Webinars for Your Business 
to Navigate COVID-19   
Several business organizations are hosting webinars on a variety of topics to help the business community survive and navigate the COVID-19 public health crisis. Learn about financial assistance available, strategies to pivot your business model, and how to manage cashflow. 


Womens Economic Ventures (WEV) Works Webinar Series
WEV offers free webinars each Wednesday from 9-11 a.m. (unless otherwise noted) through April. Many webinars have been recorded and are available to watch at your convenience. Business owners needing assistance, can call WEV's Response Line (805) 456-2342 to leave a message and receive a call back. Visit their website for more information:  WEVOnline.org
  • Webinar - COVID-19 and the Law for Small Businesses: Learn how to renegotiate your lease, revise your contracts and handle staffing issues that come up during the COVID-19 outbreak. Facilitated by Naomi Dewey, Attorney-at-Law, Trusted Legal.  Click here to view a video recording 
  • Webinar - Focus on Financials: Practical Steps to Eliminate Money Anxiety During COVID-19 & Understanding the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP): In the first hour, Thrive Business Advisor Laura Azzalina Rigali will discuss how to protect your business in the short term, gain access to stimulus funding resources, evaluate your profit and cash flow, and calculate your breakeven (how much business can you lose and still cover your expenses.) In the second hour, WEV's Associate Director of Strategic Initiatives, Nicki Parr, will be joined by a colleague from the banking world to discuss and demystify how to apply for the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP).  Click here to view a video recording 
  • Webinar - Strategies for Strengthening Your Brand Identity & Visibility during the COVID-19 Outbreak: For the majority of small business owners, the world in which we operate has changed dramatically. This webinar will address the concepts of branding and pivoting, and how you can redefine and restrategize your online presence in the wake of this current crisis. This will be an interactive, workshop-like webinar. Come ready to share ideas and get creative to support your fellow small business owner. Facilitated by Chrystal Seals Clifton, Business Growth Strategist and Brand Positioned.  
 Date: April 15, 9 a.m.  Register here

Economic Development Collaborative (EDC) Webinar Series 
EDC hosts weekly webinars and provides no-cost consultations for employers and employees. Need help? Call the Business Resource Hotline at (805) 409-9159.  EDC has compiled a comprehensive resource guide for businesses, non-profit organizations, self-employed individuals, and employees.  Click here

Visit their website for more information:  EDCollaborative.com
  • Webinar - Navigating Local, State and Federal Resources Available Through The CARES Act: Hear an overview of benefits and resources for employers, self-employed individuals and employees. Led by Clare Briglio, EDC Communications and Business Disruption Resource Director. 

 Dates: April 15, 22, 29, May 6, 13, 20, 27 at 12:30 p.m.

 Click here to view a video recording

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  • Webinar - How Nonprofits Can Access Stimulus Funds: Watch this video to learn more about how your non-profit may benefit from programs designed to support you during this time. Clare Briglio, Communications and Business Disruption Resources Director for the Economic Development Collaborative, will be sharing local, state and federal benefits now available under the CARES Act for non-profits and employees. Presented by Nonprofit Resource Network, Santa Barbara Foundation, Center for Nonprofit Leadership at Cal Lutheran University and Visionally. Click here to view a video recording 
The Chamber of the Santa Barbara Region Webinar Series
The Chamber's aim is to help business members find the resources they need and connect with one another. If you have specific questions in respect to your business or need additional information, call (805) 965-3023 or email  [email protected]. Visit their website for more information:  SBChamber.org
  • Webinar - The Federal CARES Act: Trevor D. Large, Partner at Buynak, Fauver, Archbald & Spray LLP and First Vice Chair of the Goleta Chamber of Commerce has prepared a summary and a recap of some of the key questions and answers that followed the presentation. Click here to view a video recording
  • Webinar - Pivoting Your Business During COVID-19: Participate in a live webinar with Nicki Parr of Women's Economic Ventures (WEV) and Catherine Gee of Catherine Gee Design Label regarding how to pivot your business during a pandemic. This discussion will be moderated by Geoff Green, CEO, Santa Barbara City College Foundation.
 Date:    April 16, 1:30 - 2:30 p.m.  Register here
  • Webinar - Meet and Greet Discussion with Santa Barbara City Administrator and Economic Development Manager: Participate in a live webinar. Join us for a Meet & Greet as we welcome Jason Harris, Economic Development Manager for the City of Santa Barbara. We will also be joined by City Administrator, Paul Casey. This discussion will be moderated by Geoff Green, CEO, Santa Barbara City College Foundation.
 Date:    April 21, 11 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.  Register here

SCORE Webinar Series
SCORE, the nation's largest network of volunteer, expert business mentors, is dedicated to helping small businesses get off the ground, grow and achieve their goals. Many workshops and interactive sessions are offered on their website at:  SantaBarbara.SCORE.org
  • Webinar - Pivot Your Business to E-Commerce: The rapid change in the business climate has many businesses scrambling for new revenue channels. John Richardson will discuss strategies and tactics for getting a successful e-commerce business off the ground and turning a profit selling physical products. This webinar will focus on selling physical products. 

 Date:    April 15, 5 - 6 p.m. Register here

  • Webinar - Crisis Recovery: Business Forecasting - Making Sense of Uncertainty: Greg Loosvelt and Eric Saltzman will discuss how to secure approval of your disaster loans and how to prepare your business for recovery. Discussion topics will include fundamentals of forecasting, how to use your forecast, and the role of forecasts in obtaining disaster relief.
 Date:    April 16, 5 - 6 p.m.  Register here
  • Webinar - Crisis Recovery: Business Forecasting - Cash Flow Management to Survive and Thrive: Greg Loosvelt and Eric Saltzman will cover how to create forward looking cash flow projections and prepare your business for recovery. Discussion topics will be why focus on cash flow, key drivers of cash flow, using cash flow projection tools, and how cash flow informs your use of disaster relief.
 Date:    April 20, 5 - 6 p.m.  Register here
  • Webinar - Develop Financial Reports & Forecasts in QuickBooks to Chart Your Company's Crisis Recovery: This interactive webinar is focused on enabling participants to analyze and present the financial picture of their business. Your business reports are the foundation of the financial story that disaster relief funding sources will review to grant loan approvals. Juliana Ramirez will be live-answering your questions as they relate to the webinar topic.
 Date:    April 22, 10 - 11:30 a.m.  Register here
  • Webinar - How to Email Market in Times of Business Downturn: To generate positive outcomes, your business has to reach the right customers with targeted campaigns. Join Patty Ross for this discussion of basic and advanced techniques to propel your email marketing efforts. 
 Date:    April 23, 4 - 6 p.m.  Register here

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