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HONORING PRIDE MONTH
The Economic Development Collaborative (EDC) would like to recognize Pride Month. Observed annually in June, Pride Month is a time to uplift and celebrate the the LGBTQ+ community. EDC is committed to supporting LGBTQ+ innovators and entrepreneurs and strives to provide equitable access to inclusive services year-round.
The EDC is proud to support our community by providing professional technical assistance through our Small Business Development Center. Our NO-COST advising areas include:
- Start-up guidance
- Marketing and Branding
- International Trade
- E-commerce and Social Media
- Manufacturing Assistance
- Legal Compliance
- Strategic Planning
- QuickBooks and Accounting
- And MORE
If you are in need of assistance for your business please give us a call:
EDC Business Assistance Line (805) 409-9159
Webinars
STRONG WOMAN, STRONG COFFEE
June 16 @ 9:00 am
Strong Woman, Strong Coffee” is an upcoming free online meetup hosted by WEV, inviting women entrepreneurs to network, collaborate and gain insights from fellow participants. This month special guest, Cally Ingebritson, a Bilingual Business Consultant at WEV, will lead a discussion on navigating and thriving in the business world within the Queer community, with a focus on financial coaching.
CLICK HERE TO REGISTER
COAST TO COAST: A CELEBRATION OF LGBTQIA+ BUSINESSES
June 21@ 10:00 am PST
Join the Massachusetts District Office and the San Francisco District Office of the Small Business Administration to celebrate LGBTQIA+ Pride Month. You’ll hear from business mentors, business owners, and other resource providers who can help you start, grow, and expand your business. This free, online event is open to all.
CLICK HERE TO REGISTER
Business Resources
- Santa Barbara County Business Resources CLICK HERE
- Women and Minority-Owned Businesses Resources CLICK HERE
- EDC Loan has a variety of loan programs for small businesses located in Ventura and Santa Barbara counties CLICK HERE to learn more.
- Certify your business as an LGBT Business Enterprise (LGBTBE): Becoming a Certified LGBTBE® gives your business the opportunity to compete for sourcing contracts with National LGBT Chamber of Commerce partners. CLICK HERE to learn more.
Meet Our Staff
In recognition of Pride Month, we would like to celebrate the work of our inclusive and diverse team! Click on the picture to meet our staff.
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