Sign-ups are on now for a 10-week Essentials of Business Management course being hosted at the Oakdale Chamber of Commerce office, 590 N. Yosemite Ave., Oakdale.

The course runs Monday, Sept. 16 to Monday, Nov. 18, every Monday evening from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m.

Participants will learn cutting edge business skills, be able to market more successfully, improve their profitability and grow their business. Cost is just $99 for the course. Register online at www.alliancesbdc.com/oakdale-trainings or call 209-386-1008 or 209-567-4910.

The Stanislaus Economic Development and Workforce Alliance (Small Business Development Center), City of Oakdale, Oakdale Chamber and the U.S. Small Business Administration are partners in the business management program.

The class is being hosted in Oakdale, but participants are also being sought from Riverbank, Escalon, Waterford and surrounding areas

Many local business owners have participated in past courses, including Basi Insurance, I Love Paris, Spec Ops Live Play and Café Bliss.

Small Business Development Center officials said the class will have professionals as guest speakers each week. They will cover topics including Sales and Marketing, Organization Formation, Finance, Insurance, and Human Resources as well as Using Technology to Grow your Business.

Space is limited, so sign up today for the 10-week course.