Bilingual report — Economic Development Collaborative (EDC) celebrates National Small Business Week (through May 4)

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NATIONAL SMALL BUSINESS WEEK

For more than 50 years, the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) has celebrated National Small Business Week (NSBW), which recognizes the critical contributions of America’s entrepreneurs and small business owners. NSBW is co-hosted by SCORE, mentors to America’s small businesses and a resource partner of SBA.

Join us in celebrating National Small Business Week and participate in the following events throughout the week! These events are at NO-COST. The events will cover different information that will help you START, GROW and EXPAND your small business.

SBA National Small Business Week Webinars

NATIONAL SMALL BUSINESS WEEK (NSBW) VIRTUAL SUMMIT

April 30 & May 1 9:00 am PST

Meet fellow business owners and entrepreneurs and get expert advice at this FREE 2-day summit. This year’s event will include educational presentations by experts, exhibit booths, free business resources, multiple peer-to-peer networking rooms and expert business advice from SCORE mentors. The event is free to attend for both established and aspiring business owners. However, you must first register to gain entry.

CLICK HERE TO REGISTER

#NSBW – BUSINESS BASICS 101

April 30 @ 10:00 am PST

Join the U.S. Small Business Administration’s Fresno District Office for Business Basics 101 – Basics on starting a business. This program is designed for helping new and aspiring entrepreneurs launch a business idea and to understand the steps to building a business. Basics of business start-up and how and where to find additional small business support and educational resources.

CLICK HERE TO REGISTER

CRASH COURSE IN MARKETING PLANS AND STRATEGIES

April 30 @ 9:00 am PST

In celebration of National Small Business Week (NSBW), SBA North Carolina District Office will be hosting five days of small business-focused training! For day two of NSBW, Tuesday, April 30th, SBA will be focusing on Marketing.

CLICK HERE TO REGISTER

VETERANS SMALL BUSINESS WEEK WEBINAR

May 1

12:00 pm PST

Learn about the Resources available from SBA and SBA’s Partners. Hear about SBA’s flagship program for veterans, Boots to Business.

CLICK HERE TO REGISTER

#NSBW – REGISTERING IN SAM.GOV

May 2 @ 10:00 am PST

Are you looking to do government contracting? Stuck on how to navigate SAM.gov? Join the SBA Fresno District Office and learn step-by-step how to register your business.

CLICK HERE TO REGISTER

Additional Resources for Businesses

  • Santa Barbara County Business Resources CLICK HERE
  • Women and Minority-Owned Business Resources CLICK HERE
  • EDC Loan has a variety of loan programs for small businesses located in Ventura and Santa Barbara counties CLICK HERE
  • Call 805.409.9159 for EDC SBDC NO-COST business consulting!
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