Economic Development Collaborative (EDC) free event and webinar schedule

EDC JANUARY 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!

FREE COMPUTER BASICS CLASS

Starting January 17 @ 5:00 pm Tuesdays and Thursdays

This 6-week course teaches adult learners essential computer skills that are needed in daily life. This course is designed for individuals with minimal or no digital skills operating a computer and is especially helpful for adult learners who need more computer skills to get a job or move into a higher-paying job.

Ventura Adult Continuing Education: 5080 Elmhurst Street Ventura, CA

CALL 805.289.1744 TO SIGN-UP

iHub² TIPS AND TRICKS: BOOT STRAPPING WITH PAUL SHRATER

January 18 @ 6:00 pm

Entrepreneur Paul Shrater co-founded Minimus.biz, the world leader in all things travel-sized and individual-sized. He navigated his company through all its growth stages, developing the marketing, sales, purchasing, operations, administration and accounting departments. Paul acquired extremely valuable tools, processes and strategies along the way and will share these best practices with attendees. A graduate of the acclaimed Wharton School, Paul received a Bachelor of Science in Economics with a concentration in Entrepreneurial Management. He has spoken at several conferences and guest lectured at universities on topics such as film finance, marketing, intellectual property and screenwriting. Location: 4001 Mission Oaks Blvd. Community Room Camarillo, CA 93012.

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FREE COMPUTER BASICS CLASS

Starting January 18 @ 6:30 pm Mondays and Wednesdays

This 6-week course teaches adult learners essential computer skills that are needed in daily life. This course is designed for individuals with minimal or no digital skills operating a computer and is especially helpful for adult learners who need more computer skills to get a job or move into a higher-paying job.

Conejo Valley Adult Education: 1025 Old Farm Road Thousand Oaks, CA

CALL 805.497.2761 TO SIGN-UP

EN ESPAÑOL: CLASE GRATUITA DE COMPUTACIÓN BÁSICA

Comenzando el 18 de enero lunes y miércoles a las 6:30 pm

Este curso de 6 semanas enseña a estudiantes adultos conocimientos esenciales de computación que son necesarios en la vida diaria. Este curso está diseñado para personas con un mínimo o ninguna cualificaciones digitales que operan una computadora y es especialmente útil para los estudiantes adultos que necesitan más conocimientos de computación para conseguir un trabajo o pasar a un trabajo mejor pagado.

Conejo Valley Adult Education: 1025 Old Farm Road Thousand Oaks, CA

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EDC PARTNER SCHEDULE

SBA: INTRO GOVERNMENT CONTRACTING CERTIFICATION PROGRAMS

January 17 @ 10:00 am

This webinar will provide an overview of SBA programs and services, with an emphasis on SBA’s federal contracting resources! This will be an intro to small business certification programs. Government contracts are a tremendous financial opportunity for small businesses, and the U.S. government is the largest customer in the world. It buys all types of products and services in both large and small quantities and it’s required by law to consider buying from small businesses. The SBA has several contracting assistance programs, and federal contracting resources available to assist entrepreneurs. This is a great opportunity to get any questions you may have answered and find out about the multiple resources available to help you on your way to small business success. This event will take place online, please register for the log on information. SBA programs and services are extended to the public on a nondiscriminatory basis. For reasonable accommodation request please send an email to lado@sba.gov at least 7 days in advance.

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GO-BIZ: CALIFORNIA COMPETES WEBINAR

January 17 @ 11:00 am

GO-Biz hosts online webinars about the California Competes program. Each webinar consists of a 45-minute presentation, followed by a question and answer session.

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VENTURA COUNTY SCORE: HOW TO SHOW UP BEFORE YOUR COMPETITION: 5 BEST PRACTICES FOR SEO

January 18 @ 10:30 am

Search engine optimization (SEO) is vital for the success of any business, regardless of industry, whether you are in-person or online. SEO is all about how your website interacts with search engines, allowing your site to show up for relevant search terms in places like Google, Yelp and even Facebook. This live webinar will help answer your questions and layout a step-by-step process for SEO best practices.

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CMTC: ECONOMIC INCENTIVES FOR CALIFORNIA MANUFACTURERS

January 18 @ 11:00 am

During this webinar, CMTC, IBank, and CPCFA will share how small and medium-sized California manufacturers can take advantage of available state programs.

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WEV: BUSINESS CLASSES INFO SESSION

January 18 @ 6:30 pm

If you currently own a small business or are considering starting one, join WEV for their free one-hour information session to learn about their Business Training Classes and other resources to help your business grow. WEV helps you gain the knowledge and skills to grow your business with confidence.

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WEV: STEPS TO START YOUR BUSINESS

January 19 @ 10:30 am

Looking to launch a brand new business and aren’t sure where to start? If so, this workshop will help get you headed in the right direction. WEV will discuss about things you should consider before starting a business including how to choose the right business entity types such as LLC or sole proprietorship, how to obtain the correct business licenses and permits, the tax implications of starting your own business and additional small business resources to set you up for success.

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SCORE: HOW TO LAUNCH YOUR E-COMMERCE AND START YOUR BUSINESS ONLINE

January 19 @ 2:00 pm

Do you operate a brick-and-mortar business? Are you considering adopting eCommerce? The skills required to effectively create & operate a seamless shopping experience for your customers will test your aptitude as a business owner in a variety of different subject fields. Whether your business has a couple of products, a comprehensive catalog of thousands of SKUs, or anywhere in-between: the answer to increasing your sales long-term is likely an effective eCommerce platform and thought-out customer acquisition campaign. There are many companies that offer eCommerce solutions so where do you begin? Online attendees of this webinar will learn fundamental concepts about eCommerce and how to successfully launch and run your online store.

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WEV: CONNECT, COLLABORATE, LEARN WITH WEV

January 20 @ 9:00 am

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 9:00am to 10:00am, and joined by a special guest speaker, you will have the opportunity to share, listen and support one another with reaching your business goals.

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CALIFORNIA EMPLOYERS ASSOCIATION: 2023 LABOR LAW UPDATE *SPONSORED BY THE WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT BOARD OF VENTURA COUNTY

January 24 @ 10:00 am

2023 looks to be a bit brighter regarding the pandemic, but the Legislature refocused its attention on passing a multitude of labor and employment bills. This presentation will go over critical updates for California employers. The California Employers Association training is unique in that they will not only cover the new laws, but their HR advisors will also discuss policy updates, practical guidance and available resources. Of course, they will also answer your burning questions!

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EN ESPAÑOL: WEV: SESIÓN INFORMATIVA DE EMPRENDIMIENTO DE WEV EN SANTA PAULA

7 de febrero a las 6:00 pm

La Sesión Informativa de Emprendimiento de WEV es gratuita y en español. Esta sesión informativa es una gran oportunidad para aprender acerca de las clases gratuitas de Emprendimiento de WEV para ayudar a hacer crecer su empresa. Al completar las clases de Emprendimiento usted será elegible para solicitar una subvención de $7,500. Ubicación: Blanchard Community Library, 119 N. 8th Street, Santa Paula, CA Si tiene alguna pregunta, póngase en contacto con Berenize Ayala llamando al 805.456.2347.

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