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Your marketing efforts and a great capabilities statement can help your small business grow to the next level.  This webinar is part of the Source Diverse Source Local initiative. Source Diverse Source Local – is a public-private collaboration to strengthen inclusive procurement programs and build a resilient California-based supply chain. Guests include David Waldbauer from Lima Charlie, Inc and Victor Valdez from Monterey Bay APEX Accelerator.  Produced by Cal Coastal SBDC in association with Valley Sierra SBDC and on behalf of Central CA SBDC Network. 

Coffee and Conversation

Registration Deadline: 6/7/2023 8:00 AM (PDT)
 

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.

COFFEE & CONVERSATION

Joe Pianelli is an operating partner at Stage 1 Ventures. He has over 35 years of experience in finance, corporate development, business formation, as well as senior level operating roles in technology, media and telecom (TMT) sectors.

He's been investing in emerging technologies for over 30 years, starting with agriculture in 2012 when he incubated VoloAgri, a vegetable seed technology and breeding company that went on to raise $140 million in capital funding. Current investment and board observer positions include: Invaio, Cibo Technologies, Freight Farms and Trace Genomics.

*WEBINAR WEDNESDAY: Economist to offer outlook on potential recession and inflation

A local economist will take a look at growing concerns of a recession, key inflation drivers, and what it all means for local businesses in this week’s free webinar presented by the Small Business Development Center at CSU Bakersfield.  
 
Host and SBDC director, Kelly Bearden will begin the webinar with a detailed look at strategies for reducing business debt, how to analyze expenses, and how to create a debt plan. 

Planes, Trains and Automobiles-Staying Safe Online

This webinar from the National Cybersecurity Alliance  will provide practical tips for maintaining your amazing cybersecurity habits even when you are away from home! Learn about public Wi-Fi, when to use your device’s location settings, and keeping your identity safe when traveling. It doesn’t matter if you’re headed across an ocean or down the street, this information will give you a better understanding of how to best protect yourself when you’re on the go. 

QuickBooks Intermediate

 

QuickBooks Intermediate is the second step in a three part workshop series. Learn how to manage and secure company files, list items, order and sell inventory and how to apply vendor discounts. We will cover best practices for the online and desktop platforms of the QuickBooks software.

Led by Damon Watkins, the Director of Finance & Operations for Cal Poly Center for Innovation & Entrepreneurship. He is a motivated, personable business professional with a 15+ year track record in multiple aspects of financial control, management and policies/procedures.

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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.