Upcoming Events

What is the right legal entity structure for my business? Sole Prop or LLC? LLC or S Corp? In this webinar, you will learn about choosing a business entity, the difference between doing business as a Sole Proprietor, Partnership, LLC, and Corporation, and the documents required to start and maintain these entities. Presented by legal professor and lawyer, Virginia Fuentes Esq. A WEVWorks webinar.

We were taught that with good planning and hard work, anything is possible. In reality, especially for those of us in manufacturing, it’s not that simple. Unexpected complications come along and disrupt even the most perfect of plans more often than not and make us realize that plans need adjusting. So, how do we plan for the unexpected? How do we spend more time working rather than making plans that will soon change? This is where Improvement and Coaching Kata can help business leaders from companies of all sizes work on the strategic goals of the organization on a daily basis. During this webinar, Engage Forward Founder Lisa Rawcliffe will provide an overview of Improvement and Coaching Kata and how they are used to implement a business strategy. A CMTC webinar.

Four weekly, 1-hour, interactive zoom group sessions with guided practice and discussion to enhance work performance, as well as customer and team communication and relationships. Topics include: Developing simple sustainable habits of self-care; Cultivating attention and emotional resilience.; Providing specific ways of working with distracting or negative thoughts and feelings.; Learning to respond rather than react in moments of difficulty.; and Intentionally creating a positive, collaborative workplace culture. Please commit to attending all four sessions to gain the maximum benefit from this material. A SCORE Santa Barbara webinar series. Sessions will be held:

Wednesday, May 5, 2021 5:00 PM

Wednesday, May 12, 2021 5:00 PM

Wednesday, May 19, 2021, 5:00 PM

Wednesday, May 26, 2021, 5:00 PM

The Economic Development Collaborative is proud to partner with the Outsmart Disaster Campaign to present a timely webinar on practical tips and strategies on disaster preparedness. The hour-long webinar includes an overview of the Outsmart Disaster Resilient Business Challenge and a walkthrough of core concepts on resiliency strategies for your business.

This live, interactive webinar session is designed to help you understand the features, functions and benefits of QuickBooks Online for small business owners as well as assist you in implementing accounting best practices to manage your business finances including COVID-19 Funds and Forgiveness. A SCORE Ventura County webinar.

Learn how to build your brand to increase the online visibility of your business and stand out from your competition.  In this webinar, we will break down successful marketing strategies that focus on promoting your brand to new and existing customers, and that will keep your business top-of-mind when consumers are making their buying decisions. A SCORE Ventura County webinar.

Poor product quality can have a significant impact on a manufacturer’s reputation and bottom line. In almost every case, the underlying cause of quality concerns can be traced back to the processes and procedures that are used during the manufacturing process. Fortunately, ISO 9004 provides the improvement framework needed to help “ISO-class” companies achieve sustained operational success. It was specifically designed to help companies mature and improve their QMS (Quality Management System). It is not prescriptive but instead reframes the concepts and assists companies in identifying the areas in most need of improvement. During this webinar, CMTC Quality Practice Lead Eliot Dratch will give an overview of the 7 themes in ISO 9004, while providing enough details so companies can see the benefit of applying this standard to their own operational improvements. A CMTC webinar.

Join the Economic Development Collaborative and the SBA Los Angeles District Office to learn about the Restaurant Revitalization Fund! This free webinar will review program eligibility and what you need to prepare for the application process. Small Business Administration (SBA) representative Alexandria M. Wright Ph.D., the region’s SBA Outreach Specialist, will discuss the program information and answer questions live. BONUS: Meet our EDC Small Business Development Center advisors that can assist your business at no-cost through one-on-one consulting in finance, operations, strategy and restaurant management.

This event will be held simultaneously in English and Spanish.

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Únase al Colaborativo de Desarrollo Económico (EDC, por sus siglas en inglés) y a la Oficina del Distrito de Los Ángeles de la SBA para obtener información sobre el Fondo de Revitalización de Restaurantes. Este seminario web gratuito examinará la elegibilidad del programa y los requisitos necesarios para preparar su proceso de solicitud. La representante de la Agencia Federal de Pequeños Negocios de Estados Unidos (SBA, por sus siglas en inglés), Alexandria M. Wright Ph.D., especialista regional en divulgación de contenidos de la SBA, hablará sobre la información del programa y responderá a las preguntas en vivo. VENTAJA: Conozca a nuestros asesores del Centro de Desarrollo de las Pequeñas Empresas del EDC que ayudarán gratuitamente a su negocio a través de una consultoría individual en finanzas, operaciones, estrategia y gestión de restaurantes.

El evento se presentará simultáneamente en inglés y español.

Learn how to correctly implement how you should treat and record your business income. Decide between Sales Receipts, Invoices or straight Deposits or a combination of all. You will also learn how to set up Items and Services and how to use them in your income transactions as well as manage your customer information and keep track of the money your customers owe you. A SCORE Santa Barbara webinar.

Are you on the right track with your business?  This simple strategic planning technique can help you identify what your business is doing well, what it needs to improve, where it needs to grow, and what could be its downfall. Choosing the right direction can be overwhelming. Should you add services? Is your team staying competitive? How can you improve cash flow? All of these questions and more can be answered by performing a regular SWOT analysis. A SCORE Ventura County webinar.

¿Cuál es la estructura legal adecuada para tu empresa? ¿Propietario Independiente o LLC? LLC o S Corp? En este seminario web, conoceras los conceptos básicos de la formación de una empresa y los pros y los contras de las estructuras de entidades comunes, independientemente de la etapa comercial en la que tu encuentres. Taller presentado for la abogada Renee Dehesa. Un seminario web WEV.

Patents and licensing have recently become an integral part of most businesses. Businesses relating to technology, software, design, franchising, commercial products, music and a myriad of other companies depend on patents, copyrights and trademarks for their existence. This Webinar will explore the fundamentals of intellectual property (IP); how to obtain a patent, copyright or trademark and how to use them. It will also discuss when should you keep certain information as a Trade Secret. It will provide you an understanding of the terminology, the available resources, costs, timing and rules of thumb necessary for optimizing the value of your IP. Technical, legal, financial and practical issues will be explored from a business perspective. Both US and International filings will be explored.

This Webinar will present an overview of the field so that you are able to develop an understanding of intellectual property fundamentals and integrate the important elements into your business plan. It will also provide you with references to external resources that you will find helpful, if you require additional details. Next week we will have a follow-on Webinar related to The Business of Licensing: How to Monetize your Intellectual Property.  A SCORE Ventura County webinar.

While many of the provisions for Cal/OSHA’s Emergency Temporary COVID-19 Standard were already required, the regulation is now expanding on those provisions and imposing new requirements. For many, this makes its interpretation difficult without insight from experts. During this webinar, Cal/OSHA’s Carmen Cisneros and Dan Leiner and CMTC’s Eliot Dratch and Jeri Summer will provide guidance and answer questions for manufacturing business managers regarding new COVID-19 compliance obligations. A CMTC webinar.

¿Necesitas encontrar formas gratuitas de incrementar la presencia de tu negocio en Internet? En este taller encontrarás 5 acciones fácil de implementar que te permitirán aumentar tu negocio en Internet. Conociendo estas herramientas podrás sacar ventaja, de forma gratuita, para que tu negocio se dé a conocer y tengas presencia en línea. Este taller te ayudará a tener una idea clara de las diferentes opciones Gratuitas que hay en internet para tu negocio. Podrás tener las pautas para crear tu cuenta en Google, actualizar tu negocio en el mapa en Google, así como poner al día tu negocio en los diferente directorios y redes sociales. Analizaremos algunas de las últimas tendencias en el Marketing Digital en el 2021. Un seminario web SCORE Santa Barbara.

California state and federal legal requirements can leave many companies mystified and even worse, vulnerable. Complex Human Resources issues such as identifying which laws and requirements apply to your company can be daunting, especially in a landscape where finding practical tips for proper organizational structure and risk reduction of legal exposure, penalties, and fines are hard to find. During this webinar, CMTC’s HR Senior Manager Jeri Summer and Human Resources Professional Patrice Green will provide an overview of the HR life cycle of an employee from start to finish with practical implementation tips. A CMTC webinar.

Register today for this FREE webinar to learn what you need to apply for the SBA Restaurant Revitalization Fund! This event will be held in English & Spanish. Hosted by the EDC in partnership with the County of Ventura & SBA Los Angeles District Office.

¡Aprenda lo que necesita para solicitar la SBA Subvención del Fondo de Revitalización de Restaurantes! El Evento SE Presentará Simultáneamente en Inglés Y Español. Organizado por la Colaborativo de Desarrollo Económico en asociación con el Condado de Ventura y Agencia Federal de Pequeños Negocios de Estados Unidos.

Please join us for the 11th annual Spirit of Entrepreneurship Awards (SOE) to celebrate outstanding women business owners from Santa Barbara and Ventura Counties in ten industry categories. All community members are invited to attend the free, online event. In addition to announcing the ten category winners, WEV will also present the 2021 Rock Star: Lifetime Achievement Award to Lupe Anguiano, an entrepreneur and activist known for her work on women’s rights, the rights of the poor, and the protection of the environment who has founded two impactful nonprofits. A WEV event.

Patents and licensing have recently become an integral part of most businesses. Businesses relating to technology, software, design, franchising, commercial products, music and a myriad of other companies depend on patents, copyrights and trademarks for their existence. Having the ability to monetize these intellectual assets is now a critical part of the business landscape. Understanding licenses and licensing is a skill that will benefit every business professional. This Webinar will explore the fundamentals of how to license intellectual properties either to or from other companies. It will provide you an understanding of the terminology, the available resources, costs, timing and rules of thumb necessary for optimizing the value of your IP. Technical, legal, financial and practical issues will be explored from a business perspective.

This Webinar will present an overview of the field so that you are able to develop an understanding of licensing fundamentals and integrate the important elements into your business plan. It is a natural follow-on to the Webinar entitled “An Introduction to Intellectual Property”.  A SCORE Ventura County webinar.

Natural disasters, social disruption, failure of infrastructure, loss of key personnel, pandemics, and cyber-attacks are just a few of the things that can cause a company to grind to a halt. Along with potential revenue loss, supply chain disruption, and cost increases, there is always the possibility of a negative impact on customers as well as a company’s reputation. Fortunately, having a business continuity plan can help to mitigate these negative impacts and ensure resiliency and sustainability. During this webinar, CMTC Senior Consultant Walter Ciszczon will give a thorough overview of the use and benefits of developing an effective Business Continuity Plan to prepare companies for any major disruption. A CMTC webinar.

Join us each month (with your favorite morning brew) to Connect, Collaborate, and Learn from other women entrepreneurs. Meeting every 3rd Friday of the month from 9:00am to 10:00am, and joined by a special guest speaker, you will have the opportunity to share, listen and support one another with reaching your business goals. A WEV event.

Learn how to correctly implement how you should treat and record your business expenses. Decide between Expenses, Bills & Bill Payments, Checks or a combination of all. You will also learn how to use the Items and Services in your expense transactions and how to manage your vendor information and keep track of the money you owe to your vendors. A SCORE Santa Barbara webinar.

Conecta, Colabora, Aprende con WEV. Únase a nosotros una vez al mes (con su bebida matutina favorita) para conectarse, colaborar y aprender de otras emprendedoras y emprendedores. Al reunirnos una vez al mes de 9:00am a 10:00am acompañados por un invitado especial, tendremos la oportunidad de compartir, escuchar y apoyarnos mutuamente para alcanzar las metas de su negocio. Un evento WEB.