Upcoming Events

Live, interactive Panel Discussion with experts in Technology, Law, Marketing and HR – sharing critical info on how to scale and grow your business RIGHT NOW while protecting you from common problems facing business owners. A Ventura County SCORE webinar.

Are you having a difficult time finding qualified people to hire back to work now that many COVID restrictions are easing up? This training shows how the pandemic has changed recruiting and gives you tips on how to market, interview and follow-up to get the best candidates.

Have you ever thought about owning your own business, but were worried about legal and liability issues? What are the funding options available in today’s lending climate? This casual panel discussion featuring a franchise consultant, a small business attorney and a funding expert will answer your burning questions. SCORE’s goal is to help you gain an understanding as to whether entrepreneurship makes sense for you, to understand the unique legal requirements for franchisors and franchisees in California and to gain insight into funding strategies for your business. A Ventura County SCORE webinar.

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 finance. This webinar will concentrate on setting up QuickBooks Online for your business. Juliana Ramirez from JR Bookkeeping will live answer your questions related to the subject matter including live demonstrations. A Ventura County SCORE webinar.

WordPress now powers 44% of websites and it’s one of the most popular, powerful and flexible website platforms for all levels of business. Its user-friendly content management system makes WordPress a top choice for Fortune 500 companies, non-profits and thousands of small businesses. WordPress is an all-in-one solution with unlimited potential that has the ability to scale as you grow which makes it a great investment and resource for small businesses. This webinar will focus on why WordPress is such an amazing resource for Small Businesses! A Santa Barbara County SCORE webinar.

The U.S. Small Business Administration Baltimore District Office and the Maryland LGBT Chamber of Commerce are hosting an informative webinar to provide an overview of the programs and services that are available to assist LGBTQ+ entrepreneurs with planning, launching, growing, and expanding their small businesses. Attendees will obtain information regarding each organizations’ missions and how they can best utilize each organization to their advantage as an LGBT-owned small business. An SBA webinar.

Do you have an idea you want to bring to life? Join the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) to get inspired by successful innovators turning concepts into creations. Register for the free, online Proud Innovation 2022 series, part one: From ideas to innovations. The Proud Innovation series highlights the accomplishments of LGBTQIA+ innovators, entrepreneurs, and small business owners who are using their intellectual property to promote advancements and serve as mentors. A United States Patent and Trademark Office webinar.

Join SBA’s Houston, Tennessee, and Seattle District Offices to learn about the free programs and services available through the SBA including the SBA 8(a) Business Development Program. This webinar is in collaboration with the National and local LGBT chambers, attendees will also learn more about the benefits of the NGLCC LGBT Business Enterprise® (LGBTBE) certification and hear firsthand from small business owners who have benefited from these programs. An SBA webinar.

Recibiste un Préstamo por desastre por daños económicos (EIDL) o un préstamo del Programa de protección de cheques de pago (PPP) durante la pandemia? ¿Estás al tanto de lo que debes actualmente y cuánto interés está acumulando tu préstamo? ¡Muchas personas no lo están! Acompañe a WEV para obtener una valiosa actualización sobre el pago de EIDL y la condonación del PPP. Durante la sesión, conocerás los tres sistemas en línea diferentes a los que debes acceder para encontrar la información de tu préstamo, las tasas de acumulación de intereses, las solicitudes de aplazamiento y como realizar pagos. Un semanrio web de WEV.

A discussion of the essentials of marketing your business on Instagram. A Santa Barbara County SCORE Webinar.

Outsmart Disaster presents Resiliency Clinic: Tips and Tools for Immediate Preparedness for Your Business. This virtual event is an opportunity designed for economic development councils and agencies, chambers of commerce, business owners, and nonprofits interested in learning more about disaster preparedness, Outsmart Disaster’s Resilient Business Challenge, and how to help empower others in your community to become resilient. An Outsmart Disaster webinar.

Connect, Collaborate, and Learn – grab your favorite morning brew and enjoy this opportunity to share, listen and support one another with reaching your business goals. A WEV webinar.

WordPress now powers 44% of websites and it’s one of the most popular, powerful and flexible website platforms for all levels of business. WordPress is an all-in-one solution with unlimited potential that has the ability to scale as you grow which makes it a great investment and resource for small businesses. With thousands of plugins available for WordPress, how do you know which ones are worthwhile? Are you taking full advantage of what your WordPress website has to offer? A Santa Barbara County SCORE webinar.

Join the SBA North Florida District Office (NFDO) and JWBC as we recognize and celebrate Pride Month, by delivering key information that will benefit future and existing small business owners at no cost! The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) network for LGBTQ+ Businesses aims to bring focus on economic empowerment in the LGBTQ+ business community by providing access to SBA’s programs and services and recognizes the importance of greater inclusion at all levels and in all communities. Discussions will include a local business owner from the LGBTQ+ business community and resources available to launch and take your business to the next level through the SBA North Florida District Office, SCORE Jacksonville & JWBC. There will also be resources that support LGBTQ+ communities available to connect with. If you plan on attending this free virtual event, you must register, to save your virtual seat! An SBA webinar.

The workshop will provide an overview of how today’s online marketing tools can work for your business/organization. You will learn how Email Marketing and Social Media can work together to create a powerful system for your marketing campaigns. The objective to the workshop is to learn how to create an easy and effective marketing system for your business to get results. A Ventura County SCORE webinar.

During this webinar, CMTC and e-Mission Control will explain how you can quickly and easily earn cash incentives on your existing electric MHE, Electric Vehicles, and EV Chargers as well as provide tips on how to get more revenue from future purchases. Join CMTC for this can’t-miss event! A CMTC webinar.

Are you passionate about taking your special idea to the market? Join the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) to learn how to commercialize your innovation. Register for the free, online Proud Innovation 2022 series, part two: From enthusiasm to entrepreneurship. The Proud Innovation series highlights the accomplishments of LGBTQIA+ innovators, entrepreneurs, and small business owners who are using their intellectual property to promote advancements and serve as mentors. A United States Patent and Trademark Office webinar.

The State of California, California Academy for Economic Development, presents a Disaster Resiliency Clinic for businesses. This virtual opportunity is designed for economic development associations, chambers of commerce, business owners and nonprofit organizations interested in learning more about disaster preparation and prevention. Join Outsmart Disaster to learn more about the Resilient Business Challenge from Outsmart Disaster and how it can help empower others in the community to be more resilient. An Outsmart Disaster webinar.

Conecta, colabora y aprende con WEV. Únase con WEV una vez al mes (con su bebida matutina favorita) para conectarse, colaborar y aprender de otros emprendedores y emprendedoras. Reuniéndose cada cuarto viernes del mes de 9:00 am a 10:00 am, usted tendrá la oportunidad de compartir, escuchar y apoyarse mutuamente para lograr las metas de su negocio. Un seminario web de WEV.

In honor of LGBTQ+ Pride Month, join the Women’s Center for Entrepreneurship Corporation as they share grant and loan opportunities for small business owners of the LGBTQ+ Community, as well as general funding options. The pandemic disproportionately impacted the LGBTQ+ community. Research finds higher rates of unemployment and food insecurity among those individuals compared to non-LGBTQ+ people, and 1 in 5 lives in poverty. On average, someone who identifies as LGBTQ+ experiences a 10% wage gap to that of their hetero and cis counterparts. Additionally, non-binary folks average a 30% wage gap, and trans men and women experience a 30-40% wage gap. Equity and advocacy is needed now more than ever. The Women’s Center for Entrepreneurship Corporation will share current programming for grants, micro-loans and other funding options to help LGBTQ+-owned small businesses thrive. A Women’s Center for Entrepreneurship Corporation 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 Ventura County SCORE webinar.

Join the Massachusetts District Office of the SBA and the Massachusetts LGBT Chamber of Commerce for a conversation in celebration of LGBT owned businesses. Resource partners and business owners will share their tips for success. An SBA webinar.

The U.S. Commercial Service invites you to register below for the fifth session of their “From Local to Global: Celebrating Diversity” event series. In celebration of Pride Month, the U.S. Commercial Service will feature an interactive discussion of how LGBTQ+ owned & led Southern California-based companies have successfully grown their businesses internationally.

As one of the most important B2B social media platforms, LinkedIn can help you attract more eyes on your business. The biggest advantage of LinkedIn is that it is frequented by many senior-level influencers, decision-makers, and thought leaders. If you want to grab the attention of top-level executives, then you should work on your LinkedIn marketing strategy. Unlike other social networking sites, LinkedIn offers a goldmine of opportunities for B2B marketers. You’ll be better informed about what’s going on in your industry and the industry of your ideal, favorite and most profitable clients. A Santa Barbara County SCORE webinar.

In celebration of Pride, the U.S. Small Business Administration will host a live webinar panel with Larry Webb, District Director, SBA’s Washington Metropolitan Area District Office; Justin Nelson, Co-founder and President, National LGBT Chamber of Commerce; and small business owner Rachel Kalenberg of Pizza Carrello in Gillette, Wyoming. The discussion will focus on financial wellness and the importance of equity and opportunity to help uplift and support LGBTQI+-owned small businesses across the country. The panel will also discuss SBA initiatives and resources that support small business, LGBTQI+ entrepreneurs seeking to launch, and help for existing LGBTQI+-owned small businesses as they pivot and grow in a post-COVID world, a priority of the Biden-Harris Administration and SBA Administrator Isabella Casillas Guzman. An SBA webinar.

If you have a dedication to solving complex problems and pursuing positive change across the globe then join SCORE Santa Barbara to learn about opportunities to share business knowledge and skills with your local community. Go for a lunch conversation, in which they will discuss their careers and how you can affect change no matter the professional path you have chosen. SCORE will talk about how to view leadership, how best to have an impact, and how the SCORE’s mission can help guide your professional lives. This is a hybrid where you can either attend virtually or in person. A Santa Barbara County SCORE webinar.