IMPACT OC

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!

OUR COMMUNITY: Meet Feli Michada, Senior Field Engineer and Brand Ambassador for MANAGED SOLUTION.

Meet Feli Michada, Senior Field Engineer and Brand Ambassador for for a large IT firm MANAGED SOLUTION. About the tremendous need (and opportunity) for Hispanic students to enter and succeed in the ever growing area of Internet Technology (IT). And how his parents (in particular) sacrificed everything to move from a rural village in Mexico to offer their son the opportunity to be all he could be. And how he works to mentor other young Hispanics to be the same.

Impact OC: A Safe Haven for Youth in Crisis

How does the Casa Youth Shelter in Los Alamitos provide a haven for youth in crisis? Find out by listening to OC Talk Radio Public Affairs Director Dawn Kamber’s interview with Casa Youth Shelter Chief Executive Officer Jessica Hubbard. She was previously the Chief Program Officer for Girls Inc. of Orange County. The Casa Youth Shelter serves runaway youth, trafficked youth, and youth in crisis. She talks about the services her organization offers. 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.casayouthshelter.org

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Impact OC: Family Promise

How does Family Promise work to prevent and end family homelessness? Find out by listening to OC Talk Radio Public Affairs Director Dawn Kamber’s interview with Family Promise Director of Development Ross Chun. He’s an Aliso Viejo Councilman and served as Mayor in 2022 and 2019, and Mayor Pro-Tem in 2021 and 2018. He talks about Family Promise’s programs which help families avoid homelessness. 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.familypromise.org

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Impact OC: Empowering the Next Generation of Students

How does the nonprofit Vital Link empower the next generation of students? Find out by listening to OC Talk Radio Public Affairs Director Dawn Kamber’s interview with Vital Link President April Barnes. She talks about how the organization is committed to inspiring students to explore and experience career pathways that secure their future. 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.vitallink.org