Lake County Economic Development Corporation

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Lake EDC, as an affiliate of the NorCal SBDC, provides free business consulting services, access to capital, and works towards economic growth as a community convener. The general purpose of Lake EDC is to assist in promoting the growth and development of business concerns and employment opportunities, including small business concerns, agricultural, industrial, and commercial development throughout the county.

Want to learn about legal issues for your small business?Register for Tuesday's free LIVE Webinar:https://norcalsbdc.zoo...
06/08/2026

Want to learn about legal issues for your small business?
Register for Tuesday's free LIVE Webinar:
https://norcalsbdc.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_2ow8mam8S3G8ljGHs_FTUA #/registration

Tuesday, June 9 | 10:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Instructor: Steve Roth

The program will focus on core legal issues important to all new companies and small businesses including the corporate form chosen, protecting Intellectual Property, contracts, how to avoid litigation and important workplace and employment best practices.

Panelists:
Jason Lott | Acting Regional Director, U.S. Patent and Trademark Office
Misty Elmore | CEO and Founder, People Rock HR
Ben Martin | Attorney at Law, SBDC Advisor

Before the Smoke: A Lake County Business Preparedness Forum📅 Monday, June 22, 2026🕞 3:30 – 5:00 PM📍 Kelseyville Presbyte...
06/05/2026

Before the Smoke: A Lake County Business Preparedness Forum
đź“… Monday, June 22, 2026
🕞 3:30 – 5:00 PM
đź“Ť Kelseyville Presbyterian Church, 5340 Third Street Kelseyville, CA
Cost: Free | Registration required
Register: https://forms.office.com/g/fPCk63dDgc

The Lake County Office of Emergency Services (OES), the Lake County Economic Development Corporation (EDC), and the Lake County Chamber of Commerce will host Before the Smoke: A Lake County Business Preparedness Forum, a free community event designed to connect local businesses with the resources, agencies, and relationships needed to prepare for and recover from disaster.

The forum will be held on Monday, June 22, 2026, from 3:30 to 5:00 PM at Kelseyville Presbyterian Church. Attendance is free, and registration is required.

Lake County businesses face recurring threats from wildfires, power outages, and other emergencies. This event is intended to help business owners act before disaster strikes - building the knowledge, contacts, and plans that can mean the difference between a business that survives a crisis and one that doesn’t.
Confirmed participating organizations include the Lake County Fire Chief’s Association, CAL FIRE, and the California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES).
Additional agenda details and presenters will be announced as the event date approaches.

Business owners, managers, and operators of all industries are encouraged to attend.
Space is limited and registration is required to secure a spot.

Are you a restaurant searching for funding for your business?Hometown Restaurants Can Apply for More Than 200 Grants of ...
06/01/2026

Are you a restaurant searching for funding for your business?

Hometown Restaurants Can Apply for More Than 200 Grants of $5,000 Each Starting June 1 !
The PG&E Corporation Foundation funds Restaurants Care Resilience Grants

For the sixth straight year, The PG&E Corporation Foundation (PG&E Foundation) will fund grants to support independent restaurant owners and their staffs through the California Restaurant Foundation’s (CRF) Restaurants Care Resilience Fund. The grants will support a record number of restaurants in Northern and Central California this year.

Resilience Fund grant applications accepted June 1 through June 30, 2026

Apply Here:
restaurantscare.org/resilience/

“Our North Coast restaurants — many of them owned by local families who live in our communities — are the places where we love to gather, celebrate and make memories. These small businesses also help drive our local economies. We’re grateful for our partnership with the California Restaurant Foundation that allows PG&E to support local restaurants and ensure their ongoing success,” said Dave Cany, Vice President of PG&E’s North Coast Region.

Check out this free webinar to learn marketing strategies for your small business. Small Business Strategic MarketingWed...
05/28/2026

Check out this free webinar to learn marketing strategies for your small business.

Small Business Strategic Marketing
Wednesday, July 29, 2026 from 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM (PT)
Cost: FREE

Register here:
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/small-business-strategic-marketing-tickets-1990576389566

This fast-paced, one-hour course provides a practical introduction to strategic marketing tailored specifically for small businesses. Designed for entrepreneurs, business owners, and managers, it simplifies key marketing concepts and shows how to apply them in a focused, cost-effective way.

Instructor: Laura Velasquez, SBDC consultant.
Laura Velasquez is a business professor and entrepreneur. Laura has played an integral part in teaching college students and adult learners to discover their potential within the business industry. Laura is the founder of a women’s lifestyle brand founded in September 2013. In 2016 she launched a free soccer clinic initiative to empower and inspire at-risk high school teens living in underserved communities by educating them on healthy living and positive thinking.
Laura has worked in the oil & gas industry, fashion & runway, and held pop up shops, including her latest fashion show that was held in Paris, France during the FIFA Women’s World cup.

Before the Smoke: A Lake County Business Preparedness Forum📅 Monday, June 22, 2026🕞 3:30 – 5:00 PM📍 Kelseyville Presbyte...
05/26/2026

Before the Smoke: A Lake County Business Preparedness Forum
đź“… Monday, June 22, 2026
🕞 3:30 – 5:00 PM
đź“Ť Kelseyville Presbyterian Church, 5340 Third Street Kelseyville, CA
Cost: Free | Registration required
Register: https://forms.office.com/g/fPCk63dDgc

The Lake County Office of Emergency Services (OES), the Lake County Economic Development Corporation (EDC), and the Lake County Chamber of Commerce will host Before the Smoke: A Lake County Business Preparedness Forum, a free community event designed to connect local businesses with the resources, agencies, and relationships needed to prepare for and recover from disaster.

The forum will be held on Monday, June 22, 2026, from 3:30 to 5:00 PM at Kelseyville Presbyterian Church. Attendance is free, and registration is required.

Lake County businesses face recurring threats from wildfires, power outages, and other emergencies. This event is intended to help business owners act before disaster strikes - building the knowledge, contacts, and plans that can mean the difference between a business that survives a crisis and one that doesn’t.

Confirmed participating organizations include the Lake County Fire Chief’s Association, CAL FIRE, and the California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES).

Additional agenda details and presenters will be announced as the event date approaches.

Business owners, managers, and operators of all industries are encouraged to attend.
Space is limited and registration is required to secure a spot.

Did you miss the Restaurant Expo back in January?We got you covered. PEG TV recorded all the sessions at the fourth annu...
05/22/2026

Did you miss the Restaurant Expo back in January?

We got you covered. PEG TV recorded all the sessions at the fourth annual Restaurant Expo on January 26th, at the Lake County Campus of Woodland Community College in Clearlake, CA.

The Restaurant Expo was a one-day training and networking event focused on providing expert support to aspiring, new, and existing owners of restaurants, food trucks, catering companies, and other food industry businesses, presented by the Lake County Economic Development Corporation (Lake EDC).

Session Number 12: AI at the Table Presented by Clarissa Hernlund, SBDC Advisor
A hands-on look at how artificial intelligence is transforming menus, marketing, and management in today’s restaurants.

Watch the full video here:
https://youtu.be/8cV4qqtl2TA?si=k8NNXysmQOo3rcqH

This event was generously sponsored by Woodland Community College, North Edge Business Financing & Community Development, and Adventist Health.


Did you miss the Restaurant Expo back in January?We got you covered. PEG TV recorded all the sessions at the fourth annu...
05/22/2026

Did you miss the Restaurant Expo back in January?

We got you covered. PEG TV recorded all the sessions at the fourth annual Restaurant Expo on January 26th, at the Lake County Campus of Woodland Community College in Clearlake, CA.

The Restaurant Expo was a one-day training and networking event focused on providing expert support to aspiring, new, and existing owners of restaurants, food trucks, catering companies, and other food industry businesses, presented by the Lake County Economic Development Corporation (Lake EDC).

Session Number 11: From Recipe to Reality Presented by Andy Lucas, Community Development Services
Explore the essential steps of turning a food idea into a thriving business — from concept and licensing to funding, marketing, and sustainable operations.

Watch the full video here:
https://youtu.be/zIdTZr9678Y?si=hZjhFz9cMiC8CX2V

This event was generously sponsored by Woodland Community College, North Edge Business Financing & Community Development, and Adventist Health.

Did you miss the Restaurant Expo back in January?We got you covered. PEG TV recorded all the sessions at the fourth annu...
05/21/2026

Did you miss the Restaurant Expo back in January?

We got you covered. PEG TV recorded all the sessions at the fourth annual Restaurant Expo on January 26th, at the Lake County Campus of Woodland Community College in Clearlake, CA.

The Restaurant Expo was a one-day training and networking event focused on providing expert support to aspiring, new, and existing owners of restaurants, food trucks, catering companies, and other food industry businesses, presented by the Lake County Economic Development Corporation (Lake EDC).

Session Number 10: DIG (Drive Traffic, Increase Efficiency, and Grow Profit) & Alignment with Your Menu Presented by David Frendo, Sysco Foods

This session is a practical and strategic approach designed to help operators Drive Traffic, Increase Efficiency, and Grow Profit. Attendees will learn how to intentionally design and align their menus to support operational flow, customer demand, and long-term profitability—rather than working against it.

Watch the full video here:
https://youtu.be/OrgTIfu-jsY?si=wPbgcb0g74ES_AUP

This event was generously sponsored by Woodland Community College, North Edge Business Financing & Community Development, and Adventist Health.


Sysco

Did you miss the Restaurant Expo back in January?We got you covered. PEG TV recorded all the sessions at the fourth annu...
05/21/2026

Did you miss the Restaurant Expo back in January?
We got you covered. PEG TV recorded all the sessions at the fourth annual Restaurant Expo on January 26th, at the Lake County Campus of Woodland Community College in Clearlake, CA.

The Restaurant Expo was a one-day training and networking event focused on providing expert support to aspiring, new, and existing owners of restaurants, food trucks, catering companies, and other food industry businesses, presented by the Lake County Economic Development Corporation (Lake EDC).

Session Number 9: Building Profitable Partnerships Presented by Ryan Blair, US Foods
Learn how operators can effectively utilize their foodservice representative as a true business partner—one who works in alignment with your specific goals to improve profitability and operational clarity.

Watch the full video here:
https://youtu.be/Y1TpcCpMjhM?si=lVsEzANCSXxMTdG4

This event was generously sponsored by Woodland Community College, North Edge Business Financing & Community Development, and Adventist Health.


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14295 Lakeshore Drive
Clearlake, CA
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