Event

Vacaville Launchpad Event

Nov 20 8:30 am — 4:15 pm

An Entrepreneurs Event for New & Existing Businesses

Explore the latest ideas, connect with innovative entrepreneurs, and get access to valuable business resources that are influencing the future of area industries!

Join this NO-COST second annual event presented in partnership by the Solano-Napa SBDC, the Vacaville Chamber of Commerce, and the City of Vacaville. The event is IN PERSON Nov. 20 at Travis Credit Union, One Travis Way, Vacaville.

Enjoy A FULL DAY of learning: business trainings in the morning, a two-hour Access to Capital event in the afternoon (hear from lenders who can help you get funding for your business), followed by a live discussion of AI for Small Businesses to close the day.

A representative from Grow with Google will present the best practices to getting found on Google local search, and Solano-Napa SBDC experts will lead trainings on Skills Assessment, Social Media Strategy, and Using AI for your business.

All attendees are welcome to enjoy a complimentary lunch.

Don’t pass up the chance to be on the leading edge of innovation and entrepreneurship, with all the support you require for success.

Schedule:

8:30 – 9:00 AM – Registration

9:00 – 9:15 – Welcome

9:15 – 10:00 AM – Exploring Your Strengths – Your skills & talents are unique but do you know how to leverage your unique abilities for success? An interactive discussion with SBDC Director Tim Murrill

10:00 – 10:15 AM – Networking Break

10:15 AM – 11:00 AM – Making Sense of Social Media for Your Business Workshop – Give your social media strategy a recharge with SBDC Advisor Ed Troxell

11:00 – 11:15 AM – Networking Break

11:15 AM – 12:15 PM – Get Your Local Business on Google Search and Maps Workshop – Learn how to get your business found locally on Google with Roberto Martinez of Grow with Google

12:15 – 1:00 PM – Lunch (included!)

1:00 – 3:00 PM – Access to Capital Panel & Discussion – Learn from the experts about the best funding options for your business and get your Qs answered

3:00 – 3:15 PM – Networking Break

3:15 – 4:15 PM – Using AI for your Small Businesses Workshop – Get started with practical ways to start benefitting from AI in your business

Launchpad is free to attend, but registration is required. Spaces are limited so register early!

The information provided in this webinar and any supplementary materials provided to registrants are intended for educational and informational purposes only and does not constitute professional financial or legal advice. No registrant should act or fail to act on the basis of any material contained in this webinar without obtaining proper financial, legal or other professional advice specific to their situation. The Northern CaliforniaSmall Business Development Center, and its host, the HSU Sponsored Programs Foundation, specifically disclaims any liability, loss or risk, personal or otherwise, which is incurred as a consequence, directly or indirectly, of the use and application of any of the information presented in this webinar. By registering for this webinar you acknowledge and agree that you have read, understood, accept and agree to the above disclaimer and that under no circumstances shall the Northern California Small Business Development Center or it’s host, the HSU Sponsored Programs Foundation, be held liable for any claims, losses, or damages of any kind or nature arising out of or in any way related to the information provided in this webinar and/or the registrant’s use of or reliance on said information.

Specialty Expertise

Assessments

Loan & Funding Support

Start-Up Info

Start-Up Support

Solano & Napa Resources

Regional Resources