Central CA SBDC Regional Network
Helping Your Business Start, Grow and Succeed

*WEBINAR: Managing Your Small Business Beyond the Pandemic

Host and SBDC director, Kelly Bearden will begin the webinar with a look at information and activities surrounding the SBA’s National Small Business Week, May 1-7, and some of the small businesses being honored.  He will also provide an update on the Economic Injury Disaster Loan program with tips for reconsideration, updates on a variety of government pandemic relief programs, and small business recovery opportunities.

NSBW webinar: Serving Small Businesses through Diversity, Equity and Inclusivity

Join this lively and in-depth discussion on how small business programs, policy and small business focused companies are reimagining how they work with American small businesses. By embracing Diversity, Equity, and Inclusivity (DEI) concepts into outreach and communication efforts companies and organizations have seen more rewarding relationships and deeper connections in the communities they serve.

 

Small Business Week Premiere: ON DEMAND-Get Your Local Business on Google Search and Maps

 

 

It's more important than ever for small businesses to develop online sales and marketing. Businesses need to be found when potential clients search for them. Cal Coastal SBDC is a 2022 #GrowWithGoogle High Impact Partner and offers this presentation as a step by step guide to help small businesses get on Google Search and Maps.

On-Demand Premere for Small Business Week 2022

*WEBINAR: Managing Your Small Business Beyond the Pandemic

Host and SBDC director, Kelly Bearden will begin the webinar with updates on a variety of government pandemic relief programs and small business recovery opportunities. He will then be joined by Bill Britton, CIO and Vice President of Information Technology and Director of the California Cybersecurity Institute at Cal Poly San Luis Obispo. Britton will discuss the cybersecurity threats that small and medium businesses face, along with farmers and others. He will also explain what can be done to reduce the risk of ransomware and other challenges of operating online.  

StartUp Challenge 2022 Finale

Meet the emerging businesses of Monterey Bay at the biggest startup competition in the region!
Prior registration is required for in-person attendance (see below for COVID-19 protocols). The number of in-person tickets available is limited.

The Monterey Bay community is invited to join us for a public event to showcase all of the finalists from this year’s Startup Challenge Monterey Bay competition.

USPTO event: Patents DOCX Filing

Learn how to file patent-related documents in DOCX format using Patent Center and EFS-Web during any of several free upcoming training sessions. You will hear from experts on the United States Patent and Trademark Office's (USPTO) eCommerce Modernization (eMod) team, who will provide demonstrations and answer your questions. 

Instructions for joining the WebEx training session will be provided via email to each registrant.

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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.