GET READY TO APPLY FOR SBA DISASTER ASSISTANCE! Presented by SBA Fresno District Office Monday, April 27 | 10:00 am   Please join the SBA Fresno District Office and SBA Office of Disaster Assistance to learn about the Economic Injury Disaster Loan (EIDL), EIDL Advance, and Paycheck Protection Program (PPP/P3) and get your questions answered! If you joined previous SBA Webinars, we will be...

Accessing the ideas of others within an organization should be a regular practice. This involves encouraging your workforce to be intrapreneurs. Intrapreneurs are self-motivated, proactive, and action-oriented people who have leadership skills and think outside the box. In times of uncertainty, these qualities are more important than ever. In this 1-hour interactive webinar, Cindy Gordon, founder of Business Rescue Coaching will introduce the concept of...

HOW TO BE INNOVATIVE DURING TIMES OF CHALLENGE Presented by Better Business Bureau Pacific Southwest Monday, April 27 | 11:00 am   Accessing the ideas of others within an organization should be a regular practice. This involves encouraging your workforce to be entrepreneurs. Entrepreneurs are self-motivated, proactive, and action-oriented people who have leadership skills and think outside the box. In times of uncertainty, these qualities...

PACE Webinar   COVID-19, Education Funding, and School District Budgets: Mitigating Negative Impacts in California Tuesday, April 28, 11:00am – 12:00pm With the economy in decline and millions out of work, funding for education—which is heavily dependent on personal and corporate earnings and spending—is expected to be significantly reduced in 2020-21. California’s per pupil spending is already well below the national average, and this financial...

Insurance: COVID-19 and Fire Webinar April 29th | 9:00 am - 10:00 am PST Between the rapidly evolving situation with COVID-19 and catastrophic wildfires in California, you may wonder how this impacts your insurance policies. While wineries and vineyards were deemed essential business during COVID-19, many have adjusted their staffing and operations. Learn why Business Interruption Coverage will likely not cover losses, exclusions for bacteria...

Únase a las Cámaras de Comercio Hispanas de California y al SBDC del Norte de California para un seminario web sobre información COVID-19 y recursos de expertos. Apr 30, 2020 10:30 AM PDT

Jueves 30 de abril | 10:30 am Únase a las Cámaras de Comercio Hispanas de California y al SBDC del Norte de California para un seminario web sobre información COVID-19 y recursos de expertos. REGISTER  

NAWBO CCC Presents: Entrepreneurship - Having the capacity and willingness to develop, organize, and manage a business. About this Event Topics we will go over: Is it’s necessary to get certified to get government contracts? Capability Statement Business Plan Are you a Entrepreneur or Solo-preneur? Guest Speaker's bio: Veronica Corona- Entrepreneur, Speaker, Community Leader and Best Selling Author, CEO and managing partner of CM Cleaning...

Join us for part 3 of the CARES Act Resource Roundtable with co-hosts Norma Dunn from MCSC’s Women's Business Center, Judy Mahan from Cal Poly CIE Small Business Development Center and Lorna Whiteaker from SCORE San Luis Obispo. They'll be covering the most up to date highlights of the CARES Act including unemployment for the self-employed, Economic Injury Disaster Loans, Paycheck Protection Program and the...

With the many changes happening across the country, it’s a particularly difficult time for local businesses. With this in mind, our Chairman’s Circle partner, Grow with Google, will be hosting a special livestream for small businesses. Manage Your Business Remotely in Times of Uncertainty Wednesday, May 6, 2020 9:00AM - 10:00AM PT / 12:00PM - 1:00PM ET Learning objective: Discover tools, tips and resources to...

StartNow™ - Path to a New Normal Collaboration Business Consulting (Collaboration) announces the launch of StartNow™, a complimentary webinar series developed to assist business owners and leaders. Join us for the webinar series kick-off: “Forging a Path to a New Normal” on Weds., May 6, 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. PT. Michael Gunther, Founder and Senior Consultant at Collaboration, will lead this interactive webinar. Register...

As we work through the crisis, we’re finding some hidden good in it. The brands we do business with are using empathy to connect with employees and customers like never before. From extending sick time, to relaxing payment obligations and offering complimentary services, we’re in the midst of a great reckoning. During this interactive workshop, we’ll help attendees develop deep customer empathy, which will inspire...

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As normal business offerings and hours remain in flux as a result of city and state regulations in response to COVID-19, Visit SLO CAL wants to ensure your customers are being provided the most relevant up-to-date information. As potential consumers look to see which businesses are open, out-of-date Google My Business listings could be inadvertently turning people away. Join us and Miles Partnership for an...

SB/DVBE Certification Webinar Series // Day 1: Certification Overview Thursday, May 7, 2020 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM Details: Attend this FREE webinar to learn how to sell goods or contract with the State of California.  During this webinar, the Department of General Services will provide an overview of the SB/SB-PW/DVBE certification options and the benefits of small business certification. Topics: Brief overview of the...

SB/DVBE Certification Webinar Series // Day 2: Certification Workshop Friday, May 8, 2020 10:00 AM  11:30 AM Details: Attend this FREE webinar and register your business on Cal eProcure. During this webinar, Department of General Services analysts will guide you through creating your own personalized online business profile. Attendees will need business information in order to complete registration. Topics Register your business on Cal eProcure. Learn...

The GO-Biz California Entrepreneurship Task Force (ETF)  invites you to a virtual learning series to connect with small businesses and startups, and share resources, strategies, and insights on how to adapt to the marketplace during COVID-19. Governor Newsom recently announced that some businesses in the retail, manufacturing, and logistics sectors will be able to reopen as soon as Friday. As businesses ready for modifications, technology...

May 8, 2020 | 11:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. Are you overwhelmed with your digital marketing tasks...creating social media posts, coming up with content, organizing your busy work and personal life, keeping all your contacts in one place? Come on out for an overview of my favorite digital programs and apps to take away some of the overwhelm without breaking the bank! What You Will...

The COVID-19 crisis has required organizations to shift and adapt in many ways. While dealing with these changes, it can be difficult to know how to adjust your messaging and advertising strategies to stay true to your brand and relevant to your audiences. Verdin tackles this challenge in our first Verdin Boost Talk.

Beyond Software Development Jeff Atwood shares with us his view of software development & its future Virtual TechBrew allows us to bring in a guest from outside our tech region. About our Speaker: If you have ever looked up an answer how to do something in html, javascript, or CSS chances are you’ve ended up on a Stack Overflow page. Jeff Atwood is a co-founder...

It's the moment we've all been waiting for - businesses may soon be able to reopen their doors! The question now is - how do you actually do that? With the safety of your employees and customers top-of-mind and a number of potential HR issues to consider, what is this return to work process going to look like? Join Morris & Garritano's team of experts...

SLO Partners’ Ticket Into Precision Manufacturing apprenticeship program is designed to help hands-on problem solvers enter a new career path through an accelerated training boot camp, connections to growing companies, and post-hire support. Learn about our 9-week Tinker to Technician boot camp combined with a paid 1-year apprenticeship to start a new career in precision manufacturing. WHAT: An info session to learn about the Ticket...

The Take-Away Our path as business leaders will be an interesting journey over these next few months. It is imperative that we continue to stabilize, focus on a plan for recovery, and rebuild and grow our businesses once again. This interactive session will provide guidance and insight to reignite your leadership, your business, and your team during this unprecedented time. Start your new path today;...

This is the ninth in our weekly webinar series that provides updates on critical funding options such as disaster loans, federal and state stimulus packages, employee programs, plus opportunities and business suggestions. Register here!

Rehiring Readiness Local attorney Jane Heath will join us at a special Ask Me Anything this Wednesday, May 13th at Noon. If you had to rehire your laid-off employees tomorrow, what do you need to know? Let's discuss all things employment, which may include: EDD - Unemployment Insurance and PUA What to do if employees don't want to return to work. Policies for handling illness in the workplace....

Beth Wonson to present on Cultivating Donor Connections The Association of Fundraising Professionals SLO County will hold their May educational program for free virtually on May 14, 2020.   The Association of Fundraising Professionals San Luis Obispo County Chapter (AFP SLO) is pleased to announce their May education program will take place virtually on Thursday, May 14, 2020 from 12:00 pm to 1:30 pm. Beth...

Join Our Webinar on Telework Best Practices for the New Normal Thursday, May 14th, 2020 1:00pm-2:00pm PT For many of us the smell of break room coffee and the buzz of the industrial copier are nothing more than a distant memory. The current reality is that the majority of us have found ourselves now working from home. Because these are NOT normal telework conditions, even...

Google Livestream Event: Managing Your Business Remotely In Times of Uncertainty May 15, 2020 | 11:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. As a Grow with Google Partner, SCORE would like to invite you to tune in to a special livestream for small businesses: Manage Your Business Remotely in Times of Uncertainty. Discover tools, tips and resources to help you manage your business remotely during the COVID-19 crisis. Learn...

Date: 5/15/2020 Time: 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM (PDT) Status: Open - 24 places remaining Registration Deadline: 5/15/2020 8:00 AM (PDT)Point of Contact: Liz Fisher (805) 756-5180 Location: 872 Higuera Street, San Luis Obispo CA 93401-3610 Training Topics: Accounting/Budget, Business Financing, Business Plan, Business Start-up/Preplanning, Buy/Sell Business, Managing a Business Description: Damon Watkins, the Director of Finance & Operations for Cal Poly Center for Innovation & Entrepreneurship, is a motivated, personable business professional...

PARLOR CAR CHATS OUR FIRST LIVE CHAT SATURDAY, MAY 16TH, 10 am PDT You've been missing those talks about railroads, so we have the solution for you.  Join us for our first-ever online Parlor Car Chat.  At 10 am PDT on Saturday, May 16th, see and hear Jamie Foster talking live about "Riding the Rails from San Luis Obispo to Santa Barbara".  The stretch of rail...

Together in the Vines A Virtual Wine & Lifestyle Festival Celebrating the SLO Coast Wine Region May 16th from 12-4:30pm only on Instagram Live 12:00pm EAT    BBQ & Pinot Pairing with Absolution Cellars and Ribline. Live at @absolutionCellars 12:30pm MOVE     Music set by Matt Cross at Chamisal Vineyards. Live at @mattcrossslo 1:00pm LEARN    Winemakers trade a bottle of Chardonnay with Biddle Ranch Vineyard's Ryan Deovlet and Center of Effort's Nathan...

Verdin VP of Client Services, Ashlee Akers and Art Director, Megan Condict address how strategy and design come together to serve an organization during uncertain times.

Almost overnight, the way the world conducts business has changed. Many employers have had to rapidly shift to a remote workforce and leverage technology in new ways to maintain operations. While cyber security has always been important, these new circumstances have created an environment where the vulnerable can easily become the victim. Join Morris & Garritano's team of experts for a breakdown on cyber risk,...

Fred Bogart, CPA and Principal with Glenn Burdette in Paso Robles, will be presenting information on the Paycheck Protection Program under the CARES Act and the things you should know and track for loan forgiveness. He will be providing key information on recent developments to help your business navigate this changing program. This no-cost seminar is intended for business owners, bookkeepers, financial managers and GMs. DATE &...

Marketing with Social Media May 20, 2020 | 9:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. In SCORE's Marketing with Social Media workshop, social media expert Lacey Clifton (@Chicadita) will introduce attendees to the different social platforms and how they are best leveraged for a variety of unique selling positions. Participants will practice creating engaging post plans to create a tribe of brand advocates through social presence for...

Experts from the California Workers' Compensation Insurance Rating Bureau (WCIRB) will discuss proper record maintenance need for payroll division and classification purposes, and to also assist policyholders for worker's comp audits. WCIRB will discuss the proper record keeping surrounding the special industry rules for construction, farms, stores and more. In addition, WCIRB experts will discuss the rule changes the Bureau has proposed to the California Department of Insurance in the wake...

BUSINESS STARTUP CLASS Presented by Valley Sierra SBDC Thursday, May 21 | 8:30 am Do you dream of owning your own business? Do you think you have what it takes to be successful? Take this free online workshop that introduces the entrepreneur to the basics of starting a new business: Is your idea viable? What kind of financing will it take to open your business? Why...

With social distancing, supply challenges, and new health and safety concerns, the building industry is working quickly to respond to the COVID-19 crisis. This webinar will feature local, real-world leaders sharing their approach to adapting business protocols to meet project timelines, including health and safety, permitting and communicating with clients. It will also include an overview of local public health guidance on the latest recommendations...

I'm Certified, Now What? Thursday, May 21, 2020 10:00 AM  11:00 AM Details: This FREE webinar is offered for newly certified small businesses who are registered on Cal eProcure. This webinar will be hosted and provided by the Department of General Services. Topics Updating Cal eProcure Profile Key Words & UNSPSC Codes Statewide Advocates Contract Opportunities California Contracts Register Leveraged Procurement Agreements (LPAs) Past State Purchases...

Business Model Canvas & Business Plan Workshop May 22, 2020 | 9:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. Starting a business? Growing a business? Business planning is THE roadmap to success. SCORE will show you two forms of business plans: the Business Model Canvas which gives you a one page, 10,000 foot overview of what your business does and the Traditional Business Plan which describes how your...

RISK MANAGEMENT FOR SMALL BUSINESS DURING COVID-19 Presented by Cal Coastal SBDC Friday, May 22 | 10:00 am Monterey County Business Council and Cal Coastal Small Business Development Center, in partnership with the County of Monterey and City of Salinas present: Upcoming Webinar: "Risk Management for Small Business During COVID-19 " Join us this Friday, 10:00AM - 11:00AM for the next free webinar in our series about...

Contracting Series // Part 1: Contracting With State Government Friday, May 22, 2020 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM Details: This FREE webinar is tailored for certified small businesses who are registered on Cal eProcure and looking to expand business opportunities and work with the State of California. This webinar will be hosted and provided by the Department of General Services. Topics: Acquisition Methods Contracting Opportunities Do’s...

GENERAL GRIEF SUPPORT GROUP Next Meeting: May 26, 2020 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM Meets Tuesdays This group helps those grieving the loss of a loved one (i.e. friend, partner/spouse, child, relative, etc.). This group also includes "anticipatory grief" which means those expecting the loss of a loved one.   Register Online here!

GENERAL GRIEF SUPPORT GROUP - SLO Next Meeting: May 26, 2020 6:00 pm to 7:30 pm Meets Tuesdays This group helps those grieving the loss of a loved one (i.e. friend, partner/spouse, child, relative, etc.). This group also includes "anticipatory grief" which means those expecting the loss of a loved one.   Register Online here!

Contracting Series // Part 2: Navigating Gov't Websites for Contracting Opportunities Wednesday, May 27, 2020 10:00 AM  11:00 AM Details: This FREE webinar is tailored for certified firms who are looking to expand business opportunities and work with the State of California.  This webinar will be hosted and presented by the Department of Transportation (Caltrans District 5). Topics: How to find and pursue contracting opportunities with...

County announcements regarding COVID-19; updates on testing, social distancing, and steps we’re taking to protect the community’s health. Who: Speakers include: • Wade Horton, County Administrative Officer and Emergency Services Director • Dr. Penny Borenstein, County Health Officer When: Monday, Wednesday, Friday, at 3:15 p.m. Where: JOINT INFORMATION CENTER, 1133 Kansas Avenue, San Luis Obispo, CA Watch: https://www.facebook.com/SLOpublichealth.org/ For updates on COVID-19 in SLO County:...

GENERAL GRIEF SUPPORT GROUP - Paso Robles Next Meeting: May 27, 2020 5:00PM - 6:30PM Meets Wednesdays This group helps those grieving the loss of a loved one (i.e. friend, partner/spouse, child, relative, etc.). This group also includes "anticipatory grief" which means those expecting the loss of a loved one.   Register Online here!

The global COVID-19 pandemic has significantly impacted small businesses everywhere. But opportunities are still out there for those small business owners who know how to identify new markets, can adjust their methods to connect with customers, and are able to minimize unnecessary investments by testing new approaches before committing resources. In this session, Head of Marketing Partnerships with Yahoo Small Business Dan Breeden will give...

Webinar: Part III of the Contracting Series – DBE Certification Workshop Friday, May 29, 2020 10:00 AM  12:00 PM Details:  This FREE webinar seminar is facilitated by the Office of Civil Rights and provides an overview of the Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) program and guidance on the DBE application process. This certification is for minority and women-owned businesses.  To find out if you qualify, visit https://dot.ca.gov/programs/civil-rights/dbe-certification-information....

County announcements regarding COVID-19; updates on testing, social distancing, and steps we’re taking to protect the community’s health. Who: Speakers include: • Wade Horton, County Administrative Officer and Emergency Services Director • Dr. Penny Borenstein, County Health Officer When: Monday, Wednesday, Friday, at 3:15 p.m. Where: JOINT INFORMATION CENTER, 1133 Kansas Avenue, San Luis Obispo, CA Watch: https://www.facebook.com/SLOpublichealth.org/ For updates on COVID-19 in SLO County:...

Proud to play a part in a community that thinks local. Thank you for coming Together, SLO. This Small Business Appreciation Day we're partnering with Ernie Ball, Big Big SLO & The Community Roots Project to raise support for local musicians and sponsored small businesses hit hard by the shutdown... ... All by doing what we do best! Resination, Bear Market Riot, Wordsauce, Shawn Clark Band and Chris & Harmony Beland (full band) are taking the stage at...

Come celebrate the 130th Anniversary of the Point San Luis Lighthouse by taking a cruise of San Luis Bay. On Sunday, May 31, from 2 to 4pm we will be launching anchor and enjoying a beautiful afternoon at sea. Tickets are limited. Ticket prices include appetizers and drink tickets. Event is sponsored by Mike Sinor of Sinor LaVallee winery. Parking is available at the Port...