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A new nonprofit in the Santa Clarita Valley has emerged, hoping to bring together businesses, nonprofits and community members through everyday transactions, an official said Monday.

The Small Business Development Center officials hosted by College of the Canyons officials announced the hiring of two new staff members who are set to help the SBDC expand the business consulting and training services.

The Small Business Development Center and the Governor's Office of Business and Economic Development are hosting a seminar about the resources available to small business owners, on Friday in Lancaster.

Small Business Saturday on Nov. 30 is a reminder to holiday shoppers to support local shops and put money back into the local economy. There are many Santa Clarita Valley businesses that currently have holiday specials or sales.

Business owners looking for a way to increase the online presence of their website can come to the one-day workshop hosted by the Small Business Development Center at College of the Canyons to learn about Google optimization.

The Center for International Trade Development at College of the Canyons received a top award, along with the eight other centers in the state. Overseen by the Small Business Development Center, the CITD, provides expert advice to local businesses.

The Santa Clarita Small Business Development Center is hosting a "LinkedIn 101" seminar at the College of the Canyons University Center to help local business owners and entrepreneurs learns the ins and outs of social media networking.