Getting Started
U.S. Small Business Administration -
information about starting, financing, and expanding a business.
County of Ventura Economic Development Page - links and information on starting a business in Ventura County.
Los Angeles Times Small Business Section - articles on how to start up a small business.
SCORE (Service Core of Retired Executives) -
counseling and mentors on starting/growing a business.
Venture Capital
Hank Meyer's Venture Capital Resources in Southern California - listing of local venture capital resources/networking opportunities in Southern California.
Coopers & Lybrand Money Tree Report - report on venture capital activity, including listings of the most active venture firms, amounts invested, number of deals, and stage of financing for the latest quarter.
MoneyHunter - online companion to the MoneyHunt show on National Public Television, targeted to entrepreneurs looking for financing and investors looking for investments.
IPO Central - site tracking initial public offerings-- filings, pricings, including links to underwriters, other IPO related sites.
Local Organizations
AEA - American Electronics Association Industry organization focused on high tech, with particular focus on public policy, conferences, and offering services to members.
EDC-VC - Economic Development Collaborative, Ventura County. Organization devoted to economic development in Ventura County.
Global Technology Partners - collaboration of economic development organizations aiming to connect small and medium size businesses to strategic partners, suppliers, and customers, in conjunction with LARTA.LAVA - Los Angeles Venture Association - organization of venture capital in LA.
SO/CAL/TEN - The SOuthern/CALifornia/Technology Executives Network - network of technology-oriented CEOs, presidents, and general managers in the Southern California area.
LARTA - Los Angeles Regional Technology Alliance - non profit organization geared toward technology companies in the Los Angeles area.
LAEDC - Los Angeles Economic Development Corporation -
private, not-for-profit company with programs to assist companies in the LA area.
Los Angeles Business Development Corp.
Valley Economic Development Center - local business development and financing.
Santa Barbara Region Economic Community Project
- economic development organization in Santa Barbara.
SLO Economic Development Collaborative
- organization encouraging business development in San Luis Obispo.
Softec
- software and technology in San Luis Obispo and Northern Santa Barbara Counties.
Regulatory
US Patent and Trademark Office
County of Ventura - new business - license, permits, and regulation contact information.
City of Thousand Oaks
City of Moorpark
City of Camarillo
City of Simi
City of Calabasas
City of Agoura Hills
Westlake Village Chamber of Commerce
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