COVID-19

Price: Free The government limits competition for certain contracts to businesses that participate in the Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business program. Joining the disabled veterans’ business program makes your business eligible to compete for the program’s set-aside contracts. You can still compete for contract awards under other socio-economic programs you qualify for and you can self-represent your […]

Price: FREE This week we take a look at changes to the BCARES grant program that is now open to businesses in the city limits of Bakersfield and received PPP or Kern Recovers funding. We’ll also have updated information and guidance on PPP forgiveness forms, tips, and ideas of effectively managing your PPP and maximize […]

Register to join Bob Phibbs, The Retail Doctor, live and receive the recording afterwards to watch whenever you want. What Bob will cover in this webinar: How and why to remain hopeful about retail How to bring your team back together after being apart How to create a positive environment in your store for the […]

Price: Free The SoCal Veterans Business Outreach Center (VBOC) and the Veterans Business Outreach Center Region IX will co-host:  Virtual Veterans and DVBE Small Business Summit In Celebration of National Veterans Small Business Week. The event will put the spotlight on the veterans’ resourcefulness and passion in solving problems and making their businesses profitable as quickly […]

Price: Free GET YOUR QUESTIONS ANSWERED!                 Please join the SBA Fresno District Office and SBA Office of Disaster Assistance on Friday - November 6, 2020 at 10:00am (PST) to federal, low-interest loans for small businesses affected by the wildfires. Are you a small business owner who was affected by a wildfire? […]

VIRTUAL SUMMIT 2020 Price: FREE Ladies Who Launch is excited to host our very first Virtual Summit! We'll come together to celebrate and empower women entrepreneurs around the globe all while offering a bit of education, a healthy dose of inspiration, and meaningful connections to each other. The 2020 Virtual Summit will include two days […]