EDC SBDC — EDC President and CEO elected to statewide leadership council

EDC PRESIDENT & CEO ELECTED TO STATEWIDE LEADERSHIP COUNCIL

Bruce Stenslie, EDC President & CEO has been elected to the California Forward Leadership Council. California Forward (CA Fwd) is a non-profit organization founded in 2008 that advocates for shared prosperity across all of the state’s regions and for improved government performance and accountability.

“I’m honored to join the CA Fwd Leadership Council,” said Stenslie. “Our newly fortified and dynamic work in the regions of the state helps make certain that every local economy and all Californians are considered as we promote policies that can lift more Californians into the middle class.”

Congratulations Bruce! For more information on California Forward please visit their website.

SPIRIT OF SMALL BUSINESS AWARDS

EDC joined partners Women’s Economic Ventures, the U.S. Small Business Administration and SCORE to celebrate the Pacific Coast Business Times Small Business Awards.

Special congratulations to EDC Business Advisors Erick and Bryan Went of Matter Labs for winning the Pacific Coast Business Times 2019 Community Spirit Award!

And one thing is for sure…. Henry knows how to throw a great party!!

Check out more events hosted by the Pacific Coast Business Times celebrating entrepreneurship in our area by visiting this link.

FREE INDIVIDUAL AND GROUP THERAPY OFFERED FOR THOSE IMPACTED BY THE THOMAS AND HILL/WOOLSEY FIRES

California Lutheran University (CLU) Community Counseling Centers, is offering free counseling services to individuals, couples, families, and groups impacted by the Thomas fire and resulting mudslides. Centers are located in Oxnard (2200 Outlet Center Dr. #470) and Westlake Village (31416 Agoura Rd. #115).

If you have been impacted either directly (e.g., lost home, loss of employment, etc.) or indirectly (e.g., relative or co-worker of survivor, business owner dealing with long-term effects, etc.), please contact the CLU Community Counseling Center office at (805)-493-3059 to set up an appointment.

HOW TO INCORPORATE: A WORKSHOP WITH A LAWYER AND A CPA

PRESENTED BY SBDC & SCORE

October 1st 6:30 pm to 8:30 pm

Ventura County Community Foundation

Community Room

4001 Mission Oaks Blvd.

Camarillo, CA 93012

Cost: $35

If you’ve ever thought about incorporating your company, this interactive workshop is a must. Join Anthony Curtis, CPA and forensic accountant, and Erica Bristol, attorney and commercial mediator, to get all your business incorporation questions answered. During this workshop, Anthony and Erica will guide you through all the steps necessary to incorporate right the first time.

QUICKBOOKS TRAINING OFFERED BY SCORE

September 11th 6:00 pm to 9:30 pm

SCORE Small Business Resource Center

516 Pennsfield Pl. #206

Thousand Oaks, CA 91360

Cost: $35

Have QuickBooks® Online for your business but not sure how to use it? This workshop will review the basics while making sure to tackle universal QuickBooks® sticking points including Bank Feeds, Undeposited Funds, Receiving Payments and Reporting.

INSPIRING WOMEN: A FEMALE ENTREPRENEUR FORUM ON FINDING A WORK-LIFE BALANCE

September 18th 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm

Camarillo Library

4101 Las Posasa Road

Camarillo, CA

Join us for this dynamic event presented by three local women who are experts in their fields as we learn how to create a better work-life balance. Presented by SCORE, this workshop is one not to be missed!

This event is presented at NO COST.

CANNABIS INDUSTRY AND STATE PAYROLL TAX SEMINAR

Presented by EDD

September 12th 9:00 am to 12:00 pm

Ventura EDD Tax Office

4820 McGrath Street, Suite 200

Ventura, Ca

Learn how state and payroll taxes apply to the cannabis industry, ways to distinguish between an employee and a contractor and how to get extra government assistance.

This seminar is presented at NO COST.

INNOVATION AND GROWTH FAIR

WITH 805 STARTUPS

September 19th 3:00 pm to 7:00 pm

Agoura Hills Recreation Center

29900 Ladyface Court, Agoura Hills, CA 91301

CALLING ALL INNOVATORS AND ENTREPRENEURS!!

Come meet and learn from a wide range of businesses, non-profits, and government agencies that are coming together to offer you more support than any one of us could provide alone. Your success and growth benefits our shared community!

This event is free to attend when you register before September 16th!

STATE LABOR LAW AND PAYROLL TAX SEMINAR

Presented by EDD

October 16th 9:00 am to 3:30 pm

Ventura EDD Tax Office

4820 McGrath Street, Suite 200

Ventura, Ca

Learn how state labor law and payroll taxes apply to your business.

This seminar is presented at NO COST.