The Deming Initiative

New advertising stands I picked up at Wilson's Printing & Signs in Chico. The lighting was off but the print colors are perfect and the edges neat and crisp! Wilson's is an Accredited Business with the BBB!

There are only two tours in California in 2026: L.A. and Orland!

Identity Theft Awareness Week starts: TODAY! (01/26 thru 01/31)

Find tools and more on the FTC website
https://consumer.ftc.gov/consumer-alerts/2026/01/identity-theft-awareness-week-find-tools-and-events-just-you?utm_source=govdelivery

Also, you can contact The Deming Initiative if you are in Northern California and would like a group presentation. DM for more info.

From the California Department of Aging.

Protecting older adults from scams & frauds

Protect Yourself Against Scam & Fraud - Aging Resources | California Department of Aging - State of California State of California

For businesses in the Butte, Colusa, Glenn, Sutter, and Yuba County areas, there is a Holiday B2B Mixer co-hosted by myself and the Better Business Bureau Serving Sacramento & Northeast California.

Check out the flyer and register using the QR. If you're having a problem, let me know or go directly to Eventbrite.

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/chico-b2b-with-the-bbb-holiday-mixer-tickets-1972881726352?aff=oddtdtcreator

It was my pleasure to work with Erica Schield of Freeze-Ums LLC at the Paradise Business Expo!

If you are a business owner or thinking of starting your own business, I recommend you review the local Small Business Development Centers (SBDC) for courses on starting a new business, financial management (for businesses), and QuickBooks to name a few. These are often free or for little cost through community colleges. You can also find some of this content at the BBB's Business HQ.

In the Butte County area, this is your local SBDC but you can visit any campus and each campus has different schedules:
https://www.buttecollegesbdc.com/

Note: This is a great way to meet other entrepreneurs who can use your services or offer services/products in your interest. Networking is key to success!

BBB Business HQ:
https://www.bbb.org/all/your-business-hq

https://www.foxnews.com/travel/tsa-warns-travelers-sneaky-way-hackers-stealing-data-airports

TSA warns travelers about sneaky way hackers are stealing people's data at airports Airport travelers face cybersecurity threats from USB port "juice jacking" that allows hackers to install malware on phones while those phones are charging, the TSA warns in a notice.