Despite billions of dollars spent on place-based initiatives over the past 25 years, the number of high-poverty neighborhoods in the U.S. doubled between 1980 and 2010—and remains persistently high as metro areas seek to recover from the COVID-19 economic crisis. This webinar will focus on a new playbook from the Brookings Institution’s Bass Center for […]

In this webinar we will leverage the latest location data to analyze the wider COVID recovery and its effects on retail, tourism, and work. We will examine the key trends driving success, and the opportunities and risks facing economic development groups across the country. Price: Free

Join GlobalSF and NorCal SBDC Finance Center for an informative webinar on how to raise your business capital and how to apply for funding with SBA. Darlene Chiu Bryant, Executive Director of GlobalSF will be joined by Steve Roth, a Financial Lending Specialist from the NorCal Small Business Development Center (SBDC) to discuss and share […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

Event for City, County & Community Leaders interested in learning about wildfire preparedness and Wildfire Disaster Declarations About this event As communities around California prepare for another fire season, please join the SBA’s Office of Disaster Assistance and SBA District Office leaders from Los Angeles, Fresno, San Francisco and Sacramento for a free webinar on […]

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 […]

The COVID-19 Emergency Temporary Standards were updated earlier this year in June and now California business owners, managers, and supervisors need to be prepared to function according to the revisions. Many have questions like: Are face coverings required in manufacturing facilities? Will Cal/OSHA issue citations for employers who do not implement all provisions of the […]

One of an organization's biggest challenges is getting its diverse talent to work together in the most efficient and profitable way. A myth exacerbating this difficult challenge is that mixed personalities "won't ever get along." The truth is that in the right environment such talent can be turned into high-performance teams with the right conflict […]

Through the American Rescue Plan Act, the Economic Development Administration (EDA) has committed to provide $3 billion in funding to aid communities recovering from the economic impact of the public health crisis caused by COVID-19. This webinar will provide an overview of the Investing in America’s programs, which include: Build Back Better Regional Challenge; Good […]

More often than not, small and medium-sized businesses are not fully armed with professional accounting services, financial advisors, and legal teams that can focus on succession planning or preparing a smart exit strategy. So, when it's time to think about getting out of the business — whether you're turning it over to the "kids," implementing […]

Join the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) for an online panel discussion with rural-owned small businesses as they share their small business stories and how they utilized SBA and USDA economic aid to pivot during the pandemic. You will also learn about resources available from the SBA and USDA to help rural entrepreneurs compete in […]

Many small and medium-sized manufacturers don’t have the staff or bandwidth to focus on employee recruitment and retention. Others may have the designated resources but have trouble attracting and keeping employees with the right talent and experience. Regardless, with the U.S currently enjoying the most manufacturing job growth in the last 30 years, it’s more important […]

Imagine that racial and gender gaps in the labor market did not exist. Would economic benefits extend beyond people no longer facing disparities? A team of Federal Reserve community development experts created a data simulation to find out, and the short answer is yes. For every state in the U.S. and Washington DC, eliminating gaps […]