EDC SBDC update for June 11 — EDC SBDC Client Success Spotlight Emily Barany

EDC SBDC CLIENT SUCCESS SPOTLIGHT

EMILY BARANY

Emily Barany, founder and owner of Visionality, did not waste any time in setting up a nonprofit to offer assistance to impacted residents in the 805 area during the Thomas Fire. Founding 805 Help as a way to reach disaster survivors with much needed food, clothing and additional items, Emily saw an opportunity to create a resource in the Ventura County area that had not existed before. Since the Thomas Fire, 805HELP has grown into an online, grassroots platform that empowers local community members to support survivors of recent disasters in the form of direct donations, volunteerism and pro-bono services. 805HELP was recently honored as “NonProfit of the Year” in State Senate District 19 B State Senator Hannah-Beth Jackson. Congratulations Emily on a job well done! To learn more visit 805HELP.

WHY EVERY ENTREPRENEUR NEEDS TO ASK AN ATTORNEY AND CPA ABOUT INCORPORATING

June 14th 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM

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 though all the steps necessary to incorporate right the first time. Free to attend. Hosted by the Russell Fischer Business Collection- Camarillo Public Library.

COMPLYING WITH US EXPORT REGULATIONS

June 20th 9:00 AM to 4:30 PM

Are you interested in learning more about US export regulations? Attend this upcoming event to hear speakers from the District Export Council of Southern California (DECSC) provide an in-depth examination of the Export Administration Regulations (EAR) and the U.S. Commercial Service discuss the many resources available to assist with your company’s export objectives.

ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COLLABORATIVE PARTNER NEWS

Camarillo Summer Business Expo

June 18th 4:00 PM to 6:30 PM

Enjoy an evening out and make great new business connections during the Camarillo Chamber of Commerce Semi-Annual Business Expo. Local businesses will be showcasing their products and services, and restaurants will be sampling items off their menus. This event features food, a prize drawing and fun. FREE to attend, no registration required. Hosted by the Camarillo Public Library, 4101 Las Posas Road, Camarillo, CA.

Female Entrepreneur Forum on Smart Business Finance

June 19th 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM

Are you a female entrepreneur who would like to learn more about business finance? Join us for this multi-partner free event- Inspiring Women. The forum includes a panel of highly successful female entrepreneurs who will share their expertise on how to finance your business. There will be a Q&A portion, as well as networking opportunities. Hosted by the Thousand Oaks Public Library.

Strengths-Based Leadership Training

July 10th 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM

July 11th 9:30 AM to 12:30 PM

This experiential training, designed and led by Polly Chandler, uses the Gallup Strengths Finder Assessment to build common understanding about strengths, performance, energy and managing weakness. The sessions will build on your assessment results to help you leave with an actionable strengths-based approach to your business. Hosted by Women’s Economic Ventures. Cost: $125