Managing your small business through the Pandemic - Feb. 3, 2021
SBDC director, Kelly Bearden provides updates on several government pandemic relief programs with special attention to Paycheck Protection Program first-time and second-round applicants, plus the short second application window for California’s Relief Grant program Feb. 2 through Feb. 8. Special guest, Valley Strong Credit Union VP Deanna Blaise joins Kelly to discuss pandemic relief programs from a local lender’s perspective and to share the credit union’s recent experiences with the new PPP. Topics include: PPP first-time applicants - update; PPP second-draw applicants – update; Local lender's perspective on PPP2; Employee Retention Tax Credit; CA COVID-19 Relief Grant – 2nd round opening Feb. 2-8; New Economic Injury Disaster Loan [EIDL]; SBA guidelines for PPP & EIDL; and SBA Shuttered Venue Operator Grant program.
This is the 47th in a weekly “Webinar Wednesday” series that provides pandemic relief updates on available federal, state, and local funding options, tax credit programs, employee programs, and other opportunities for employers and business owners. The SBDC is open for free one-on-one consulting to help small business owners.
Managing your small business through the Pandemic - Jan. 20, 2021
SBDC director, Kelly Bearden will take an in-depth look at the $284 billion Paycheck Protection Program details and eligibility requirements for both first-time applicants and second-round applicants in hard-hit industries. Other topics include the California Relief Grant program’s upcoming second application period, key provisions of the new Economic Injury Disaster Loan [EIDL] program, additional government business relief and more. Topics include: PPP requirements for first-time applicants; PPP requirements for second-draw applicants; CA COVID-19 Relief Grant – 2nd application period; New Economic Injury Disaster Loan [EIDL], plus SBA guidelines for PPP & EIDL. This is the 45th in a weekly “Webinar Wednesday” series that provides pandemic relief updates on available federal, state, and local funding options, tax credit programs, employee programs, and other opportunities for employers and business owners. The SBDC is open for free one-on-one consulting to help small business owners. New and existing businesses can sign up for assistance by going to www.csubsbdc.com
Managing your small business through the Pandemic - Jan. 13, 2021
SBDC director, Kelly Bearden does a deep examination of details in the $284 billion Paycheck Protection Program that opened to new businesses and nonprofits this week. Topics include: PPP forgivable loans for first-time and second-round applicants; CA COVID-19 Relief Grant application tips; New EIDL Program details; Tax considerations of the recent $908 billion federal stimulus bill; and free COVID-19 test locations. This is the 44th in a weekly “Webinar Wednesday” series that provides pandemic relief updates on available federal, state, and local funding options, tax credit programs, employee programs, and other opportunities for employers and business owners.
Managing Your Small Business through the Pandemic - Jan. 6, 2021
SBDC director, Kelly Bearden talks about key forgiveness and tax-related changes to PPP in the new $908 billion federal stimulus. He also provides updates on a variety of state and local government business assistance programs, including tips on applying to California’s $500 million COVID-19 Relief Grant funding for small businesses that opened Dec. 30.
Kelly is joined by Jon Schallert, a nationally recognized business expert and speaker. He discusses opportunities for small businesses to reinvent and distinguish their business during the pandemic and to become a destination for customers in-person and on the internet. Topics include:
✔️Key PPP changes in new federal stimulus
✔️CA COVID-19 Relief Grant application tips
✔️EIDL Program extension details
✔️Tips to make your business one-of-a-kind
✔️Free COVID-19 test locations
This is the 43rd in a weekly “Webinar Wednesday” series that provides pandemic relief updates on available federal, state, and local funding options, tax credit programs, employee programs, and other opportunities for employers and business owners.
The SBDC is open for free one-on-one consulting to help small business owners. New and existing businesses can go to www.csubsbdc.com for more information or to sign up for assistance.
California Small Business COVID-19 Relief Grant Webinar
(December 2020)The California Small Business COVID-19 Relief Grant program is now open. The first round of grant applications were accepted from 12-30-2020 through 1-8-2021. The second round of applications will be from 2-2-2021 through 2-8-2021. In this webinar, SBDC host, Kelly Bearden discusses the nuts and bolts of the application process. Grants will be issued through a competitive process, NOT on a first-come, first-served basis. Questions and request for help from the SBDC can be emailed to ucmsbdc@ucmerced.edu Small businesses and nonprofits can visit www.CAReliefGrant.com to apply for micro grants up to $25,000. Assistance is available in all counties and in multiple languages.
Coffee and Conversation w/ Jenny Kassan
(October 2020) Jenny Kassan, owner of Jenny Kassan Consulting, will join us this month to discuss business funding and ways to seek the right investors for your company. She will teach you the steps to get funding on your own terms, where to find investors, and how to confidently speak to them on behalf of your business.
With 25 years of experience as an attorney and advisor for mission-driven enterprises, she is empowered by helping businesses achieve their maximum economic potential.
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Coffee and Conversation w/ Cara Crye from Farm Supply Co.
(September 2020) Cara Cyre, CEO of Farm Supply, will join us this month to discuss her twenty-four year journey with the local farmer-owned cooperative. Cara began working for Farm Supply as a Cal Poly student, transitioned to Marketing Coordinator upon graduation, was promoted to V.P. of Communications, and named President / CEO in July 2017.
Her career at Farm Supply has gifted her with an incredible story full of advice, wisdom and experience in regards to her career advancement within the company. She will share her perspective on managing COVID-19, leadership styles, and advancing your career in order to achieve success.
Coffee and Conversation w/ Katerina Axelsson from Tastry
(August 2020) Katerina Axelsson CEO and Founder of Tastry, will share her entrepreneurial experiences and journey to creating a company in San Luis Obispo.
Katerina, is a graduate of Cal Poly with a B.S. in Chemistry. While in school, she worked at a custom-crush facility and noticed that one of their batches imprinted with two different labels received drastically different industry scores: it was then that she knew there had to be a more science-based way to score wine. Thus, Tastry was born. Tastry is a sensory sciences company that uses advanced chemistry, machine learning and artificial intelligence to match consumers to products they will love.
Coffee and Conversation w/ Angel Investors
(July 2020) At this month’s Coffee and Conversation, you will hear from three Angel Investors as they share their experience being part of AngelCon 2020. An angel investor (also known as a private investor, seed investor or angel funder) is a high-net- worth individual who provides financial backing for small startups or entrepreneurs, typically in exchange for ownership equity in the company. While most people know AngelCon as a pitch competition that happens once a year; becoming an investor is a year-long training process that leads up to the main event. AngelCon 2020 investors Chad, Donica and Jolie will share what the process was like, what they seek in a startup, and hold open Q&A for attendees.
Coffee and Conversation w/ Sandra Dickerson
(June 2020) Sandra will share her experience as the CEO of a professional services firm over the past 30+ years. Owning, managing, and serving as HR Director for an HR services firm, Sandra has a unique perspective which includes the challenges and opportunities of both growing the company, as well as managing a geographically diverse team which functions as the HR department for over 100 clients. In addition, Sandra will discuss how changes in employees’ attitudes towards work have evolved and how both she and her clients have had to adapt to attract and retain top talent in this highly competitive employment market.
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