Providing a pathway to business growth, community leadership and economic prosperity for the greater Ventura and Santa Barbara County region.

Ventura, CA
Joined April 2012
The @cityofventura, in partnership with EDC, is offering low-interest loans for small businesses and micro-enterprises: 🔹 Small Business Loans 🔹 Commercial Rehabilitation Loans 🔹 Code Compliance Loans Loans up to $50,000 are available! Learn more: edcollaborative.com/ventura-…
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Happy #SBDCDay We're celebrating the impact of America’s SBDCs in empowering entrepreneurs! Since 2010, EDC SBDC has: ✅ Helped 11,200+ businesses ✅ Helped launch 860+ new businesses ✅ Provided expert guidance & resources at NO-COST 📞 805.409.9159 📧 [email protected]
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Happy Saint Patrick’s Day on behalf of EDC!
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#MeetYourBusinessInfluencer Dean Dela Cruz, a Lean Six Sigma expert, helps businesses cut waste & boost productivity. ✅ He also specializes in: 🔹 R&D & manufacturing 🔹 Software development tax credits 🔹 Cost segregation 🔹 Energy mgmt 📞 Call 805.409.9159 to learn more!
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🚨 Attention! 🚨 The deadline for physical disaster loans for those impacted by the recent fires has been extended. If you or someone you know needs assistance, don’t wait—help is available! 🔗 Visit the link for more details: conta.cc/4huYPTX
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Looking to go global or refine your export strategy? The NO-COST Export Strategy Course is here to help! ✅ Self-paced, 6 weeks ✅ Expert guidance & AI-powered exercises ✅ Open enrollment—no deadline! 🔗 Learn more: edcollaborative.com/edc-ggtp… #ExportStrategy #NoCostLearning
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Looking to expand federal opportunities? 🚀 Join @SBAgov’s webinar! 🔹Learn how agencies set small biz goals 🔹Leverage market research for success  🔹See how SBA advocates for you 📅 March 12, 2025 | ⏰ 9 AM 🔗 Register: sba.gov/event/62685
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🚨 CA Businesses: The California Competes Tax Credit closes March 10, 2025! 💰 $180M+ in credits for businesses of all sizes/industries. 🌟 Grow, relocate or stay in CA. For more info, visit: conta.cc/3XqYdHE #CaliforniaCompetes #CATaxCredits
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🔒 Protect Your Small Business Online! 🔒 Cyber threats are real—stay ahead with the SBA’s NO-COST Intro to Cybersecurity webinar! Learn key strategies to safeguard your business. 📅 March 10, 2025 | ⏰ 10:00 AM 🔗 Register now: sba.gov/event/64948 #CyberSecurity #SmallBiz
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Meet EDC SBDC Advisor Kevin McVearry with 30 years in restaurant & hospitality 💡 Kevin’s Tip: Managing costs = success! ✔ Price items right & track supplier changes ✔ Weekly inventory keeps you on target ✔ Smart ordering = healthy cash flow Call 805.409.9159 to get started!
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Attention Simi Valley Businesses! Need help recovering from COVID-19 impacts? Look no further! This low-interest loan program, offered through EDC & funded by the @City_SimiValley is here to support you. For more information, visit: edcollaborative.com/simi-val…
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🚨SBA Assistance for LA County Wildfire & Wind Events 🚨 Join @SBAgov to learn about disaster loan programs for Homeowners & Renters, Businesses of All Sizes & Private Nonprofits 📅 Feb 26 | ⏰ 9 AM 📍 LA County + EIDL for Kern, Orange, SB & Ventura 🔗 sba.gov/event/64067
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