Generate leads and enhance your digital presence at the Growth Summit - An Orange County Small Business Conference from 9 am to 1 pm on Wednesday, September 29.

This SBDC event will focus on small business financing, marketing, e-commerce, and operations. Attendees will learn about accessing the necessary capital in recovering and growing post-COVID.

You will also hear from a keynote speaker, successful business owner, and will discuss how to take your business to the next level through leadership and management.

* COVID-19 precautionary measures will be in place.

For more information and to register, visit https://ociesmallbusiness.org/growth-summit/.

Did you know the SBA has resources and programs for veterans in the military community? If you are a transitioning or active-duty service member, a veteran of any type, or military spouse, don't miss SBA's webinar series that begins on September 7.

The purpose of this webinar, which begins at 5:30 pm, is to inspire veterans and military spouses who want to become business owners and learn more about the Boots to Business and Boots to Business Reboot (B2BR) programs.

During the webinar, Carolina Hernandez, a Navy veteran owner of Veteran Couture Inc., will share her story of entrepreneurship and how attending Boots to Business helped her succeed as a fashion designer. Keli Benham-Anthis, the director of the SoCal Veterans Business Outreach Center, will also discuss the resources available to veterans entrepreneurs.

A Q&A will be available for participants. For more information and to register, visit this link.