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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.

Need Cash for Big Contracts

This webinar will focus on dealing with challenges with cash flow that can accompany larger contracts and options to deal with those challenges.  Scheduled guests include Pamela Mostert from Access Plus Capital and Rich Mostert, Center Director Valley Community Small Business Development Center.

Simple Accounting Webinar

Uncomplicate your finances with Simple Accounting! Whether you're a small business owner or entrepreneur, our webinar will show you how to keep track of your money and make sure your business is successful. Join us today and learn the fool-proof system for staying on top of your finances in an easy-to-implement and stress-free way!

 

We will go over the basics of business finances which include:

Getting the Word Out

This webinar will focus on listing your business in the Cal eProcure program and preparation of a Capabilities statement to introduce your businesses to the government contracting marketplace.  Scheduled guests include Joann Patty from the Department of General Services and Victor Valdez from Monterey Bay Apex Accelerator. 

*WEBINAR WEDNESDAY: New Entrepreneurship Ecosystem Technical Assistance and Grant Program

A new program to provide technical assistance and capital for entrepreneurs, startup businesses, and small businesses that are income qualified or located within qualifying census tracts of the City of Bakersfield is the topic on this week’s free webinar presented by the Small Business Development Center at CSU Bakersfield. 
 

NorCal VBOC-Veteran Business Ownership Resources

Join Pete Estrada from the NorCal VBOC and veteran guest speaker, Lawrence Garcia with AmeriGuard Security.

Hear from successful Veteran business owners on how they’ve started up and succeeded as business owners.

Learn from local resource partners that are helping Veterans get small businesses going and keep them growing.

Find out about programs, certifications, and other resources that are helping Veterans start their businesses.

Instructions: Zoom link will be emailed one day prior to event

USPTO World IP Day 2023-Live stream Capitol Hill

On April 26, 2023 USPTO will celebrate World IP Day focused on this year’s theme Women and IP: Accelerating Innovation & Creativity

Join USPTO in celebrating the work of trailblazing women around the world and in raising awareness about why it is so important to encourage more women to participate in the IP system. Many thanks to our event sponsor, Senator Mazie Hirono (D-HI) Member, Senate Judiciary’s Subcommittee on Intellectual Property.

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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.