Economic Development Collaborative (EDC) free event and webinar schedule

UPDATED: EDC APRIL 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: OXNARD’S RECIPE FOR SUCCESS: MARKETING AND RESOURCES FOR RESTAURANTS

April 9 @ 9:00 am

Join SCORE Ventura County and Economic Development Collaborative to learn about Oxnard’s Recipe for Success. This workshop aims to equip restaurant owners with the tools and strategies to maximize social media and highlight the power of collaboration between restaurants, local districts and Visit Oxnard from a panel of local businesses. Address: Oxnard Main Public Library (251 South A St, Oxnard, CA 93030).

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IN-PERSON EVENT: MARKETING MASTERCLASS

April 24 @ 8:00 am

Are you struggling to attract profitable customers and grow your business? Do you want to stand out from the competition and maximize your marketing efforts? This must-attend workshop is designed for established business owners and new entrepreneurs looking to drive real results. Join SCORE and EDC for this insight-packed session and discover the strategies you need to attract, win and retain high-value customers. Address: Ventura City Hall, 501 Poli St., Ventura, California 93001.

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EDC PARTNER SCHEDULE

SBA: HOW TO DO BUSINESS WITH THE US DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION (DOT)

April 10 @ 10:00 am

A Virtual Event to Unlock Contracting Opportunities with the US Department of Transportation (DOT) and the Office of Small & Disadvantaged Business Utilization (OSDBU) Procurement Assistance Division. Don’t miss this opportunity to connect and gain valuable insights on how to do business with DOT. The “How to Do Business with Federal Agencies” series is designed to empower small businesses with the knowledge and tools needed to successfully navigate federal contracting, build strategic relationships and unlock new growth opportunities within government agencies. This event will take place online using Microsoft Teams, please register to obtain for the login information. Please note, if you are planning to use a mobile device or tablet to access this webinar, you must first download the Teams app to your device. SBA programs and services are extended to the public on a nondiscriminatory basis. For reasonable accommodation requests, please email lado@sba.gov at least 7 days in advance.

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SCORE: OPTIMIZING YOUR VIDEO MARKETING STRATEGY FOR 2025

April 10 @ 10:00 am

When asked at Fortune’s 2016 Most Powerful Women International Summit in London where Facebook would be in half a decade in terms of mobile and video, Facebook Vice President Nicola Mendelsohn said the social network would “definitely” be mobile and would “probably” be “all video.” In the past several years, Mendelsohn’s prediction has come true for Facebook and the other major social media platforms. As an entrepreneur, you must get proficient at creating videos to promote yourself and your business. In this class you will learn that you don’t have to be perfect, just human.

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SCORE: I’M CERTIFIED, NOW WHAT?

April 14 @ 9:00 am

Congratulations on earning your small business certification! Now it’s time to put it to work! In this workshop, you’ll learn how to leverage your certification to unlock contracting opportunities with the state of CA, how to connect with key procurement networks and market your business effectively to prime contractors and government agencies. You’ll also discover strategies to stand out, maintain compliance and maximize your potential in the lead-up to the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics and beyond.

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SBA: INTRO TO CYBERSECURITY

April 14 @ 10:00 am

Empower your small business with a deep dive into cybersecurity basics at SBA’s upcoming Introduction to Cybersecurity event. Discover practical strategies to protect your business online. Join SBA for insights tailored to small businesses, ensuring your digital assets are secure. Do not miss out on the chance to boost your digital security knowledge. This event will take place online using Microsoft Teams, please register to obtain for the login information. Please note, if you are planning to use a mobile device to access this webinar, you must first download the Teams app to your device. SBA programs and services are extended to the public on a nondiscriminatory basis. For reasonable accommodation requests, please send an email to lado@sba.gov at least 7 days in advance.

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