Bilingual report — Economic Development Collaborative (EDC) Honoring National Women’s Small Business Month

HONORING NATIONAL WOMEN’S SMALL BUSINESS MONTH

The Economic Development Collaborative would like to recognize National Women’s Small Business Month. The EDC has supported over 300 Women owned small businesses this year alone and has helped generate over 100 jobs. The EDC is dedicated in supporting women with achieving their business goals.

The EDC is proud to support the community by providing professional technical assistance in English and Spanish through our Small Business Development Center. Our NO-COST advising areas include:

If you need assistance with your business, please give us a call:

EDC Business Assistance Line (805) 409-9159

MEET OUR STAFF AND ADVISORS

In celebration of National Women’s Small Business Month, we would like to recognize some of our advisors and staff! In 2022, our entire EDC SBDC team provided over 1,620 hours to woman-owned small businesses in the region. The EDC is grateful for the advisors and staff’s commitment and dedication to small businesses!

Advisors

Click on the advisor’s photo to read their full bio and learn more about their background.

Luisa Arzate

Tracy Beard

Erica Bristol

Deborah Deras

Melissa Forziat

Erin Fredregill

Elizabeth Haffner

Shalene Hayman

Bonnie Lu

Sylvia Martini

Adilene Polis

Simona Racek

Juliana Ramírez

Irma Ramos

Elianne Rodriguez

Karen Scuncio

Sonata Taman

Staff

Click on the staff’s photo to learn more about their background.

Monica Estrella

Grants and Contracts Manager

Alondra Gaytán

Director of Strategic Relations

Stephanie González

Bilingual Marketing Assistant

Tiffany Hunsberger

Loan Relationship Specialist

Mariah Jeffrey

Client Relationship Specialist

Vicki Meraz

Loan Program Assistant

Kelly Noble

Office Manager

Tracie Schneider

Communications and Marketing Manager

Want to Join Our Team?

The EDC is Hiring:

Digital Upskilling Specialist will support the Ventura County Digital Upskilling Training Program, which will train 400 local workers and small business owners over the next three years.

CLICK HERE to download the application

To send the application and for any questions pertaining to the position email jaime@edcollaborative.com

Looking for NO-COST Business Consulting Services?

The EDC SBDC call team and experienced advisors are available to answer questions and help you navigate today’s complex business environment. The Economic Development Collaborative hosts the Small Business Development Center and is funded in part through a cooperative agreement with the U.S. Small Business Administration. Signing up as a client takes just a few minutes and provides you with lifetime access to all of our no-cost services.

Get started today with no-cost consulting by calling our

Business Assistance Line at 805.409.9159.

Resources and advising are available in English and Spanish.

Access our Loan Program by calling 805.409.9497.

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