September 18, 2023

Your Business News & Updates

The City of Laguna Niguel proudly provides timely news, information, resources, programs and updates for our business community.

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Business Grant Opportunity

Part of the Demand Side Employment Initiative (DSEI) from the California Department of Rehabilitation, the EmployABILITY Business Grant offers small- and medium-sized businesses in California the opportunity to grow their businesses and upgrade their hiring.

View the EmployABILITY Business Grant Resource page for more information and an online application.

Small Business Conference

The OCIE SBDC Network is hosting the 2023 Small Business Conference for Orange County on September 28 at the Great Wolf Lodge in Garden Grove.

The conference is geared toward providing workshops to small business owners on topics including accessing capital, digital and social marketing, contracting, and resources along with networking opportunities.

Use Code 50offSBDC at check out for 50% off. Register for this event at https://ociesmallbusiness.org/oc-small-business-conference-2023/.

CEO Moms Series Starts Sept. 21

"CEO Moms" is a five-part SBDC series designed for women entrepreneurs. It offers a supportive environment to address unique challenges and actively help women scale their businesses or side hustles through interactive discussions with experienced instructors and fellow participants.

The first session in this series is on September 21 from 10 am to noon.

To make sure you reach the minimum requirements and register for this webinar series, visit https://ociesmallbusiness.org/events/ceo-moms-4/

Series will Help Business Owners Prepare for Black Friday

The "Maximizing Black Friday" series by SBDC is a series that will take place every Wednesday from September 27 to October 18.

This series is aimed at helping business owners prepare for a successful holiday season with a focus on product readiness and marketing strategies for increased Black Friday sales.