The LA SBDC Network is partnering with GO-Biz and the California SBDCs to host a series of informational workshops about the recently announced California Small Business COVID-19 Relief Grant Program (CAReliefGrant.com). The grant applications open December 30, 2020, at 8:00AM PST and close January 8, 2021 at 11:59PM PST. The SBDC webinar series starts December 23 and runs through January 4th. A variety of language options are available, including...

The LA SBDC Network is partnering with GO-Biz and the California SBDCs to host a series of informational workshops about the recently announced California Small Business COVID-19 Relief Grant Program (CAReliefGrant.com). The grant applications open December 30, 2020, at 8:00AM PST and close January 8, 2021 at 11:59PM PST. The SBDC webinar series starts December 23 and runs through January 4th. A variety of language options are available, including...

  Wednesday, January 6th, 2021 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM $120 pp | $96 wc *Price does not include tax or gratuity While everyone had to cancel their international travel plans in 2020, we loved bringing the travel to you! What started as a seasonal dining experience, has become our most popular dinner series! Come get your passport stamped at Cass Winery each month as...

NAHB - NAHB is hosting a series of webinars this week to update members and HBAs on the key housing provisions of the COVID-19 relief package signed into law last month, including improvements to the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP), and favorable tax provisions that will help small businesses and single-family and multifamily builders. Join NAHB CEO Jerry Howard, Chief Economist Rob Dietz and staff experts...

If you’ve been feeling stuck or overwhelmed in running your business, or feeling like you’re working in the day-to-day without gaining any traction, this workshop is for you.   Discover the simple and powerful tool that has helped hundreds of organizations, including a Central Coast Call Center, get clear on their future and double their revenue and profits every 3-years or less, while building an...

he Swanton Pacific Railroad represents over 105 years of railroad history. The railroad is located in Davenport, California on the Cal Poly Swanton Pacific Ranch and operates 1/3-scale steam locomotives that were originally built for the 1915 Pan Pacific International Exhibition. Charlie Crabb will tell us about the early history of the locomotives, how Al Smith worked to establish the Swanton Pacific Railroad, and how a...

Attend this webinar and learn about best practices for estimating on Caltrans projects. Granite Construction will present information on the following topics: How to find contract opportunities How to review the bid items list to find work your company can perform How to create a competitive bid What contractors are looking for Lessons learned

Thursday, January 14 at 5:30pm pdt It's almost time to join us LIVE for our Thursday Virtual Tasting! Winemaker Alex Frost and Director of VIP Relations Amy Griffith will dive into the world of Zinfandel and take a closer look into this quintessential California wine while answering your questions live! Meet us online Thursday, January 14 at 5:30pm PST. Whether you have the wines or...

This forum will capture the San Luis Obispo community members' priorities.  An engaged community helps shape cohesive priorities for San Luis Obispo's future.  All  San Luis Obispo community members are invited to attend the forum which can be accessed on the Community Forum webpage at slocity.org/communityforum and has more details and directions on how to receive the Zoom link to the meeting.  The forum, a...

"By the end of 2020, Amazon is projected to see its share of the total U.S.e-commerce market reach more than 52.4%, and is responsible for more than five percent of all combined U.S. offline and online sales”   In this workshop we will discuss the basics as it relates to if and how to setup your own Amazon Store

“By the end of 2020, Amazon is projected to see its share of the total U.S.e-commerce market reach more than 52.4%, and is responsible for more than five percent of all combined U.S. offline and online sales” In this workshop we will discuss the basics as it relates to if and how to setup your own Amazon Store The topics covered include: Assessment - Can...

The Paso Robles Wine Country Alliance presents a panel of experts providing resources and information on financial assistance and PPP forgiveness. Join us to learn where to go and what is available. The panel will include, Judy Mahan Cal Poly CIE Economic Development Director, SBDC and Incubator Program, Denise Warkomski, Senior Vice Present and Chief Underwriter for Farm Credit West, and Dawn Wilson, Human Resources Consultant...

Register to learn more about Kiewit Construction’s bonding program and how to connect with them as a local partner! Representatives will be presenting information on their bonding program and how to apply for assistance.

This workshop provides an overview of the business basics every aspiring entrepreneur needs to know. If you are thinking of starting a business, or have just started one, this workshop is a perfect fit. Topics covered will include the fundamentals of getting started, business operation basics, business plans, and how to use and understand financial reports.

Starting a Business Workshop January 20, 2021 | 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. This workshop provides an overview of the business basics every aspiring entrepreneur needs to know. If you are thinking of starting a business, or have just started one, this workshop is a perfect fit. Topics covered will include the fundamentals of getting started, business operation basics, business plans, and how to use...

We Are The Care - 2021 Kick Off Together, we are tackling the child care crisis in San Luis Obispo County.

Creating Your Exit Strategy January 22nd, 2021 | 11:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. If you've begun to think about exiting your business whether by selling, transferring to a family member or key employee or simply closing down, this workshop's for you. We will cover the pros and cons of the 6 common options, help you define the steps to ready your business to sell or...

Business Model Canvas & Business Plan Workshop January 23, 2021 | 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...

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 business operates and creates revenue. We will also talk about the two largest sections of business...

If you ever get a chance to ride in an observation car on the end of a train, do it! Jamie and his wife Lynn have had numerous chances to do just that, and he'll share some photos and stories from those experiences. There will be views along the Starlight Route (L.A. to Seattle), Donner Pass, and Omaha, NE. Go to http://www.slorrm.org for the link...

28 jan Purchase your ticket Center of Effort and Chef Chris Shackelford of Trelio Restaurant have partnered to bring you a virtual cooking class that will take you step-by-step in preparing a dinner with wine pairings. Chef will be creating with you a delicious winter meal of Arugula and Pecorino Salad with Lemon-Black Pepper Vinaigrette and White Bean and Pasta Soup. COE Winemaker Nathan Carlson will...

Economic Vitality Corporation Hosting Broadband Summit for San Luis Obispo County COVID Impacts highlight challenges of broadband coverage in our rural County The Economic Vitality Corporation, in partnership with the Pacific Coast Broadband Consortium (PCBC), are hosting a SLO County Broadband Summit, free to all registrants on Thursday February 18 and Thursday February 25, from 10:00AM to 11:30AM both mornings.  Featured speakers, include Karen Ross,...

Social Media Marketing & Unique Selling Position January 29th, 2021 | 9:30 a.m. to 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...

What every new business owner must learn and every existing business owner better know! Everyone’s business is unique! And every business has a USP! Do you know yours? Learn how to identify your Unique Selling Position(s), the key component of any successful business, and how to apply your USP, using ALL your marketing tools. Study the philosophy of” Branding”. Learn the 5 critical P’s of every...

Marketing Your Unique Business January 30th, 2021 | 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. What everynew business owner must learn and every existing business owner better know!   Everyone’s business is unique! And every business has a USP! Do you know yours?  Learn how to identify your Unique Selling Position(s), the key component of any successful business, and how to apply your USP, using ALL your marketing tools....

Event: Winter Shrub Discovery: CA Native Shrub I.D. and Propagation Workshop Date and Time: January 30, 2021 1pm-3pm Event description: Learn how to identify winter shrubs and grow your own with the SLO Botanical Garden. Join Master Arborist, Rodney Thurman, for a two part workshop consisting of an online class on identifying native riparian winter shrubs followed by an interactive propagation workshop. Cuttings of native...

February 5, 2021 | 11:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. After months of waiting for much-needed relief, small businesses are finally getting renewed support from the federal government. The new stimulus package approved by Congress comprises $900 billion in virus relief funds, including $284.5 billion to reopen and strengthen the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) for first time and second time borrowers. Join us in this webinar,...

Based on the threat of COVID-19 as reflected in the Proclamations of Emergency issued by both the Governor of the State of California, the San Luis Obispo County Emergency Services Director and the Investment Oversight Committee of the City of San Luis Obispo as well as the Governor’s Executive Order N-29-20 issued on March 17, 2020, relating to the convening of public meetings in response...

Over the years, Jamie took advantage of many Friends of the Santa Maria Valley Railroad field trips, led mostly by Kevin O'Roark, that, as his wife pointed out, ventured forth "to see stuff that wasn't there any more." Exactly! Join us for Jamie's photos and commentary from these various field trips covering stretches of the Pacific Coast Railway (PCRy) and the Santa Maria Valley Railroad (SMVRR)...