Economic Development Collaborative (EDC) — Free Weekly Webinar Schedule

EDC WEBINAR SCHEDULE
The Economic Development Collaborative encourages you to sign up for our no-cost webinars. Space is limited. Register today!
COVID-19 Business Resources – EIDL, PPP, UI and Grants
Alternating Wednesdays & Fridays @ 12:00 pm
Next Webinar: February 19, 2021
The EDC invites you to join our webinar series on alternative Wednesdays and Fridays at 12:00 pm to answer questions about EIDL, PPP, UI, Grants and all currently available COVID-19 related business resources. Please register in advance. Space is limited.
EDC FEBRUARY PARTNER SCHEDULE
CMTC: STRATEGIES FOR INFECTIOUS DISEASE PREVENTION
February 16 @ 10:30 am
During this webinar, CMTC Senior Consultant Eliot Dratch will discuss infectious diseases such as H1N1, COVID-19, Norovirus, and influenza and explain the measures that employers should take now to protect their manufacturing workforce in the future. Additionally, CMTC Human Resources, Administration and Recruitment Senior Manager Jeri Summer will discuss the role of HR in infectious disease prevention in the workplace.
SCORE VENTURA COUNTY: BANKRUPTCY PRIMER FOR SMALL BUSINESS
February 16 @ 10:30 am
Bankruptcy– You have heard the term, but what do you really understand? The Small Business Reorganization Task Force, formed by Chief Bankruptcy Judge Maureen Tighe in conjunction with several small California businesses has a mission to educate business owners in Central and Southern California about both bankruptcy and non-bankruptcy options when in financial distress. If you are contemplating bankruptcy, educating yourself is a must! In this presentation you will learn about bankruptcy processes, procedures and options.
SPANISH: WEVWORKS: RECARGA TU CAPACIDAD, FORTALECE TU ESTRATEGIA
February 17 @ 9:00 am
Como mujer ambiciosa y orientada al crecimiento, es probable que te encuentres entre muchas de nosotras que constantemente buscamos nuevas estrategias para llevar nuestras vidas, carreras y negocios al siguiente nivel. Las estrategias que se ven fantásticas escritas en tu agenda. Las estrategias que ya suenan como un gran avance cuando hablas de ellas con tus amigos. ¿Alguna vez aplicaste estas estrategias y encontraste que los resultados están lejos de lo que esperabas? Las estrategias por sí solas no pueden llevarte a tus metas a menos que tengas la CAPACIDAD para retener, manejar y recibir todo lo que las estrategias te brindarán. En este seminario web, la entrenadora de liderazgo Lisa Fábrega, te ayudará a descubrir cómo optimizar tres capacidades específicas y a crear un plan de acción para no solo alcanzar tu próximo nivel de éxito, sino también para navegar los desafíos en el camino con un mayor sentido de confianza y facilidad.
SBA LOS ANGELES DISTRICT OFFICE: RECOVERY WITH THE EIDL, SHUTTERED VENUES GRANT AND DEBT RELIEF
February 17 @ 5:00 pm
Join the Small Business Administration’s Los Angeles District Office in their webinar series “Resiliency, Recovery & Sustainability for California’s Small Businesses” in celebration of Black History Month. Connect with organizations, lenders & agencies that can help your small business keep going and recover from the pandemic. On February 17, 2021 learn about Economic Injury Disaster Loans (EIDL), Shuttered Venues Operator Grant (SVOG) Program and Debt Relief options.
*There is no advance registration needed.
SPANISH: SCORE SANTA BARBARA: ESTAMOS AQUÍ PARA AYUDAR
Wednesdays @ 5:30 pm
Next Webinar: February 17, 2021
Serie de talleres virtuales de 4 semanas en español presentado por SCORE Santa Barbara, donde se compartirán recursos y herramientas prácticas para dueños de negocios de habla hispana.
En esta sesion, aprenderás sobre las diferentes organizaciones y agencias gubernamentales que están disponibles para ayudarte con tu planeación, consulta y desarrollo económico. Conocerás cómo acceder a servicios y recursos SIN COSTO para tu negocio. Habrá oportunidad para preguntas y respuestas como parte del evento.
CMTC: PIVOTING TO NEW PRODUCTS
February 18 @ 10:00 am
Though companies and entrepreneurs can get their start with the success of a single product, it is difficult to achieve long-term success without introducing new products and services – especially during a global crisis like what we’re seeing with the COVID-19 pandemic. So, how exactly can a company build on the success of one product to amplify the brand and grow revenue? During this webinar, Blue Dolphin Engineering President Mark Jackson will discuss how to develop an adjacent product from a company’s existing product line to appeal to the changing demands of a COVID-impacted market.
WEV: FINANCIAL DETOX: ALIGN YOUR FINANCES, VISION AND GOALS
February 18 @ 6:00 pm
Are you ready to align your finances with your goals? In this webinar you will learn to organize your finances with INTENTION and CLARITY, based on the personal and professional goals you set for the year. You will also be able to identify the expenses and financial habits you must let go of to achieve the financial future you want. (Content and methodology are applicable to both your personal and business finances). Presented by WEV’s Financial Education Program Manager, Irene Kelly.
SCORE VENTURA COUNTY: HOW TO UTILIZE SOCIAL MEDIA TO BUILD YOUR BUSINESS’S BRAND AND INCREASE AWARENESS
February 23 @ 10:30 am
Social media is constantly evolving, which can make it difficult for your business to keep up. In this webinar, we will break down social media marketing for businesses with best practices that you can use to improve your digital marketing strategy. This webinar will review: Developing your brand voice; Understanding your audience; Leveraging posting best practices; Advertising on social media; and Utilizing influencer marketing.
SPANISH: WEV: DETOX FINANCIERA: COMO ALINEAR TUS FINANZAS CON TU VISIÓN Y OBJETIVOS
Febraury 23 @ 6:00 pm
¿Estás listo(a) para alinear tus finanzas con tus metas? En este taller en línea aprenderas a organizar tus finanzas con INTENCIÓN y CLARIDAD, en base a los objetivos personales y profesionales que te has marcado para el año. También podras identificar los gastos y hábitos financieros que debes dejar ir para lograr el futuro financiero que deseas. (El contenido y la metodología son aplicables tanto a tus finanzas personales como a las de tu negocio) Este taller sera impartido por Irene Kelly, Administradora de Programas de Educacion Financiera de WEV.
ORANGE COUNTY INLAND EMPIRE SBDC NETWORK: COVID-19 INFORMATION FOR SMALL BUSINESSES
DAILY Monday – FRIDAY @ 3:00 pm
The SBDC is providing daily (M-F) webinars for the Small Business Community on information as it relates to funding information during the COVID-19 pandemic. We will be discussing the Economic Injury Disaster Loan, Payroll Protection Program, Disaster Bridge Loan, 7a Forgiveness Program, and other funding opportunities for your business. Information is changing and updating daily and we want to make sure Small Business owners are being provided the most up to date factual information as to what is available for funding.
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