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

WEBINAR: Government Bids

Join us for this FREE webinar to learn how to navigate the government bid process, led by SBDC expert consultant, Mike Menahem, MBA. Understand how to find bids, what to avoid, and how to respond. Following the webinar, you will have a chance to schedule a one-on-one appointment with Mike. He will help you to find a bid that is right for you, send a bid to the government, and gain a contract! Sign up today!

Live Webinar: Planning for a Healthy Business

This live webinar is presented by Cal Coastal SBDC and sponsored by the City of Seaside. 

Business ownership can be an exhilarating , demanding and lucrative endeavor, but it is not for everyone. A key element of success is the ability to plan for now and the future. The more you plan, the more informed you can be, which in turn helps you focus your priorities and make great decisions in the process. This webinar will help you:

Live Webinar: 7 Characteristics of a Successful Contractor

NOTE SPECIAL DAY! Cal Coastal SBDC joins the panel with Monterey Bay PTAC for this important government contracting webinar which explores the seven evaluation factors that are key to winning more contracting opportunities.  These factors are key considerations, beyond price, that are reviewed by procurement evaluation teams and are vital to your success.

All registered attendees will receive a link to join the webinar prior to the event from Monterey Bay PTAC

This will be hosted in Zoom.

For details and to register: Call (831) 216 -3000

Live Webinar: Understanding Simplified Acquisitions and Micropurchases

Cal Coastal SBDC joins the panel with Monterey Bay PTAC for this important government contracting webinar. 

Simplified acquisitions and micropurchases can prove to be the low-hanging fruit for your entry into the government marketplace. More importantly, understanding how and when these procurement methods are used can increase your revenues and create potential for greater success in the government marketplace.

All registered attendees will receive a link to join the webinar on Wednesday, May 25th.

This will be hosted in Zoom.

Live Webinar: Proposal Preparation Guidelines

Cal Coastal SBDC joins the panel with Monterey Bay PTAC for this important government contracting webinar. 

A frequently asked question is, “I need some help in learning how to write a proposal”.  In this presentation, we will cover some basics about proposal writing and the steps to put into some best practices to prepare better proposals.  The goal is to take out much of the mystery of proposal wring and by learning some best practices making you feel more comfortable in putting together a winning proposal.

NSF SBIR/STTR Program Overview

Does your game-changing innovation need funding for research and development? 

Join the North Carolina and Northern California SBDC Networks and the National Science Foundation, May 3 at 10 AM PST to learn how you can apply for up to $2 million in seed funding with zero equity. The NSF is looking for scalable companies that are transformative, and have deep technological innovation and market pull. The event is FREE, registration is required. 

World Trade Month Event-SBA Grants, Counseling and Financing to Facilitate Global Market Sales

As we emerge from a global pandemic, demand for U.S. products and services is on the rise.  The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) has resources that can help you take advantage of these opportunities.

 

The webinar will feature three successful small business exporters that have utilized Small Business Development Center (SBDC) counseling and SBA export promotion resources to grow global sales.

 

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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.