Access to an online business planning tool that uses Artificial Intelligence and a recent lawsuit filed against Amazon are among topics of this week’s FREE webinar presented by the Small Business Development Center at CSU Bakersfield. 

Host and SBDC director, Kelly Bearden is joined by Josh Fegles, Academic and Government Channel Sales Director with Palo Alto Software, maker of LivePlan. Fegles provides examples of how artificial intelligence technologies (AI) can be used in the online business and financial planning tool.

Gibsey and Josh Beckett are the proud proprietors of Thibido Winery, an esteemed establishment nestled in the scenic region of Paso Robles, California. Josh Beckett hails from the distinguished lineage of the Beckett family, renowned for establishing the esteemed Peachy Canyon Winery, a veritable pioneer in the realm of Paso's winemaking. Growing up in the midst of wine culture and viticulture, alongside his brother Jake, Josh embarked on a journey that led him away from Paso Robles to pursue higher education, harboring no intentions of returning.

Hear from three Angel Investors as they share their experience being part of AngelCon 2023.

An angel investor (also known as a private investor, seed investor or angel funder) is a high-net-worth individual who provides financial backing for small startups or entrepreneurs, typically in exchange for ownership equity in the company. While most people know AngelCon as a pitch competition that happens once a year; becoming an investor is a year-long training process that leads up to the main event.

If you're in the beginning or mid-stages of developing a retail business, this workshop is made for you! The world of retail is rapidly evolving, and having a strong online presence is now more important than ever. Join us for an enlightening session that will empower you to take your retail venture to new heights in the digital landscape.

 Workshop Highlights:

This month, we are joined by the winners of the Audience and Investor Choice Awards from AngelCon 2023: Quantum Energy, DEMO Studios, and Ryde. Gain insights into the remarkable journeys of these innovative startups as they provide updates on their companies since their outstanding performance at the competition.

Investor Choice Winners: 

Small businesses engaged in Research & Development (R&D) may be eligible to access government dollars through the Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) and the Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) programs.

SBIR provides early-stage research and development funding to small technology companies or individuals who are interested in forming a company. STTR is a similar program that requires small businesses to team up with a research institution, such as a university.

Information on the Small Business Administration’s 7a and 504 loan programs, and recent SBA loan program changes are among topics of this week’s free webinar presented by the Small Business Development Center at CSU Bakersfield.  

Host and SBDC director, Kelly Bearden is joined by Keith Brice, President & CEO of Mid State Development Corp. Brice provides details on the SBA’s 504 loan program, and new SBA loan changes including E-Tran updates.