Old Gold Ventures, Inc.

03/10/2022

02/02/2021

Old Gold Ventures, Inc., thanks you in advance for participating in the Small Business Survey measuring the effects of COVID-19 on small businesses in Kern County.

In an effort to obtain additional data, clarify survey questions, and expand our survey responses, we are reissuing the survey. We are asking you to resubmit your survey using this expanded survey questionnaire.

Survey Link: https://forms.gle/3Cve3nkxfB9jCGws9

Your participation is essential so we can continue to capture the data and provide continued support to black and minority businesses in Kern County.

As new opportunities arise, we will email those opportunities from the list of submitted surveys. Be sure you are on that list. Survey closes, February 10, 2021.

Thanks in advance!

12/30/2020

If you’re applying for the California Small Business Grant Relief Program, check out these 4 tips for a better application process! This info was provided by Lendistry and the State of CA.

The application period opened today and will close next Friday on January 8, 2021. You can find more information on careliefgrant.com.

Application Certification for FOR-PROFIT businesses:https://careliefgrant.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/Fillable-Business-Certifications-For-Profit-vFINAL-12.29.20-1.pdf

Application Certification for NON-PROFIT businesses:https://careliefgrant.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/Fillable-Business-Certifications-Non-Profit-vFINAL-12.29.20-1.pdf

12/30/2020

If you are a nonprofit organization applying for CA Small Business COVID-19 Relief Grant Program today, check out this Application Guide specifically for nonprofits:https://careliefgrant.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/FOR-WEBSITE-ONLY-CRG-Non-Profit-Program-and-Application-Guide-Public-1.pdf

12/29/2020

Before tomorrow's launch of the CA Small Business Grant Application; we strongly suggest you read through this PowerPoint built by Lendistry & the State of CA. It might answer more questions you have about the application process, eligibility requirements and awards. Please let us know if you have questions, thank you!

12/29/2020

The State of California will be opening up a Small Business Grant Relief Program tomorrow 12/30! Applications will be open at 6AM and will close on Friday, January 8, 2021. ⬅️Swipe to see what documents you need to have prepared. You can find all the information on https://careliefgrant.com

Qualified applicants will automatically be rolled over into the second round of funding for consideration. Dates for round 2 is TBD. If you submitted all documentation in the first round, you don’t need to reapply.

12/28/2020

We hope everyone is having a fun & safe holiday season! Old Gold Ventures is so grateful to have had the opportunity to award 39 small businesses with a scholarship amount of $700 for their completion of the Small Business Academy. During this challenging time, we are excited to have prepared our participants to survive beyond the pandemic. We are so proud of each of our participants and appreciate all the hard work you put in!

Thank you Nick Hill and the Kern County Black Chamber of Commerce for providing each of our participants a one-year membership to the chamber. We appreciate your leadership.

Be sure to like and share our page to learn more about our no-cost services. Visit oldgoldventures.com for more details.

12/22/2020

With the new COVID-19 Relief Package, you can get the most updated information and a better understanding of how it will affect your business by signing up for this free webinar with our local SBDC. It's happening tomorrow at Noon! They'll be joined by Keith Brice, CEO of Mid State Development, who will discuss various federal, state and local pandemic relief programs, what may be anticipated in 2021, and the current state of SBA lending. Click here to register: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/1515870578637/WN_TyDqIDelS2mEbz9_XWK0AA?fbclid=IwAR3in96Brn1P2EyfefP93NtaNRLmDNPMzGTYJGWuzHHYqFTe2wOIeRya5ws

Learn details on the new $908 billion COVID-19 Emergency Relief Package. Join SBDC Director Kelly Bearden & guest Keith Brice, president and CEO of Mid State Development on our FREE webinar Wednesday, Dec. 23, 12-1 p.m. www.tinyurl.com/y8urbhcf

12/18/2020

Introducing another Old Gold Ventures one-on-one business coach: Marcus Johnson, Co-founder, Chairman and CEO of Starstruck Entertainment Services Inc., since 2011. He understands those of you who have big dreams of starting your own business. And more than that, he can help you get there with a balanced realistic approach. In addition to his entrepreneurial spirit, Marcus has the tools & resources to help guide, challenge and build you to your new future. Learn more about Marcus and our other business coaches on oldgoldventures.com

12/17/2020

Take care of your sweet tooth this holiday season by getting some delicious desserts from Sweet Trina's Confections 🎂 She wants to provide more choices & custom treats for her customers that go beyond a simple grocery store dessert. From her double-layer strawberry crunch cake to her caramel apple cheesecake, there is a sweet delight for everyone to enjoy! Give her page a follow to see more desserts she offers, and check out her Instagram page: https://www.instagram.com/sweet_trinas_confections/.