Upcoming Events
EDC & PARTNER EVENT CALENDAR
- 15January 15, 2023No events
- 16January 16, 2023No events
- 17January 17, 2023
Intro Government Contracting Certification Programs
This webinar 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 largest customer in the world. 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 get any questions you may have answered and find out about the multiple resources available to help you on your way to small business success. This event will take place online, please register for the log on information. 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.
California Competes Webinar
GO-Biz hosts online webinars about the California Competes program. Each webinar consists of a 45-minute presentation, followed by a question and answer session. A GO-Biz webinar.
Free Computer Basics Class
This 6-week course teaches adult learners essential computer skills that are needed in daily life. This course is designed for individuals with minimal or no digital skills operating a computer and is especially helpful for adult learners who need more computer skills to get a job or move into a higher-paying job. The course will be at 5:00 pm Tuesdays and Thursdays starting January 10 at the Ventura Adult Continuing Education: 5080 Elmhurst Street Ventura, CA. Call 805.289.1744 to sign-up.
- 18January 18, 2023
How to Show up Before Your Competition: 5 Best Practices for SEO
Search engine optimization (SEO) is vital for the success of any business, regardless of industry, whether you are in-person or online. SEO is all about how your website interacts with search engines, allowing your site to show up for relevant search terms in places like Google, Yelp and even Facebook. This live webinar will help answer your questions and layout a step-by-step process for SEO best practices. A Ventura County SCORE webinar.
Economic Incentives for California Manufacturers
During this webinar, CMTC, IBank, and CPCFA will share how small and medium-sized California manufacturers can take advantage of available state programs. A CMTC webinar.
iHub² Tips and Tricks: Boot Strapping with Paul Shrater
Entrepreneur Paul Shrater co-founded Minimus.biz, the world leader in all things travel-sized and individual-sized. He navigated his company through all its growth stages, developing the marketing, sales, purchasing, operations, administration and accounting departments. Paul acquired extremely valuable tools, processes and strategies along the way and will share these best practices with attendees. A graduate of the acclaimed Wharton School, Paul received a Bachelor of Science in Economics with a concentration in Entrepreneurial Management. He has spoken at several conferences and guest lectured at universities on topics such as film finance, marketing, intellectual property and screenwriting. Location: 4001 Mission Oaks Blvd. Community Room Camarillo, CA 93012. An EDC event.
Business Classes Info Session
If you currently own a small business or are considering starting one, join WEV for their free one-hour information session to learn about their Business Training Classes and other resources to help your business grow. WEV helps you gain the knowledge and skills to grow your business with confidence. A WEV webinar.
Free Computer Basics Class
This 6-week course teaches adult learners essential computer skills that are needed in daily life. This course is designed for individuals with minimal or no digital skills operating a computer and is especially helpful for adult learners who need more computer skills to get a job or move into a higher-paying job. The course will be at 6:30 pm Mondays and Wednesdays starting January 18 at the Conejo Valley Adult Education: 1025 Old Farm Road Thousand Oaks, CA. Call 805.497.2761 to sign-up.
Clase gratuita de computación básica
Este curso de 6 semanas enseña a estudiantes adultos conocimientos esenciales de computación que son necesarios en la vida diaria. Este curso está diseñado para personas con un mínimo o ninguna cualificaciones digitales que operan una computadora y es especialmente útil para los estudiantes adultos que necesitan más conocimientos de computación para conseguir un trabajo o pasar a un trabajo mejor pagado. La clase será los lunes y miércoles a las 6:30 pm comenzando el 18 de enero en el Conejo Valley Adult Education: 1025 Old Farm Road Thousand Oaks, CA. Llame al 805.497.2761 para registrarse.
- 19January 19, 2023
Steps to Start Your Business
Looking to launch a brand new business and aren’t sure where to start? If so, this workshop will help get you headed in the right direction. WEV will discuss about things you should consider before starting a business including how to choose the right business entity types such as LLC or sole proprietorship, how to obtain the correct business licenses and permits, the tax implications of starting your own business and additional small business resources to set you up for success. A WEV webinar.
How to Launch Your E-Commerce and Start Your Online Business
Do you operate a brick-and-mortar business? Are you considering adopting eCommerce? The skills required to effectively create & operate a seamless shopping experience for your customers will test your aptitude as a business owner in a variety of different subject fields. Whether your business has a couple of products, a comprehensive catalog of thousands of SKUs, or anywhere in-between: the answer to increasing your sales long-term is likely an effective eCommerce platform and thought-out customer acquisition campaign. There are many companies that offer eCommerce solutions so where do you begin? Online attendees of this webinar will learn fundamental concepts about eCommerce and how to successfully launch and run your online store. A SCORE webinar.
- 20January 20, 2023
Connect, Collaborate, Learn with WEV
Join WEV each month (with your favorite morning brew) to Connect, Collaborate and Learn from other women entrepreneurs. Meeting every 3rd Friday of the month from 9:00am to 10:00am, and joined by a special guest speaker, you will have the opportunity to share, listen and support one another with reaching your business goals. A WEV webinar.
- 21January 21, 2023No 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
