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*WEBINAR WEDNESDAY: CSU Bakersfield Economist to Provide Small Business Outlook for Regional Economy

Wednesday, March 12, 2025 - 12:00pm to 1:00pm
Price: 
FREE
On this week’s free webinar, host and SBDC director, Kelly Bearden will be joined by economist Mark Evans, emeritus professor from CSUB. Dr. Evans will compare data of small business’s recent economic growth at the local and state levels. He will also discuss current economic conditions, findings from recent small business surveys, and what policy uncertainties mean for the regional economy looking ahead. 
 
Bearden will begin the webinar with a look at available capital resources and key business-related updates. 
 
Questions from attendees will be taken.  
 
This marks the 338th episode of the “Webinar Wednesday” business series that provides news and information helpful to employers and business owners. 
 
The CSU Bakersfield SBDC provides free one-on-one help to small business owners. New and existing businesses can go to www.csubsbdc.com for more information or to sign up to meet with a business advisor at no cost. 
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Funded in part through a Cooperative Agreement with the U.S. Small Business Administration and a Grant with the Governor’s Office of Business and Economic Development. All opinions, conclusions, and/or recommendations expressed herein are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views of the SBA or the Governor’s Office of Business and Economic Development. Reasonable accommodations for persons with disabilities will be made if requested at least two weeks in advance. Contact the California SBDC closest to you.