Upcoming Events

This webinar will provide a brief 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. An SBA webinar.

Join us for this information session on SBA Lending Programs. The U.S. Small Business Administration helps small businesses get funding by setting guidelines for loans and reducing lender risk. These SBA-backed loans make it easier for small businesses to get the funding they need. An SBA webinar.

¿Lista(o) para navegar y comprender tu mentalidad financiera y el papel que tiene en tus finanzas? Acompaña a WEV durante este taller de 75 minutos para identificar tus prioridades financieras y administrar tu presupuesto y tus números con mayor confianza. Esta sesión interactiva será facilitada por Irene Kelly, Administradora de Educación Financiera de WEV. Un seminario web de WEV.

Prior to each application period, GO-Biz hosts online webinars about the California Competes program. All businesses are encouraged to participate in the webinars to review the program and receive instructions on how to apply.  A GO-Biz webinar.

Join the Small Business Administration (SBA) Los Angeles District Office for a virtual workshop to increase your potential for federal contract opportunities through the System Award Management Registration. 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. An SBA webinar.

A new COVID regulation is slated to go into effect in the first quarter of 2023. This new regulation – AB-2693 – has a January 1, 2023 effective date, meaning swift and proper implementation is critical for compliance. In addition to the new regulation, business owners are also required to follow the California Department of Public Health’s guidelines, as mandated by the Cal/OSHA regulation. During this webinar, industry experts will explain everything you need to know to ensure compliance. Let CMTC do the work, so you can get back to the business of manufacturing! A CMTC webinar.

This webinar introduces you to the more complex accrual method features within QuickBooks such as Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable and Inventory. Ventura County SCORE will discuss what to do and how to integrate your different sales source accounts, such as Shopify, Square and others, into your accounting system and avoid errors or duplications. Accounting Expert Juliana Ramirez of JR Bookkeeping will walk you through the 5 Basic Functions of QuickBooks Online that are vital to the integrity of your company file and a key to assisting business owners stay organized. Join Ventura County SCORE for this interactive webinar where your specific questions will be answered through live demonstrations and demonstrating how the software can help manage income and expenses and track the financial position of your business. You will see how QuickBooks enables the user to invoice customers, pay bills, prepare for taxes and generate financial reports. A Ventura County SCORE webinar.

Join the Small Business Administration (SBA) Los Angeles District Office for a virtual workshop to increase your potential for federal contract opportunities through the WOSB 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. An SBA webinar.

Starting a business through a franchise is often the shortest path to profitability, and some of them require as little as $60K to start and can operate out of a home office. But where do you start? Join Ventura County SCORE to learn franchising basics, including the array of categories, investment levels and ownership options available, and how to go about defining your vision to make sure you’re selecting the RIGHT fit for YOU! A Ventura County SCORE webinar.

There is bad news and good news. The bad news is despite China reversing their zero-tolerance COVID policy limiting some supply shortages, the road ahead for 2023 will likely continue to be bumpy due to the ongoing war in Ukraine, workforce shortages in the U.S., and measures to combat inflation. Manufacturing more so than other sectors has been particularly hard hit due to an ongoing shortage of workers, increases in raw material pricing, freight & transportation costs, wages & salaries and energy costs due to inflation. The good news is there are tools and methods manufacturers can use to manage this situation. A CMTC webinar.

Have you ever considered selling to South Korea? Well, it’s never been easier! The U.S. Commercial Service is partnering with Coupang, South Korea’s largest eCommerce company, to help U.S. cross-border online sellers to compete and win in this dynamic consumer goods market. Join Coupang and the U.S. Commercial Service at LA City Club where you will hear from experts discuss how you can take advantage of this exciting opportunity. Location: LA City Club, 555 Flower St, 51st Floor, Los Angeles, CA 90071. Registration closes Tuesday, March 14. For additional information, please email Cynthia Torres at cynthia.torres@trade.gov. A Coupang and the U.S. Commercial Service event.

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. 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. An SBA webinar.

Prior to each application period, GO-Biz hosts online webinars about the California Competes program. All businesses are encouraged to participate in the webinars to review the program and receive instructions on how to apply.  A GO-Biz webinar.

Connect, Collaborate, and Learn with WEV. Join WEV each month (with your favorite morning brew) to Connect, Collaborate and Learn from other women entrepreneurs. Along with a special guest speaker, you can share, listen and support one another to reach your business goals. A WEV webinar.

Meet with the WEV Team to learn about the Forgivable Loan/Business Consulting Program. Receive information about program eligibility, parameters and tips on completing a compelling application. A WEV webinar.

The six-county Uplift Central Coast Coalition – led by REACH, EDC and MBEP – is thrilled to officially kick off our regional Community Economic Resilience Fund (CERF) process at a virtual gathering on March 10th. The CERF grant funds a 2-year planning process to create an inclusive economic development plan for the six Central Coast counties with a focus on equity, sustainability, job quality, economic competitiveness and resilience. We invite you to join us for an update on the planning process, meet the team and learn about opportunities to engage in the work ahead. An EDC, REACH and MBEP event.

In this workshop you’ll learn our top 4 strategies that can impact your Google ranking, including the importance of having your business show up in local search results and how you can leverage online reviews to attract more customers. Ventura County SCORE will also show you ways you can use different types of paid ad strategies to get in front of more of your targeted customers. Lastly, Ventura County SCORE will touch on using social media to build your brand and create a more personalized experience for your followers. You don’t want to miss this! A Ventura County SCORE webinar.

In 2022, US online retail sales, excluding travel, surpassed $1 trillion last year “for the first time in history”. Amazon’s share of the total was 37.8%. Second place was occupied by the e-commerce site of retail chain Walmart, with a 6.3 percent market share, followed in third place by Apple, with 3.9 percent. In this workshop Ventura County SCORE will discuss the basics as it relates to if and how to set up your own Amazon Store. A Ventura County SCORE webinar.

How would a recession impact my business? What do I need to know about inflation? This webinar will provide some of the answers. A live translation will be available for Spanish speakers. Provided in partnership with WEV. Presenters: Peter Rupert, UCSB Economic Forecast Project; Ray Bowman, EDC SBDC Director; Gonzalo Fernandez EDC SBDC Business Advisor Moderated by: Nicki Parr, COO WEV. An EDC and WEV webinar.

¿Cómo afectaría una recesión a mi empresa? ¿Qué debo saber sobre la inflación? Este seminario web le dará algunas respuestas. Habrá traducción disponible para los hispanohablantes. Ofrecido en colaboración con WEV. Presentadores: Peter Rupert, UCSB Economic Forecast Project; Ray Bowman, Director del EDC SBDC; Gonzalo Fernández Asesor empresarial del EDC SBDC Moderado por: Nicki Parr, COO WEV. Un seminario web de EDC y WEV.

Join WEV to learn how to strengthen the role of women entrepreneurs through the power of advocacy. During this session, you will: Hear from inspiring women entrepreneurs across California who are using their voices to bring positive change to their businesses and communities. Define ways you can advocate for your needs as a business owner on the local, state and federal level. Identify ways to find and use your voice and tap into your power as a women entrepreneur. Learn ways to become engaged in advocacy efforts about issues central to your role as a small business owner in California. A WEV webinar.

Are you overwhelmed by what to post on social media and when? Don’t have the skills or staff to create your graphics and need an easy way to post? This is the class for you! You will learn the most important tool to take away the overwhelm…a content calendar with content ideas. We will then go “live” and show you some quick tips to create graphics for social media and other digital and print marketing materials. Lastly, you will learn a tool to quickly post your social media content in one place. All attendees will receive a complimentary 2023 content calendar ($27 value). Ventura County SCORE webinar.

The SBA HUBZone Program mission is to promote job growth, capital investment and economic development to Historically Underutilized Business Zones (HUBZone) by providing contracting assistance to small businesses located in these economically distressed communities. Join the Small Business Administration (SBA) Los Angeles District Office for a virtual workshop to increase your potential for federal contract opportunities through the Historically Underutilized Business Zone (HUBZone) Program. An SBA webinar.

Join Ventura County SCORE for the Inspiring Women Speaker Series focusing on How to Start a Business, e-Commerce, QuickBooks and Best Accounting Practices. Ventura County SCORE IN-PERSON event.

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. An SBA webinar.

Join Senator Monique Limón, in partnership with the Santa Barbara County Commission for Women, California Commission on the Status of Women and Girls Director Holly Martinez, and local child providers for a conversation on the state of child care in Santa Barbara County.

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. An SBA webinar.