Bilingual report — Economic Development Collaborative (EDC) — Honoring Women’s History Month

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HONORING WOMEN’S HISTORY MONTH

The Economic Development Collaborative would like to recognize Women’s History Month. Since 2010 the EDC has counseled over 3,000 women owned businesses and has helped generate over $22 billion in revenue. 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:

  • Start-up Guidance
  • Marketing & Branding
  • International Trade
  • E-commerce & Social Media
  • Manufacturing Assistance
  • Legal Compliance
  • Strategic Planning
  • QuickBooks & Accounting
  • And MORE

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

EDC Business Assistance Line 805.409.9159

Women’s Small Business Month Webinar

WOMEN OWNED SMALL BUSINESS PROGRAM WORKSHOP

March 20 @ 10:00 am

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

CLICK HERE TO REGISTER

MEET OUR STAFF AND ADVISORS

In celebration of National Women’s History Month, we would like to recognize some of our advisors and staff! In 2023, our entire EDC SBDC team provided over 6,000 counseling 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

Deborah Deras

Melissa Forziat

Erin Fredregill

Jocelyn Graf

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Elizabeth Haffner
Shalene Hayman
Siddhi Khara
Bonnie Lu
Sylvia Martini

Wangari Njathi

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Adilene Polis

Simona Racek

Juliana Ramírez

Karen Scuncio
Sonata Taman
Staff
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Shelby Arthur

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Broadband Consortium of the Pacific Coast Coordinator

Monica Estrella

Grants and Contracts Manager

Alondra Gaytán

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Director of Strategic Relations

Stephanie González

Bilingual Marketing Assistant

Tiffany Hunsberger

Loan Relationship Specialist

Mariah Jeffrey

Multi-Program Business Liaison and Outcomes Specialist

Jocelyn Lopez

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Client Relationship Specialist

Vicki Meraz

Loan Program Assistant

Kelly Noble

Office Manager

Tracie Schneider

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Communications and Marketing Manager

Vivian Vázquez

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Workforce and Economic Strategies Senior Associate
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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