Upcoming Events

How to Start a Business

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, covers topics 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. This webinar will be held online via 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. For reasonable accommodation request please send an email to lado@sba.gov at least 7 days in advance. Price: Free. An SBA webinar.

January 19, 2026 10:00 AM

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IN-PERSON Event: How to Develop and Execute a Successful Marketing Plan

You’ll learn to understand what your customers are looking for and how to use that to attract, win, and retain the most valuable customers for your business. Learn about customer pain points and motivation; pricing; sales forecasting and how to promote and advertise your business through free and paid media and sales promotion. Price: Free. Address: Moorpark City Hall, 323 Science Dr., Moorpark, CA 93021. An IN-PERSON City of Moorpark and SCORE event.

January 22, 2026 8:00 AM

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Relationship Marketing 101: Turning Contacts into Customers

This is the FREE Introductory Session for a new Webinar.** (Checkout Relationship Marketing 102 – SCORE’S comprehensive webinar which is the follow-up.) Marketing today isn’t about chasing sales. It’s about building trust over time. In this introductory session, you’ll learn what relationship marketing really is and why it’s the foundation of sustainable business growth. SCORE will explore the key channels that support long-term customer relationships including email, text messaging, social media, websites, reviews, loyalty programs and lead magnets and how they work together to create a cohesive customer experience. You’ll leave with a clear understanding of how consistent connection drives repeat business, referrals and social proof, plus a preview of how modern tools and AI can make relationship marketing easier to manage, even for small teams. Price: Free. A SCORE webinar.

January 22, 2026 9:00 AM

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Lunch and Learn: 5 Ways to Use ChatGPT (AI) for small business

Artificial Intelligence (AI) can make you a more efficient marketer. Learn to use ChatGPT (AI) for marketing your small business, starting with your own information for: condensing/expanding messages: ChatGPT assists in summarizing complex ideas for social media/email, and elaborating on brief concepts for blogs/newsletters/presentations, understanding consumer problems: by analyzing vast online data, ChatGPT aids in consumer research, identifying sentiments/preferences, and simulating customer interactions, filling Branding Gaps: ChatGPT helps you strengthen your branding by ensuring consistency in tone/messaging, suggesting refinements, and generating ideas for unique selling propositions, technical Quick Reference: ChatGPT provides step-by-step instructions for technical tasks, eliminating barriers to technical competency and social Media Post Generation: ChatGPT can automate social media post creation, streamlining marketing efforts for solopreneurs and small businesses. Price: $10.00. A SCORE webinar.

January 23, 2026 9:30 AM

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How to Start a Business

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, covers topics 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. This webinar will be held online via 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. For reasonable accommodation request please send an email to lado@sba.gov at least 7 days in advance. Price: Free. An SBA webinar.

January 26, 2026 10:00 AM

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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? This isn’t about getting a huge number of followers (though that *could* be a result of the effort you put in). Rather, it’s about making sure your *brand* is consistent, that the *message* you’re putting out there on Instagram reinforces your brand and that the *time* you spend on social media marketing is well-used. By the time SCORE finishes, you’ll have better tools for making a powerful first impression with Instagram for your business! Price: $10.00. A SCORE webinar.

January 29, 2026 10:00 AM

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EDC & PARTNER EVENT CALENDAR

2026 January

How to Start a Business

IN-PERSON Event: How to Develop and Execute a Successful Marketing Plan

Relationship Marketing 101: Turning Contacts into Customers

Lunch and Learn: 5 Ways to Use ChatGPT (AI) for small business

How to Start a Business

Instagram Marketing 101: The Fundamentals