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

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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 875 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:

  • 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

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 2023, our entire EDC SBDC team provided over 3,000 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

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Luisa Arzate
Tracy Beard
Deborah Deras
Melissa Forziat
Erin Fredregill

Jocelyn Graf

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Elizabeth Haffner
Shalene Hayman

Siddhi Khara

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Bonnie Lu
Sylvia Martini
Adilene Polis
Simona Racek
Juliana Ramírez
Irma Ramos
Karen Scuncio
Sonata Taman
Staff
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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
Client Relationship 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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