an entrepreneurial education and training program offered by SBA as part of the Department of Defense's Transition Assistance Program (TAP). B2B provides participants with an overview of business ownership and is open to service members (including National Guard and Reserve) and military spouses.
Need help? Contact the Boots to Business Help Desk for technical support and registration questions: Boots-to-Business@sba.gov or (844) 610-VET1/(202) 205-VET1
SBA Free Training and Business Guides
DO YOU NEED TO KNOW HOW TO START A BUSINESS?
Starting a business involves planning, making key financial decisions, and completing a series of legal activities. Read on to learn about each step.
www.sba.gov/business-guide/10-steps-start-your-business
1) Conduct market research
2) Write your business plan
3) Fund your business
4) Pick your business location
5) Choose a business structure
6) Choose your business name
7) Register your business
8) Get federal and state tax IDs
9) Apply for licenses and permits
10) Open a business bank account