Outdoor Dining Program

On Monday, November 8, City Council will consider conceptual analysis of the costs, designs, usability, and long-term vitality of the Main Street Moves (MSM) program. Staff has prepared flexible conceptual design options and possible ways to use the space for Council consideration and discussion.
For more information on how to view or participate in public meetings, click on the link below:

Help Make It Safer And Easier To Get Around Our Community! Survey Closes November 14!

The Ventura County Comprehensive Transportation Plan is a regional project recently launched by the Ventura County Transportation Commission to create a connected, resilient, and equitable transportation future for all in Ventura County.
Tax Credits That May Apply To Your Business

Tax Credits may help reduce the amount of tax your business owes. Your business may be eligible for more than 1 tax credit if you:

  • Bring or grow your business in California
  • Hire employees in certain areas
  • Produce a movie or television show
  • Do qualified research in California

Current Tax Credit Programs

California Competes Tax Credit (CCTC): This tax credit is available for businesses that want to come to California and/or want to stay and grow in California. For more information CLICK HERE.

California Research: This credit is based on the federal research credit, with modifications. You may qualify for this credit if you engaged in qualified research activities in California. For more information CLICK HERE. 

Credit Assignments: If you’re a C Corporation and you file a combined report, you may be able to assign credits to other members you file with (reporting group). This information applies only to assignments made under the general assignment statute. Visit R&TC 23663 for more information. Any credit held by a C corporation is eligible for credit assignment, except for the Alternative Minimum Tax (AMT) credit. For general information on credit assignments CLICK HERE.

Homeless Hiring Tax Credit: The credit is available for taxable years beginning January 1, 2022 through December 31, 2026. Employers may receive $2,500 to $10,000 in tax credit per eligible employee based on hours worked in the taxable year. Employers may claim up to $30,000 of credit per taxable year. For more information CLICK HERE. 

2021 Main Street Small Business Tax Credit II: This bill provides financial relief to qualified small businesses for the economic disruptions in 2020 and 2021 that have resulted in unprecedented job losses. Taxpayers can use the credit against income taxes, or can make an irrevocable election to apply the credit against sales and use taxes. For more information CLICK HERE.

California Motion Picture and Television Production Credit: You may qualify for this credit if you produced a motion picture or television show in California. There are 3 types of motion picture and television production credits currently available. For more information CLICK HERE.

New Employment Credit: This credit is for employers that- Hire qualified full-time employees, Receive a reservation for that employee, Pay wages for work performed by that employee in a designated geographic area (DGA), Report the credit on a timely filed (including extensions) original return. For more information CLICK HERE.

Pass-through Entity (PTE) Elective Tax: For taxable years beginning on or after January 1, 2021, and before January 1, 2026, qualifying pass-through entities (PTEs) may annually elect to pay an entity level state tax on income. Qualified taxpayers receive a credit for their share of the entity level tax, reducing their California personal income tax. For more information CLICK HERE.

Work Opportunity Tax Credit: Is a Federal tax credit available to employers for hiring individuals from certain targeted groups who have consistently faced significant barriers to employment. For more information CLICK HERE.

For more information on how to access these tax credits follow the links above and consult with your CPA or tax accountant.
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California Venues Grant Program Application Window:
 October 29-November 19, 2021

The California Venues Grant Program will support eligible independent live events venues that have been affected by COVID-19 in order to support their continued operation. Eligible independent live events venues must have a physical address and operate in California, which will be validated through submitted business tax returns. If your business tax returns do not reference a California address, you will be deemed ineligible. For more information on how to apply CLICK HERE.

Grant Award:
Grants awarded under this Program shall be in an amount equal to the lesser of two hundred and fifty thousand dollars ($250,000) or 20 percent of the applicant’s gross earned revenue in California for the 2019 taxable year.

Important Dates:
Application Opens: October 29, 2021
Application Closes: November 19, 2021

Required Documentation to Apply:
  • Application Certification (PDF)
  • Business Financials (PDF)
  • Government-issued ID (PDF or JPEG)
  • Interim Financial Statements (PDF)
  • Official filing with the California Secretary of State (which must be active) or local municipality, as applicable, for your business (PDF)
  • Most Recent IRS Tax Exemption Letter for Nonprofits only (PDF)
  • NOTE: Must provide a California Secretary of State filing evidencing that the business was legally doing business in the State of California prior to June 1, 2019.

Resources
  • For more information on grant requirements and eligibility, along with links to application tips and webinars, visit https://cavenuesgrant.com/.
  • Lendistry Customer Care team can be contacted by calling 888.984.1173. Call center hours are Monday-Friday 7:00 am - 7:00 pm PST.
City of Ventura
Q2 2021 Sales Tax Data

View the second quarter (April, May, June) 2021 sales tax data via the link below.

Friday, November 05, 12:00 p.m.
How To Do Social Media For Sales
Presented by EDC Small Business Development Center Marketing Advisor Deborah Deras: So many business owners I talk to hate Social Media because they don’t like using Social Media for personal use or for fun and don’t know the strategy behind Social Media for Sales. I wrote an ebook “5 Steps to Go From Likes to Sales” and since expanded it to a 7 step system that will help you shift from hating Social Media to loving it! In this FREE interactive webinar you will discover how to clarify your message so your target market responds to you with a purchase, the SECRET to Social Media success that will cost you zero dollars and much more.

Tuesday, November 9, 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.

Wednesday's at 3:00 p.m.: November 10, 17, 24 / December 1, 8
COVID-19 Information For Small Businesses
The SBDC is providing Wednesday webinars for the Small Business Community on information as it relates to funding information during the COVID-19 pandemic. We will be discussing the Economic Injury Disaster Loan, Payroll Protection Program, Disaster Bridge Loan, 7a Forgiveness Program, and other funding opportunities for your business. Information is changing and updating daily and we want to make sure Small Business owners are being provided the most up to date factual information as to what is available for funding.
 
Tuesday, November 16, 10:30 a.m.
Social media is constantly evolving, which can make it difficult for your business to keep up. In this webinar, we will break down social media marketing for businesses with best practices that you can use to improve your digital marketing strategy.

Wednesday, November 17, 10:30 a.m.
SCORE - Hybrid Events-Mixing In-Person and Virtual Events
Moving forward, some events may simultaneously take place on-line and with a live audience. We will look at how events are evolving and what you will want to consider when hosting a hybrid event. What technology and tools should you consider? How should you set up registration for your hybrid event?
  • During this webinar we will discuss:
  • The tools for hosting and registering
  • How to facilitate engagement and networking between the online and in-person audience
  • Challenges and work-around ideas for different types of events: networking, workshops and meetings
  • AV setup and sound management
  • Register HERE

Thursday, November 18, 10:30 a.m.
SCORE - Best Practices: Starting Your Own Business By Buying an Existing One
This live, interactive webinar session is designed to help you understand the value of objectively evaluating a potential business investment. It is also designed to help you assess whether you have the skills to be a successful entrepreneur.

Friday, November 19, 9:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m.
WEV - Strong Women, Strong Coffee
Connect, Collaborate, Learn with WEV. Strong Women, Strong Coffee is our monthly meet-up/community empowerment group. Join us 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, you will have the opportunity to share, listen and support one another with reaching your business goals.

Wednesday, December 1, 10:30 a.m.
SCORE - How to Influence, Persuade & Sell Anyone
Have you ever struggled to get someone to accept your ideas or buy your product or service? Well, help is finally on the way, with this breakthrough webinar!
In less than an hour you will learn how to convince and sell almost anyone. Suddenly, you'll have an incredible power to persuade all the people in your life, unlike anything you've ever been able to do before.

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
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