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AngelCon 2022

Cal Poly’s Center for Innovation and Entrepreneurship (CIE) Small Business Development Center (SBDC) will virtually host six brilliant tech-driven startups in a pitch competition on April 21 to win $100,000+ in equity-backed funding. This annual event is propelled by a dedicated group of angel investors interested in investing in early-stage startups in exchange for ownership equity or convertible debt. These investors have strong involvement in the evaluation, due diligence, and selection process of AngelCon applicants leading up to the live event. GET YOUR PASS

Grover Beach Coworking Grand Opening

The Launch Pad, Grover Beach + Zoom 391 Front St, Suite E, Grover Beach, CA, United States

The Launch Pad coworking space is celebrating a ribbon cutting and grand opening on May 2nd! The local business community is invited to attend, tour the new space and hear more about the SBDC’s newest Outreach Center and programs coming to South County. Lunch will be available to purchase from local food trucks. Please RSVP at the link above. Located at 391 Front St. Suite E Grover Beach, just a short walk from the “West End” of Grand Avenue with its shopping and restaurants, the beach boardwalk, and the monarch butterfly grove. The space features private offices, open desk seating, high-speed fiber optic internet service, kitchen area, and a conference room with audio/visual capabilities. If you are interested in office space, please visit the website or contact cowork@southcountychambers.com for more information. The Launch Pad, Cal Poly Center for Innovation and SBDC will be partnering on a number of business events and programs launching in the coming months. We hope to see you there!

Free

Human Resource Basics

CIE HotHouse + Zoom 872 Higuera St, San Luis Obispo, CA, United States

Ready to shift from startup to hiring your first employee? Join us for tips on how to get started and what to consider before you hire! In this workshop, explore your options when you are ready to hire your first employee. Discussions will include: Federal & State requirements for employers Sole Proprietor, Corporation, or LLC? Insurance Considerations In-house or Outsourcing your Admin Tips for the Employee Life Cycle: Selection & Hiring Wage & Hour Compliance Employment Liabilities Culture Performance Management Final Pay & Separations Kim Banks, Human Resources Consultant, grew her 25-year Human Resources career within the Hospitality and Restaurant industries. Kim built her expertise as a generalist, with emphasis on creating unique cultures, selection, retention, compliance and employee development. REGISTER HERE

Free

Marketing with Social Media (SCORE)

Zoom Webinar Online, San Luis Obispo, CA, United States

In SCORE's Marketing with Social Media workshop, social media expert Lacey Clifton-Jensen (@Chicadita) will introduce attendees to the different social platforms and how they are best leveraged for a variety of unique selling positions. Participants will practice creating engaging post plans to create a tribe of brand advocates through social presence for the most effective social media marketing. Social Media is the ultimate tool to create awareness for your brand or company and a must for businesses today. From Facebook and LinkedIn, to YouTube and beyond, come to get a better understanding about how you can create and implement a social strategy to help you grow! SCORE WEBSITE REGISTRATION

Free

Establishing a Positive Business Mindset (MCSCORP)

Zoom Webinar Online, San Luis Obispo, CA, United States

PRESENTED BY KARINA SILVA You will be taught: How stress affects our physical and mental health How to cope with stress and negative thoughts Benefits of eating a nutritious diet and it's importance The importance of prioritizing your well-being, because your business depends on it MCSCORP WEBSITE REGISTRATION

Free

SLO Botanical Garden Free Admission Day

The SLO Botanical Garden is happy to offer free admission to all visitors on Saturday, May 14th from 9am-5pm. The normal admission cost of $10.00 for adults and children over 12, and $8.00 for Seniors, students, and military will be waived. Questions? Contact dara@slobg.org or call 805-541-1400 x 302 SLO BOTANICAL GARDEN WEBSITE

Free

Roadmap to Success: How to Create a Business Plan (SCORE)

Zoom Webinar Online, San Luis Obispo, CA, United States

Are you thinking about starting a business? It all starts with a good plan. But what is a business plan? Why do you need one? What does it need to include? These are important questions that can help set you and your business up for success. In this webinar, Jania Bailey, CEO of FranNet will answer these questions and help you think about how you approach your business plan. Her organization has helped thousands of people make the leap from Employee to Entrepreneur. In this webinar, you will learn: We will cover the necessary information for an effective Business Plan Who will request to see the Business Plan Why you need a well thought through Business Plan SCORE WEBSITE REGISTRATION

Free

Coffee & Conversation with AngelCon 2022 Investors

CIE HotHouse + Zoom 872 Higuera St, San Luis Obispo, CA, United States

Hear from three Angel Investors as they share their experience being part of AngelCon 2022. An angel investor (also known as a private investor, seed investor or angel funder) is a high-net-worth individual who provides financial backing for small startups or entrepreneurs, typically in exchange for ownership equity in the company. While most people know AngelCon as a pitch competition that happens once a year; becoming an investor is a year-long training process that leads up to the main event. REGISTER HERE

Free

Good Morning SLO

Grace Central Coast Church 1350 Osos St, San Luis Obispo, CA

Your community newspaper brought to life. Good Morning SLO is our platform for sharing ideas, news and inspiration. A monthly program that brings community leaders, business owners, nonprofit executives and staffers together, and enables us to reconnect, engage and learn from each other. Our goal is to provide insight into business, community and legislative issues and share the stories of those making a difference. We want audience members to leave with ideas and information about how to better their personal and professional lives. Good Morning SLO happens on the fourth Thursday of every month except November when it is on the Tuesday before Thanksgiving. GOOD MORNING SLO WEBSITE

$25 – $35

QuickBooks 101 (Desktop)

The Launch Pad, Grover Beach + Zoom 391 Front St, Suite E, Grover Beach, CA, United States

Learn How to Set Up Your Company with QuickBooks Desktop. Selling: invoices, sales receipts, payments, deposits, credit memos, and customer statements Buying: bills, bill payments, checks, bill payment stubs, and credit memos Inventory: purchase orders, receive items, adjust inventory Sales Taxes: set up, adjust, pay, and report sales taxes Damon Watkins is the Director of Finance & Operations for Cal Poly Center for Innovation & Entrepreneurship. He is a motivated, personable business professional with a 15+ year track record in multiple aspects of financial control, management and policies/procedures. He prides himself on having strong communication skills, and is accustomed to working with sensitive and confidential records, always protecting and maintaining confidentiality. REGISTER HERE

$20