CA SMALL BUSINESS COVID-19 RELIEF GRANT Grant Q&A
January 13 @ 12:30 pm
Have questions about the CA Small Business COVID-19 Relief Grant Program? Join the EDC’s Business Disruption Resource Director, Clare Briglio, and EDC SBDC Financial Advisor, Juliana Ramirez, in this Q&A session! Space is limited. Please register early.
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Over the holiday season, the Port was in full swing preparing for two new hybrid mobile harbor cranes. Their arrival on Saturday marks another step toward further reducing emissions and greening cargo operations at “The Greenest Port in the U.S.”. These new cranes will help speed the delivery of goods to local stores, increase efficiencies, support additional cargo movement, and reduce air emissions for the surrounding community.
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WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 13TH, 2021 AT 12:30 PM
The EDC’s Business Disruption Resource Director, Clare Briglio, and EDC SBDC Financial Advisor, Juliana Ramirez, will be answering questions about the CA Small Business COVID-19 Relief Grant Program.
District 5 Supervisor Carmen Ramirez took her oath of office on Jan. 5.
“I am honored to begin my service representing the residents of Ventura County’s Fifth District. I know that we have many serious challenges to overcome the difficulties each of us experience in different ways because of the health and economic crisis. But I am an optimist and believe that working together for the greater good will get us to a better future. Thank you for the opportunity to serve,” said Supervisor Ramirez.
The Oxnard City Council will appoint a District 2 City Councilmember to serve a limited term that will end on November 2, 2021, the date of a special election that will be called for District 2 voters to choose a representative to complete Carmen Ramirez’s City Council term through 2022. Ramirez was sworn in as a Ventura County Supervisor on January 5, 2021.
Local Oxnard restaurant, The Raven Tavern, is following State Health Orders to shut down all dining except take-out but they want restaurant employees throughout the area to know how much they appreciate them and thank them for keeping the restaurant industry going during the past 9 months. Beginning this Monday they will offer a complimentary “Thank You” meal to any restaurant employee. Restaurant workers can stop by between 2-4 pm on Monday and receive their “Thank You” meal.
There are 985 new cases of COVID-19. There have been 10,764 new tests performed. Current hospitalizations: 411 and current ICU: 80. Current doubling time is 31.9. The current R-effective (average number of people each infected person will pass the virus onto and represents the rate at which COVID-19 is spreading is 1.13. R-effective for California is.97.
The Collection at RiverPark is welcoming Red Door Escape Room to the 650,000-square-foot, open-air shopping center. The new facility, which is expected to open around May, will be Red Door’s ninth location nationwide and its third location in California.
The Red Door facility at The Collection will be 5,600 square feet and feature eight of Red Door’s proprietary escape room episodes as well as an event suite for corporate events, birthday parties and more. The facility will be able to host groups of about 80 people when large gathering are permitted again.
Given the events happening in this country, particularly the storming of the Capitol yesterday, I make an urgent plea to all of us to RAMP THIS DOWN. Civil strife of this kind erodes our republic, and in other societies, leads inevitably to bloodshed and often worse. The hate is contagious. We must value our nation’s future and our ability to live together in common humanity more than short term partisan advantage, and stop devolving into warring tribes that share no dialogue, understanding or future pursuit of happiness together.
There are 1,520 new cases of COVID-19. There have been 7,560 new tests performed. Current hospitalizations: 420 and current ICU: 81.
There have been 8 additional deaths:
82 year old male,
52 year old female,
63 year old male,
71 year old female
102 year old male
68 year old male
56 year old male
47 year old male
The State of California has successfully received thousands of completed applications and will extend the closing date to January 13, 2021, to keep the portal open for those of you still in process and for new applicants to ensure fair and equitable opportunities for California’s small business community.
If you experienced disruptions in the application process, please note that you will be notified by email when to log in to complete your unfinished application or upload requested documents. Please do not fill out a new application as this can delay consideration.
There are 894 new cases of COVID-19. There have been 12,493 new tests performed. There have been 8 additional deaths:
77 year old male
93 year old female
89 year old female
81 year old female
87 year old female
80 year old female
78 year old male
78 year old male
Our thoughts are with the loved ones of each of the people who have passed away and with the medical staff who cared for them. Please help save lives by following the public health guidance.
A woman who defied a genetic mutation that guarantees early-onset Alzheimer’s has donated her brain to research.
January 8 @ 12:00 pm
Join the EDC for a discussion of new COVID-19 Business Relief. Business Disruption Resource Director, Clare Briglio and EDC SBDC Financial Advisor Juliana Ramirez will be presenting and answering questions around these new federal benefits and expansions to existing programs. Space is limited. Please register early.
There are 3,986 new cases of COVID-19. There have been 26 additional deaths: …
Our thoughts are with the loved ones of each of the people who have passed away and with the medical staff who cared for them. Please help save lives by following the public health guidance.
There have been 23,397 new tests performed. Current hospitalizations: 402 and current ICU: 82.
Watch today’s update from the State by clicking here.
As most eyes were focused on the coronavirus relief package this past week, ports all across America were waiting for President Trump to sign the Water Resources Development Act of 2020 (WRDA). Included in the Act were provisions ensuring more funding would start flowing to the Port of Hueneme to maintain and improve the harbor, increasing the Port’s typical Harbor Maintenance Tax (HMT) funding by more than tenfold.
“As the pandemic has stretched our industry thin, the news of this increased funding is exactly what we need to continue making sure we can accommodate the vessels and cargo needed to keep our region recovering,” said Oxnard Harbor District President Jess J. Ramirez. “I would like to thank Congresswoman Julia Brownley for leading the charge, and Congressman Salud Carbajal and Congressman Mike Garcia for supporting this historic legislation.”
In response to the increased transmission of COVID-19 in Ventura County, Oxnard City Hall and most city facilities and programs will be temporarily closed to the public starting January 3, 2022. The City will reopen facilities and programs as soon as it is determined to be safe, but anticipates at least three weeks of closures to the public.
Meanwhile, most services will remain available remotely.
“The safety of the Oxnard community and our City employees remains our top priority,” said City Manager Alexander Nguyen. “As we continue to provide essential services, we need to limit the amount of potential virus spread and protect the City’s workforce.”
It’s been another year like no other, but one marked with so much success because of strong partnerships, faithful support and visionary investments. Thank you for the part you have played in these stories, every one only possible because of the advocacy, the goodwill and the philanthropic support of people like you.
Thank you for continuing to build so much more than housing with us!
Shout out to our special healthcare heroes who continue to serve very sick community members 24/7! We appreciate their dedicated service.
Kevin Bumen, Chief Commercial Officer, San Francisco International Airport (SFO)
Join in to learn:
Overview of SFO’s Recovery to Resilience Framework
Update on Air Bridge Development Concepts
Challenges for SFO in the next 3-5 years
Corporate Leaders Breakfast presents, “Employee or Contractor? The Status of Contract Workers in California”
Karen Gabler, employment law attorney and co-founder, LightGabler
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There are 1,582 new cases of COVID-19.
There have been 3 additional deaths: 84 year old female, 69 year old female and 93 year old female. Our thoughts are with their loved ones and the medical staff that cared for them. Please help save lives by following the public health guidance. Please protect your loved ones and your neighbors.
10, 615 new tests performed.
Current hospitalizations: 374 and current ICU: 66.
Let’s make it a safe New Years Ventura County. Covid cases are on the rise. 1,582 new cases reported today. The highest number since May. Our medical team rocks and they are on watch but they can’t keep up if the cases continue to rise. They want to have enough beds and staff to help you when you are in need. Masking up, social distancing and not gathering are small sacrifices to get us all moving forward in 2021. Let’s save lives. Let’s save businesses. Let’s kick this thing. Doctor Nessa Meshkaty, Doctor Mark Lepore and our entire County family wish you the very best into the new year!
We are excited to invite Ayinde Alakoye, founder of n?dl (as in, “the haystack”), the live audio platform to “Find Voices & Be Heard.” Alakoye created the original iHeartRadio app for Clear Channel, was a speechwriter for President Barack Obama, and is competing with Clubhouse with a new audio start-up that transcribes words as you speak.
To help students overcome the challenge of paying for college, Moorpark College, Oxnard College, Ventura College and Ventura College East Campus are holding free Cash 4 College workshops via Zoom. A workshop will be held on Feb. 6 and Feb. 20, and students can drop in anytime during the session (details below). Bilingual financial aid staff will assist students in completing applications for the 2021-2022 school-year FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) or the California Dream Act Application (CADAA). The workshops are free and open to the community; people may attend a workshop on either date.
The Economic Development Collaborative is honored to have attorneys Aymara Ledezma and Hannah Sweiss from Fisher Phillips LLP join us again to provide a California Employment Law Update for 2021 and additional insight on new regulations related to COVID-19 vaccines, reasonable accommodations and concerns around these issues.
Join us for a discussion around next steps for commercial tenants and landlords, things to consider and opportunities to move forward. This webinar will be a panel discussion between EDC SBDC financial, legal and operations advisors.
Wed., March 10 | 12-12:45 PM (PT)
Robert will talk about the emotional rollercoaster rides and key learnings when starting a contemporary art space in Mexico City, building an artificial island on a river with New York artist Vito Acconci and relaunching Carl Suchy & Söhne, the most important luxury watchmaker of the former Austro-Hungarian empire.
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Events include: Grammy-winning mandolin virtuoso Chris Thile; and chef, restaurateur and humanitarian José Andrés.
Every now and then, we come up with a fantastic idea or invent a super cool technology that could become the next big thing, but it’s very difficult to figure out who will pay for it and how to monetize your innovation. In this presentation, Ade will talk about how to commercialize your innovation sharing lessons and frameworks from his time commercializing research projects at USC and building his own startup.
Next up on the illuminate Speaker Series line-up is Dr. BJ Miller, who will present Let It Fall: The Power of Existential Crises on Thursday, March 18th at 6:00 PM PDT.
Miller will go over how 2020 has shaken us to the point where nothing can be taken for granted and death is being realized as something that can come at any time. This is hard news, but it’s also an essential human experience and what our patients and families go through all the time. In this webinar, we will explore what binds us as human beings underneath our roles and learn practical ways to reframe your experience.
We welcome you to participate in the first of three Ventura County Freight Corridors Study workshops on Thursday, March 18 at 5:00PM in English and at 6:00PM en Español. We will start with a 20-minute presentation on the goals of the study and the existing conditions of freight movement in Ventura County. After the presentation, there will be an opportunity for questions/comments and answers from all attendees.
The Economic Development Collaborative encourages you to sign up for our no-cost webinars. Space is limited. Register today!
SAVE THE DATE! Come Chart the Port’s Course! Our Strategic 2030 Plan is underway and we need your help. Tell us what’s important to you, to your community, and help us plan our futures together. More information: www.portofh.org/community
GUARDA LA FECHA! ¡Acompáñanos a elegir el curso del Puerto! Nuestro Plan Estratégico del 2030 está siendo diseñado y necesitamos tu ayuda. Cuéntanos que es importante para ti y tu comunidad, y ayúdanos a planificar nuestro futuro juntos. Para más información escríbele a Miguel Rodriguez: mrodriguez@portofh.org
TEDxSantaBarbara and Community Environmental Council (CEC) announce the spring series of Making Waves: Conversations with Influencers and Disruptors, a weekly online broadcast on Wednesdays at 4:00 p.m. PT kicking off April 14, 2021.
The series features subject matter experts and change makers from around the world sharing thought-provoking insights on the current Pandemic, along with Sustainability, Creativity, and Social Justice.
Join us for the first installment in our new Zoom series, Local History Happy Hour with Roz McGrath on Tuesday, April 20, 2021 from 5—6PM. In this series, local authors and historians will sit down with The Barbara Barnard Smith Executive Director Elena Brokaw to discuss their unique perspectives on our region’s history, and take questions from the audience.
This online program is free, but requires advanced registration.
This webinar brings together experts in the area of local economic development. The panelists will share their insights on the public policy changes that can be made to address the gaps that exist, which will help restaurants recover.
Key take-aways:
The role of local government in invigorating local businesses/ local economy
The synergies of government- private sector in the LA/ Ventura County areas
There will be a moderated panel discussion followed by an open Q&A.
Learn more about the panel
Rent Relief is now available for landlords and renters who have experienced financial hardship through the CA COVID Rent Relief program.
Luz Reyes-Martin, Executive Director of Public Affairs and Communications at Santa Barbara City College, and Barbara Ben-Horin, former CEO of Girls Inc. of Greater Santa Barbara, will be honored by the Santa Barbara Chapter of the Association for Women in Communications at the Thirteenth Annual Women of Achievement Awards presented by Women Connect4Good.
The Port of Hueneme is a World Trade Center licensee, and in concert with our strong team of stakeholders, is hosting this event as part of our overall initiative to advance the businesses of Ventura County and expand their reach into the global marketplace. The focus this year will be on the challenges and opportunities offered by our post-pandemic world.
Free Event on May 6 Providing Resources and Strategies
Join the Economic Development Collaborative, Edison International and the Outsmart Disaster Campaign on Thursday, May 6 at 12:00 pm for a free webinar on practical tips and strategies on disaster preparedness! This hour-long webinar includes an overview of the Outsmart Disaster Resilient Business Challenge and a walkthrough of core concepts on resiliency strategies for your business
Aerospace propulsion company LaunchPoint Electric Propulsion Solutions, Inc. – a leader in developing electric motors, hybrid-electric propulsion systems and control software for advanced air mobility – is pleased to announce its participation in the Vertical Flight Society’s 77th Annual Forum and Technology Display, being held virtually from May 10 to 14, 2021.
Michael Ricci, LaunchPoint’s Chief Technology Officer and co-founder, will speak on an eVTOL Special Session forum panel about enabling technologies for electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) aircraft. Ricci is the driving force behind LaunchPoint’s “Propulsion by Wire” electric aircraft propulsion system, one of the company’s many cutting-edge innovations. As a panel member, he will share insights based on his extensive development experience in advanced power electronics, electromagnetic and mechanical systems, embedded software development, and control system design.
The Workforce Development Board (WDB) of Ventura County will host a Virtual Resource Fair on Wednesday, May 19, from 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Participants will learn about local organizations offering workforce training and educational opportunities to enable job seekers to secure well-paying employment.
“We’ll have representatives from local community based organizations and partners from the local America’s Job Center of California, which sole purpose is to connect people with jobs and provide supportive services,” says WDB Executive Director Rebecca Evans.
Housing Trust Fund Ventura County (HTFVC), continues the conversation about affordable housing with its 2nd Annual Everyone Deserves a Home Compassion Campaign. The online event will take place on Thursday, June 10th, from 5:30 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.
The biotech and life science industry is thriving on the 101 Corridor from LA to Santa Barbara thanks to Amgen, Takeda, Arcutis, Dyve Biosciences, Kate Farms and other leading companies in the region. Join Jane Wells from CNBC as she interviews these leaders and hear great music from local musicians — part of the “Amgen Symphony” who continue to help orchestrate a high quality of life here.
Also, during the event, an Innovation Award will be presented to:
California Lutheran University’s Gerhard Apfelthaler, Dean of the School of Management and Mike Panesis, Steven Dorfman Professor of Practice and Executive Director of the Steven Dorfman Center for Innovation and Entrepreneurship at Cal Lutheran. Join us in celebration.
Hospice of Santa Barbara will bring together a panel of community leaders for the Navigating Re-entry Town Hall, a virtual event that will discuss the fears, anxiety, and questions as we contemplate a return to society after the pandemic.
On June 29th at 6pm, a virtual community town hall forum will be held where everyone is invited to “attend” (particularly those in SB county), as panelists discuss the anxiety and uncertainty that we are all feeling on some level, as we “re-enter” society including work, school, travel, social/entertainment events, community gatherings and all other forms of in-person living.
Looking to start your Paycheck Protection Program forgiveness process? Join us for FREE on Friday, July 9!
Join local leaders for a lively discussion on the new Infrastructure Bill bringing billions to the region. Hosted by KABC’s Frank Mottek.
Orange Traffic Cones, Orange Ice Cream Cones, Orange Vests, Orange Hard Hats and Oranges from Ventura County ranchers – plus Cone-y Island Hot Dogs, Vegan Pizza and Orange Beer from Five Threads!
Moderated by Frank Mottek, the “Voice of Business in Southern California” and Host of the new “Mottek on Money” nightly business report 6-7 PM on KABC [Frank’s Photo]
National Nonprofit Day is a day to celebrate our Ventura County nonprofits and give thanks for their immense contribution. While there are many nonprofits to celebrate, it is important to shine a light on those making a big difference to our Ventura County community.
John the EDC for a free webinar that will review timeless recommendations that will help both tenants and landlords prepare for eviction protections to expire.
Se abre un nuevo programa de subvenciones para organizaciones que NO han recibido una subvención anterior de ayuda a las empresas.
19 de agosto – 2 de septiembre
We are excited to invite Robbie Nock, director of Entrepreneurship and Professional Practice at ArtCenter College of Design in Pasadena, to discuss key design and content strategy principles and their critical impact on the success of new business in the next era of the creator economy.
Join to learn:
Key design and content strategy principles
Insights from Nock’s career in photography, new media and startups
Design and content strategies needed for startup and new business growth
Emerging market opportunities for new products and services in the creator economy
We welcome you to participate in the third and final Ventura County Freight Corridors Study workshop on Thursday, September 16 at 4:30 p.m. in English and at 6:30 p.m. en Español. We will recap the process to develop the draft Freight Corridors Study and recommended areas of focus for the future of freight movement in the County. This presentation will introduce the draft study, which will be available on the project website (we will send you an email when it becomes available). After the presentation, there will be an opportunity for questions/comments by attendees.
Can’t make the workshops? Not a problem! Recordings of all the virtual workshops will be available on the project website. If you have comments or questions about the draft study at any point you can submit it through the project website or by phone or email.
We’re going virtual again this year
As we’re sure you’re already aware, the recent surge of the COVID-19 Delta variant has led to reduced confidence by many for attending in-person events and the reinstatement of certain safety protocols that limit indoor gatherings. We have therefore made the difficult decision to move the 2021 Executive Talent Management Forum to fully virtual delivery following multiple requests from attendees as well as strict updates to the Cal Lutheran campus visitor policy regarding these concerns.
Connect, Collaborate, Learn with WEV. Strong Women, Strong Coffee is WEV’s monthly meet-up/community empowerment group. Join WEV each month (with your favorite morning brew) to connect, collaborate and learn from other women entrepreneurs. Meeting every 3rd Friday of the month from 9:00 am to 10:00 am, you will have the opportunity to share, listen and support one another with reaching your business goals.
Join WEV this September 17th at 9:00 am as they celebrate Latina owned businesses with special guests, Ana Lilia (Lili) Muñoz owner of Colibri and Brenda Garcia owner of Agave Girl Boutique.
Santa Barbara County Farm Day is back with in-person, open farm tours on Saturday, September 18. This year’s theme is “Know The Essential Hands That Feed You.”
Visitors can use a new online Farm Day Trail Map to build a custom itinerary to navigate between growers and curated tour routes throughout the Santa Maria Valley. The public will experience a day of agricultural activities, farm tours and giveaways, plus meet the local farmers who grow the food they eat.
On Wednesday, September 22nd at 6 p.m., Hospice of Santa Barbara (HSB) will hold its 9th Annual Heroes of Hospice (HOH) to honor local community heroes with Keynote Speaker and #1 New York Times bestselling author, Elizabeth Gilbert. The program will include honorees, an online auction, and more.
***After consultation with local infectious disease experts, Hospice of Santa Barbara has made the decision to transition Heroes of Hospice of Santa Barbara to a completely virtual event this year. The health and wellness of those in the community are their top priority.
Throughout this difficult time in our community, the demand for HSB’s services has been growing. Fundraisers like Heroes of Hospice allows the organization to reach our community members struggling with grief or life-threatening illness, free of charge.
The Advanced Naval Technology Exercise, or “ANTX,” is conducted by the Naval Research and Development Establishment in order to inform and align technical innovation with operational needs. The program is intended to facilitate collaboration between industry, academia and government research and development organizations, providing a forum in which the naval community can evaluate the utility of new technologies before decisions are made on investment priorities.
TODAY – LAST CHANCE TO REGISTER | The rapid growth in fluid work started before the pandemic and will undoubtedly continue well into the future. Learn the reasons why and how organizations are changing with the times.
Oceanview Pavilion Performing Arts Theater by the Beach located at 575 E. Surfside Drive Port Hueneme is proud to present Artwalk and Craft Fairs.
Saturday Oct 16, 10:00 am – 6:00 pm.
Both North and South Santa Barbara County residents are invited to attend Annual Housing Santa Barbara Day this October hosted by 2nd Story Associates with support from the Housing Authority City of Santa Barbara (HACSB). The Santa Barbara event will be heldin Santa Maria in conjunction with the Housing Authority of the County of Santa Barbara on Saturday, October 16th from 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. at Town Center West.
The city of Camarillo is hosting a job fair for individuals to discover job opportunities that are available in the area. The job fair will be taking place onOctober 19, 2021 from 9:00 am – 1:00 pm in Constitution Park. The cost to attend the job fair as a business or a job seeker is FREE.
Join us for a dedication ceremony honoring Steven D. Dorfman’s generous gift to the Center for Innovation & Entrepreneurship. At this event, we are pleased to host entrepreneur Laura Moreno, who will share her journey as a Latina business owner in a keynote address. Moreno’s keynote also kicks off Women Entrepreneurship Week 2021. Attendees will have an opportunity to meet students, faculty, community members and local entrepreneurs. Refreshments will be provided.
The event is free but registration is required. The event will also be livestreamed for remote viewing. An email with the livestream link will be sent to registrants choosing the online option.
Sponsored by: Steven Dorfman Center for Innovation and Entrepreneurship
The Collection at RiverPark invites Super Heroes, Witches, Ghosts and Goblins to collect sweet treats!
Princesses, pirates and pumpkins, gather around! All are invited to stop in for a spell and enjoy fang-tastic treats at The Collection at RiverPark’s annual trick-or-treat event on Wednesday, Oct. 27, from 5 – 7 p.m.
