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*WEBINAR WEDNESDAY: Kern Economic Development Center CEO to Discuss Vendor Opportunities for Small Businesses

Wednesday, April 2, 2025 - 12:00pm to 1:00pm
Price: 
FREE
On this week’s free webinar, host and SBDC director, Kelly Bearden will be joined by Richard Chapman, president & CEO of the Kern Economic Development Corporation. Chapman will provide details on current local projects with vendor opportunities for small businesses, the East Kern and West Kern Economic Alliances, and discuss the importance of small businesses in the regional economy. 
 
Bearden will begin the webinar with a look at strategies to grow and expand an existing business including new locations, product lines, and acquisitions, along with small business economics and funding ideas.  
 
Questions from attendees will be taken.
 
This marks the 341st episode of the “Webinar Wednesday” business series that provides news and information helpful to employers and business owners. 
 
The CSU Bakersfield SBDC provides free one-on-one help to small business owners. New and existing businesses can sign up to meet with a business advisor at no cost by clicking here!
 
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Funded in part through a Cooperative Agreement with the U.S. Small Business Administration and a Grant with the Governor’s Office of Business and Economic Development. All opinions, conclusions, and/or recommendations expressed herein are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views of the SBA or the Governor’s Office of Business and Economic Development. Reasonable accommodations for persons with disabilities will be made if requested at least two weeks in advance. Contact the California SBDC closest to you.