California Competes Tax Credit Applications Open: The next round of the California Competes Tax Credit (CCTC) application will open Monday, July 22 with $215 million in tax credits available to growing California businesses. Learn more about how to apply by attending a free webinar on Wednesday, July 24 or Thursday, August 1.
Small Business Micro Loans: LISC LA’s Asset Building for Communities of Color (ABC) program was created to help small businesses owned by people of color in Los Angeles County grow their companies, build wealth, and create or maintain jobs. In partnership with LISC LA, Inclusive Action for the City is offering eligible business owners loan capital from $5,000 to $30,000 to support with the acquisition of machinery, equipment, and/or inventory.
Minimum Wage: (Thanks, PasadenaNOW ) Some local employees making minimum wage will soon receive a pay increase. The City is scheduled to raise the minimum wage to $17.50 for all businesses, regardless of size, on July 1.
The City’s increase will not impact the new minimum wage for fast food workers. On April 1, the minimum wage set by the State for all “national fast-food chain” establishments moved to $20.00 per hour. That includes McDonalds, Chick-fil-A, Taco Bell, Chipotle and other national chains.
The City’s minimum wage applies to local mom and pop fast food restaurants.
The state’s minimum wage does not supersede the City’s ordinance.
The new wage rate will remain in effect until June 30, 2025, when it will again be adjusted.
Need a Permit? Need to Check Status of a Permit? Visit the Pasadena Citizen Self Service Portal to register and check the status of a permit, search public records, and request building, fire, and public works inspections.
Free Small Business Support at Pasadena SBDC: The Pasadena City College Small Business Development Center (SBDC) provides high quality, no-cost business assistance to small businesses & entrepreneurs. Small businesses of all stages and industries are welcome. Learn more and register for free webinars and workshops.
PCC SBDC Webinars:
Break Out of the Sea of Sameness With the Power of Storytelling, Jul 24 @ 1:00 pm - 2:30 pm FREE Webinar – PCC As you look across the industry landscape, all you see is how the once extraordinary has become trite. Here's the worst part: try as you might, all your innovative ideas have also been assimilated into the common lexicon, and you find yourself languishing in a sea of sameness. All you want is to stand out, but the more you try, the more you get frustrated because your brilliant efforts are short-lived. It has become exhausting to stay ahead of the…Find out more »
Elevate Your Business Plan with Software Powered Innovation Jul 30 @ 12:00 pm - 1:30 pm FREE Webinar – PCCUnlock the true potential of your business with our upcoming webinar, “Elevate Your Business Plan with Software Powered Innovation.” Dive into a comprehensive workshop designed to elevate your business planning process, ensuring that you not only chart a course for success but do so efficiently and effortlessly. In this power-packed session, we will guide you through multiple facets of creating a robust business plan, whether you’re forging an internal roadmap or seeking funding. Discover the art of setting measurable strategies…Find out more »
University of Laverne SBDC Webinars:
University of LaVerne SBDC Webinars: How to write a bank-ready business plan In this FREE webinar, you will learn how to create a business plan that can assist you in securing funding for your business and help you organize your business for success. WHEN: Thursday November 15th, 2018, 10:00am – 11:00am Register Now
College of the Canyons SBDC Webinars:
SBDC As A Resource Jul 23 @ 2:30 pm - 4:30 pm College of the Canyons SBDC, 26455 Rockwell Canyon Rd.Santa Clarita, CA 91355 United States Have an existing business? Thinking about starting a business? Come and learn about the SBDC as a resource. The content will be repeated multiple times during the session from 2:30 – 4:30 pm. Virtual Parking Permits https://canyons.thepermitstore.com/
are required to park on campus in all lots seven days a week, 24 hours a day, 365 days of the year. Student/Visitor permits are valid in spaces painted white in student lots only(Lots 4, 5, 6, 7 (parking structure), 8, 9, 13, 14, and… Find out more »
Webinar – AI Content for Websites & Marketing Jul 24 @ 10:30 am - 11:30 am Webinar – COC AI Content is being used by business owners to help author social media posts, blogs, articles, and now content for their website. If you are using AI content to help develop your marketing content or are considering it, ATTEND this free webinar to learn the new guidelines today’s browsers are using to accept or reject AI content. Presented by our Digital Marketing Specialist, Darren Elliott, this informative webinar is a must for those thinking of integrating AI content to their marketing plan. REGISTER NOW Find out more »
Webinar – Introduction to the Corporate Transparency Act Jul 24 @ 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm FREE Webinar – COC As a business owner, you may have heard about the Corporate Transparency Act. Effective 1/1/24, all LLCs and Corporations must file beneficial ownership information reports with the Federal Financial Crimes Network. Failure to comply may result in severe penalties starting at $500 per day. Join us for an introduction to the Corporate Transparency Act to help increase your awareness and move forward with compliance. REGISTER NOW Find out more
Webinar – 8 Steps to Improving Your Business’ Local SEO
Jul 24 @ 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm FREE Webinar – COC Local SEO (Search Engine Optimization) has become an essential marketing strategy for those who draw most of their business from a local area or community. Local SEO, when done correctly, can bolster online visiblity significantly in a select area. Thus, making it easier to connect local consumers to the local business. Sound like a strategy you want for your business? Then, join our Digital Marketing Specialist, Darren Elliott, as he shares ethical Local SEO methods that will increase search engine visibility, in and around your market area. Best of all, these…Find out more »
SBDC As A Resource Jul 24 @ 2:30 pm - 4:30 pm College of the Canyons SBDC, 26455 Rockwell Canyon Rd.Santa Clarita, CA 91355 United States Have an existing business? Thinking about starting a business? Come and learn about the SBDC as a resource. The content will be repeated multiple times during the session from 2:30 – 4:30 pm. Virtual Parking Permits https://canyons.thepermitstore.com/
are required to park on campus in all lots seven days a week, 24 hours a day, 365 days of the year. Student/Visitor permits are valid in spaces painted white in student lots only(Lots 4, 5, 6, 7 (parking structure), 8, 9, 13, 14, and… Find out more »
Webinar – Basics of Intellectual Property
Jul 25 @ 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm FREE Webinar – COC Intellectual Property (IP) is increasingly becoming one of the most important sources of revenue for businesses. It is also becoming one of the greatest sources of liability and revenue loss. Startups, entrepreneurs, and companies of all sizes must be aware of how to create, protect and enforce their IP and related rights, as well as how to help prevent or help reduce the risk of IP infringement claims and litigation. This presentation will educate you on the basics of intellectual…Find out more »Webinar – 8 Steps to Optimizing Your YouTube Videos Rank & Visibility Jul 31 @ 10:30 am - 11:30 am
Webinar – COC Videos have become an essential marketing tool for many businesses. Too often, it becomes hard to justify the time spent creating videos, because no one is viewing them. Sound familiar? Video content must follow certain search engines rules. Do you know them? If not, you should join our SBDC Digital Marketing Specialist, Darren Elliott as he explains what those rules are, and the 8 Steps to Optimizing Your You Tube Videos Rank & Visibility. Best of all, they are steps you can do yourself! REGISTER… Find out more »
Webinar – 8 Things to Know & Remember About Key Word Strategies Jul 31 @ 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
Webinar – COC don’t have to be web savvy to know how to develop good keyword strategies for your website. but you will want to know the 8 key points to keep in mind before you take on the task. Join Darren Elliott for this presentation, where he will show you just how keywords work, and how you can strengthen each keyword to lead the right consumer to your website. Sign up today, and be on your way to putting a smart… Find out more »
SBDC As A Resource Jul 31 @ 2:30 pm - 4:30 pm College of the Canyons SBDC, 26455 Rockwell Canyon Rd.Santa Clarita, CA 91355 United States FREE Have an existing business? Thinking about starting a business? Come and learn about the SBDC as a resource. The content will be repeated multiple times during the session from 2:30 – 4:30 pm. Virtual Parking Permits https://canyons.thepermitstore.com/
are required to park on campus in all lots seven days a week, 24 hours a day, 365 days of the year. Student/Visitor permits are valid in spaces painted white in student lots only(Lots 4, 5, 6, 7 (parking structure), 8, 9, 13, 14, and… Find out more »
August 2024
Webinar – Commercial Leases: The Basics Aug 1 @ 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm FREE Webinar – COC
This webinar will introduce small business owners to the basics of commercial leases. Attendees will learn the differences between “gross,” “net” and “triple net” leases; conducting property inspections; rent, abatement, and “common area maintenance” (CAM) charges; use and signage restrictions; personal guarantees; build-out terms and obligations; determining who is responsible for maintenance and repairs; subleasing; and other information business owners should know before signing the lease, including when to “walk away.” REGISTER NOW Find out more »
SBDC As A Resource Aug 7 @ 2:30 pm - 4:30 pm; Aug 14 @ 2:30 pm - 4:30 pm; Aug 21 @ 2:30 pm - 4:30 pm; Aug 28 @ 2:30 pm - 4:30 pm; College of the Canyons SBDC, 26455 Rockwell Canyon Rd. Santa Clarita, CA 91355 United States Have an existing business? Thinking about starting a business? Come and learn about the SBDC as a resource. The content will be repeated multiple times during the session from 2:30 – 4:30 pm. Virtual Parking Permits https://canyons.thepermitstore.com/ are required to park on campus in all lots seven days a week, 24 hours a day, 365 days of the year. Student/Visitor permits are valid in spaces painted white in student lots only(Lots 4, 5, 6, 7 (parking structure), 8, 9, 13, 14, and… Find out more »
Webinar – Introduction to the Corporate Transparency Act Aug 28 @ 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm FREE Webinar – COC As a business owner, you may have heard about the Corporate Transparency Act. Effective 1/1/24, all LLCs and Corporations must file beneficial ownership information reports with the Federal Financial Crimes Network. Failure to comply may result in severe penalties starting at $500 per day. Join us for an introduction to the Corporate Transparency Act to help increase your awareness and move forward with compliance. REGISTER NOW Find out more »
Webinar – AVTA and SBDC Disadvantaged Business Enterprise Outreach and Training Aug 29 @ 12:00 pm - 1:30 pmFREE Webinar – COC Come and join the Antelope Valley Transit Authority (AVTA) and Small Business Development Center (SBDC) to learn about resources available to help your business prepare, explore and pursue Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) procurement opportunities. The goal is to help the Small Business Community participate in the local economy where local businesses can provide their services and/or supplies to the AVTA for a contract or other procurement opportunity. Opportunity examples include construction, specialty contractors, manufacturing, digital signage, wholesalers, furniture, architectural services, landscaping…
September 2024
SBDC As A Resource Sep 4 ; @ 2:30 pm - 4:30 pm; Sep 11 @ 2:30 pm - 4:30 pm
College of the Canyons SBDC, 26455 Rockwell Canyon Rd. Santa Clarita, CA 91355 United States Have an existing business? Thinking about starting a business? Come and learn about the SBDC as a resource. The content will be repeated multiple times during the session from 2:30 – 4:30 pm. Virtual Parking Permits https://canyons.thepermitstore.com/
are required to park on campus in all lots seven days a week, 24 hours a day, 365 days of the year. Student/Visitor permits are valid in spaces painted white in student lots only(Lots 4, 5, 6, 7 (parking structure), 8, 9, 13, 14, and… Find out more »
Webinar – Introduction to the Corporate Transparency Act Sep 25 @ 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm FREE Webinar – COC As a business owner, you may have heard about the Corporate Transparency Act. Effective 1/1/24, all LLCs and Corporations must file beneficial ownership information reports with the Federal Financial Crimes Network. Failure to comply may result in severe penalties starting at $500 per day. Join us for an introduction to the Corporate Transparency Act to help increase your awareness and move forward with compliance. REGISTER NOW Find out more »
October 2024
Webinar – Introduction to the Corporate Transparency Act Oct 30 @ 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm FREE Webinar – COC As a business owner, you may have heard about the Corporate Transparency Act. Effective 1/1/24, all LLCs and Corporations must file beneficial ownership information reports with the Federal Financial Crimes Network. Failure to comply may result in severe penalties starting at $500 per day. Join us for an introduction to the Corporate Transparency Act to help increase your awareness and move forward with compliance. REGISTER NOW Find out more »
November 2024
Webinar – AVTA and SBDC Disadvantaged Business Enterprise Outreach and Training Nov 13 @ 12:00 pm - 1:30 pmFREE Webinar – COC Come and join the Antelope Valley Transit Authority (AVTA) and Small Business Development Center (SBDC) to learn about resources available to help your business prepare, explore and pursue Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) procurement opportunities. The goal is to help the Small Business Community participate in the local economy where local businesses can provide their services and/or supplies to the AVTA for a contract or other procurement opportunity. Opportunity examples include construction, specialty contractors, manufacturing, digital signage, wholesalers, furniture, architectural services, landscaping… Find out more »
Webinar – Introduction to the Corporate Transparency Act Nov 20 @ 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm FREE Webinar – COC As a business owner, you may have heard about the Corporate Transparency Act. Effective 1/1/24, all LLCs and Corporations must file beneficial ownership information reports with the Federal Financial Crimes Network. Failure to comply may result in severe penalties starting at $500 per day. Join us for an introduction to the Corporate Transparency Act to help increase your awareness and move forward with compliance. REGISTER NOW Find out more »