Details on how small businesses may benefit from Valley Strong Credit Union’s recent certification by the U.S. Department of the Treasury as a community development financial institution, and access to capital are among topics of this week’s free webinar presented by the Small Business Development Center at CSU Bakersfield.
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.
Marketing strategies designed to target localized consumer preferences and behaviors 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 Lani Lott, president of L.L. Consulting. Lott shares 25 marketing strategies that focus on how to use elements of location-based marketing to increase brand visibility, engagement, sales, and gain a competitive advantage over larger, non-local competitors.
Anyone interested in contracting with the government will want to understand bonding. These three jam packed Lunch & Learn sessions will break down everything you need to know about this specialized insurance policy that more and more agencies are requiring.
Wednesday, October 4th
With Special Guest - Tamara Murray (Underwriting Marketing Specialist, Office of Surety Guarantees).
Instructions:
You will receive a meeting invitation from ZOOM to join the workshop and no-shows will need to re-register for a link to the recording.
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:
Don't miss this FREE webinar to learn more about Project Spectrum (PS) – the comprehensive cybersecurity resource that provides no-cost, state-of-the-art cybersecurity tools and training for small businesses. Learn about the threats and what you must do to protect data when contracting with the government.
Webinar Topics Include:
Current Cyber Threat Landscape
Why Small Business are Targets
Government Guidance, Mandates,and Requirements (NIST, CMMC,DFARS)
Webinar coordinated by Monterey Bay APEX Accelerator-Cal Coastal SBDC is an outreach partner
Celebrate National APEX Accelerator Day by joining this informative webinar which will cover some of the basics of federal government contracting such as common procurement terms, set-aside programs, registrations, certifications, State of California contracting, and keys for success. Cal Coastal SBDC joins the panel as an outreach partner.
Cal Coastal SBDC joins the panel with Monterey Bay APEX Accelerator for this government contracting webinar.
Learn about registering your business in various government systems and more importantly understand the many small business certifications that are available and how they could potentially help you or not in winning more government contracts through the various set-aside programs.
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.
