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Business Updates For July 29, 2021
County of Ventura 4th Round Business Assistance Grant Program
Program 4 Subvención de Asistencia Comercial
California Competes Tax Credit Now Accepting Applications

The California Competes Tax Credit (CCTC) is an income tax credit available to businesses that want to locate in California or stay and grow in California. Businesses of any industry, size, or location compete for over $180 million available in tax credits by applying in one of the three application periods each year. Applicants will be analyzed based on twelve different factors of evaluation, including number of full-time jobs being created, amount of investment, and strategic importance to the state or region.

New to the Program?
Businesses are highly encouraged to review the following resources:
  1. Frequently Asked Questions
  2. California Competes PowerPoint
  3. Have additional questions? Please contact GO-Biz at (916) 322-4051

Application & Timeline
For fiscal year 2021-2022, GO-Biz will accept applications for the California Competes Tax Credit during the following periods:
  • July 26, 2021 – August 16, 2021
  • January 3, 2022 – January 24, 2022
  • March 7, 2022 – March 28, 2022
  • Businesses can apply directly HERE

Webinar Information
Prior to each application period, GO-Biz hosts online webinars about the California Competes Tax Credit program. Each webinar consists of a 45-minute presentation, followed by a question and answer session. All businesses are encouraged to participate in these webinars to receive instructions on how to apply. Each presentation includes the following; Overview of the program, program goals and evaluation criteria, and step-by-step instructions through the application process:
  • August 5 Register HERE
  • August 10 Register HERE
Take the Climate and Resiliency Plan Survey Today!

Passionate about Ventura's climate and environment? We want to hear from you! Take action by answering a few questions in our Climate and Resiliency Plan Survey, available in English and en Español. 

Deadline: August 30, 2021

Visit www.PlanVentura.com/GetInvolved to learn more.
Looking for NO-COST Business Consulting Services?

The EDC SBDC call team and experienced advisors are available to answer questions and help you navigate today's complex business environment. The Economic Development Collaborative hosts the Small Business Development Center and is funded in part through a cooperative agreement with the U.S. Small Business Administration. Signing up as a client takes just a few minutes and provides you with lifetime access to all of our no-cost services.

Get started today with no-cost consulting by calling the Business Assistance Line at 805.409.9159. Resources and advising are available in English and Spanish. 

Stay up-to-date on local, state and federal resources related to the pandemic by visiting the EDC COVID-19 Business Resource page regularly, CLICK HERE.
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Thursday, August 5, 4:00 - 5:00 p.m.
Tuesday, August 10, 11:00 a.m. - noon
California Competes Tax Credit Webinar Information
The California Competes Tax Credit (CCTC) is an income tax credit available to businesses that want to locate in California or stay and grow in California. Businesses of any industry, size, or location compete for over $180 million available in tax credits by applying in one of the three application periods each year.

Prior to each application period, GO-Biz hosts online webinars about the California Competes Tax Credit program. Each webinar consists of a 45-minute presentation, followed by a question and answer session. 
  • August 5 Register HERE
  • August 10 Register HERE

Tuesday, August 10, 10:30 a.m.
SCORE - QuickBooks Online and Best Accounting Practices for Small Businesses
This live, interactive webinar session is designed to help you understand the features, functions and benefits of QuickBooks Online for small business owners as well as assist you in implementing accounting best practices to manage your business finances including COVID-19 Funds and Forgiveness. Juliana Ramirez from JR Bookkeeping will answer your questions related to the subject matter including live demonstrations.
Attendee's are highly encouraged to bring your own questions and situations to be solved or used as an example during the live demonstrations.

Wednesday, August 18, 10:30 a.m.
SCORE - Beyond Email Marketing- How Constant Contact can Work for You
This webinar will look at Constant Contact's online marketing tools and see how they can work for your business, including tips and tricks, best practices and show real world examples of how other businesses and organizations are using Constant Contact's on-line marketing tools to get results.

Friday: August 20, September 17, October 15
WEV - Strong Women, Strong Coffee
Connect, Collaborate, Learn with WEV. Join WEV each month (with your favorite morning brew) to Connect, Collaborate, and Learn from other women entrepreneurs. Meeting every 3rd Friday of the month from 9:00am to 10:00am, and joined by a special guest speaker, you will have the opportunity to share, listen and support one another with reaching your business goals.

Friday: August 27, September 24, October 22, 9:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m.
WEV - Café con Exito
Conecta, Colabora, Aprende con WEV. Únete a nosotras/os una vez al mes (con tu bebida matutina favorita) para conectarte, colaborar y aprender de otras emprendedoras y emprendedores. Al reunirnos una vez al mes de 9:00am a 10:00am acompañadas/os por una/un invitada/o especial, tendremos la oportunidad de compartir, escuchar y apoyarnos mutuamente para alcanzar las metas de tu negocio.

Additional Webinars
  • Click HERE for additional live and recorded SCORE webinars
  • Click HERE for additional live and recorded EDC webinars
  • Click HERE for additional live and recorded WEV webinars
Ventura County Recovers - One Stop Shop For Vaccine & COVID Info

For vaccine information, daily testing schedules, and vaccine dashboard and COVID metrics, please visit:
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