Now more than ever, in the microfinance industry, transparency and objective evaluation is needed to rise above criticism and offer stakeholders a realistic perspective on the risk and returns related to microfinance investment. Chuck Waterfield, founder of MFTransparency, and Sebastian von Stauffenberg, CEO of MicroRate, will host a webinar focusing specifically on the role of […]
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Microfinance Investment Transparency & Evaluation Webinar
The mission of Mind Treasures is raising a wealthy, prosperous and philanthropic generation through financial literacy and character development by providing financial literacy classes and workshops to children, youth, adults and families Phone: (858) 335-3608 or (877) 283-5052, Website: www.mindtreasures.com
Maximizing Access to Advance our Communities (MAAC )Project
Promotes self-sufficiency for low-and-moderate income families and communities of Southern California through advocacy for, and delivery of, social, educational, housing and employment services. Phone: (619) 426-3595, Website: www.maacproject.org
Resource from SBA on starting a business. Website: http://www.sba.gov/category/navigation-structure/starting-managing-business/starting-business
State of California Employment Development Department
Provides information on job placement and referrals, unemployment insurance, disability insurance, employment and training, labor market information, payroll taxes, and more. Phone: (888) 745-3886, Website: www.edd.ca.gov
San Diego Workforce Partnership
Operates a one-stop career center designed to link employees and employers. The partnership assists businesses with all of the necessary components of hiring new employees. Phone: (619) 228-2900 or (888) 884-SDWP (7397), Website: www.workforce.org
Assists California businesses attract and retain high-skilled workers by obtaining funding for employee training. Phone: (619) 686-1920, Website: www.etp.cahwnet.gov
Comprehensive Training Systems
Provides high level, quality training and job placement in a diverse range of skill areas, to underemployed and unemployed populations in San Diego County. CTS provides free On-The- Job training and other assistance to business owners who are looking to hire employees. Imperial Beach Campus (619) 424-6650 and City Heights Campus (619) 582-9133 www.ctsjobs.org
A non-profit organization serving the community by providing education, workforce training and social services to youth and adults. They offer free one-on-one business plan counseling and a small micro-enterprise grant program. Phone: (858) 560-0871, Website: www.access2jobs.org
Help people succeed in business through resources, training and providing solutions that build and grow your business. Website: http://www.bplans.com/
International Rescue Committee (IRC)
Offers various services for refugees focusing on employment, micro-enterprise, immigration, resettlement, language training, childcare and education. Phone: (619) 641-7510, Website: www.theirc.org/us-program/us-san-diego-ca
Works primarily with refugee and immigrant women to support business opportunities through lending, training and support networks. Phone: (858) 483-0400 or (888) 303-2622, Website: www.foundationforwomen.org
U.S. Small Business Administration Office of Veterans Business Development
Providing business training, counseling and assistance for Veteran and Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned small businesses. Phone: (202) 205-6773, Website: http://www.sba.gov/VETS
U.S. Department of Commerce Minority Business Development Agency
Actively promotes minority-owned businesses by developing educational programs that enable them to increase their ability to grow and compete in the global economy. Phone: (888) 324-1551, Website: www.mbda.gov
Small Business Administration’s Office of Women’s Business Ownership
Provides a network of Women’s Business Centers (WBCs) throughout the United States and its territories. Offers comprehensive training and counseling to help them women start and grow their own businesses. Phone: 1-800-U-ASK-SBA (1-800-827-5722), Website: http://www.sbaonline.sba.gov/womeninbusiness/
San Diego State University, College of Extended Studies
Business training. Phone: (619) 594-5821, Website: http://www.ces.sdsu.edu/
University of California San Diego Extension
Training and business education. Phone: (858) 534-3400, Website: http://extension.ucsd.edu/
U.S. Small Business Administration
Assists America’s entrepreneurs in forming successful small enterprises by working with thousands of lending, educational and training institutions nationwide. San Diego Office Phone: (619) 557-7250, Website: http://www.sba.gov/about-offices-content/2/3101
Small Business Development Center North San Diego County
Services include free counseling, training, workshops and referral resources. Phone: (760) 795-8740, Website: www.sandiegosmallbiz.com
Small Business Development Center and the Center for International Trade Development
Services include free counseling, training, workshops, referral resources, and information on international trade. Phone: (619) 482-6391, Website: http://www.sbditc.org/
National Association for the Self-Employed (NASE)
Resources for entrepreneurs. Website: http://www.nase.org
Offers free online educational business courses to help anyone interested in starting or trying to improve their own business. Phone: (562) 463-1800, Website: www.myownbusiness.com
San Diego County Hispanic Chamber of Commerce
Offers networking and training events. Phone: (858) 268-0790, Website: www.sdchcc.com
Provides advice and business resources such as a financial resource center, business solutions, businesses for sale, B2B leads and more. Phone: (415) 694-5000, Website: www.allbusiness.com
Offers programs and training for entrepreneurs in the life sciences and technology industries. Phone: 858.964.1300, Website: www.connect.org
San Diego County Hispanic Chamber of Commerce
Offers networking and training events. Phone: 858.268.0790, Website: www.sdchcc.com
