Upcoming Events
EDC & PARTNER EVENT CALENDAR
- 13November 13, 2022No events
- 14November 14, 2022
VOSB Certification - (Women Owned Small Business)
Join the Small Business Administration (SBA) Los Angeles District Office for a virtual workshop to increase your potential for federal contract opportunities through the VOSB program certifications. This virtual workshop is targeted to small businesses located in the SBA Los Angeles District Office service area — Los Angeles, Ventura and Santa Barbara counties. SBA programs and services are extended to the public on a nondiscriminatory basis. For reasonable accommodation request please send an email to LADO@SBA.GOV at least 7 days in advance. An SBA webinar.
- 15November 15, 2022
Hybrid Event: The Business of Farming: Farming Zero to Five Years
Over the last two years, the USDA Beginning Farmer and Rancher initiative has determined that farmers and ranchers across the country have encountered challenges with access to capital and access to land. Building Business Acumen One-Step-at-a-Time challenges entrepreneurs, farmers, ranchers and business owners to engage with the language of Business to improve their access to financial resources. As a community of business organizational partners, we are making a focused effort to support our California farmer community. The three half-day workshops will take you from developing your business plan to funding, and import-export support resources. Each workshop will build upon the next and is intended to be engaged as a complete business series. These workshops are open to the public, tailored to farmers, ranchers, entrepreneurs and small business owners for building a solid business foundation. Topic: The Truth About The Business of Farming, Steps to Starting Your Business and an Overview of a Business Plan. Location: ONLINE or in-person at 6501 Sylvan Rd, Citrus Heights, CA 95601. An SBA hybrid event.
Multiply Your Business Income with the Launch Pyramid
Did you ever wonder why some people seem to make money hand-over-fist while everyone else is struggling? If yes, this is a “Must Attend” for business owners, regardless of your size or type of business. Join SCORE for this info-packed FREE Online workshop that will give you the necessary answers! Regardless of the size and type of business you have, this might be one of the essential 1-hour online webinars you’ll watch all year. In it, one of SCORE’s resident business experts, James I. Bond, will share the 5 tactics businesses are using RIGHT NOW that are helping them accelerate how fast they can bring on new customers and clients for their business. A Ventura County SCORE webinar.
- 16November 16, 2022
Hybrid Event: The Business of Farming: Farming Five to Ten Years
Over the last two years, the USDA Beginning Farmer and Rancher initiative has determined that farmers and ranchers across the country have encountered challenges with access to capital and access to land. Building Business Acumen One-Step-at-a-Time challenges entrepreneurs, farmers, ranchers and business owners to engage with the language of Business to improve their access to financial resources. As a community of business organizational partners, we are making a focused effort to support our California farmer community. The three half-day workshops will take you from developing your business plan to funding, and import-export support resources. Each workshop will build upon the next and is intended to be engaged as a complete business series. These workshops are open to the public, tailored to farmers, ranchers, entrepreneurs and small business owners for building a solid business foundation. Topic: Using your Business Plan to Strengthen and Grow Your Business, Funding your Business (Panel) and Diversifying Revenue Streams Location: ONLINE or in-person at 801 R St, Fresno, CA 93721. An SBA hybrid event.
8(a) Business Development Certification Workshop
Join the Small Business Administration (SBA) Los Angeles District Office for a virtual workshop to increase your potential for federal contract opportunities through the 8(a) Business Development (BD) Program. The SBA’s 8(a) Business Development Program is a nine-year program created to help socially and economically disadvantaged entrepreneurs gain access to—and succeed in—the federal marketplace. Businesses that participate in the 8(a) BD Program receive training, technical assistance, business development services and exclusive access to reserved federal contracting opportunities. Attendees will also have the opportunity to ask questions related to this program. Find out if your eligible! SBA programs and services are extended to the public on a nondiscriminatory basis. For reasonable accommodation request please send an email to LADO@SBA.GOV at least 7 days in advance. An SBA webinar.
Quality 505: Quality Foundations for Manufacturers
During this webinar, CMTC Quality Practice Lead Eliot Dratch will discuss concepts that will help you increase your manufacturing agility. Key topics will include: Quality Philosophy, Total Quality Management (TQM), and Malcolm Baldrige National Quality Award (MBNQA). A CMTC webinar.
- 17November 17, 2022
Hybrid Event: The Business of Farming: Farming Ten years & Beyond
Over the last two years, the USDA Beginning Farmer and Rancher initiative has determined that farmers and ranchers across the country have encountered challenges with access to capital and access to land. Building Business Acumen One-Step-at-a-Time challenges entrepreneurs, farmers, ranchers and business owners to engage with the language of Business to improve their access to financial resources. As a community of business organizational partners, we are making a focused effort to support our California farmer community. The three half-day workshops will take you from developing your business plan to funding, and import-export support resources. Each workshop will build upon the next and is intended to be engaged as a complete business series. These workshops are open to the public, tailored to farmers, ranchers, entrepreneurs and small business owners for building a solid business foundation. Topic: Agricultural Imports (Panel), Agricultural Exports (Panel) and International Trade Resources (Panel) Location: ONLINE or in-person at 4001 Mission Oaks Blvd, Suite A-1, Camarillo, CA 93010. An SBA hybrid event.
HUBZone Certification Workshop
Join the Small Business Administration (SBA) Los Angeles District Office for a virtual workshop to increase your potential for federal contract opportunities through the 8(a) Business Development (BD) Program. The SBA’s 8(a) Business Development Program is a nine-year program created to help socially and economically disadvantaged entrepreneurs gain access to—and succeed in—the federal marketplace. Businesses that participate in the 8(a) BD Program receive training, technical assistance, business development services and exclusive access to reserved federal contracting opportunities. Attendees will also have the opportunity to ask questions related to this program. Find out if your eligible! SBA programs and services are extended to the public on a nondiscriminatory basis. For reasonable accommodation request please send an email to LADO@SBA.GOV at least 7 days in advance. An SBA webinar.
- 18November 18, 2022No events
- 19November 19, 2022No 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
