Upcoming Events
EDC & PARTNER EVENT CALENDAR
- 09May 9, 2021No events
- 10May 10, 2021No events
- 11May 11, 2021
QuickBooks Online and Best Accounting Practices for Small 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.
- 12May 12, 2021
Digital Marketing and Branding Essentials That Can Grow Your Business
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.
Quality 504: How to Use ISO 9004 to Improve Your Manufacturing Operation
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.
COVID-19 Business Resources: The Restaurant Revitalization Fund / Recursos Empresariales Ante El COVID-19: Fondo de Revitalización de Restaurantes
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.
- 13May 13, 2021
Managing Revenue - Recording Income
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.
- 14May 14, 2021No events
- 15May 15, 2021No events
Leading Change, Surviving Change
Leading change is never without challenges. It is human nature to fear and resist the unfamiliar landscape of change. Change management requires us to think about how to manage and mitigate risk, uncertainty and instability. Your role as a leader is to proactively address the impact of the change on your organization and your team. In this program, you will learn to equip your managers and leaders with the tools to manage change. A Workforce Development Board of Ventura County and California Employers Association virtual training.
November 13, 2025 10:00 AM
Hire Right the First Time
Poor hiring practices can be costly, with some estimates suggesting bad hires can cost up to 24 times their base compensation. CEA’s hiring system helps businesses and HR professionals avoid these expensive mistakes by streamlining the process. You’ll learn how to craft effective job ads, find the right candidates and navigate the key hiring steps from application to the first day on the job. Additionally, you’ll gain access to tools for creating legally defensible interview questions and managing on-the-job training for better hiring outcomes. A Workforce Development Board of Ventura County and California Employers Association virtual training.
December 16, 2025 10:00 AM
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 explains the unique value your product or service 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 help guide you in expanding the information in the Unique Value Statement by capturing key ideas, concepts and strategies about your business in the canvas. 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.
November 17, 2025 09:00 AM
Starting a Nonprofit: A Step-by-Step
Ready to turn your vision into reality? Join SCORE for a practical workshop that offers step-by-step guidance on establishing a nonprofit public charity. Ideal for those who have already decided to form a nonprofit, this session covers the essential stages from conception to achieving tax-exempt status and beyond. Price: $10.00. A SCORE webinar.
November 18, 2025 01:00 PM
Instagram Marketing 101: The Fundamentals
A great Instagram feed reinforces your brand, supports your marketing message, helps you engage directly and sincerely with your customers, and attracts new, loyal followers! Are you ready to “Level Up” your Instagram for your business? Price: $10.00. A SCORE webinar.
November 19, 2025 09:00 AM
Digital Marketing Basics
If you are new to Digital Marketing, this fast-paced introductory workshop will help you get started to promote your business on the Internet. Price: $10.00. A SCORE webinar.
November 20, 2025 10:00 AM
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. SCORE starts by reviewing different distribution and channel strategies and helps 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, starting with some basic pricing concepts. Then SCORE reviews a detailed process to help you determine the price of your product. Since pricing a service is very different than a product, they have a special section that covers the separate process for pricing your services. Price: $10.00. A SCORE webinar.
November 21, 2025 01:00 PM
Grant Prep Boot Camp Workshop
In three hours, you will learn how to research, prepare, write and apply for grants. At the end of this webinar, you will be able to target and learn how to organize grants to further your mission. Don’t worry if you don’t have access to the various fancy (and expensive) grant databases. SCORE will show you how to access grant information (for FREE), filter through 990 returns, uncover names and get around the “invite only” issue when determining fit. SCORE will also work on systematizing the process of grants, so you don’t have to redo it every time. Price: $10.00. A SCORE webinar.
November 24, 2025 08:00 AM
Email Marketing for Businesses and Non-Profits
See how Email Marketing can help your business and nonprofit. In this live workshop, SCORE will take a look at Email Marketing and how it can work for you. During the live session, there will be time for Q&A. Parking and directions: Please park on the 3rd floor of the parking structure. Walk towards the Kavli Theatre entrance and across the plaza towards the Box Office. Make a left down the corridor to the Oak and Park Room. Address: City of Thousand Oaks, 2100 E Thousand Oaks Blvd, Thousand Oaks, CA 91362. This event is sponsored by the City of Thousand Oaks. An in-person SCORE event.
December 03, 2025 08:30 AM
