Free Webinars

Many of California's small business and economic and workforce development organizations are hosting free webinars that address key issues local communities, businesses, and workers are facing during the coronavirus emergency.  Please use the links below to review current webinar listings and don't forget to check the "On-Demand" selection for previously recorded webinars.

Sign-up for Calls with the SBA

• The US Small Business Administration is hosting calls every weekday to share information and answer questions regarding Economic Injury Disaster Loans and the Paycheck Protection Program.  To join via phone or Zoom, you can sign up for email updates with phone numbers, web links, and other log-in information for any call you would like to join.  To receive current information:  https://public.govdelivery.com/accounts/USSBA/subscriber/new?topic_id=USSBA_76.

On-Demand Webinars Hosted by Stakeholder Groups

Many of our small business partners host a wide array of on-demand webinars covering important issues to businesses who are trying to shift business strategies, meet re-opening guidelines, and create safe environemnts for customers and workers.

A list of on-demand webinars is available here.

Upcoming Scheduled Webinars

Wednesday, September 30, 2020

• GO-Biz and Grow with Google are hosting a webinar on September 30 at 10:00 am, Make Your Website Work for You.  Registration:  https://register.gotowebinar.com/rt/3490778303472781327

• Center for Economic Development is hosting a webinar on September 30 at 10:00 am, 2nd Annual Broadband Summit – "North State Connected!"  Now more than ever, access to reliable internet is critical to the way we work, learn and do business.  State and regional leaders will share updates and best practices related to Rural Northern California Broadband.  Registration:  https://csuchico.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJ0vdeqhrTkrGdbA2sZlhF3FootNR7sYniMn

• San Diego and Imperial Valley SBDC Network is hosting a webinar on September 30 at 2:00 pm, Secure E-Commerce Workshop.  Registration:  https://sdsbdc.ecenterdirect.com/events/13642

• San Diego and Imperial Valley SBDC Network is hosting a webinar on September 30 at 3:00 pm, Business Plans That Get Results.  Registration:  https://sdsbdc.ecenterdirect.com/events/13524

• San Diego and Imperial Valley SBDC Network is hosting a webinar on September 30 at 5:30 pm, San Diego Angel Conference: Entrepreneur Track – Competition, What it Tells Investors About the Present and the Future.  Registration:  https://sdsbdc.ecenterdirect.com/events/13415

• US Commercial Service is hosting a webinar on September 30 at 6:00 pm, Global Travel and Tourism Team Check In: Japan.  Registration:  https://emenuapps.ita.doc.gov/ePublic/event/editWebReg.do?SmartCode=0QNK

Thursday, October 1, 2020

• CAMEO is hosting a webinar on October 1 at 10:00 am, CA Rebuilding Fund, Train-the-Trainer.  This webinar is for practitioners only.  Registration:  https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZ0vdOqorT0pEtNiJu29XtMnh7HOSdp8JVwL

• Manufacturing Institute, US Census Bureau, US Commercial Service, Export-Import Bank of the US, and US SBA are hosting a webinar on October 1 at 11:00 am, Celebrating Manufacturing Day 2020 and Resources to Grow Your Export Sales.  Registration:  https://share.hsforms.com/1EfSIWRhlTEWj-nAKjURW_w3h0tg?utm_medium=email&utm_source=govdelivery

• Alliance of Multicultural Entrepreneurs is hosting a webinar on October 1 at 2:00 pm, Activa Tu Poder: La Importancia de Ser antes de Tener.  This webinar will be presented in Spanish.  Register:  https://amemulticultural.com/webinars

• Spectrum Reach is hosting a webinar on October 1 at 4:00 pm, Rebuild My Town: SoCal – Insights and ideas to grow your business.  Registration:  https://rebuild.spectrumreach.com/webinars/marketing-speaker-series-socal?utm_source=inland_empire_business_journal&utm_medium=affiliate&utm_content=virtualupfront_socal_email&utm_campaign=80002020q4locupfront

Friday, October 2, 2020

• Dr. Yasmin Davidds Leadership Institute is hosting a webinar on October 2 at noon, Informational Webinar for Executive Leadership Virtual Program for Multicultural Women offered Globally – 2021 Cohort.  Register:  http://events.r20.constantcontact.com/register/event?oeidk=a07ehbgenzs369582c1&llr=ntdvbseab

• Dr. Yasmin Davidds Leadership Institute is hosting a webinar on October 2 at 5:00 pm, Informational Webinar for the Millennial Leadership Virtual Program for Multicultural Women offered Globally – 2021 Cohort.  Register:  http://events.r20.constantcontact.com/register/event?oeidk=a07ehbgeo7f097fc98a&llr=ntdvbseab

• Dr. Yasmin Davidds Leadership Institute is hosting a webinar on October 2 at 6:00 pm, Informational Webinar for the Entrepreneur Leadership Virtual Program for Multicultural Women – 2021 Cohort.  Register:  http://events.r20.constantcontact.com/register/event?oeidk=a07ehbgeogg7563f1c4&llr=ntdvbseab

Monday, October 5, 2020

• No events currently on file with the committee

Tuesday, October 6, 2020

• UC Riverside is hosting its 2nd Annual SoCal SBIR/STTR CON on October 6-9 and-13-16.  Events are held each day beginning at 9:00 am.  Join program officers from 19 federal agencies and 6 expert special topic workshops for this two-week virtual conference to learn Federal Agency interests, pertinent proposal requirements, vital funding-decision criteria, and how to obtain early-stage funding to commercialize your idea.  You will be able to make an appointment to meet with agency program directors to discuss your potential proposals.  Register:  https://ociesmallbusiness.org/sbir-sttr-con/

• County of Sacramento is hosting a webinar on October 6 at 9:30 am, How to do Business with Sacramento County.  Registration:  https://cacapital.ecenterdirect.com/events/827644

• US Commercial Service is hosting a webinar on October 6 at 5:00 pm, Global Travel and Tourism Team Check In: Brazil.  Registration:  https://emenuapps.ita.doc.gov/ePublic/event/editWebReg.do?SmartCode=1QC8

Wednesday, October 7, 2020

• GO-Biz and Grow with Google are hosting a webinar on October 7 at 10:00 am, Use YouTube to Grow Your Business.  Registration:  https://register.gotowebinar.com/rt/3490778303472781327

• SCORE is hosting a webinar on October 7 at 5:00 pm, Workshop 1: IntrStart-up Basics.  This is part of SCORE’s Entrepreneurial & Leadership Workshop Series, held virtually at 5:00 pm on October 14, 21, and 28, and November 4 and 11, as well.  Registration:  https://score.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJYtfuytqz0sE9RgI7F8xlVHj6e3Vw8TRya1

Thursday, October 8, 2020

• JMT Consulting is hosting a webinar on October 8 at 11:00 am, Got Leases? An Introduction to the New Lease Accounting Rules.  Registration:  https://jmtconsulting.com/event/free-webinar-got-leases-an-introduction-to-the-new-lease-accounting-rules/?utm_campaign=Webinar%20Promotion&utm_medium=email&_hsmi=95640378&_hsenc=p2ANqtz-9fW2pHGH2LzoQCRMbzafUZoVcZNHioRzfOVpzzNp16EI2mAsUZR8g0hRvpJZuVhD70BKUjNnCZxuIZw3nU6vEW1HxctA&utm_content=95052674&utm_source=hs_email

• US Department of Housing and Urban Development is hosting a webinar on October 8 at noon, Bringing it Home: The Energy Plus Health Equation, Maintenance, and Active Design.  This is part of the Health@Home series designed for affordable housing developers and housing program managers interested in integrating healthy homes and/or energy retrofits with healthy principles in one or more projects.  Registration:  https://www.hudexchange.info/news/health-at-home-webinar-series/

Friday, October 9, 2020

• no events currently on file with the committee

Monday, October 12, 2020 and Beyond

• UC Riverside Center for Economic Forecasting is hosting it’s 2020 Inland Empire Economic Forecast Conference on October 13.  For more details:  https://ucreconomicforecast.org/

• UC Riverside is hosting its 2nd Annual SoCal SBIR/STTR CON on October 6-9 and-13-16.  Events are held each day beginning at 9:00 am.  Join program officers from 19 federal agencies and 6 expert special topic workshops for this two-week virtual conference to learn Federal Agency interests, pertinent proposal requirements, vital funding-decision criteria, and how to obtain early-stage funding to commercialize your idea.  You will be able to make an appointment to meet with agency program directors to discuss your potential proposals.  Register:  https://ociesmallbusiness.org/sbir-sttr-con/

• SBA Sacramento District Office and SBDC Affiliate at the California Hispanic Chambers of Commerce are hosting a webinar on October 14 at 9:00 am, SBA Resources and  Creating a "Value Proposition" for Your Small Business.  This webinar will also be provided on November 11 and December 9.  Registration:  https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_QG0WYIhjQCGriJ2NtLGzEg

• SCORE is hosting a webinar on October 14 at 5:00 pm, Workshop 2: Business Concept.  This is part of SCORE’s Entrepreneurial & Leadership Workshop Series, held virtually at 5:00 pm on October 21 and 28, and November 4 and 11, as well.  Registration:  https://score.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJYtfuytqz0sE9RgI7F8xlVHj6e3Vw8TRya1

• Labor Market Information is hosting a webinar on October 15 at 10:00 am, Developing Your Products: Using State Certifications and Licenses Data to Create Your Own.  Registration:  https://www.lmiontheweb.org/events/developing-your-products-using-state-certifications-and-licenses-data-to-create-your-own-10-2020/

• Post Carbon Institute is hosting a webinar on October 15 at 11:00 am, Taking Back Our Economy: Reversing Inequality & Rebuilding Local Economies Post-Pandemic.  Registration:  https://www.postcarbon.org/events/taking-back-our-economy/?mc_cid=183809a3c1&mc_eid=020bddb1a6

• County of Sacramento is hosting a webinar on October 19 at 9:30 am, eProcurement with Sacramento County.  Registration:  https://cacapital.ecenterdirect.com/events/827645

• Women's Business Center at JEDI, Start Small Think Big!, and Small Business Majority are hosting a webinar on October 20 at 6:00 pm, Small Biz Pro Tip: Choose the right legal entity for your small business.  Registration:  https://app.livestorm.co/small-business-majority/small-biz-pro-tip-choose-the-right-legal-entity-for-your-small-business

• Climate Action is hosting a webinar on October 21 at 7:00 am, Leading the Way to Carbon Neutrality: The Nordics.  Registration:  http://www.climateaction.org/events/digital/leading-the-way-to-carbon-neutrality-the-nordics/?utm_source=ActiveCampaign&utm_medium=email&utm_content=Lead+like+the+Nordics&utm_campaign=Green+in+Iceland+%7C+2020+%7C+Virtual+Panel+%7C+Launch&vgo_ee=Yexh4NgoEgSseZnuK%2BeIU5c4a2fxIdruC%2Fpwf3ma%2BGc%3D

• JMT Consulting is hosting a webinar on October 21 at 11:00 am, Nonprofit Mergers: A Strategic Tool During the Pandemic.  Registration:  https://jmtconsulting.com/event/webinar-nonprofit-mergers-a-strategic-tool-during-pandemic/?utm_campaign=10.21.20%20Nonprofit%20Mergers%3A%20A%20Strategic%20Tool%20%5BESS%20Webinar%5D&utm_medium=email&_hsmi=96046427&_hsenc=p2ANqtz--n7qjiN6Yrrc9y6GVUJiq5ixithMWL2eP3QSKLktVaOXFVCsbe_rW97yR74GImTFy_H-0I1kQWXwKy258hOSsQt4-sGA&utm_content=96046427&utm_source=hs_email

• SCORE is hosting a webinar on October 21 at 5:00 pm, Workshop 3: Marketing Plan.  This is part of SCORE’s Entrepreneurial & Leadership Workshop Series, held virtually at 5:00 pm on October 28 and November 4 and 11, as well.  Registration:  https://score.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJYtfuytqz0sE9RgI7F8xlVHj6e3Vw8TRya1

• Pacific Coast Council of Customs Brokers and Freight Forwarders Associations Inc. is hosting a webinar on October 22-23, Western Cargo Conference (WESCCON).  For more information:  https://www.pacificcoastcouncil.org/wesccon

• Elk Grove Chamber of Commerce is hosting a webinar on October 28 at 1:00 pm, SBA Resources and Strategies on How to Pivot Your Business during COVID-19.  Registration:  https://elkgrovechamber.chambermaster.com/eventregistration/register/10758?utm_medium=email&utm_source=govdelivery

• SCORE is hosting a webinar on October 28 at 5:00 pm, Workshop 4: Financial Projections.  This is part of SCORE’s Entrepreneurial & Leadership Workshop Series, held virtually at 5:00 pm on November 4 and 11, as well.  Registration:  https://score.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJYtfuytqz0sE9RgI7F8xlVHj6e3Vw8TRya1

• SCORE is hosting a webinar on November 4 at 5:00 pm, Workshop 5: Funding Sources.  This is part of SCORE’s Entrepreneurial & Leadership Workshop Series, held virtually at 5:00 pm on November 11, as well.  Registration:  https://score.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJYtfuytqz0sE9RgI7F8xlVHj6e3Vw8TRya1

• SCORE is hosting a webinar on November 11 at 5:00 pm, Final Project and Graduation.  This is part of SCORE’s Entrepreneurial & Leadership Workshop Series.  Registration:  https://score.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJYtfuytqz0sE9RgI7F8xlVHj6e3Vw8TRya1

• SBA Sacramento District Office and SBDC Affiliate at the California Hispanic Chambers of Commerce are hosting a webinar on November 11 at 9:00 am, SBA Resources and  Creating a "Value Proposition" for Your Small Business.  This webinar will also be provided on December 9.  Registration:  https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_QG0WYIhjQCGriJ2NtLGzEg

• SBA Sacramento District Office and SBDC Affiliate at the California Hispanic Chambers of Commerce are hosting a webinar on December 9 at 9:00 am, SBA Resources and  Creating a "Value Proposition" for Your Small Business.  Registration:  https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_QG0WYIhjQCGriJ2NtLGzEg

• Brookhaven National Laboratory is hosting a series of webinars December 14-17, Workshop for Industry Researchers.  Presenters will showcase the capabilities and expertise available at U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Office of Science User Facilities located at Brookhaven Lab.  Registration:  https://www.bnl.gov/industryworkshop2020/?utm_medium=email&utm_source=govdelivery