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Live-Source Diverse Source Local-Marketing and Proposal Writing

The Central California SBDC Network presents a five part series highlighting aspects of business supporting the mission of Source Diverse Source Local (a Statewide public/private partnership program) designed to strengthen inclusive programs and strengthen California's supply chain. Designed as a five week cohort, you are welcome to attend all  Wednesday sessions (separate registrations for each) or pick and choose the sessions of interest.

Week four- Marketing and Proposal Writing

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Live-Source Diverse Source Local-Access to Capital

The Central California SBDC Network presents a five part series highlighting aspects of business supporting the mission of Source Diverse Source Local (a Statewide public/private partnership program) designed to strengthen inclusive programs and strengthen California's supply chain. Designed as a five week cohort, you are welcome to attend all  Wednesday sessions (separate registrations for each) or pick and choose the sessions of interest.

Week three- Access to Capital. 

Scheduled Panelists:

Live-Source Diverse Source Local-Understanding Proposals & Contracts

The Central California SBDC Network presents a five part series highlighting aspects of business supporting the mission of Source Diverse Source Local (a Statewide public/private partnership program) designed to strengthen inclusive programs and strengthen California's supply chain. Designed as a five week cohort, you are welcome to attend all  Wednesday sessions (separate registrations for each) or pick and choose the sessions of interest.

Week two- Understanding Proposals & Contracts. 

Scheduled Panelist: Victor Valdez-Monterey Bay PTAC

*LIVE WEBINAR: Managing Your Small Business Beyond the Pandemic - Economic Outlook

An economic outlook with local, regional, and national data important for small businesses is among the topics of this week’s free webinar presented by the Small Business Development Center at CSU Bakersfield.  

Host and SBDC director, Kelly Bearden will kick off the webinar with updates on remaining available government relief programs, capital funding resources, and small business recovery opportunities. 

Water Conservation and Economic Impact

California’s long drought has impacted many industries, but arguably none more than agriculture. The allocation of this finite resource has sparked competition and raised questions about conservation and the most valuable candidates for its distribution.

Dr. Franklin Gaudi, Executive Vice President of Design at Laurel Ag & Water, will discuss the impact of the drought on San Luis Obispo County’s agricultural regions, technology available to growers, and the future of water allocation.

Social Media 101

Join social media expert, Tiffany Phillips, in uncovering the basics of social media for businesses. We cover Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, and TikTok. We teach you everything you need to know to have successful social media pages for your business.

You Will Learn:

-Who is your target audience?

-Which platfoms are your audience on?

-How to best use each platform.

-PLUS lots of tips and tricks!

There are 3.5 billion people on social media. Make sure your presence is known! Sign up today.

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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.