ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COLLABORATIVE

Providing a pathway to business growth, community leadership and economic prosperity for the greater Ventura and Santa Barbara County region.

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The @cityofventura, in partnership with EDC, is offering low-interest loans for small businesses and micro-enterprises:

🔹 Small Business Loans
🔹 Commercial Rehabilitation Loans
🔹 Code Compliance Loans
Loans up to $50,000 are available! Learn more: https://t.co/JKdQTohUSd

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Happy #SBDCDay

We're celebrating the impact of America’s SBDCs in empowering entrepreneurs! Since 2010, EDC SBDC has:
✅ Helped 11,200+ businesses
✅ Helped launch 860+ new businesses
✅ Provided expert guidance & resources at NO-COST

📞 805.409.9159 📧 [email protected]

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Happy Saint Patrick’s Day on behalf of EDC!

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#MeetYourBusinessInfluencer Dean Dela Cruz, a Lean Six Sigma expert, helps businesses cut waste & boost productivity. ✅

He also specializes in:
🔹 R&D & manufacturing
🔹 Software development tax credits
🔹 Cost segregation
🔹 Energy mgmt
📞 Call 805.409.9159 to learn more!

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🚨 Attention! 🚨
The deadline for physical disaster loans for those impacted by the recent fires has been extended. If you or someone you know needs assistance, don’t wait—help is available!
🔗 Visit the link for more details: https://t.co/J9xVYOSV08

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Looking to go global or refine your export strategy? The NO-COST Export Strategy Course is here to help!

✅ Self-paced, 6 weeks
✅ Expert guidance & AI-powered exercises
✅ Open enrollment—no deadline!

🔗 Learn more: https://t.co/HNiJMlIBIt

#ExportStrategy #NoCostLearning

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Looking to expand federal opportunities? 🚀 Join @SBAgov’s webinar!

🔹Learn how agencies set small biz goals
🔹Leverage market research for success
 🔹See how SBA advocates for you

📅 March 12, 2025 | ⏰ 9 AM
🔗 Register: https://t.co/ro10KR4r4E

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🚨 CA Businesses: The California Competes Tax Credit closes March 10, 2025! 💰 $180M+ in credits for businesses of all sizes/industries. 🌟 Grow, relocate or stay in CA.

For more info, visit: https://t.co/fcM0hHbAhQ
#CaliforniaCompetes #CATaxCredits

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🔒 Protect Your Small Business Online! 🔒

Cyber threats are real—stay ahead with the SBA’s NO-COST Intro to Cybersecurity webinar! Learn key strategies to safeguard your business.

📅 March 10, 2025 | ⏰ 10:00 AM
🔗 Register now: https://t.co/QmIV3zjBdr

#CyberSecurity #SmallBiz

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Meet EDC SBDC Advisor Kevin McVearry with 30 years in restaurant & hospitality

💡 Kevin’s Tip: Managing costs = success!
✔ Price items right & track supplier changes
✔ Weekly inventory keeps you on target
✔ Smart ordering = healthy cash flow

Call 805.409.9159 to get started!

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Attention Simi Valley Businesses!

Need help recovering from COVID-19 impacts? Look no further! This low-interest loan program, offered through EDC & funded by the @City_SimiValley is here to support you.

For more information, visit: https://t.co/JeK5SVWalX

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🚨SBA Assistance for LA County Wildfire & Wind Events 🚨

Join @SBAgov to learn about disaster loan programs for Homeowners & Renters, Businesses of All Sizes & Private Nonprofits
📅 Feb 26 | ⏰ 9 AM 📍 LA County + EIDL for Kern, Orange, SB & Ventura
🔗 https://t.co/s4NdYvjeYF

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🚨 CA Businesses: The California Competes Tax Credit OPENS Feb 24, 2025! 💰 $180M+ in credits for businesses of all sizes/industries. 🌟 Grow, relocate or stay in CA.

For more info, visit: https://t.co/uOnoUazWBx

#CaliforniaCompetes #CATaxCredits

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🚨 Office Closure Notice 🚨

Happy Presidents' Day from all of us at the EDC!

In observance of the holiday, our office will be closed on Monday, February 17 and resume normal business hours on Tuesday, February 18, 2025.

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Happy Valentine’s Day from EDC and the team!

Still searching for the perfect last-minute Valentine’s gift? Show your love while supporting local businesses! Visit a nearby florist or boutique to find something special and make this day more meaningful.

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📢 Grant Opportunity for LA County!

Small businesses, nonprofits & workers in LA County affected by the Jan 2025 Wildfires & Winds can apply for direct financial relief now!

🔗 Learn more & apply: https://t.co/thbj50cOY6

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Join the @SBAgov on Feb. 11, 2025, at 9:00 AM to learn about Wildfire & Straight-Line Winds disaster loans for:

🏡 Homeowners & Renters
🏢 Businesses & Nonprofits

Los Angeles County residents may apply. Small businesses in nearby counties may qualify

🔗 https://t.co/B6YXA0bzE0

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The future of work is now! Investing in upskilling is key to preparing your workforce for tomorrow’s jobs.

Check out 10 Steps to Modernizing Your Upskilling Practices & tap into EDC’s vast network of resources.

🔗 https://t.co/F9pHFzBwSX

📩 Connect: [email protected]

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Join @SCOREVentura, the @CityofTO and EDC for a NO-COST in-person workshop on building a revenue-driving website!

📅 Feb 5, 2025
⏰ 8:30 AM
📍 Thousand Oaks City Hall, 2100 Thousand Oaks Blvd

Register: https://t.co/qsK0DWngls

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Thank you for making EDC's 28th Annual Meeting a success! We tackled the future of upskilling for inclusive growth. The time to invest in workforce training is now. Need resources? Email us at [email protected].

#Upskilling #RegionalGrowth