Upcoming Events

ChatGPT in the Workplace

Dubbed the biggest tech leap since the iPhone, ChatGPT is reshaping the future and has skyrocketed as the fastest-growing app ever. This cutting-edge AI can automate routine tasks, streamline workflows, and supercharge creativity. Imagine a workplace where even complex tasks are handled faster and smarter than ever before—it’s both thrilling and a little daunting! Embrace the potential and discover how ChatGPT can transform your organization today. This virtual event will be hosted live. Be sure to bring your questions and register now to reserve your spot! Price: FREE. A Workforce Development Board of Ventura County and California Employers Association webinar.

April 14, 2026 10:00 am

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Redesign Your Website – 2026 Best Practices and Key Considerations

When did you last look at your business’s website? Or perhaps you are still developing one? Websites remain an incredibly popular destination for site traffic. When you add up all of the functions and ways they can work for and represent your business, nothing works harder online than a professional website. It can also be daunting to create one with various tools and design suggestions floating around. In this workshop, SCORE will cover recent trends in website design for businesses and other organizations, including the latest content and design best practices, the tools you can use to create a site, and why. But most importantly, SCORE will cover the 10 key elements of website design that determine whether a website is just OK or great. They will also touch on submitting your site to Google for rankings, security, and hosting considerations. So, if you want to super-charge your website and make it an active resource for getting new customers, this workshop is for you! Price: $10.00. A SCORE webinar.

April 15, 2026 1:00 pm

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IN-PERSON EVENT: AI for Small Business: 10 Use Cases You Can Apply This Month

Turn AI from buzzword into business results. Learn practical, low-cost tools and tips for marketing, sales, and operations, no IT or coding background needed. Leave with prompts, checklists and a 30-day action plan. Note: A free or paid Generative AI Account (e.g. ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini, Co-Pilot) is required to get the most out of the hands-on portions of this workshop. Bring a fully charged laptop or device with your selected AI application installed and signed in to your account. Address: Moorpark City Hall | 323 Science Dr, Moorpark, CA 93021. The Accelerate California: Inclusive Innovation Hub (Accelerate CA Hub) is funded by the State of California and administered by CalOSBA. Check in at 8:30 am. Price: FREE. A SCORE, the City of Moorpark, the Economic Development Collaborative, and Accelerate CA IN-PERSON workshop.

April 17, 2026 8:30 am

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Unlock the Power of Google Ads for Small Business Success

Leverage Google to put your business directly in front of people seeking your products and services. Google Ads offers fast, cost-effective solutions for businesses of all sizes. Learn about setting up a free Google My Business profile, what Google Search Ads are and why they are valuable, search trends for your business, how to budget for a campaign and common mistakes to avoid when running Google Ads. Price: $10.00. A SCORE webinar.

April 17, 2026 10:00 am

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Visualize Your Success: Strategic Planning Tools

Dive into the world of strategic planning with easy-to-use visual tools designed to bring clarity to your business goals. Whether you’re a start-up or an established business, learn how to define your purpose, understand your customers’ needs and craft effective plans for growth. This virtual workshop introduces powerful tools like the Value Proposition Canvas and Business Model Canvas, equipping you with the skills to create comprehensive business, marketing, and product development strategies. The Value Proposition Canvas and Business Model Canvas (Alex Osterwalder, Strategyzer) are easy-to-use, one-page visual tools that bring clarity to your business planning. Price: $10.00. A SCORE webinar.

April 20, 2026 8:00 am

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How to Start a Manufacturing Business

Are you interested in starting a manufacturing business? If you are please join the Small Business Administration (SBA) Los Angeles District Office for a virtual workshop to learn about SBA’s 10 Step Guide on How to Start a Manufacture Business. This virtual workshop, targeted to new entrepreneurs, covers topics such as creating a business plan, finding capital, registering your business, obtaining necessary permits and/or licenses, and opening a business bank account. This is a great opportunity to get any questions you may have answered and find out about the multiple resources available to help you. This webinar will take place online using Microsoft Teams. Please register to obtain the login information. Please note, if you are planning to use a mobile device or tablet to access this webinar, you must first download the Teams app to your device. SBA programs and services are extended to the public on a nondiscriminatory basis. For a reasonable accommodation request, please email lado@sba.gov at least 7 days in advance. Price: FREE. An SBA webinar.An SBA webinar.

April 20, 2026 10:00 am

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Pon tu pequeño negocio en línea

Este curso es ideal para dueñas y dueños de negocios que aún no cuentan con un sitio web, tienen una presencia básica en línea que desean mejorar, se sienten abrumados por el marketing digital o buscan orientación sobre herramientas, redes sociales y estrategias de marketing. Durante el programa, los participantes aprenderán a crear o mejorar un sitio web mediante plataformas como Wix o Squarespace, aumentar su visibilidad en línea a través de SEO, utilizar redes sociales y email marketing de manera efectiva, y explorar el comercio electrónico junto con estrategias de venta en línea. El curso se llevará a cabo del 20 de abril al 15 de junio de 2026, los lunes de 6:00 a 8:00 PM por Zoom, e incluye tres sesiones presenciales en Oxnard. Este curso ha sido creado por WEV en colaboración con el Colaborativo de Desarrollo Económico. Un curso de WEV.

April 20, 2026 6:00 pm

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Stop Guessing: Understand Your Business Numbers with QuickBooks Reports

QuickBooks Online can generate dozens of reports, but which ones truly matter for running and growing your business? In this practical workshop, business owners will learn how to create and interpret the most important financial reports on QuickBooks Online. Whether you are new to QuickBooks or have been using it for years, understanding your financial reports is essential for making informed decisions and managing your business with confidence. Participants will explore a few of the most critical reports every business owner should review regularly and learn how to interpret the numbers behind them. Check-in: 8:00 am – Coffee and Pastries Provided; Event starts at 8:30 am. Address: Ventura City Hall | 501 Poli St, Ventura, CA 93001 | Community Room. #202. Price: FREE. A SCORE Ventura, City of Ventura, Accelerate CA and Economic Development Collaborative in-person event.

April 21, 2026 8:30 am

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Marketing Plan 101: Create Your Roadmap To Success

Are you overwhelmed by all the choices for marketing your business in the new year? Not sure where your time is best spent? Are you following what everyone else is doing and hoping it works for you, too? If you answered yes, then this workshop is for you! Price: $10.00. A SCORE webinar.

April 22, 2026 10:00 am

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Information Session on SBA’s Small Business Certification Programs

This event will provide an overview of SBA programs and services, with an emphasis on SBA’s federal contracting resources! This will be an intro to small business certification programs. Government contracts are a tremendous financial opportunity for small businesses, and the U.S. government is the world’s largest customer. It buys all types of products and services in both large and small quantities, and it’s required by law to consider buying from small businesses. The SBA has several contracting assistance programs and federal contracting resources available to assist entrepreneurs. This is a great opportunity to have any questions answered and learn about the multiple resources available to help you on your way to small business success. The event will take place in person at the SBA Los Angeles District Office, 312 N Spring St, 5th Floor, Suite 531, Los Angeles, CA 90012. Please allow extra time to find parking and to go through building security. SBA programs and services are extended to the public on a nondiscriminatory basis. For reasonable accommodation requests or questions, please email LADO@sba.gov or call the Los Angeles District Office at 213.634.3855 at least 7 days in advance. Price: FREE. An SBA in-person event.

April 22, 2026 10:00 am

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QuickBooks Essentials and Skill Development: An Interactive Workshop for Businesses Presented by the City of Oxnard

Join us for this practical and interactive workshop designed for both beginners and experienced QuickBooks users in Oxnard. Whether you are starting from scratch or have been using QuickBooks for years and want to hone your skills, this session will cover essential features and explore more advanced topics based on participants’ questions. Check in at 8:30 am.Address: Oxnard Public Library – Main Library, 251 S A St, Oxnard, CA 93030. The Accelerate California: Inclusive Innovation Hub Program (Accelerate CA) is funded by the State of California and administered by the California Office of the Small Business Advocate (CalOSBA). Price: FREE. A City of Oxnard and Economic Development Collaborative and Accelerate CA in-person event.

April 23, 2026 9:00 am

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Restaurant 101

The restaurant industry operates on razor-thin margins, and those who survive understand their operational costs. This webinar is presented to give those in the industry, as well as those interested in starting a food business, the background in costs of goods, staffing needs, labor costs, weekly sales projections, Profit and Loss projections, and other cost-cutting best practices and offered as a Zoom meeting so that attendees can ask questions during the presentation. Price: FREE. An EDC Small Business Development Center webinar.

April 23, 2026 12:00 pm

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Financial Basics for New Small Businesses

Please note that this webinar is not recorded due to the presenter’s preferences. This workshop is designed to give you, the business owner, the financial skills and know-how needed to perform key tasks, such as determining how to accurately calculate the funding you’ll need to start your business. You will also learn how to project your future financial results realistically, including projecting sales for a new business, understanding your cost of goods sold and gross margin, being able to project your operating expenses, calculating your net income and planning your cash flow successfully. Price: $10.00. A SCORE webinar.

April 23, 2026 1:00 pm

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Emerging Fraud Threats

The ever-changing landscape of fraud and growing threats of cyber attacks pose a risk for everyone. In this 2-hour training session provided by City National Bank’s fraud team, you will gain valuable insights about how AI is used to enhance attacks, practical steps to protect your accounts and sensitive information, and tools to prevent these attacks. Check-In: 4:30 pm. Address: Ventura County Community Foundation Building, Board Room, 4001 Mission Oaks Blvd, Camarillo, CA. Price: FREE. An in-person City National Bank and Economic Development Collaborative Workshop.

April 23, 2026 5:00 pm

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AI-Powered Business Planning: Create a Quick Business Plan in 3 Hours

Join SCORE and other entrepreneurs in this hands-on workshop where you will write your “Unique Value Statement” for your new product or service. This is a concise description of your product or service, and it explains the unique value it provides to your customers. As part of the workshop, participants will receive real-time feedback from a SCORE mentor to help them fine-tune their Value Statement. In the second part of the workshop, you will use the “Lean Canvas” to begin the process of turning your product/service into a business. In this interactive session, you use the canvas to guide you in expanding the information in the Unique Value Statement by capturing key ideas, concepts, and strategies about your business. This creates a basic framework that you can use to complete YOUR full, detailed business plan. Have paper, a pencil, or a pen ready, as the goal of this workshop is for all participants to leave with a draft of their “Unique Value Statement” and “Lean Canvas.” Price: $10.00. A SCORE webinar.

April 24, 2026 9:00 am

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Increase Sales and Profits with Pricing and Distribution Strategies

You’ve developed a wonderful new product or service and understand the costs, but how should you price it? This workshop is part of SCORE’s Small Business Essentials series. They will start by reviewing different distribution and channel strategies and help you choose the method that best gets your product or service in front of your satisfied customers. The rest of the workshop focuses on pricing, and SCORE will start by covering some basics. Then they will review a detailed process for determining the price of your product. Since pricing a service is very different from pricing a product, SCORE will have a special section that covers the separate process for pricing your services. Price: $10.00. A SCORE webinar.

April 28, 2026 1:00 pm

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How to Import Coffee into the United States

This session focuses on the operational and regulatory aspects of starting a coffee business that sources and imports its own coffee. Participants will learn how coffee moves from origin to the U.S., what is required to import legally, and how to structure their supply chain efficiently. Price: FREE. An EDC Small Business Development Center webinar.

May 01, 2026 9:00 am

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10 Free Marketing Tools Every Small Business Should Be Using

10 Free Marketing Tools Every Small Business Should Be Using: You don’t need a big budget to market like a pro. In this practical, fast-paced workshop, SCORE will walk through 10 powerful (and free) marketing tools you can start using immediately to grow your business. You’ll learn how to improve your visibility, attract more leads, create better content, and track what’s working all without spending a dollar on software. Bring your questions and leave with a curated toolkit you can implement right away. Price: $10.00. A SCORE webinar.

May 01, 2026 10:00 am

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E-Mail Marketing Essentials For Business

Research shows that for every $1 spent on email marketing, the average return on investment is $44. To generate such positive outcomes, businesses have to reach the right customers with targeted campaigns. If you feel your email efforts don’t yet pay off, this workshop is for you! This class will teach basic and advanced techniques to propel your email efforts. Price: $10.00. A SCORE webinar.

May 05, 2026 10:00 am

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Step by Step – How to Open a Restaurant

“Step by Step – How to Open a Restaurant” gives an overview of opening a restaurant. Starting with the menu, a plan, and profitability, you can explore your dream before spending money. This webinar is for anyone who is interested in exploring the feasibility of opening a full-service, quick-service, or other brick-and-mortar location. Price: FREE. An EDC Small Business Development Center webinar.

May 07, 2026 12:00 pm

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AI Customer Research: Using AI to Understand Your Audience Better

Understanding your ideal customer is crucial, but traditional research methods can be time-consuming. This session focuses on leveraging Artificial Intelligence tools to streamline and enhance customer research. Participants will learn practical techniques for using AI to analyze existing data, identify emerging trends, survey customer sentiment and build more accurate customer personas. SCORE will cover how to prompt AI effectively to extract meaningful insights from reviews, social media chatter, and market data. The emphasis is on using AI not just to gather information, but to synthesize it into actionable strategies for marketing, product development and service delivery. You’ll leave with concrete methods to make your customer understanding proactive and data-driven. Price: $10.00. A SCORE webinar.

May 08, 2026 9:00 am

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From Google to AI Search: How Local Service Businesses Stay Discoverable

Search is changing fast. Customers are no longer finding local service businesses only through Google, they’re increasingly asking AI tools who to hire. In this practical, non-technical workshop, you’ll learn how local service businesses can stay discoverable as search evolves from traditional Google results to AI-powered search and answers. SCORE will cover how Google Business Profiles, websites, reviews, and structured content now feed both Google and AI systems and what simple steps you can take today to future-proof your online presence. Using real-world examples from home service businesses, you’ll walk away with clear, actionable guidance to improve visibility, earn trust, and attract more customers without chasing buzzwords or complex tools. Price: $10.00. A SCORE webinar.

May 11, 2026 10:00 am

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Podcasting Made Easy

This Comprehensive webinar will help you discover how podcasting can help you reach new people, show off your expertise, and take your business to the next level without spending a ton of money or taking up all your time. In this hands-on workshop, seasoned podcaster Gillian Whitney shares her tried-and-true strategies and tools for starting and growing a successful podcast. Price: $10.00. A SCORE webinar.

May 12, 2026 8:00 am

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Market Research and Idea Validation Workshop

This workshop highlights why market research is critical to the success of start-up and products. Participants will explore how understanding real customer needs reduces risk, strengthens investor confidence and helps teams move from “technology-first” to “problem-first” thinking. The session emphasizes validating market assumptions, including TAM, SAM and SOM, to ensure that solutions address meaningful, proven problems worth solving. Price: FREE. A SCORE webinar.

May 12, 2026 10:00 am

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From Symptoms to Solutions: Practical Root Cause Analysis

Stop solving the same problem over and over. In this hands-on workshop, participants will learn how to identify the real drivers behind operational challenges using practical root cause analysis tools, including the Three-Legged Five-Why method and mind mapping. Designed for leaders and teams who want more than theory, this session helps participants move beyond surface-level fixes and uncover issues related to process, people, and systems. Attendees will leave with a clear framework they can immediately apply to improve workflows, reduce recurring problems, and drive stronger results in their organizations. Check-in: 8:00 am. Address: Workforce Development Board of Ventura County Office, 3rd Floor, 2901 North Ventura Road, Oxnard. Price: FREE. An in-person Workforce Development Board of Ventura County and EDC Small Business Development Center workshop.

May 13, 2026 8:30 am

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Information Session on SBA’s Small Business Certification Programs

This event will provide an overview of SBA programs and services, with an emphasis on SBA’s federal contracting resources! This will be an intro to small business certification programs. Government contracts are a tremendous financial opportunity for small businesses, and the U.S. government is the world’s largest customer. It buys all types of products and services in both large and small quantities, and it’s required by law to consider buying from small businesses. The SBA has several contracting assistance programs and federal contracting resources available to assist entrepreneurs. This is a great opportunity to have any questions answered and learn about the multiple resources available to help you on your way to small business success. The event will take place in person at the SBA Los Angeles District Office, 312 N Spring St, 5th Floor, Suite 531, Los Angeles, CA 90012. Please allow extra time to find parking and to go through building security. SBA programs and services are extended to the public on a nondiscriminatory basis. For reasonable accommodation requests or questions, please email LADO@sba.gov or call the Los Angeles District Office at 213.634.3855 at least 7 days in advance. Price: FREE. An SBA in-person event.

May 13, 2026 10:00 am

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Pay Per Click Advertising – Or How Not to Lose Your Shirt on Google

This workshop will cover the following key aspects of advertising on Google: measuring success, introduction to Google advertising, different types of ads and keyword and targeting strategies. Price: $10.00. A SCORE webinar.

May 13, 2026 1:00 pm

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Building Your Coffee Brand & Choosing the Right Product

This session focuses on the commercial side of launching a coffee business. Participants will learn how to choose the right coffee for their target market, build a compelling brand, and create a simple go-to-market strategy. Price: FREE. An EDC Small Business Development Center webinar.

May 18, 2026 9:00 am

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AI-Powered Business Planning: Create a Quick Business Plan in 3 Hours

Join SCORE and other entrepreneurs in this hands-on workshop where you will write your “Unique Value Statement” for your new product or service. This is a concise description of your product or service, and it explains the unique value it provides to your customers. As part of the workshop, participants will receive real-time feedback from a SCORE mentor to help them fine-tune their Value Statement. In the second part of the workshop, you will use the “Lean Canvas” to begin the process of turning your product/service into a business. In this interactive session, you use the canvas to guide you in expanding the information in the Unique Value Statement by capturing key ideas, concepts and strategies about your business. This creates a basic framework that you can use to complete YOUR full, detailed business plan. Have paper, a pencil or a pen ready, as the goal of this workshop is for all participants to leave with a draft of their “Unique Value Statement” and “Lean Canvas.” Price: $10.00. A SCORE webinar.

May 19, 2026 1:00 pm

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Employee Considerations During Natural Disasters

Whether a result of fire, flooding, mudslides, or earthquakes, it can feel overwhelming to figure out next steps when your business has been impacted by a natural disaster. You may have a number of immediate concerns on your mind, from keeping your staff safe, to required pay, and how to handle temporary shutdowns and leaves of absence. Natural disasters are unfortunately increasing across California, making it more important than ever for employers to understand their compliance obligations, consider all options, and be prepared to respond. This virtual event will be hosted live. Be sure to bring your questions and register now to reserve your spot! Price: FREE. A Workforce Development Board of Ventura County and California Employers Association webinar.

May 20, 2026 10:00 am

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Unlock the Power of Google Ads for Small Business Success

Leverage Google to put your business directly in front of people seeking your products and services. Google Ads offers fast, cost-effective solutions for businesses of all sizes. Learn about setting up a free Google My Business profile, what Google Search Ads are and why they are valuable, search trends for your business, how to budget for a campaign and common mistakes to avoid when running Google Ads. Price: $10.00. A SCORE webinar.

May 20, 2026 2:00 pm

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AI 101 for Small Businesses: What It Is, How It Works, and How to Use It to Save Time and Make Money

Artificial Intelligence is quickly becoming one of the most powerful tools for small business owners to increase productivity, improve marketing, and streamline daily operations. But many entrepreneurs feel overwhelmed by all the new terminology and tools. In this beginner-friendly webinar, you’ll learn the key terminology, how large language models and chatbots work, and real-world business use cases that can save you time and help you grow faster. We’ll also cover important topics that responsible business owners need to understand, including cultural bias in AI, ethical and legal considerations, and how to implement AI to protect your brand and your customers. This session is designed to give you a clear, practical foundation so you can start using AI in your business immediately and confidently. Price: FREE. An EDC Small Business Development Center webinar.

May 21, 2026 10:00 am

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Solopreneurship 101

Working for yourself is fantastic, provided you know how to make it work. If you’ve ever felt like you’ve got a great idea or are good at your craft yet don’t know exactly what you’re doing in running a business, you’re not alone. In this session, you’ll learn the basics of what you need to know to set yourself up for success, including mindset and motivation, policies and procedures, branding and promotions and more. Whether you’re looking to make the jump, are just starting or needing a kickstart, and whether you call it freelancing, consulting, solopreneurship or the like, this session will give you the tools you need to rock the self-employed life. Price: FREE. A SCORE webinar.

May 21, 2026 11:00 am

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Google AI Tools for Growth and Scale: The Small Business AI Toolkit

There are powerful Google AI tools available right now that can help you research faster, create content, analyze your market, and scale your business without adding more staff. In this webinar, you’ll be introduced to tools like Gemini with Deep Research, NotebookLM, Flow, Nano Banana, Pomeli, and how each tool fits into your business workflow. Instead of feeling overwhelmed by too many AI platforms, you’ll learn how to build your own AI toolkit, knowing which tools to use for marketing, research, content creation, strategy, and automation. This session is perfect for small business owners who want to work smarter, make better decisions, and grow efficiently using AI. Price: FREE. An EDC Small Business Development Center webinar.

May 26, 2026 10:00 am

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Increase Sales and Profits with Pricing and Distribution Strategies

You’ve developed a wonderful new product or service and understand the costs, but how should you price it? This workshop is part of SCORE’s Small Business Essentials series. They will start by reviewing different distribution and channel strategies and help you choose the method that best gets your product or service in front of your satisfied customers. The rest of the workshop focuses on pricing, and SCORE will start by covering some basics. Then they will review a detailed process for determining the price of your product. Since pricing a service is very different from pricing a product, SCORE will have a special section that covers the separate process for pricing your services. Price: $10.00. A SCORE webinar.

May 26, 2026 1:00 pm

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Stop the Scramble: Mapping Work and Clearing the Path Forward

When work stalls, the culprit is rarely effort. It is usually sequencing. In this hands-on workshop, participants will learn how to map workflows visually using physical and digital dependency mapping methods that surface blockers, hand-off gaps, and hidden bottlenecks hiding in plain sight. Designed for leaders and teams managing multiple moving parts, this session helps participants build a shared picture of how work actually flows, not just how it is supposed to flow. Attendees will leave with a working workflow map and a clear picture of who owns each hand-off, so they can return to their team with a plan to remove friction, improve coordination, and move work forward with fewer surprises. Check-in: 8:00 am. Address: Workforce Development Board of Ventura County Office, 3rd Floor, 2901 North Ventura Road, Oxnard. Price: FREE. An in-person Workforce Development Board of Ventura County and EDC Small Business Development Center workshop.

May 27, 2026 8:30 am

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Financial Basics for New Small Businesses

Please note that this webinar is not recorded due to the presenter’s preferences. This workshop is designed to give you, the business owner, the financial skills and know-how needed to perform key tasks, such as determining how to accurately calculate the funding you’ll need to start your business. You will also learn how to project your future financial results realistically, including projecting sales for a new business, understanding your cost of goods sold and gross margin, being able to project your operating expenses, calculating your net income and planning your cash flow successfully. Price: $10.00. A SCORE webinar.

May 28, 2026 1:00 pm

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Prompting for Profit™: How to Talk to AI So It Actually Helps You Make Money

The most important AI skill you can learn is not the tool, but how to communicate with the tool. In this webinar, you’ll learn a structured prompt framework designed specifically to help entrepreneurs and small business owners get better results from AI tools like ChatGPT and Gemini. You’ll discover five revenue-generating prompts, the difference between text prompting and video prompting, common prompting mistakes that lead to poor results, and how to prevent AI hallucinations. This session will help you move from basic prompts to strategic prompts that support marketing, sales, and business growth. Price: FREE. An EDC Small Business Development Center webinar.

June 02, 2026 10:00 am

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AI for Social Media Strategy and Lead Generation: Turn Content into Customers

Many small business owners spend hours posting on social media without seeing real business results. This webinar will show you how to use AI to build a digital marketing strategy that connects your content to leads, email lists, and sales, not just likes and followers. You’ll learn how to create a 30-day content calendar in minutes, make AI-generated content sound more human and on-brand, and connect your social media to lead magnets and email marketing. If you want your content to actually grow your business, this session will give you a clear system to follow. Price: FREE. An EDC Small Business Development Center webinar.

June 04, 2026 10:00 am

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Custom GPTs for Small Business Operations: Build Your Own AI Assistants

What if you could create AI assistants to help with onboarding, proposal drafting, answering FAQs, marketing, and internal systems? In this webinar, you’ll learn how to design Custom GPTs that handle repetitive tasks and help your business run more smoothly. This session is ideal for business owners who want to create systems, reduce administrative time, and increase efficiency. You’ll learn how to identify tasks that can be automated and how to build simple, task-specific AI assistants, no coding required. Price: FREE. An EDC Small Business Development Center webinar.

June 09, 2026 10:00 am

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Stop Reinventing the Wheel: Capturing Your Best Work in a Repeatable System

Great teams do not just get things right, they get things right consistently. In this hands-on workshop, participants will learn how to capture repeatable processes in a simple workflow table that turns hard-won team knowledge into a shared, trainable standard. Designed for leaders who want fewer one-off heroics and more reliable execution, this session helps participants protect their team’s best practices so they survive turnover and scale beyond any one person. Attendees will leave with a completed process standard they can immediately use to onboard faster, reduce errors, and stop answering the same questions over and over. Check-in: 8:00 am. Address: Workforce Development Board of Ventura County Office, 3rd Floor, 2901 North Ventura Road, Oxnard. Price: FREE. An in-person Workforce Development Board of Ventura County and EDC Small Business Development Center workshop.

June 10, 2026 8:30 am

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AI Graphics and Video Creation: Create Professional Marketing Content Without a Design Team

Today’s marketing requires strong visuals and video, but hiring designers and editors can be expensive and time-consuming. In this webinar, you’ll learn how to use AI tools to create graphics, edit video, and produce consistent branded content for your business. We’ll cover tools like VEED for editing, the difference between Sora and Flow for video creation, generating visuals with Nano Banana, and how to build a consistent visual brand. This session is perfect for product and service businesses that want to improve their marketing visuals quickly and affordably. Price: FREE. An EDC Small Business Development Center webinar.

June 16, 2026 10:00 am

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Recruiting, Hiring, and Employing Minors

Does your organization employ minors? Whether you’re experienced or new to hiring employees under 18, there are key legal obligations to stay compliant. This training will cover permits, restrictions, and state and federal requirements for employing minors. This virtual event will be hosted live. Be sure to bring your questions and register now to reserve your spot! Price: FREE. A Workforce Development Board of Ventura County and California Employers Association webinar.

June 16, 2026 12:00 pm

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Strategic Intelligence: Learn Anything Faster with NotebookLM

Successful businesses make better decisions because they have better information. In this webinar, you’ll learn how to use NotebookLM to conduct competitive analysis, refine pricing, accelerate SEO and AEO, and synthesize large amounts of research into simple summaries and action steps. You’ll also learn how to use AI to create executive briefs, reports, and slide decks quickly, helping you make smarter strategic decisions in less time. This session is ideal for business owners looking to leverage AI for research, planning, and strategic growth. Price: FREE. An EDC Small Business Development Center webinar.

June 18, 2026 10:00 am

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ChatGPT and Canva Workflow Automation: Create 6 Months of Content in One Day

Content creation is one of the most time-consuming parts of marketing. In this webinar, you’ll learn how to use ChatGPT and Canva together to bulk create content, use CSV exports, complete Canva bulk uploads, and build a six-month content system efficiently. This session is perfect for busy entrepreneurs who want to save time while staying consistent with their marketing. You’ll walk away with a repeatable workflow that lets you quickly and easily create large volumes of content. Price: FREE. An EDC Small Business Development Center webinar.

June 23, 2026 10:00 am

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AI for Revenue Systems and Offer Creation: Build Offers, Lead Magnets, and a 90-Day Growth Plan

Many entrepreneurs struggle with revenue, not because they lack ideas, but because they don’t have clear offers or systems in place. In this webinar, you’ll learn how to use AI to design revenue pathways, create lead magnets, draft offers, write landing page copy, and map out a 90-day implementation plan. This session will help you turn your knowledge, services, or products into structured offers that generate revenue. By the end of the webinar, you’ll have a clearer plan for monetization and business growth using AI as a strategic partner. Price: FREE. An EDC Small Business Development Center webinar.

June 30, 2026 10:00 am

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Fundamentals of Food Businesses

Fundamentals of Food Businesses gives an overview of the various food business structures. From Cottage Food Law (which allows preparing approved foods at home) to full-service restaurants and everything in between. This webinar will allow attendees to explore their ideas, consider different models for their food business dream, and see the steps for each, as well as the phasing from one to another. This webinar is for anyone interested in bringing a food product to market and entering the food industry. Offered as a Zoom meeting so that attendees can ask questions during the presentation. Price: FREE. An EDC Small Business Development Center webinar.

July 02, 2026 12:00 pm

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AI 101 for Small Business: What It Is, How It Works, and How to Use It to Save Time and Make Money

Artificial Intelligence is quickly becoming one of the most powerful tools for small business owners to increase productivity, improve marketing, and streamline daily operations. But many entrepreneurs feel overwhelmed by all the new terminology and tools. In this beginner-friendly webinar, you’ll learn the key terminology, how large language models and chatbots work, and real-world business use cases that can save you time and help you grow faster. We’ll also cover important topics that responsible business owners need to understand, including cultural bias in AI, ethical and legal considerations, and how to implement AI to protect your brand and your customers. This session is designed to give you a clear, practical foundation so you can start using AI in your business immediately and confidently. Price: FREE. An EDC Small Business Development Center webinar.

July 07, 2026 10:00 am

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Google AI Tools for Growth and Scale: The Small Business AI Toolkit

There are powerful Google AI tools available right now that can help you research faster, create content, analyze your market, and scale your business without adding more staff. In this webinar, you’ll be introduced to tools like Gemini with Deep Research, NotebookLM, Flow, Nano Banana, Pomeli, and how each tool fits into your business workflow. Instead of feeling overwhelmed by too many AI platforms, you’ll learn how to build your own AI toolkit, knowing which tools to use for marketing, research, content creation, strategy, and automation. This session is perfect for small business owners who want to work smarter, make better decisions, and grow efficiently using AI. Price: FREE. An EDC Small Business Development Center webinar.

July 14, 2026 10:00 am

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Restaurant 101

The restaurant industry operates on razor-thin margins, and those who survive understand their operational costs. This webinar is presented to give those in the industry, as well as those interested in starting a food business, the background in costs of goods, staffing needs, labor costs, weekly sales projections, Profit and Loss projections, and other cost-cutting best practices and offered as a Zoom meeting so that attendees can ask questions during the presentation. Price: FREE. An EDC Small Business Development Center webinar.

July 16, 2026 12:00 pm

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Prompting for Profit™: How to Talk to AI So It Actually Helps You Make Money

The most important AI skill you can learn is not the tool, but how to communicate with the tool. In this webinar, you’ll learn a structured prompt framework designed specifically to help entrepreneurs and small business owners get better results from AI tools like ChatGPT and Gemini. You’ll discover five revenue-generating prompts, the difference between text prompting and video prompting, common prompting mistakes that lead to poor results, and how to prevent AI hallucinations. This session will help you move from basic prompts to strategic prompts that support marketing, sales, and business growth. Price: FREE. An EDC Small Business Development Center webinar.

July 21, 2026 10:00 am

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AI for Social Media Strategy and Lead Generation: Turn Content into Customers

Many small business owners spend hours posting on social media without seeing real business results. This webinar will show you how to use AI to build a digital marketing strategy that connects your content to leads, email lists, and sales, not just likes and followers. You’ll learn how to create a 30-day content calendar in minutes, make AI-generated content sound more human and on-brand, and connect your social media to lead magnets and email marketing. If you want your content to actually grow your business, this session will give you a clear system to follow. Price: FREE. An EDC Small Business Development Center webinar.

July 23, 2026 10:00 am

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Custom GPTs for Small Business Operations: Build Your Own AI Assistants

What if you could create AI assistants to help with onboarding, proposal drafting, answering FAQs, marketing, and internal systems? In this webinar, you’ll learn how to design Custom GPTs that handle repetitive tasks and help your business run more smoothly. This session is ideal for business owners who want to create systems, reduce administrative time, and increase efficiency. You’ll learn how to identify tasks that can be automated and how to build simple, task-specific AI assistants, no coding required. Price: FREE. An EDC Small Business Development Center webinar.

July 28, 2026 10:00 am

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AI Graphics and Video Creation: Create Professional Marketing Content Without a Design Team

Today’s marketing requires strong visuals and video, but hiring designers and editors can be expensive and time-consuming. In this webinar, you’ll learn how to use AI tools to create graphics, edit video, and produce consistent branded content for your business. We’ll cover tools like VEED for editing, the difference between Sora and Flow for video creation, generating visuals with Nano Banana, and how to build a consistent visual brand. This session is perfect for product and service businesses that want to improve their marketing visuals quickly and affordably. Price: FREE. An EDC Small Business Development Center webinar.

August 04, 2026 10:00 am

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Step by Step – How to Open a Restaurant

“Step by Step – How to Open a Restaurant” gives an overview of opening a restaurant. Starting with the menu, a plan, and profitability, you can explore your dream before spending money. This webinar is for anyone who is interested in exploring the feasibility of opening a full-service, quick-service, or other brick-and-mortar location. Price: FREE. An EDC Small Business Development Center webinar.

August 06, 2026 12:00 pm

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Strategic Intelligence: Learn Anything Faster with NotebookLM

Successful businesses make better decisions because they have better information. In this webinar, you’ll learn how to use NotebookLM to conduct competitive analysis, refine pricing, accelerate SEO and AEO, and synthesize large amounts of research into simple summaries and action steps. You’ll also learn how to use AI to create executive briefs, reports, and slide decks quickly, helping you make smarter strategic decisions in less time. This session is ideal for business owners looking to leverage AI for research, planning, and strategic growth. Price: FREE. An EDC Small Business Development Center webinar.

August 11, 2026 10:00 am

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ChatGPT and Canva Workflow Automation: Create 6 Months of Content in One Day

Content creation is one of the most time-consuming parts of marketing. In this webinar, you’ll learn how to use ChatGPT and Canva together to bulk create content, use CSV exports, complete Canva bulk uploads, and build a six-month content system efficiently. This session is perfect for busy entrepreneurs who want to save time while staying consistent with their marketing. You’ll walk away with a repeatable workflow that lets you quickly and easily create large volumes of content. Price: FREE. An EDC Small Business Development Center webinar.

August 13, 2026 10:00 am

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Managing Reduced Hours and Layoffs

Many HR professionals will face the challenging task of making job cut decisions that impact not just employees, but the future of the business. These are deeply emotional and difficult choices, and it’s crucial for HR professionals to understand their options and pitfalls. This helps to prevent lawsuits, minimize job losses, and ensure the company remains competitive during tough times. This training will provide the knowledge and tools needed to handle these decisions with both empathy, compliance, and professionalism. This virtual event will be hosted live. Be sure to bring your questions and register now to reserve your spot! Price: FREE. A Workforce Development Board of Ventura County and California Employers Association webinar.

August 18, 2026 10:00 am

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AI for Revenue Systems and Offer Creation: Build Offers, Lead Magnets, and a 90-Day Growth Plan

Many entrepreneurs struggle with revenue, not because they lack ideas, but because they don’t have clear offers or systems in place. In this webinar, you’ll learn how to use AI to design revenue pathways, create lead magnets, draft offers, write landing page copy, and map out a 90-day implementation plan. This session will help you turn your knowledge, services, or products into structured offers that generate revenue. By the end of the webinar, you’ll have a clearer plan for monetization and business growth using AI as a strategic partner. Price: FREE. An EDC Small Business Development Center webinar.

August 18, 2026 10:00 am

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Employee Recruitment, Retention, and Culture

As employers nationwide continue to struggle to find quality employees, employers must focus on their current staff and company culture to attract the best candidates for new available positions. This webinar will touch on ways to improve your current staff morale, offer tips for recruiting the best available candidates, and focus on your overall company culture. This webinar is for all industries which rely on employees. Price: FREE. An EDC Small Business Development Center webinar.

August 27, 2026 12:00 pm

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Fundamentals of Food Businesses

Fundamentals of Food Businesses gives an overview of the various food business structures. From Cottage Food Law (which allows preparing approved foods at home) to full-service restaurants and everything in between. This webinar will allow attendees to explore their ideas, consider different models for their food business dream, and see the steps for each, as well as the phasing from one to another. This webinar is for anyone interested in bringing a food product to market and entering the food industry. Offered as a Zoom meeting so that attendees can ask questions during the presentation. Price: FREE. An EDC Small Business Development Center webinar.

September 03, 2026 12:00 pm

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Fostering Psychological Safety in the Workplace

This workshop explores the power of psychological safety, which is the foundation of high-performing, inclusive, and innovative teams. This engaging session will equip leaders and team members with real-world examples and actionable strategies to create a workplace where everyone feels safe to speak up, take risks, and collaborate without fear of judgment. This virtual event will be hosted live. Be sure to bring your questions and register now to reserve your spot! Price: FREE. A Workforce Development Board of Ventura County and California Employers Association webinar.

September 16, 2026 12:00 pm

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Restaurant 101

The restaurant industry operates on razor-thin margins, and those who survive understand their operational costs. This webinar is presented to give those in the industry, as well as those interested in starting a food business, the background in costs of goods, staffing needs, labor costs, weekly sales projections, Profit and Loss projections, and other cost-cutting best practices and offered as a Zoom meeting so that attendees can ask questions during the presentation. Price: FREE. An EDC Small Business Development Center webinar.

September 17, 2026 12:00 pm

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Step by Step – How to Open a Restaurant

“Step by Step – How to Open a Restaurant” gives an overview of opening a restaurant. Starting with the menu, a plan, and profitability, you can explore your dream before spending money. This webinar is for anyone who is interested in exploring the feasibility of opening a full-service, quick-service, or other brick-and-mortar location. Price: FREE. An EDC Small Business Development Center webinar.

October 01, 2026 12:00 pm

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Self-Leadership

Power isn’t defined by a title—it comes from within. Even if you’re not in a supervisory role, you still have the ability to lead through self-leadership. True personal power is rooted in the influence you have over others, and it starts with the individual. Are you showing up as your best self at work? This session will help you explore how to take control of your personal and professional growth, empowering you to unlock your full potential. Engage in meaningful exercises and group discussions designed to inspire self-reflection and lasting transformation. This virtual event will be hosted live. Be sure to bring your questions and register now to reserve your spot! Price: FREE. A Workforce Development Board of Ventura County and California Employers Association webinar.

October 20, 2026 10:00 am

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Employee Recruitment, Retention, and Culture

As employers nationwide continue to struggle to find quality employees, employers must focus on their current staff and company culture to attract the best candidates for new available positions. This webinar will touch on ways to improve your current staff morale, offer tips for recruiting the best available candidates, and focus on your overall company culture. This webinar is for all industries which rely on employees. Price: FREE. An EDC Small Business Development Center webinar.

October 22, 2026 12:00 pm

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Fundamentals of Food Businesses

Fundamentals of Food Businesses gives an overview of the various food business structures. From Cottage Food Law (which allows preparing approved foods at home) to full-service restaurants and everything in between. This webinar will allow attendees to explore their ideas, consider different models for their food business dream, and see the steps for each, as well as the phasing from one to another. This webinar is for anyone interested in bringing a food product to market and entering the food industry. Offered as a Zoom meeting so that attendees can ask questions during the presentation. Price: FREE. An EDC Small Business Development Center webinar.

November 05, 2026 12:00 pm

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Motivation and Delegation

This session explores effective strategies for inspiring employees and empowering them through thoughtful delegation. It highlights techniques to understand what drives individual team members, foster engagement, and build trust by assigning responsibilities that align with their strengths. This virtual event will be hosted live. Be sure to bring your questions and register now to reserve your spot! Price: FREE. A Workforce Development Board of Ventura County and California Employers Association webinar.

November 19, 2026 10:00 am

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Restaurant 101

The restaurant industry operates on razor-thin margins, and those who survive understand their operational costs. This webinar is presented to give those in the industry, as well as those interested in starting a food business, the background in costs of goods, staffing needs, labor costs, weekly sales projections, Profit and Loss projections, and other cost-cutting best practices and offered as a Zoom meeting so that attendees can ask questions during the presentation. Price: FREE. An EDC Small Business Development Center webinar.

November 19, 2026 12:00 pm

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Step by Step – How to Open a Restaurant

“Step by Step – How to Open a Restaurant” gives an overview of opening a restaurant. Starting with the menu, a plan, and profitability, you can explore your dream before spending money. This webinar is for anyone who is interested in exploring the feasibility of opening a full-service, quick-service, or other brick-and-mortar location. Price: FREE. An EDC Small Business Development Center webinar.

December 03, 2026 12:00 pm

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Employee Recruitment, Retention, and Culture

As employers nationwide continue to struggle to find quality employees, employers must focus on their current staff and company culture to attract the best candidates for new available positions. This webinar will touch on ways to improve your current staff morale, offer tips for recruiting the best available candidates, and focus on your overall company culture. This webinar is for all industries which rely on employees. Price: FREE. An EDC Small Business Development Center webinar.

December 10, 2026 12:00 pm

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Alternative Work Weeks

Want to offer longer shifts without triggering overtime penalties? Alternative Workweeks can be a game-changer—but only if implemented and managed correctly. Learn the required steps to properly implement an Alternative Work Week in California, and common pitfalls to avoid. This virtual event will be hosted live. Be sure to bring your questions and register now to reserve your spot! Price: FREE. A Workforce Development Board of Ventura County and California Employers Association webinar.

December 15, 2026 10:00 am

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