EDC-VC update for July 18 — Special Congratulations to Matter Labs!

Special Congratulations to Matter Labs!

Congratulations to EDC Business Advisors Erick and Bryan Went of Matter Labs for winning the Pacific Coast Business Times 2019 Community Spirit Award! Join us in celebration of all businesses honored at the PCBT Spirit of Small Business Awards on August 22nd. To register please email rramirez@pacbiztimes.com.

SPIRIT OF SMALL BUSINESS AWARDS

August 22, 2019

Luncheon, 11:30 a.m.- 1:30 p.m.

Four Seasons Biltmore – Coral Casino

CALIFORNIA COMPETES TAX CREDIT APPLICATIONS START JULY 29TH

 The California Competes Tax Credit (CCTC) application periods, credits available, and committee meeting dates for fiscal year 2019-2020 have been posted here. The first application period will start on July 29, 2019, with $90 million in tax credits available.

Starting July 29, the online application can be accessed at www.calcompetes.ca.gov

Application instructions, FAQs, and other technical assistance documents are available at www.business.ca.gov/CalCompetes.aspx

If you have any questions regarding the CCTC or application process, please contact our office at (916) 322-4051 or send an email to CalCompetes@gobiz.ca.gov.

City of Ventura Business Loans

Through its Business Assistance Program, the City of Ventura funds three separate loan options. One is a small business or micro-enterprise program; the second is designed to revitalize the city’s older commercial districts through building rehabilitation, such as through facade and structural improvements; the third is to support commercial property owners with code compliance. All of these loan programs are aimed at assisting business owners overcome some of the hurdles to successful entrepreneurship. EDC’s role is to provide business counseling and loan application assistance to business and building owners and to handle all loan underwriting and subsequent servicing.

Individuals interested should contact Marvin Boateng, EDC Loan Fund Manager at marvin@edcollaborative.com or call 805.409.9158.

DESIGN A BUSINESS AND LIFE YOU LOVE

July 23rd 6:00 pm to 7:30 pm

Camarillo Public Library

Community Room

4101 Las Posas Road

Camarillo, CA 93010

Entrepreneur and Business Coach Clare Briglio, combines soul direction with years of expertise in business coaching and ownership to help begin to uncover the life you were designed to live. This class is designed for anyone who is looking for a more fulfilling and abundant business, career and life.

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.

CREATIVE COMMUNITY THOMAS FIRE GRANTS AVAILABLE- APPLY BY AUGUST 1ST!

Ventura County creatives – artists, writers, musicians, performers, designers, sculptors, teachers, filmmakers. If you or your creative career were impacted by the Thomas Fire or Montecito Debris

Flow, you may be eligible for relief funding.

The Creative Community Thomas Fire Grant is intended to help those that experienced physical or economic losses to meet basic needs or invest in their creative practice. Award amounts: $250 to $2,500. Visit www.VCArtsCouncil.org for info and to Apply.

Application deadline: August 1st, 2019, 11:59pm