Central CA SBDC Regional Network
Helping Your Business Start, Grow and Succeed

Webinar: Spinning on a Dime - Smart Steps to Create a Flexible 2021 Strategic Business Plan

Unpredictable. How else do you describe 2021? You have a choice – wait and hope for the best, or prepare with a core Strategic Business Plan that reduces risk and sets you up be an agile company, capable of spinning on a dime and adapting as quickly as possible to changes.

During This webinar, We’ll cover:

*WEBINAR:Managing Your Small Business Through the Pandemic - Nov. 4

This week we take a look at changes to the BCARES grant program that is now open to businesses in the city limits of Bakersfield and received PPP or Kern Recovers funding. We’ll also have updated information and guidance on PPP forgiveness forms, tips, and ideas of effectively managing your PPP and maximize the amount forgiven. There will also be updates on the Economic Disaster Injury Loan Program, local COVID-19 trends, Kern County’s status under state guidelines, Kern Recovers, and the City of Wasco Relief Grant program.

Webinar: Ladies who Launch 2020

Ladies Who Launch is excited to host our very first Virtual Summit! We'll come together to celebrate and empower women entrepreneurs around the globe all while offering a bit of education, a healthy dose of inspiration, and meaningful connections to each other. The 2020 Virtual Summit will include two days of virtual programming including fireside chats, entrepreneurial networking sessions, workshops, and keynote addresses to help women-led companies of all sizes and stages share their advice and network with one another. 
 

Webinar: Ladies who Launch Virtual Summit 2020

Ladies Who Launch is excited to host our very first Virtual Summit! We'll come together to celebrate and empower women entrepreneurs around the globe all while offering a bit of education, a healthy dose of inspiration, and meaningful connections to each other. The 2020 Virtual Summit will include two days of virtual programming including fireside chats, entrepreneurial networking sessions, workshops, and keynote addresses to help women-led companies of all sizes and stages share their advice and network with one another. 
 

Webinar: Business Start-Up

Take this free two-hour online webinar that introduces the entrepreneur to the basics of starting a new business:

Is your idea viable?
What kind of financing will it take to open your business?
Why do you need a business plan?
What are the risks, pitfalls, and requirements for opening a new business?

This workshop is intended for the budding entrepreneur who has a rough idea for a business model. Sign up today!

Newman: Grant Assistance..

Need help applying for the City of Newman Small Business Grant?

 

The city of Newman has partnered with Opportunity Stanislaus and Valley Sierra SBDC to provide assistance for applying for the Newman Small Business Grant.

 

A representative will be in Newman with computers to answer your questions and assist you in applying for the grant.

 

Bring your Documents for Review!

Newman: Grant Assistance.

Need help applying for the City of Newman Small Business Grant?

 

The city of Newman has partnered with Opportunity Stanislaus and Valley Sierra SBDC to provide assistance for applying for the Newman Small Business Grant.

 

A representative will be in Newman with computers to answer your questions and assist you in applying for the grant.

 

Bring your Documents for Review!

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Funded in part through a Cooperative Agreement with the U.S. Small Business Administration and a Grant with the Governor’s Office of Business and Economic Development. All opinions, conclusions, and/or recommendations expressed herein are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views of the SBA or the Governor’s Office of Business and Economic Development. Reasonable accommodations for persons with disabilities will be made if requested at least two weeks in advance. Contact the California SBDC closest to you.