IMPACT OC

Impact OC: Working Wardrobes

How does Working Wardrobes achieve its mission to help women, men, young adults, and veterans overcome challenges so they can achieve the dignity of work and the power of a paycheck? Find out by listening to OC Talk Radio Public Affairs Director Dawn Kamber’s interview with Working Wardrobes Chief Executive Officer Bonni Pomush and Working Wardrobes 2023 Impact Honoree UBS Market Executive for the Pacific Desert Market Justin Frame. They talk about how Working Wardrobe clients work with individuals and corporations to boost their career readiness. Only on OC Talk Radio, Orange County’s Only Community Radio Station which streams live from the University of California-Irvine’s BEALL APPLIED INNOVATION CENTER. www.workingwardrobes.org

 

 

PROFIT TALKS: Riverside County Office of Economic Development

Joaquin Tijerina, Director of the Coachella Valley Small Business Development Center (SBDC) joins us to discuss his work there helping small businesses thrive and grow (and get started). And with the overall Riverside County Office of Economic Development that helps fund this center and so many other programs like Riverside County's Small Business Thrive Program, Business Assistance NOW Program, International Trade, and Innovation Programs, partnered with the University of California Riverside, the State of California and the US Small Business Administration (among others).

Hear all that's happening in Riverside County today from warehouse logistics to more tech savvy agriculture (that's pioneering how to grow more with less). Along with thriving tourism in the Coachella Valley to continued wine growth in Temecula. And the promise of turning the abandoned area around the Salton Sea into the "Lithium Valley": of the future, Staring a new "gold rush" for more mineral extraction and the processing needed to drive the booming EV market.

On this week's PROFIT TALKS podcast. Brought to you by your Orange County/Inland Empire Small Business Development Center (OCIE SBDC). Funded in part by the U.S. Small Business Administration and the California Office of the Small Business Advocate.

PROFIT TALKS: Veterans and Government Contracting

SBDC Business Consultant Troy Small on his extensive work with Veterans and Government Contracting. Following his own extensive career in the Marines (including procurement) and later military contracting. And how he now helps veterans start small businesses and take advantage of all the special programs that the government has put in place to help vets get certified for (and secure) government contracts.

On this week's PROFIT TALKS podcast. Brought to you by your Orange County/Inland Empire Small Business Development Center (OCIE SBDC). Funded in part by the U.S. Small Business Administration and the California Office of the Small Business Advocate.

PROFIT TALKS: New SBDC Caravan Center for Hispanic Entrepreneurs

Mihai Pătru (Executive Director of the Caravanserai Project) and Carolina Rosas-Saavedra (Director of the Small Business Development Center's new CARAVAN CENTER opening Feb. 15 in Palm Springs). Talking about this new partnership between the CARAVANSERAI PROJECT and the SBDC (funded in part by the US Small Business Administration and the State of California). Designed to foster and grow more Hispanic Entrepreneurs and startups within this community. "Circling the wagons" (as it were) and helping each other along the way (in true "caravan" fashion). Training these startups and "wannabe Entrepreneurs" thru each stage of this journey. And protecting them from making the type of mistakes so many "solo entrepreneurs" make along the way.

Providing a special place for Hispanic entrepreneurs to gather and grow TOGETHER. With education, mentorship and access to financing and capital as well for this very specific group of entrepreneurs. A group not often targeted by other Entrepreneurial Centers.

On this week's PROFIT TALKS podcast. Brought to you by your Orange County/Inland Empire Small Business Development Center (OCIE SBDC). Funded in part by the U.S. Small Business Administration and the California Office of the Small Business Advocate.

PROFIT TALKS: SBDC Trade Mission to South Korea, March 15-24th, 2024

Manal Richa, Director of the OC IE SBDC Global Trade Center discusses their upcoming Trade Mission to South Korea. Where participants pay for the cost of the trip and the SBDC will prepare them with research into specific opportunities that might match their product or service. And then actually set up meetings with prospective partners in Korea. As well as government officials who might help make this partnership a reality.

On this week's PROFIT TALKS podcast. Brought to you by your Orange County/Inland Empire Small Business Development Center (OCIE SBDC). Funded in part by the U.S. Small Business Administration and the California Office of the Small Business Advocate.

PROFIT TALKS: Meet SBDC Restaurant Consultant Jay Allis

Restaurant expert Jay Allis talks about his 25 years working both "in the front of the house" and the "back of the house" and the work he does with restaurant clients here at the Orange County/Inland Empire Small Business Development Centers (SBDC). On this week's PROFIT TALKS podcast. Brought to you by your Orange County/Inland Empire Small Business Development Center (OCIE SBDC). Funded in part by the U.S. Small Business Administration and the California Office of the Small Business Advocate.

PROFIT TALKS: Meet Media Expert Pam Coleman from the SBDC Marketing Center

Meet SBDC Media Consultant Pam Coleman.  Who discusses the work of the special MARKETING CENTER (the only one of its kind in the whole national Small Business Development Network).  Hosted at the Santa Ana College Digital Media Center.

On this week's PROFIT TALKS podcast. Brought to you by your Orange County/Inland Empire Small Business Development Center (OCIE SBDC). Funded in part by the U.S. Small Business Administration and the California Office of the Small Business Advocate.

OUR COMMUNITY: NAMM Foundation $10,000 Gift to local Anaheim School to Support Music Education

With the huge National Association of Music Merchandisers (NAMM) at the Anaheim Convention Center all week for their massive music industry trade show, hear about another important aspect of this non-profit's work to support music programs at the local level. As we talk about NAMM's recent "Day of Service" here in Anaheim (ahead of their multi-day trade show).

Happening two days before The NAMM Show, the world’s largest global gathering of the music industry, the hands-on service event supports the organization’s year-round efforts to provide every child in the district with the opportunity for a well-rounded education that includes music. Sunkist Elementary (K-6) has been chosen as this year’s host location for a day of high- energy, mixed genre, constructive musical learning opportunities. In addition to serving the community and students, NAMM will present a $10,000 check to support the continued growth of music making in Anaheim. 

OUR COMMUNITY: Edwin Rivera-Cortez, LATINO HEALTH

Edwin Rivera-Cortez, Chief Development and Communications Officer at Latino Health Access on expanded Medical Eligibility for the community.

OUR COMMUNITY: Great Tips on Building Business Credit with Veronica Herrera, EXPERIAN

Veronica Herrara, Director of Core Credit Services and a Credit Ambassador for EXPERIAN. Helping provide credit education to consumers and small businesses alike. With some amazing tips on starting BUSINESS CREDIT that you won't want to miss!