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2	3 Intro to Govt contracting – Certification Intro to Govt contracting – Certification 10:00 am-11:20 am April 3, 2023 This webinar will provide a brief overview of SBA programs and services, with an emphasis on SBA’s federal contracting resources! Have you considered, is government contracting a good fit for your business? 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.	4 RFP 101 Workshop RFP 101 Workshop 9:00 am-11:00 am April 4, 2023 Organizations interested in providing employment and training services are encouraged to learn more about their Request for Proposals (RFP) process for $2 million of annual Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) funding earmarked for Ventura County. The RFP will be released in May 2023 via the Ventura County Bonfire Procurement Portal. For questions contact 805.477.5306 or email hsa-info.Wdb@ventura.org. Workforce Development Board Ventura County (WDBVC) is an equal opportunity employer/program. Auxiliary aids in services are available upon request to individuals with disabilities. If you have a limitation’s hearing or speaking dial 711 to reach the California Relay Service (CRS). A WDBVC virtual workshop. Quality 509: Integrated Product Development – Using the APQP Stage-Gate Approach Quality 509: Integrated Product Development – Using the APQP Stage-Gate Approach 10:00 am-11:00 am April 4, 2023 During this webinar, CMTC Quality Practice Lead Eliot Dratch will give an overview of the use of Integrated Product Development; describe scenarios of how to successfully implement the 5 Stages of APQP; and present the case for using APQP to ensure you’ve met the Voice of the Customer (VoC). A CMTC webinar.	5 Double Your Sales With 5 Easy Steps Double Your Sales With 5 Easy Steps 10:30 am-12:00 pm April 5, 2023 Are you working too hard to find enough profitable customers and clients for your business? Bring your pen and paper. This hands-on workshop will take you through five specific ways people are doubling and tripling their sales with low-cost and no-cost techniques you can start using almost instantly. Whether you market traditionally or through Social Media, this is one of the most important workshops you will attend this year. In this workshop for small business owners, top marketing consultant James Bond will share five secrets to growing your business, increasing your number of clients and customers, and boosting your profits almost immediately, using advanced and guerrilla marketing techniques. If you have a small or mid-sized business, you will learn a few simple ways to win more and better clients and customers for your business, easier and faster. A Ventura County SCORE webinar.	6	7	8
9	10 How to Start a Business How to Start a Business 10:00 am-10:45 am April 10, 2023 Are you interested in starting a business? If you are 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 targeted to new entrepreneurs. Topics covered from 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 find out about the multiple resources available to help you. 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.	11 Email Marketing Essentials Email Marketing Essentials 10:00 am-11:30 am April 11, 2023 Research says that for every $1 spent on E-Mail marketing there is an average $44 return on investment. To generate such positive outcomes, businesses have to reach the right customers with targeted campaigns. If you feel your E-Mail efforts don’t yet pay off, this workshop is for you! This class will teach basic and advanced techniques to propel your E-Mail efforts. A SCORE webinar. IN-PERSON EVENT: No-Cost QuickBooks Workshop IN-PERSON EVENT: No-Cost QuickBooks Workshop 5:30 pm-7:00 pm April 11, 2023 Join EDC and Fillmore Association of Businesses for a NO-COST QuickBooks Workshop at Fillmore Town Theatre from April 11 to May 2, every Tuesday evening from 5:30 pm to 7:00 pm. Learn how to set up and run your finances using QuickBooks in just 4 easy sessions. Don’t miss out on this opportunity to streamline your business finances. Please bring your own laptop with Wi-Fi. Address: Fillmore Town Theatre, 338 Central Ave, Fillmore, CA 93015. An EDC and FAB workshop.	12	13	14	15
16	17 Intro to Govt contracting – Certification Intro to Govt contracting – Certification 10:00 am-11:30 am April 17, 2023 This webinar will provide a brief overview of SBA programs and services, with an emphasis on SBA’s federal contracting resources! Have you considered, is government contracting a good fit for your business ? 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.	18 What Employers Need Today What Employers Need Today 10:00 am-11:00 am April 18, 2023 Employers need help to overcome the challenges they face today. California Workforce Development Boards hold the key to providing employers with support in recruiting and training their next employees. California Employers Association has worked closely with its members to provide them with resources to assist them in finding opportunities during this unprecedented time. This training will explore the skills that employers need from their workforce today. Their discussions will include collaborative ways to ensure that employers are able to obtain employees that are ready to hire and resources that will help employers succeed. A Workforce Development Board of Ventura County and California Employers Association virtual training.	19 The Basics of Business Entities The Basics of Business Entities 10:30 am-12:00 pm April 19, 2023 Many business owners can easily get overwhelmed when it comes to understanding and choosing a legal entity for their own business. Which should they choose? What factors determine which entity is best? What state should they register in? In this webinar, Nellie Akalp will detail strategies for incorporating and maintaining a business. A SCORE webinar.	20 One Social Media Strategy to Rule Them All One Social Media Strategy to Rule Them All 5:00 pm-6:30 pm April 20, 2023 Learn to build your prospect list with one great social media strategy – no matter your platform. As a speaker, coach, author, women’s empowerment advocate and community founder, Lin Schussler-Williams has over 20 years of experience in helping individuals, groups, business owners and salespeople build their dreams and create fulfilling lives. Her current focus is on helping solopreneurs and small business owners increase sales and empowering women to be their best. A SCORE webinar.	21 Strong Women, Strong Coffee Strong Women, Strong Coffee 9:00 am-10:30 am April 21, 2023 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.	22
23	24 How to Start a Business How to Start a Business 10:00 am-10:45 am April 24, 2023 Are you interested in starting a business? If you are 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 targeted to new entrepreneurs. Topics covered from 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 find out about the multiple resources available to help you. 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.	25	26	27 Social Media In-person Workshop Social Media In-person Workshop 6:30 pm-8:00 pm April 27, 2023 Economic Development Collaborative (EDC), City of Santa Paula and Santa Paula Chamber of Commerce are teaming up to bring you a FREE in-person workshop on social media planning, unique marketing strategies and boosting sales through advertising. Don’t miss out on this opportunity to learn valuable business skills! Address: Glenn Tavern Inn, 134 N Mill St, Santa Paula, CA 93060. An EDC, City of Santa Paula and Santa Paula Chamber of Commerce In-person workshop.	28	29 Evento en persona: Trabajando para un mejor futuro: El poder de proveedores de cuidado infantil familiar Evento en persona: Trabajando para un mejor futuro: El poder de proveedores de cuidado infantil familiar 8:00 am-3:30 pm April 29, 2023 ¡Únete a nosotros en reconocimiento a los proveedores de cuidado infantil familiar del condado de Ventura con un día lleno de celebración, aprendizaje y colaboración profesional! ¡Este evento gratuito incluirá con una presentación magistral de Miriam Beloglovsky, autora de Loose Parts: Inspiring Play in Young Children y talleres sobre artes, apoyos socioemocionales, prácticas inclusivas, música y muchos más! Dirección: Centro de Conferencias y Servicios Educativos (Conference and Educational Services Center)- 5100 Adolfo Road Camarillo, CA 93012. Un evento en persona organizado conjuntamente por el EDC y la Oficina de Educación del Condado de Ventura (Ventura County Office of Education). In-Person Event: Working for a Better Future: The Power of Family Child Care Providers In-Person Event: Working for a Better Future: The Power of Family Child Care Providers 8:00 am-3:30 pm April 29, 2023 Join us in recognition of Ventura County’s family child care providers with a day filled with professional learning, networking and celebration! This free event will feature a keynote presentation from Miriam Beloglovsky, author of Loose Parts: Inspiring Play in Young Children and workshops on arts, social-emotional supports, inclusive practices, music and much more! Address: Conference and Educational Services Center- 5100 Adolfo Road Camarillo, CA 93012. An EDC and Ventura County Office of Education partnered in-person event.
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Is Exporting for Me – Grant-Funded Assistance

Join SCORE for a webinar on a new, grant-funded Regional Export Training and Assistance Program (RETAP). This free webinar will introduce you to RETAP, to the many organizations supporting it and to the entirely cost-free services it offers to new and early-stage exporters. Attendees will have the opportunity to sign up for the program. Don't miss this chance to enhance your export knowledge, connect with industry experts and get customized NO-COST support to help you start and expand your export activity. A SCORE webinar.

July 02, 2025 10:00 AM

Crafting a Buzz-Worthy Brand Story to Stand Out From Your Competitors

It used to take 7 touches to close a sale. Now that number has gone up to 16. How can your team find different ways to engage in effective sales conversations to win more customers? The answer is StorySelling. If you’re not familiar with this term, you’re not the only one. Mellissa Tong coined this term to illustrate the difference between storytelling and storyselling. Storyselling is to storysell your products/services/ideas through storytelling to inspire action, whether that is to increase market share, build awareness, or drive sales. We all know that it takes your customers to like and trust you before they buy from you, and there is no faster way to inspire actions than storytelling. A SCORE webinar.

July 02, 2025 01:00 PM

Essentials for Small Business Success

Starting or running a small business can feel overwhelming with all the advice out there — websites, social media, legal paperwork, accounting software… the list never ends. But what really matters? In this informative and inspirational webinar, TEDx speaker and nationally recognized business consultant Marie ZQ helps small business owners cut through the noise and focus on what truly drives growth. You’ll walk away with a clear roadmap of core business functions every entrepreneur must have in place. From setting up the right financial systems and marketing strategies to time management, branding, and client experience — Marie shares real-world insight and practical tools that make a difference immediately. Whether you’re just starting or trying to scale, this session offers clarity, direction, and motivation to thrive in 2025 and beyond. A SCORE webinar.

July 15, 2025 12:00 PM

The Head Start Your New Business Really Needs

You're passionate about your new business, but navigating the path to launch, survival, and growth can feel overwhelming. Based on SCORE's proven course for new business owners, this webinar cuts through the noise to deliver the most vital knowledge you need. Even better, bring your most challenging "impossible" roadblocks and get the answers you've been searching for. A SCORE webinar.

July 16, 2025 12:00 PM

E-Mail Marketing Essentials For Business

Research says that for every $1 spent on E-Mail marketing there is an average $44 return on investment. To generate such positive outcomes, businesses have to reach the right customers with targeted campaigns. If you feel your E-Mail efforts don't yet pay off, this workshop is for you! This class will teach basic and advanced techniques to propel your E-Mail efforts. A SCORE webinar.

July 03, 2025 10:00 AM

LinkedIn Marketing Essentials

As one of the most important B2B social media platforms, LinkedIn can help you attract more eyes to 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 SCORE webinar.

July 08, 2025 10:00 AM

Optimizing Your Elevator Story for Increased Sales

Thousands of times in your career, as a small business owner, you’re given an opportunity to answer the question “So, what do you do?” This webinar is allowing you to sharpen your answer. In those moments, you can generate real interest, find a referral partner, or maybe just make a new friend. In a master class, “How You Can Make Your Sale and Lose Your Sale in Just 30 Seconds!” you will learn eight things guaranteed to improve your elevator stories, three awesome elevator story templates and four ways to get off to a fast start. The thing to remember, whether you can attend or not, is that there is no such thing as the perfect pitch, just a perfect pitcher. Come experience how you can make or lose a sale in just 30 seconds. A SCORE webinar.

July 09, 2025 12:00 PM

Increase Your Website Sales & Leads Using SEO

Are you struggling to get website traffic that converts into sales and leads? Learn how to increase your website's organic (NO-COST) traffic from Google today! What You Will Learn From Attending This Workshop is how To Use SEO To Create A Bursting Pipeline of Leads/Sales, how To Ethically Hijack Your Competitors Google SEO Traffic, the Exact Strategy We Use To Optimize Websites That Become Lead Generators, how To Rank Your Website On Google Using SEO Strategies That Work, stop Spending Money On Ads! Brandon Leibowitz, the founder of SEO Optimizers, is hosting this special workshop. Brandon will share the knowledge, tips, and techniques he has acquired over the past 15 years. Register for the SEO class today! A SCORE webinar.

July 10, 2025 11:00 AM

Level Up for LA28: A Procurement Guide for Small & Diverse Businesses

Ready to compete for high-impact contracts during LA’s biggest events yet? From the 2028 Olympics to the FIFA World Cup and beyond, millions in procurement opportunities are available—but only if your business is ready. This workshop provides a holistic view of the procurement process to help small and diverse businesses move from curious to contract-ready. Whether new to procurement or looking to sharpen your approach, you’ll learn the key steps to compete confidently and win. A SCORE webinar.

July 10, 2025 01:00 PM

Financial Projections Made Easy

This workshop is the answer if you don’t feel confident forecasting your business’s finances, regardless of how long you’ve run your company. It is especially useful for start-ups, which don’t have a financial history. Financial Projections Made Easy explains the specific steps to complete the entire forecasting process, focusing on the user-friendly template created by SCORE LA to help determine the financial viability of your business. This workshop shows how to determine and manage the month-by-month cash flow and provides attendees with examples of financial projections tailored to their own companies. Attendees are shown how to calculate the amount of cash they need to run their companies. A SCORE webinar.

July 11, 2025 10:00 AM

Fund Your Business with Sponsors, Even if You’re Just Starting Out

Would you like to do what you love and have someone else foot the bill? Have you ever considered corporate sponsors for your business, show, book, charity, speaking engagements or events? If you answered yes to any of these questions, this webinar is for you! America’s most successful companies partner with sponsors. Why not you? Linda Hollander can help you. She is the author of the #1 best-selling book, Corporate Sponsorship in 3 Easy Steps, and the CEO of Sponsor Concierge. Linda has consulted with many entrepreneurs to help them profit from the awesome power of corporate sponsors and has 20 years of experience in business. Her corporate sponsors have included Microsoft, Wells Fargo, Epson, Citibank, FedEx, Health Net, Southwest Airlines, Bank of America, Staples, American Airlines, Walmart and IBM. A SCORE webinar.

July 15, 2025 10:00 AM

MySBA Certification Training: Preparing for MySBA Certification

This webinar will include a brief overview of MySBA certification benefits, basic eligibility criteria, steps to prepare for the application (i.e., account creation/login, SAM registration, document checklist), and the application's walk-through. See if your business qualifies for certification and learn how to apply. An SBA webinar.

July 03, 2025 11:00 AM

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 reasonable accommodation requests. An SBA webinar.

July 07, 2025 10:00 AM

MySBA Certification Training: Mentor Protégé & Empower to Grow Programs

This webinar will educate small business owners on the Mentor-Protégé program (MPP). Presenters will discuss program eligibility, benefits and how to apply. Participants will also learn about the complimentary business courses, tailored training and one-on-one consulting available under the Empower to Grow program. An SBA webinar.

July 08, 2025 11:00 AM

MySBA Certification Training: Certification Eligibility Requirements

This webinar will provide education on the regulatory requirements for MySBA certification programs, review the respective governing documents and discuss common disqualifiers. Topics may include, but not be limited to, Veteran validation, third-party certification, social-disadvantaged narratives, HUBZone calculations, etc. An SBA webinar.

July 10, 2025 11:00 AM

ADA Compliance: What Every Organization Should Know

Join SBA for a training on ADA Compliance and what every organization should know. This training will provide an understanding of ADA requirements for physical properties and digital platforms, equipping you with the knowledge to create more inclusive, accessible environments and reduce legal risks. ***This presentation is intended for information and educational purposes only. It does not constitute legal advice, nor does it direct or recommend specific actions. The content is designed to provide general insights and understanding of the subject matter. Attendees are encouraged to consult with legal professionals for advice.*** This event will take place online using Microsoft Teams. Please register to obtain the login information. Please note, if you are planning 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 reasonable accommodation requests. An SBA webinar.

July 14, 2025 10:00 AM

MySBA Certification Training: Navigating the Application Process

This webinar will assist small business owners who have successfully submitted a MySBA certification application to navigate the application process. Presenters will discuss how to respond and resubmit an application that has been “Returned to Business”, responses to requests for information (RFI), and other frequently asked questions. An SBA webinar.

July 17, 2025 11:00 AM

MySBA Certification Training: Deep Dive into Entity-Owned/8(a) and HubZone Applications

This webinar will educate entity-owned firms (owned by Indian tribes, Alaska Native Corporations, Native Hawaiian Organizations or Community Development Corporations) and/or firms located in a HUBZone. Presenters will discuss the qualifications and application walk-through for entity-owned/8(a) and/or HUBZone firms. An SBA webinar.

July 22, 2025 11:00 AM

MySBA Certification Training: Continuing Eligibility and Compliance

This webinar educates currently certified small business owners on continuing eligibility and maintaining compliance. Presenters will discuss reporting material changes, submitting annual reviews, responding to notices of proposed decertification, etc. An SBA webinar.

July 24, 2025 11:00 AM

How to Start a Business

July 28, 2025 10:00 AM

SCALE: Capital Access Webinar

SCALE: Success, Capital Access and Leadership for Entrepreneurs was created by the California Office of the Small Business Advocate (CalOSBA) to help California’s small businesses across the state access more resources to start up, grow, and create jobs. Join CMTC, CAMEO Network and SCALE partners to get connected with resources, support and mission-driven lenders who want to help your business grow and thrive. A CMTC webinar.

July 17, 2025 11:00 AM

Tax Reduction Strategies for Owners of Corporations & LLC’s

Do you feel your taxes are too high? Will taxes be higher in the future? Join SCORE to discuss how to keep more of your hard-earned money in your pocket while providing more benefits for yourself, your family and your employees. SCORE will cover various strategies for business owners to reduce taxes now and in the future, better options for the Cal-Savers Retirement Savings Mandate and how to prepare for proposed future CA payroll tax increases with CA Assembly Bill 567. Please note: this webinar will not be recorded. Attendance is required. A SCORE webinar.

February 11, 2025

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Upcoming Events

EDC & PARTNER EVENT CALENDAR

Intro to Govt contracting – Certification

RFP 101 Workshop

Quality 509: Integrated Product Development – Using the APQP Stage-Gate Approach

Double Your Sales With 5 Easy Steps

How to Start a Business

Email Marketing Essentials

IN-PERSON EVENT: No-Cost QuickBooks Workshop

Intro to Govt contracting – Certification

What Employers Need Today

The Basics of Business Entities

One Social Media Strategy to Rule Them All

Strong Women, Strong Coffee

How to Start a Business

Social Media In-person Workshop

Evento en persona: Trabajando para un mejor futuro: El poder de proveedores de cuidado infantil familiar

In-Person Event: Working for a Better Future: The Power of Family Child Care Providers

EDC

SCORE

WEV

SBA

CMTC

OTHER

Is Exporting for Me – Grant-Funded Assistance

Crafting a Buzz-Worthy Brand Story to Stand Out From Your Competitors

Essentials for Small Business Success

The Head Start Your New Business Really Needs

E-Mail Marketing Essentials For Business

LinkedIn Marketing Essentials

Optimizing Your Elevator Story for Increased Sales

Increase Your Website Sales & Leads Using SEO

Level Up for LA28: A Procurement Guide for Small & Diverse Businesses

Financial Projections Made Easy

Fund Your Business with Sponsors, Even if You’re Just Starting Out

MySBA Certification Training: Preparing for MySBA Certification

How to Start a Business

MySBA Certification Training: Mentor Protégé & Empower to Grow Programs

MySBA Certification Training: Certification Eligibility Requirements

ADA Compliance: What Every Organization Should Know

MySBA Certification Training: Navigating the Application Process

MySBA Certification Training: Deep Dive into Entity-Owned/8(a) and HubZone Applications

MySBA Certification Training: Continuing Eligibility and Compliance

How to Start a Business

SCALE: Capital Access Webinar

Tax Reduction Strategies for Owners of Corporations & LLC’s