When people are looking for products or services from local businesses, 97% of them turn to the internet. So if you own a local business, will people find YOUR company’s website when they search online? The best way to increase your chances of showing up in search results when people search for businesses is through local Search [...]

An increase in natural disasters, changing workplace, and home dynamics due to the COVID-19 pandemic is highlighting the need for reliable broadband for communities. It is also magnifying the digital divide between various populations and rural communities. Join IEDC for this webinar on: - How communities can best incorporate broadband into underserved communities - The [...]

In this webinar California Capital will advise participants on: -Possible sources of funding -California Capital Loan Programs -What’s included in a loan application, including the importance of a Business Plan and Cash Flow Projections -What lenders look for in a loan applicant (the “Five C’s of Credit”) The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) will provide [...]

Site selectors, businesses and potential investors can't always come to you - here's how to bring the properties to them. Travel restrictions resulting from the pandemic mean economic developers and brokers have to be a little more creative when it comes to showcasing the commercial and industrial sites and buildings in their region. This webinar [...]

On March 11, 2021, President Joseph R. Biden signed the American Rescue Plan into law. This historic legislation was designed to enable all Americans to respond to and recover from the impacts of COVID-19. Under the American Rescue Plan, EDA was allocated $3 billion in supplemental funding to assist communities nationwide in their efforts to [...]

Optimizing Your Social Media Channels to Increase Sales Leads & Resources to help grow your business from the SBA Do you wonder if your social media efforts could be more successful? Do you need help understanding how your business can attract more customers through social media? Join us for this informative webinar on key elements [...]

On March 11, 2021, President Joseph R. Biden signed the American Rescue Plan into law. This historic legislation was designed to enable all Americans to respond to and recover from the impacts of COVID-19. Under the American Rescue Plan, EDA was allocated $3 billion in supplemental funding to assist communities nationwide in their efforts to [...]

Learn how the cities of Atlanta, Pittsburgh, and province of Alberta, use data and insights to measure and promote their startup ecosystems. Find out about some of the key initiatives they are doing on a local, regional, and global level to attract tech talent and raise the visibility and awareness of their own region - [...]

SBA will share information on federal small business programs and services available during the COVID-19 crisis. The presentation will cover the PPP Loan Forgiveness, Economic Injury Disaster Loan, standard SBA loan programs, federal contracting programs, small business webinar trainings, and one-on-one business counseling at no cost. In addition, Capital Region SBDC will present a systematic [...]