Economic Development Collaborative

EDC Small Business Development Center is hosting NO-COST, interactive webinars for restaurants and food entrepreneurs, and you’re invited! ✨ Fundamentals of Food Businesses 🗓 April 2 | ⏰ 12:00 PM Explore different food business models from cottage food (home-based) to full-service restaurants and learn the steps to turn your idea into reality. 🔗 https://lnkd.in/gAE7ky2b ✨ Restaurant 101 🗓 April 23 | ⏰ 12:00 PM Get a behind-the-scenes look at what it takes to run a successful restaurant, including costs, staffing, sales projections, and smart strategies to stay profitable. 🔗 https://lnkd.in/gHwwx_uc 💡 Both sessions are offered as a Zoom meeting so that attendees can ask questions during the presentation. 👨🍳 Led by industry expert Kevin McVearry, who brings 30+ years of experience opening and operating restaurants, bars, and events nationwide. Whether you're just starting or ready to grow, these webinars will help you take the next step in your food business journey. 👉 Save your spot today and start building your dream!

🚨 Free Workshop: Emerging Fraud Threats 🚨 The ever-changing landscape of fraud and growing threats of cyber attacks pose a risk for everyone. Join our 2-hour training to understand digital threats and learn critical ways to protect yourself and your business. Hosted by the Economic Development Collaborative Small Business Development Center and presented by City National Bank’s fraud team, this workshop will provide valuable insights into today’s growing cyber risks. 🧠 What you’ll learn: • How AI is being used to enhance cyber attacks • Practical steps to protect your accounts and sensitive information • Tools and strategies to help prevent fraud before it happens This workshop is designed for business owners and individuals who want to stay informed and proactive in today’s digital world. 📅 April 23, 2026 🕔 5:00 PM – 7:00 pm 📝 Check-in begins at 4:30 pm 📍 Ventura County Community Foundation Building – Board Room 4001 Mission Oaks Blvd, Camarillo, CA Register now to reserve your spot. Spaces are limited. 🔗 Register here: https://lnkd.in/gby6Z5Tf We hope to see you there! #CyberSecurity #FraudPrevention #CyberAwareness #SmallBusinessSupport #BusinessSecurity #ProtectYourBusiness #FraudAwareness #CyberThreats #SmallBusinessOwners #CommunityWorkshop #CamarilloEvents #VenturaCounty #EDCSBDC #SBDC

💡 Thinking About Starting a Small Business? Take the first step toward turning your idea into reality! Join us for an information-packed workshop designed to help aspiring entrepreneurs explore whether starting a small business is the right path for them. During this session, you'll learn how to: ✔️ Evaluate your business idea ✔️ Understand different business structures ✔️ Explore start-up options and resources ✔️ Learn the basics of building a business plan 📅 Wednesday, March 25, 2026 ☕ Check-in: 8:30 am (Coffee & pastries provided) 🕘 Workshop begins: 9:00 am 📍 Location: City of Thousand Oaks | Oak and Park Room 2100 Thousand Oaks Blvd Thousand Oaks, CA 91362 🤝 Hosted in partnership with SCORE Ventura County, the City of Thousand Oaks, the Economic Development Collaborative and Accelerate CA. 🎟️ Reserve your spot: https://lnkd.in/gt5mRpMm Tag a friend who has been talking about starting a business, and learn together! The Accelerate California: Inclusive InnovationHub (Accelerate CA Hub) is funded by the State of California and administered by CalOSBA. #SmallBusiness #Entrepreneurship #ThousandOaks #VenturaCounty #StartYourBusiness #SCOREVentura #BusinessWorkshop #EDCSBDC #FreeWorkshop #FREE

🚀 Ready to level up your bookkeeping skills? Join the City of Oxnard, Accelerate CA and Economic Development Collaborative for a FREE QuickBooks workshop designed for both beginners and experienced users! Whether you're just getting started or looking to sharpen your expertise, this interactive session will cover essential tools and dive into advanced topics based on your questions. 📅 April 23 🕣 Check-in: 8:30 am | Workshop begins: 9:00 am 📍 Oxnard Public Library – Main Library 251 S A St, Oxnard, CA 93030 🔗 Learn more & register: https://lnkd.in/gk5BgZ6A #OxnardSmallBusiness #VenturaCountyBusiness #FreeWorkshop #SBDC #805Business ----- 🚀 ¿Está listo para mejorar sus habilidades en contabilidad? ¡Acompañe a la ciudad de Oxnard, Accelerate CA y el Colaborativo de Desarrollo Económico a un taller GRATUITO de QuickBooks diseñado para usuarios sin experiencia y para personas con conocimientos previos! Tanto si acaba de empezar como si desea perfeccionar sus conocimientos, esta sesión interactiva cubrirá las herramientas esenciales y explorará temas avanzados basados en sus preguntas. 📅 9 de abril 🕣 Registro: 8:30 am | Comienzo del taller: 9:00 am 📍 Biblioteca Pública de Oxnard – Biblioteca principal 251 S A St, Oxnard, CA 93030 🔗 Más información e inscripciones: https://lnkd.in/gAad4KBB #PequeñasEmpresasDeOxnard #EmpresasDelCondadoDeVentura #TallerGratuito #SBDC #EmpresasDel805

EDC Small Business Development Center is hosting NO-COST, interactive webinars for restaurants and food entrepreneurs, and you’re invited! ✨ Fundamentals of Food Businesses 🗓 April 2 | ⏰ 12:00 PM Explore different food business models from cottage food (home-based) to full-service restaurants and learn the steps to turn your idea into reality. 🔗 https://lnkd.in/gAE7ky2b ✨ Restaurant 101 🗓 April 23 | ⏰ 12:00 PM Get a behind-the-scenes look at what it takes to run a successful restaurant, including costs, staffing, sales projections, and smart strategies to stay profitable. 🔗 https://lnkd.in/gHwwx_uc 💡 Both sessions are offered as a Zoom meeting so that attendees can ask questions during the presentation. 👨🍳 Led by industry expert Kevin McVearry, who brings 30+ years of experience opening and operating restaurants, bars, and events nationwide. Whether you're just starting or ready to grow, these webinars will help you take the next step in your food business journey. 👉 Save your spot today and start building your dream!

💡 Thinking About Starting a Small Business? Take the first step toward turning your idea into reality! Join us for an information-packed workshop designed to help aspiring entrepreneurs explore whether starting a small business is the right path for them. During this session, you'll learn how to: ✔️ Evaluate your business idea ✔️ Understand different business structures ✔️ Explore start-up options and resources ✔️ Learn the basics of building a business plan 📅 Wednesday, March 25, 2026 ☕ Check-in: 8:30 am (Coffee & pastries provided) 🕘 Workshop begins: 9:00 am 📍 Location: City of Thousand Oaks | Oak and Park Room 2100 Thousand Oaks Blvd Thousand Oaks, CA 91362 🤝 Hosted in partnership with SCORE Ventura County, the City of Thousand Oaks, the Economic Development Collaborative and Accelerate CA. 🎟️ Reserve your spot: https://lnkd.in/gt5mRpMm Tag a friend who has been talking about starting a business, and learn together! The Accelerate California: Inclusive InnovationHub (Accelerate CA Hub) is funded by the State of California and administered by CalOSBA. #SmallBusiness #Entrepreneurship #ThousandOaks #VenturaCounty #StartYourBusiness #SCOREVentura #BusinessWorkshop #EDCSBDC #FreeWorkshop #FREE

🎬 It’s not too late to sign up! Join us for the 5th Annual Permit Palooza, a unique opportunity to connect, learn, and streamline your film permitting process in Ventura County. 📅 February 26, 2026 ⏰ 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM 📍 Attend Online via Zoom OR In-Person (4001 Mission Oaks Blvd., Board Room, Camarillo, CA 93012) This annual event brings together permitting technicians from across the County to help you navigate the permitting process more efficiently. You’ll also learn how EDC FILM supports productions by coordinating with key partners. 🤝 Network with: • FLICS (Film Liaisons in California Statewide) • State of California Film Commission representatives • Location professionals • Production & service support partners • Local tourism and lodging representatives • Ventura County permitting leaders Whether you’re involved in permitting, supporting film productions, or managing agency processes, this event is designed for you and your team. Hosted by: Ventura County Economic Development Roundtable (EDC FILM). 🔗 Register today: https://lnkd.in/gQP3vH7E

The SBA is offering assistance to small businesses, small agricultural cooperatives, aquaculture businesses and most private non-profits impacted by the late December 2025 storm from December 16–25, 2025. 💡 Access recovery resources, support and guidance tailored to your needs. 👉 Learn more: https://conta.cc/40hQrkt - La SBA ofrece asistencia a pequeñas empresas, pequeñas cooperativas agrarias, empresas acuícolas y la mayoría de las organizaciones sin fines de lucro privadas afectadas por la tormenta de finales de diciembre de 2025, entre el 16 y el 25 de diciembre de 2025. 💡 Acceda a recursos de recuperación, apoyo y orientación adaptados a sus necesidades. 👉 Más información: https://conta.cc/4rtbHzU #ApoyoALasPequeñasEmpresas #PréstamosDeLaSBA #AsistenciaEnCasoDeDesastre #RecuperaciónEmpresarial #ApoyoAOrganizacionesSinFinesDeLucro #CondadoDeVentura #CondadoDeSantaBárbara #SmallBusinessSupport #SBALoans #DisasterAssistance #BusinessRecovery #NonprofitSupport #VenturaCounty #SantaBarbaraCounty

Over the past four years, the Economic Development Collaborative (EDC) designed, implemented, and scaled a Digital Upskilling Initiative across Ventura County to close the digital divide for workers, job seekers, and small businesses. With $5 million in state funding secured by Assemblymember Jacqui Irwin, this effort delivered what public investments should: measurable outcomes, lasting infrastructure, and a model that can be replicated in any community where it is needed. Working alongside regional implementation partners, the EDC-led initiative exceeded expectations and strengthened long-term digital upskilling capacity through coordinated outreach, regional collaboration, and sustainable program design. 🔹1,362+ residents served 🔹1,000+ adults gained foundational computer skills and received free devices 🔹124 workers earned industry-recognized ICT credentials 🔹170 small businesses strengthened their online presence and left with action plans 🔹Bilingual, equity-centered programming reached Spanish speakers and communities historically excluded from digital opportunity 🔹Free replication toolkits now allow any region to adopt the model Beyond the numbers, this initiative built lasting capacity. Adult schools, community-based organizations, and workforce partners now have the curriculum, tools, and partnerships to continue delivering digital skills training long after the grant period. Digital skills are no longer optional; they are foundational to economic mobility. This initiative demonstrates that when public agencies, educators, and community partners align around shared goals, we can move quickly from pilot to impact to scale. Interested in replicating the model? The full report and free Computer Basics and Get Your Small Business Online Toolkits are available here: https://lnkd.in/gCbxZjBP

Small business owners planning to grow in 2026, this one’s for you. Hosted by City of Moorpark Ready • Set • Grow 🚀 Workshop 2 February 12, 2026 👉🏼Money Moves: Financial Planning, Loans & Growth Strategy. This hands-on workshop breaks down financial planning, funding options, and budgeting, so you can make confident money decisions and prepare for real growth. You’ll learn how to: •Build simple financial projections & revenue goals •Understand cash flow, break-even points & financial statements •Prepare for business loans, SBA microloans & local grants •Create a growth-ready budget using real numbers 📍 City Council Chamber 323 Science Drive | Moorpark, CA 93021 👉 Save your seat: https://lnkd.in/gafBep7U 🕗 Check-In & Networking: 8:00 AM Workshop: 8:30 – 10:00 AM #ReadySetGrow #GrowYourBusiness #MoorparkCA #SmallBusiness2026 #Entrepreneurs #BusinessFunding #MoneyMoves #edcollaborative #edcollaborativeespanol ------ Propietarios de pequeñas empresas que planean crecer en 2026, esto es para ustedes. Organizado por la ciudad de Moorpark City of Moorpark Government  Ready • Set • Grow 🚀 Taller 2 12 de febrero de 2026 👉🏼Movimientos de dinero: planificación financiera, préstamos y estrategia de crecimiento. Este taller práctico analiza la planificación financiera, las opciones de financiación y la elaboración de presupuestos, para que puedan tomar decisiones financieras con confianza y prepararse para un crecimiento real. Aprenderán a: •Crear proyecciones financieras sencillas y objetivos de ingresos. •Comprender el flujo de caja, los puntos de equilibrio y los estados financieros. •Prepararse para préstamos comerciales, microcréditos de la Administración de Pequeñas Empresas (SBA, por sus siglas en inglés) y subvenciones locales. •Crear un presupuesto preparado para el crecimiento utilizando cifras reales. 📍 City Council Chamber 323 Science Drive | Moorpark, CA 93021 👉 Reserve su asiento: https://lnkd.in/gafBep7U 🕗 Registro y Networking: 8:00 AM Taller: 8:30 – 10:00 AM #ReadySetGrow #HagaCrecerSuNegocio #MoorparkCA #PequeñasEmpresas2026 #Emprendedores #FinanciaciónEmpresarial #MovimientosDeDinero #edcollaborative #edcollaborative