Upcoming Events
EDC & PARTNER EVENT CALENDAR
- 11September 11, 2022No events
- 12September 12, 2022No events
- 13September 13, 2022
How to Record Payroll in QuickBooks Online
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 steps to properly record payroll transactions that are administered. Juliana Ramirez from JR Bookkeeping will live answer your questions related to the subject matter including live demonstrations. A Ventura County SCORE webinar.
- 14September 14, 2022
Broadband Landscape Webinar
Does your organization know what it means to be ‘grant ready’, or what to do when it comes to applying for and receiving broadband grants? Local Area Technical Assistance (LATA) Grants have been launched. This fall, there is rising anticipation for the release of Federal funds for a variety of broadband deployment work. Join Broadband Consortium Pacific Coast and Learn Design Apply to hear what lies ahead, learn about the broadband Funding landscape and discover if there is a grant that works for your agency or organization! A Broadband Consortium Pacific Coast and Learn Design Apply. RSVP with Maria Kelly at Maria@mmkellyconsulting.com to attend.
Financial Projections Made Easy
Financial projections are an important part of managing your business. Preparing financial projections may seem like a daunting task for small business owners, but if you can create financial statements, you can create financial projections. Similar to creating a budget, financial projections are a way to forecast future revenue and expenses for your business. A Ventura County SCORE webinar.
- 15September 15, 2022
In-person Event: Bookkeeping Basics: Tips and tools for startups and small businesses
In-person event: As a small business, it’s important to get your head around company finances in order to maximize profits and margins. This can only be accomplished when your bookkeeping is in order. During this interactive session, Accounting Expert, Juliana Ramirez, will walk you through small business bookkeeping and small company accounting tips and tools to help you ensure your bookkeeping is in order and move your business forward as you start, maintain, and grow. A Santa Barbara SCORE in-person event.
Quality 504: How to Use ISO 9004 to Improve Your Manufacturing Operation
It’s obvious that poor product or process 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 manufacturing. But, we often overlook the quality identity of our companies. Fortunately, ISO 9004 provides the improvement framework needed to help “ISO-class” companies understand their quality identities to 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.
In-person Event: Bookkeeping Basics: Q&A
The world of Bookkeeping can be intimidating especially to start-ups and small business owners. Sometimes the questions you have aren’t easily explainable nor applicable to your business. Each business is unique and no one understands that more than Accounting Expert, Juliana Ramirez; she will give you the tricks and tools to succeed in the Bookkeeping world and more importantly in your business. Come to this interactive session as a continuation of her ‘Bookkeeping Basics: Tips and tools for startups and small businesses or on its own. Either way, come prepared with a list of questions and a Laptop as she takes you through the first steps of having your company’s books in order or resolving an issue you may be facing with your bookkeeping. A Santa Barbara SCORE in-person event.
In-person Event: How to Think and Talk About Your Start-Up
Are you thinking of starting a new business of your own but don’t know where to begin? Join SCORE Santa Barbara for an Interactive Business Start-Up Webinar Session led by Greg Loosvelt and Eric Saltzman to learn key elements that will help you be successful. Our experienced mentors will provide insights into various aspects of planning, starting, and operating a start-up business. A Santa Barbara SCORE in-person event.
In-Person Event: E-Commerce: From Getting Started to Getting Optimized
Are you looking to expand your e-commerce presence or rapidly launch online stores? During this session, John Richardson will discuss strategies and tactics for getting a successful e-commerce business off the ground and turning a profit. A Santa Barbara SCORE in-person event.
Evento en persona: Conceptos básicos de contabilidad: consejos y herramientas para nuevos y pequeños negocios utilizando QuickBooks Online
Como pequeña empresa, es importante entender las finanzas de su negocio para maximizar las ganancias y obtener los mejores resultados en lo que es importante para usted. Esto solo se puede lograr cuando su contabilidad está en orden y tenga la seguridad de que entiende sus estados financieros. Durante esta sesión interactiva, la experta en contabilidad, Juliana Ramírez, lo guiará a través de ejercicios de contabilidad utilizando el programa de QuickBooks Online para pequeños negocios. Tendrá la oportunidad de obtener consejos y herramientas de contabilidad para pequeños negocios que le ayudarán a garantizar que su contabilidad esté en orden y hacer avanzar su negocio a medida que inicia, lo mantiene y crece. Un evento en persona de Santa Bárbara SCORE.
- 16September 16, 2022
Strong Women, Strong Coffee
Connect, Collaborate, and Learn with WEV – grab your favorite morning brew and enjoy this opportunity to share, listen and support one another with reaching your business goals. A WEV webinar.
- 17September 17, 2022No events
Olympic Growth Playbook: How Small Businesses Can Scale with Proven Strategies
This event is not about procurement. Major global events such as the Olympics, World Cup and national conferences bring massive opportunities for small businesses in Southern California and the U.S. The challenge? Most business owners don’t have a playbook for capturing that growth. In this NO-COST workshop, Ines Nasri, a Forbes Business Council member, recognized business mentor, educator and speaker, will share practical strategies to help small businesses prepare, position and profit during these high-visibility moments. This is not about hype; it’s about actionable steps to ensure your business is ready to attract customers when the spotlight shines on your city, industry or region. A SCORE webinar.
September 30, 2025 02:00 PM
City of Oxnard: Ready • Set • Grow – Make it Mater: Marketing Strategies & Content Planning
Join the City of Oxnard and the Economic Development Collaborative Small Business Development Center, where you will learn how to design a clear, compelling marketing plan tailored to your business goals and customer journey. Address: Oxnard Main Library, 251 S A St., Oxnard, CA, 93030. An EDC and City of Oxnard in-person event.
September 30, 2025 08:30 AM
City of Ventura: Ready • Set • Grow: Build it Right: Legal Structure, Licensing & Business Planning
Join the City of Ventura and the Economic Development Collaborative Small Business Development Center, where we’ll break down the essentials every business owner needs to operate legally and strategically. During the Build it Right Workshop, you will learn about the city and state licensing requirements, draft a practical and personalized business plan, and walk away with tools and next steps you can act on immediately. Are you ready to build a business the right way? Take the first step toward building a business that lasts. Address: Ventura City Hall, 501 Poli St, Ventura, CA 93001. An EDC and City of Ventura in-person event.
October 02, 2025 08:00 AM
City of Ventura: Ready • Set • Grow – Money Moves: Financial Planning, Loans & Budgeting for Growth
Join the City of Ventura and the Economic Development Collaborative Small Business Development Center, where we will help you turn your vision into numbers that work. We’ll walk you through how to build strong financial foundations and prepare for funding opportunities with confidence. Address: Ventura City Hall, 501 Poli St, Ventura, CA 93001. An EDC and City of Ventura in-person event.
October 09, 2025 08:00 AM
City of Ventura: Ready • Set • Grow – Make it Matter: Marketing Strategies & Content Planning
Join the City of Ventura and the Economic Development Collaborative Small Business Development Center, where you will learn how to design a clear, compelling marketing plan tailored to your business goals and customer journey. Address: Ventura City Hall, 501 Poli St, Ventura, CA 93001. An EDC and City of Ventura in-person event.
October 16, 2025 08:00 AM
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
Bringing Wellness into the Workplace
We are living in challenging times that are creating more stress, which often leads to BURNOUT. It’s time to take a closer look at how to stop burnout, before it starts and how to bring more Wellness into the Workplace. A successful Wellness Program is more than just offering membership at a gym or yoga class offered at lunch. Wellness involves active engagement in the attitudes and behaviors that enhance the quality of life and personal potential of your employees. People who are engaged in both their work and their personal life are happier and more productive overall. This session explains the effect stress and burnout have on people and companies. It offers ideas on how to implement a simple and effective Wellness Program that will engage and inspire employees in your workplace. A Workforce Development Board of Ventura County and California Employers Association virtual training.
October 14, 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 for Small Business: 10 Use Cases You Can Apply This Month
Join the SCORE Ventura County and Economic Development Collaborative to learn about how to turn AI from a buzzword into business results. Also 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. Address: Ventura City Hall, 501 Poli St., Ventura, CA 93001. A SCORE Ventura County and Economic Development Collaborative in-person event.
October 28, 2025 08:00 AM
AI Unlocked: Powering Productivity
Discover how Santa Barbara businesses apply AI in practical, real-world ways—and what that means for you. In this panel discussion, you’ll hear directly from local business owners about the tools they use, the outcomes they’re seeing, and the lessons they’ve learned. You’ll also explore how AI literacy shapes today’s workforce and what this means for Santa Barbara. Leave with strategies and tools you can start using right away. This event is designed for business leaders, students, educators and employees who want to understand how AI is applied locally and how we can work together to work smarter, grow career readiness and strengthen our community. Address: SBCC West Campus, Fe Bland Forum (BC Building Forum), 721 Cliff Drive, Santa Barbara, CA 93109. A Scheinfeld Center for Entrepreneurship and Innovation and Economic Development Collaborative in-person event.
October 10, 2025 12:30 PM
AI Unlocked: Sparking Innovation
AI is fueling a new wave of innovation—from reimagined business models to creative new products and services. In this event, you’ll hear from entrepreneurs and innovators in Santa Barbara County who use AI to drive growth and create opportunities. We’ll explore how startups and creative leaders experiment with AI tools, what’s working and how you can apply similar approaches in your ventures, studies or projects. Address: SBCC West Campus, Fe Bland Forum (BC Building Forum), 721 Cliff Drive, Santa Barbara, CA 93109. A Scheinfeld Center for Entrepreneurship and Innovation and Economic Development Collaborative in-person event.
October 24, 2025 12:30 PM
AI Unlocked: Shaping the Future
Santa Barbara County businesses are expanding the AI frontier, creating both challenges and opportunities for the workforce. At AI Unlocked: Shaping the Future, business leaders, students, faculty and employees will come together to explore how AI is transforming local industries—and the future-ready skills everyone will need to succeed. Through real-world insights, you’ll learn how businesses are adapting, what employers are looking for, and how to navigate your own path to AI literacy. Whether you’re running a business, preparing for your career or teaching and supporting students, this conversation will give you the tools and perspective to keep pace in an AI-driven world. Address: SBCC West Campus, Fe Bland Forum (BC Building Forum), 721 Cliff Drive, Santa Barbara, CA 93109. A Scheinfeld Center for Entrepreneurship and Innovation and Economic Development Collaborative in-person event.
November 07, 2025 12:30 PM
Holiday Marketing Made Simple!
Holiday Marketing Made Simple! The holiday season is the most significant sales opportunity of the year, but without a plan, it can quickly become overwhelming. From social media to printing and email campaigns, the right strategy can help you stand out, attract more customers and boost sales during the busiest shopping months. In this practical and action-focused workshop, we will guide you step by step on how to create a simple holiday marketing plan that saves time and drives results. You’ll walk away with clear strategies to keep your promotions organized, stress-free, and effective, so you can make this your most successful holiday season yet. Address: Agoura Hills Recreation and Event Center, 29900 Ladyface Ct., Agoura Hills, CA 91301. A SCORE Ventura County, City of Agoura Hills and Economic Development Collaborative in-person event.
October 23, 2025 08:30 AM
How to Start a Business
Are you interested in starting a business? If you are interested, 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 Business. This virtual workshop is targeted at new entrepreneurs. Topics covered include creating a business plan, finding capital, registering your business, getting necessary permits and/or licenses and getting a business bank account. This is a great opportunity to get any questions you may have answered and learn about the multiple resources available to help you. This event will take place online using Microsoft Teams. Please register to obtain the login information. Please note that if you plan 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. Please email lado@sba.gov at least 7 days in advance for a reasonable accommodation request. An SBA webinar.
October 06, 2025 10:00 AM
Prepárate para Solicitar un Préstamo de Negocios (Evento en línea)
¿Necesitas capital para hacer crecer tu negocio? En este taller descubrirás cómo fortalecer la capacidad crediticia de tu empresa y aumentar sus oportunidades de financiamiento. Aprenderá a preparar su negocio para acceder al capital que necesita, ya sea para expansión o gastos operativos. Un seminario web de la Administración de Pequeñas Empresas (SBA, por sus siglas en inglés).
October 15, 2025 11:00 AM
How to Start a Business
Are you interested in starting a business? If you are interested, 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 Business. This virtual workshop is targeted at new entrepreneurs. Topics covered include creating a business plan, finding capital, registering your business, getting necessary permits and/or licenses and getting a business bank account. This is a great opportunity to get any questions you may have answered and learn about the multiple resources available to help you. This event will take place online using Microsoft Teams. Please register to obtain the login information. Please note that if you plan 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. Please email lado@sba.gov at least 7 days in advance for a reasonable accommodation request. An SBA webinar.
October 20, 2025 10:00 AM
