{"id":37618,"date":"2025-05-01T11:11:35","date_gmt":"2025-05-01T18:11:35","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/businessforward.venturacounty.gov\/?p=37618"},"modified":"2025-05-01T11:11:35","modified_gmt":"2025-05-01T18:11:35","slug":"national-small-business-week-2025","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/businessforward.venturacounty.gov\/es\/national-small-business-week-2025\/","title":{"rendered":"Semana Nacional de la Peque\u00f1a Empresa 2025"},"content":{"rendered":"<h1 data-start=\"121\" data-end=\"316\">Your Free, Virtual Gateway to Growth<\/h1>\n<h5 data-start=\"121\" data-end=\"316\"><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\">Small businesses are the backbone of Ventura County&#8217;s economy.<\/span> <span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\">From family-owned shops in downtown Ventura to innovative startups in Camarillo, our local entrepreneurs drive innovation, create jobs, and enrich our communities.<\/span> <span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\">Recognizing their invaluable contributions, the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) and SCORE are hosting the <strong data-start=\"115\" data-end=\"162\">National Small Business Week Virtual Summit<\/strong> on <strong data-start=\"166\" data-end=\"183\">May 6\u20137, 2025<\/strong>.<\/span> <span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\">This free, two-day online event is designed to empower small business owners and aspiring entrepreneurs with the tools and knowledge needed to thrive.<\/span><\/h5>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2 data-start=\"318\" data-end=\"336\"><span style=\"color: #0c7577;\">What to Expect<\/span><\/h2>\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"338\" data-end=\"419\"><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\">The virtual summit offers a comprehensive lineup of sessions and resources:<\/span>\u200b<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li data-start=\"423\" data-end=\"530\"><strong data-start=\"423\" data-end=\"447\">Educational Webinars<\/strong>: <span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\">Gain insights on topics such as leveraging AI for business growth, securing your business in a remote work environment, and expanding through e-commerce.<\/span>\u200b<\/li>\n<li class=\"\" data-start=\"532\" data-end=\"645\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"534\" data-end=\"645\"><strong data-start=\"534\" data-end=\"558\">Expert-Led Workshops<\/strong>: <span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\">Learn from industry leaders about mastering payment methods, financing options, and building a solid business plan.<\/span>\u200b<span class=\"ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in]\"><a class=\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[0.5625em] font-medium text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]! transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out\" href=\"https:\/\/www.sba.gov\/national-small-business-week\/virtual-summit?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\"relative start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full items-center\"><span class=\"flex h-4 w-full items-center justify-between overflow-hidden\"><span class=\"max-w-full grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\">SBA<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"\" data-start=\"647\" data-end=\"764\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"649\" data-end=\"764\"><strong data-start=\"649\" data-end=\"677\">Networking Opportunities<\/strong>: <span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\">Connect with fellow entrepreneurs, mentors, and industry experts to share experiences and build valuable relationships.<\/span>\u200b<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"\" data-start=\"766\" data-end=\"875\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"768\" data-end=\"875\"><strong data-start=\"768\" data-end=\"788\">Exhibitor Booths<\/strong>: <span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\">Explore virtual booths offering free business resources, tools, and services tailored to small business needs.<\/span>\u200b<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"\" data-start=\"877\" data-end=\"990\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"879\" data-end=\"990\"><strong data-start=\"879\" data-end=\"903\">One-on-One Mentoring<\/strong>: <span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\">Schedule sessions with SCORE mentors for personalized business advice and guidance.<\/span>\u200b<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"992\" data-end=\"1077\"><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\">Whether you&#8217;re looking to start a new venture, grow your existing business, or navigate current challenges, the summit provides actionable strategies and support.<\/span>\u200b<\/p>\n<h2 data-start=\"1079\" data-end=\"1101\"><span style=\"color: #0c7577;\">How to Participate<\/span><\/h2>\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"1103\" data-end=\"1228\"><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\">Participation is free, but registration is required.<\/span> <span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\">You can attend sessions live or access them on-demand at your convenience.<\/span>\u200b<\/p>\n<h2 data-start=\"1230\" data-end=\"1377\"><strong data-start=\"1230\" data-end=\"1255\">Reserve your spot now<\/strong>: <span style=\"color: #d7a627;\"><a class=\"cursor-pointer\" style=\"color: #d7a627;\" href=\"https:\/\/vevents.virtualtradeshowhosting.com\/event\/NSBWVirtualSummit\/2025\/register?mcc=SBALandingWebPage\" target=\"_new\" rel=\"noopener\" data-start=\"1257\" data-end=\"1377\">Register Here<\/a><\/span><\/h2>\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"1379\" data-end=\"1464\"><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\">For more information about the event and to view the full agenda, visit the SBA&#8217;s official page:<\/span>\u200b<\/p>\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"1466\" data-end=\"1576\"><a class=\"cursor-pointer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.sba.gov\/national-small-business-week\/virtual-summit\" target=\"_new\" rel=\"noopener\" data-start=\"1466\" data-end=\"1576\">National Small Business Week Virtual Summit<\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"1816\" data-end=\"1941\"><em><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\">By participating in the National Small Business Week Virtual Summit, you&#8217;re taking a proactive step toward achieving your business goals.<\/span> <span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\">Join fellow Ventura County entrepreneurs in embracing this opportunity to learn, connect, and grow.<\/span><\/em><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\" data-start=\"1816\" data-end=\"1941\">PRESENTED BY<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\" data-start=\"1816\" data-end=\"1941\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-37621\" src=\"https:\/\/businessforward.venturacounty.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/SCORE-Logo-500x172.png\" alt=\"logo for SCORE\" width=\"279\" height=\"96\" \/>.\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-37620\" src=\"https:\/\/businessforward.venturacounty.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/SBA-logo-500x167.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"287\" height=\"96\" \/><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Your Free, Virtual Gateway to Growth Small businesses are the backbone of Ventura County&#8217;s economy. 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