Explore 5 different types of Census Bureau geographies by learning their backgrounds; when and where to access data associated with them; and how to manipulate data.census.gov to locate these geographies quickly. We will take a look at the history and the logic behind the following Census Bureau geographies: (1) Census Tract, (2) Tribal Areas, (3) Congressional [...]

Are you interested in learning more about patent searching? Attend this virtual session and learn from USPTO experts about preliminary searching, using the suggested Seven-Step Strategy, tips and resources for searching, and more.

These participatory classes walk you through examples of creating tables in the Microdata Access Tool (MDAT) within data.census.gov. Microdata Access on data.census.gov/mdat allows you to create custom tables that are not available in the pre-made tables on data.census.gov, without having to use your own statistical software or special programming. Time is allotted throughout the training [...]

Topic Solano EDC Speaker Series Webinar - Policy & Advocacy Exploring The Legislation Agenda for Economic Development Description Speakers: Micah Weinberg (CEO of California Forward), Gurbax Sahota (CEO of CALED, Executive Director, The Academy), Daniel Carrigg (Senior Policy Advisor of Renne Public Policy Group) and Tracy Rhine (Senior Policy Advocate of Rural County Representatives of [...]

As 2023 begins, California-based businesses will once again have to contend with new and amended employment regulations. It’s critical for these businesses to stay ahead of the game and we’re here to help. Join Fisher Phillips attorneys Usama Kahf and Lisa Peterson for an in-depth look at the most important legal topics businesses are facing [...]

SSBCI Webinar for California Lenders and Financial Institutions   What: Webinar to learn how you can benefit from California’s $1.2 billion in U.S. Treasury State Small Business Credit Initiative (SSBCI) incentives to grow your portfolio while managing risk in order to serve small businesses that struggle to access capital. Who: Co-hosted by California state agencies that [...]

Clarify why you want to start a business. Conduct a self-assessment of skills, experience, and personal readiness. Assess personal financial situation. Assess their support systems. Set personal goals for your business based on their desired lifestyle, income, and level of work-life balance. Define the myths and realities of entrepreneurship Understand the critical success factors Understand [...]

Thursday, February 9, 2023 | 10:00 - 11:00 AM PT We live in an environment rife with volatility, uncertainty, complexity, and ambiguity. Navigating in these waters is not easy. Risks in the supply chain come in many forms and sizes and are always lurking. The challenge is not if they will happen, but when and with what impact. Real [...]

Understanding patent application drafting is a vital step in protecting your invention. Attend this virtual workshop and learn from USPTO experts about the formalities and requirements of drafting a patent application, as well as how to avoid common mistakes. To gain the most from this workshop, we suggest participants have an intermediate knowledge of the [...]

After almost three years, the economic and health effects of COVID-19 continue to linger for low- and moderate-income communities and communities of color. Organizations serving these communities also continue to feel the strain of COVID-19. There are signs of slow stabilization and recovery. There were lower levels of pandemic-related effects in many segments of the [...]