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EDC FEBRUARY EVENT AND WEBINAR SCHEDULE
The Economic Development Collaborative encourages you to sign up for our no-cost events and webinars. Space is limited. Register today!
Plan ahead! Our full EDC and partner event schedule is updated at the start of each month.
IN-PERSON EVENT: CITY OF MOORPARK: READY • SET • GROW: SMALL BUSINESS SUCCESS WORKSHOP SERIES
February 19 @ 8:00 am
Join the City of Moorpark and Economic Development Collaborative for a 3-part series to help business owners improve legal compliance, financial planning and marketing. Participants will receive hands-on, practical training to achieve real results, such as official registration, funding readiness, and customer growth. This 3-workshop series will be conducted in English, with the option to answer questions in Spanish. Hands-on materials will be provided in both languages. Address: Moorpark City Council Chamber, 323 Science Drive, Moorpark, CA 93021. Price: FREE.
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IN-PERSON EVENT: FROM SKILLED EMPLOYEE TO TEAM LEADER: SUPERVISORY & LEADERSHIP FUNDAMENTALS
February 25 @ 8:00 am
You were promoted because you’re great at your work. Now you’re responsible for making sure others do it well, and that requires a completely different skill set. Join the Workforce Development Board of Ventura County and the Economic Development Collaborative for a focused, high-impact course designed for skilled employees who have recently moved into a supervisory role. This course bridges the gap between “doing the work” and “leading the work,” helping participants transition from operator to process leader. Check-in: 8:00 – 8:30 am. Address: Workforce Development Board of Ventura County Office, 3rd Floor, 2901 North Ventura Road, Oxnard. Price: FREE.
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GET GAME-READY: LA28 & WORLD CUP UPDATES
February 25 @ 12:00 pm
As Los Angeles gears up to host the 2028 Olympic & Paralympic Games, the 2026 World Cup, and a wave of other major sporting events, now is the time for small businesses to prepare for unprecedented opportunities. Join America’s SBDC and Pacific Coast Regional Small Business Development Center (PCR SBDC) for the third webinar series – Get Your Business Game-Ready – to learn about the procurement process for the LA Games. You’ll hear from Daniel Cho and Melissa Savage, Senior Management Analysts from the City of Los Angeles, with the latest information on the upcoming LA Games and the business opportunities that will accompany them. America’s SBDC and PCR SBDC will also cover details about RAMP, an online portal where you can register your business, get certified, and learn about upcoming contracting opportunities in the LA area. Whether you’ve attended previous webinars in their LA Game-Ready series or this is your first time joining, this webinar is key to understanding the basics of the procurement process. Don’t miss out! This webinar will be a game-changer for your business’s growth potential. Price: FREE.
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EDC PARTNER SCHEDULE
SCORE: BUILDING YOUR NETWORK AND GROWING YOUR REFERRALS WITH AI
February 17 @ 5:00 pm
Most business owners are on LinkedIn, but few use it intentionally to build meaningful relationships, secure referral partners, and attract new customers. Building Your Network and Growing Your Referrals with AI is a practical, hands-on session designed to help business owners and solopreneurs turn LinkedIn into a powerful professional growth engine. This presentation shows attendees how to optimize their LinkedIn presence, clearly articulate who they help, and confidently engage the right people without feeling salesy or wasting time. Price: FREE.
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SCORE: SOCIAL MEDIA MARKETING ESSENTIALS FOR BUSINESS
February 18 @ 10:00 am
Social media can be overwhelming for business owners. Which platforms. How often to post. What to post. This class will give you the basics every business owner should know, as well as the latest trends to grow your business. Price: $10.00.
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SCORE: UTILIZING AI IN DIGITAL MARKETING
February 18 @ 4:00 pm
Discover how to harness the power of artificial intelligence in marketing with our webinar, Leveraging AI & ChatGPT in Digital Marketing. Led by Dr. Farid Parvini, Ph.D. (USC), this session covers the essentials you need to know: clear definitions of AI, ML, and NLP; an overview of ChatGPT and its evolution; the art of prompt engineering; practical strategies for applying AI to SEO; and real-world applications of AI that go far beyond simple content generation. Whether you’re new to AI or ready to take your digital marketing to the next level, this webinar will provide the knowledge and tools to help you stay ahead. Price: FREE.
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WEV: READY TO BUILD YOUR CREDIT AND YOUR FUTURE?
February 18 @ 6:00 pm
In the class, WEV will cover the basics of credit, how credit scores work and what affects them. Participants will learn simple, practical tips for using credit wisely, managing debt, and making on-time payments. Everyone will leave with a personal credit plan and support to get started while being a part of a supportive credit builder community. No prior experience in credit is required to join this class. Wednesdays 2/18/26 – 3/25/26, 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm, Offered in English via Zoom. Price: FREE.
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