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Bilingual report — Economic Development Collaborative (EDC) — Honoring Pride Month

by Community Contributor • June 14, 2024 • Comments Off

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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

Business Resources

Ventura County Business Resources CLICK HERE

Santa Barbara County Business Resources CLICK HERE

Disaster Recovery 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.

SBA LGBTQ+ Pride Month Resources CLICK HERE

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.

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.