*WEBINAR WEDNESDAY: Tariffs, Oil Prices, and Effects on Small Businesses
March 18, 2026, 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm
On this week’s free webinar, host and SBDC director, Kelly Bearden will be joined by economist Mark Evans, emeritus professor from CSUB. Dr. Evans will give an economic update that includes effects of tariff fees on small businesses, steps to maximize a potential tariff refund, and likely oil price and macroeconomic outcomes for several Iran scenarios.
Bearden will begin the webinar with a look at key business-related updates.
Questions from attendees will be taken.
This marks the 375th 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 go to https://csubsbdc.com/ for more information or to sign up to meet with a business advisor at no cost.