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 […]

BEA will present an overview of FDI in the United States in 2020, including highlights from BEA’s recent releases on new FDI and direct investment transactions. These statistics provide information on trends in FDI by state, market, and industry, that can help stakeholders make more informed decisions.

As the world returns to some semblance of normalcy, disadvantaged communities continue to grapple with the economic and humanitarian impacts of Covid-19. Such an economic downturn of this scale requires comprehensive efforts to revitalize and rebuild these neighborhoods. CCEDA will highlight strategies and interventions Community Economic Development (CED) leaders utilize to overcome economic crises in […]

The COVID-19 pandemic and the racial reckoning within the United States have revealed vast disparities in investment and support for businesses and entrepreneurs of color in our communities. With small businesses being the backbone of local and regional economies, EDO’s can work with and support entrepreneurs and businesses of color by breaking down barriers. This […]

You’ve successfully launched your business and set up your online shop, now what? Research shows that businesses who export employ more staff, withstand fluctuating sales cycles more successfully, and stay in business longer. The world is full of potential customers, is your business ready to reach them? Join us for a lively conversation with successful […]

The California Small Business COVID-19 Relief Grant Program (the "Program") provides micro grants ranging from $5,000 to $25,000 to eligible small manufacturers impacted by COVID-19. The Program is being administered by the California Office of the Small Business Advocate (CalOSBA) at the Governor’s Office of Business and Economic Development (GO-Biz). Lendistry, a CDFI and CDE small […]

While some may argue that the COVID-19 pandemic environment is now our "new normal," many small and medium-sized manufacturers are still struggling to keep up with the fluctuating workplace safety standards and overall health education of their workforce. With new data coming out and the frequent shifts in regulations, the same questions are resurfacing but […]

Startup founders need to be effective communicators and incorporate marketing and public relations efforts across a number of different aspects necessary to establish and grow their businesses. Leveraging personal and company stories can help founders create a narrative that may resonate with potential team members, partners, supporters, investors, and customers. This talk, led by award-winning […]

SelectUSA will host an informational webinar for Economic Development Organizations (EDOs) to expand on SelectUSA resources, including Single Location Promotion Events, virtual tours, and EDO Diagnostic plots that support foreign direct investment (FDI) efforts nationwide.

Date: 10/1/21 Time: 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM (PDT) Status: Open - 66 places remaining Registration Deadline: 10/1/21 9:00 AM (PDT) Fee: No Fee Point of Contact: San Diego & Imperial SBDC Network Location: San Diego CA 92123 Training Topics: Business Financing Description: The Connecting with Capital series continues! Learn from SBDC and a panel of lenders about […]