> Assemblymember Jacqui Irwin will present a “Manage Your Money Financial Literacy Workshop” from 6 to 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 14 at CSU Channel Islands, Malibu Hall Room 100.
Learn how to manage student loans, everyday tools to save money, common debt traps to avoid and also enjoy free pizza. Presented in cooperation with CSU Channel Islands Student Government. RSVP to 805-482-1904 or visit www.asmdc.org/irwin.
> The Green Business Program of Santa Barbara County (GBPSBC) announced that its newly designed Green Business Academy — a four-month-long series to help organizations implement and gain certification for using environmentally-friendly practices — is now accepting businesses.
The North County kick-off will be held rom 3 to 5 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 7 at Hardy Diagnostics, 1430 W McCoy Lane, Santa Maria.
The South County kick-off will be held from 3 to 5 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 8 at Sonos, 419 State St., Santa Barbara.
Visit www.greenbizsbc.org for more information.
CERF director Bill Watkins. Courtesy photo.
> The 2015 Ventura County Economic Forecast will be presented at 11 a.m. Friday, Nov. 6 at the Padre Serra Center, 5205 Upland Road, Camarillo.
Presented by the Cal Lutheran Center for Economic Research and Forecasting (CERF), speakers include CERF director Bill Watkins and economist Matthew Fienup.
Tickets are $65 and include lunch. RSVP to Ashley Freas at freas@CalLutheran.edu.