Spaces left in Oakdale business class

The Alliance Small Business Development Center has spaces left for its 10-week "Essentials of Business Management" course in Oakdale.

The course covers what people need to know to start, develop and expand a small business. The course meets Monday nights Sept. 10 through Nov. 12 at the Oakdale Chamber of Commerce, 590 N. Yosemite Ave. The course costs $99.

For more information, call (209) 567-4910 or register at www.alliancesbdc.com.