Economic Development Collaborative

Economic Development Collaborative The EDC provides a pathway to business growth, community leadership and economic prosperity for the

Join us for a no-cost webinar on Employee Recruitment, Retention, and Culture, where you’ll learn practical strategies t...
05/27/2026

Join us for a no-cost webinar on Employee Recruitment, Retention, and Culture, where you’ll learn practical strategies to:
✔️ Boost staff morale
✔️ Recruit top-quality candidates
✔️ Build a strong, attractive company culture

🗓 May 28, 2026
⏰ 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM
💻 Live on Zoom (interactive Q&A included!)

🎤 Presented by Kevin McVearry, SBDC business advisor with 30+ years of real-world experience in hiring, training and retaining employees.

This session is perfect for any industry that relies on employees. Don’t miss out!

👉 Register today: https://bit.ly/MayEERRC

The Economic Development Collaborative hosts the Small Business Development Center and is funded in part through a cooperative agreement with the U.S. Small Business Administration, a Grant with the California Office of the Small Business Advocate and by the Workforce Development Board of Ventura County.

Join SCORE Mentors , the City of Thousand Oaks - Local Government , Accelerate CA, and EDC for a hands-on Generative AI ...
05/26/2026

Join SCORE Mentors , the City of Thousand Oaks - Local Government , Accelerate CA, and EDC for a hands-on Generative AI Workshop designed for small businesses and entrepreneurs!

Learn practical, low-cost AI tools and tips you can use right away for:
✅ Marketing
✅ Sales
✅ Operations

You’ll leave with:
✔️ Ready-to-use prompts
✔️ Helpful checklists
✔️ A quick-start guide for applying AI in your business

📅 May 27th
🕘 Workshop starts at 9:00 AM (Check-in begins at 8:30 AM)
📍 City of Thousand Oaks | Oak & Park Room
2100 Thousand Oaks Blvd, Thousand Oaks, CA 91362

🔗https://www.score.org/ca/ventura-county/business-education/ai-small-business-use-cases-you-can-apply-month/

Fuel your business growth with the support and capital you need.The Economic Development Collaborative’s Business Develo...
05/22/2026

Fuel your business growth with the support and capital you need.

The Economic Development Collaborative’s Business Development Loan Fund helps businesses across Ventura & Santa Barbara Counties access affordable financing and expert guidance at NO-COST.

✔ Loans from $10,000–$250,000

✔ Financing for equipment, working capital, leasehold improvements & debt restructuring

✔ Long-term, affordable funding options

✔ Support available for businesses in all industries

Whether you’re expanding, investing in new equipment, or strengthening operations, EDC is here to help move your business forward.

Learn more: https://edcollaborative.com/business-development-loan-fund/

Thinking about starting a small business? 💡Join SCORE Mentors , the City of Agoura Hills - Government , Accelerate CA, a...
05/21/2026

Thinking about starting a small business? 💡

Join SCORE Mentors , the City of Agoura Hills - Government , Accelerate CA, and EDC for a FREE workshop designed to help you explore whether entrepreneurship is right for you!

You’ll learn:
✔️ Different ways to start a business
✔️ Legal structure options
✔️ Business plan basics

📍 Agoura Hills Recreation & Event Center
29900 Ladyface Ct.
Agoura Hills, CA 91301

☕ Check-In: 8:30 A.M. (Coffee & pastries provided!)
🕘 Workshop Begins: 9:00 A.M.
💲 Cost: FREE

Reserve your spot today: https://www.score.org/ca/ventura-county/business-education/small-business-start-basics-0/

Join the Development Board of Ventura County and EDC Small Business Development Center for NO-COST, hands-on workshops ...
05/20/2026

Join the Development Board of Ventura County and EDC Small Business Development Center for NO-COST, hands-on workshops designed to help you move from constant problem-solving to smooth, repeatable systems that actually work.

📍 Workshop #1: Stop the Scramble: Mapping Work & Clearing the Path Forward

🗓 May 27 | Check-in: 8:00 AM | Starts: 8:30 AM

📌 2901 N Ventura Rd, 3rd Floor, Oxnard

When work slows down, it’s not effort, it’s flow. Learn how to visually map your workflow, spot gaps, and leave with a clear plan to move work forward with fewer surprises.

🔗 Register: https://bit.ly/WorkflowMapping

📍 Workshop #2: Stop Reinventing the Wheel: Building Repeatable Systems

🗓 June 10 | Check-in: 8:00 AM | Starts: 8:30 AM

📌 2901 N Ventura Rd, 3rd Floor, Oxnard

Turn your team’s best work into systems that stick. Walk away with a ready-to-use process to onboard faster, reduce errors, and stop answering the same questions over and over.

🔗 Register: https://bit.ly/RepeatableSystems

✨ Perfect for leaders and teams juggling multiple moving parts who want more consistency, less stress, and scalable results.

Spots are limited, grab yours today!

🚀 FREE AI Webinar Series for Small Business OwnersWant to save time, improve your marketing and grow your revenue with A...
05/19/2026

🚀 FREE AI Webinar Series for Small Business Owners

Want to save time, improve your marketing and grow your revenue with AI (without feeling overwhelmed)? This series shows you exactly how.

✨ What you’ll learn:
📌 AI basics + how to use it in your business
📌 Best AI tools for growth (Gemini, NotebookLM & more)
📌 How to write prompts that actually make money
📌 Turn social media into leads + sales
📌 Build AI assistants to automate tasks
📌 Create graphics & videos without a design team
📌 Make smarter decisions with AI insights
📌 Create 6 months of content in ONE day
📌 Build offers + a 90-day growth plan

💡 Join one session or the full series, it’s up to you!

👉 Save your spot: https://bit.ly/EdcSbdcAIWebinarSeries
Presented by: EDC SBDC Business Advisor Deborah Deras

👯‍♀️ Tag a business owner who needs this!



The Economic Development Collaborative hosts the Small Business Development Center and is funded in part through a cooperative agreement with the U.S. Small Business Administration and a grant with the Governor’s Office of Economic Development.

☕ Got a coffee business idea brewing? Let’s make it happen!Join us on May 18 to learn how to:✨ Choose the right coffee✨ ...
05/13/2026

☕ Got a coffee business idea brewing? Let’s make it happen!

Join us on May 18 to learn how to:
✨ Choose the right coffee
✨ Build a strong, memorable brand
✨ Create a simple go-to-market strategy

🕘 9:00–11:00 AM
💲 FREE to attend

🔗 Register here: https://bit.ly/BuildingYourCoffeeBrand

🎓 Hosted by EDC Small Business Development Center
👩‍💼 Presented by Business Advisor Jennifer Poole

👉 Save your spot today and start brewing your business success!

The Economic Development Collaborative hosts the Small Business Development Center and is funded in part through a cooperative agreement with the U.S. Small Business Administration and a grant with the Governor’s Office of Economic Development.

📣 Calling All Small Business Leaders!Are you responsible for hiring, HR, or workforce planning? Join the Workforce Devel...
05/12/2026

📣 Calling All Small Business Leaders!

Are you responsible for hiring, HR, or workforce planning? Join the Workforce Development Board of Ventura County for an interactive Small Business Roundtable: Hiring & Workforce Needs discussion.

🤝 Connect with other local business leaders
💡 Share workforce challenges or issues accessing no-cost workforce solutions
📈 Explore resources to help your business grow

🗓 Tuesday, May 19, 2026
⏰ 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM

📍 America’s Job Center of California – 3rd Floor
2901 N. Ventura Road
Oxnard, CA 93036

✅ RSVP Today: http://bit.ly/vcsmallbusinessroundtable

🚀 FREE AI Webinar Series for Small Business OwnersWant to save time, improve your marketing and grow your revenue with A...
05/08/2026

🚀 FREE AI Webinar Series for Small Business Owners

Want to save time, improve your marketing and grow your revenue with AI (without feeling overwhelmed)?

This series shows you exactly how.

✨ What you’ll learn:
📌 AI basics + how to use it in your business
📌 Best AI tools for growth (Gemini, NotebookLM & more)
📌 How to write prompts that actually make money
📌 Turn social media into leads + sales
📌 Build AI assistants to automate tasks
📌 Create graphics & videos without a design team
📌 Make smarter decisions with AI insights
📌 Create 6 months of content in ONE day
📌 Build offers + a 90-day growth plan

💡 Join one session or the full series, it’s up to you!

👉 Save your spot:
https://bit.ly/EdcSbdcAIWebinarSeries

👯‍♀️ Tag a business owner who needs this!



The Economic Development Collaborative hosts the Small Business Development Center and is funded in part through a cooperative agreement with the U.S. Small Business Administration and a grant with the Governor’s Office of Economic Development.

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4001 Mission Oaks Boulevard , Suite A-1
Camarillo, CA
93012

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Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 5pm

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