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FireAid donated $75,000 to California Strong, powered by the Southeast Ventura County YMCA (SEVC YMCA), to distribute to families affected by the Palisades and Eaton fires. Seventy-five fire victims who had previously filled out relief applications and were vetted received the funds.   The FireAid January 30 benefit concert in Inglewood provided $50 million in immediate relief assistance to more ...read more

Employment law firm LightGabler LLP is providing live, online sexual harassment and abusive conduct prevention training webinars for supervisors and non-supervisory employees on Tuesday, June 17.  California law requires that companies with five or more employees provide two hours of supervisory training and one hour of staff training every two years on harassment, discrimination, bullying and ...read more

Registration is open for the YMCA’s Safety Around Water (SAW) classes. The free, seven-session program provides water safety and basic swimming skills to youth and adults ages 5 and older with little or no water experience.  Weekly classes run from June 16 through August 9. Lessons are held during the late afternoon and early evening. SAW classes take place in the Simi Valley Family YMCA (3200 ...read more

Starting and growing a business isn’t a straight climb—it’s more like a shifting staircase, with each step demanding its own set of tools, mindset, and sometimes, an entirely new playbook. Entrepreneurs often imagine growth as a matter of doing more—more customers, more products, more hours. But growth isn’t always linear, and it’s rarely as clean as a spreadsheet might suggest. The strategy ...read more

Tax season has a way of creeping up on small business owners, turning an already packed schedule into a paperwork avalanche. It’s the time of year when expenses, deductions, and deadlines all demand attention at once. But here’s the truth: tax filing doesn’t have to be a chaotic, last-minute scramble. With a bit of preparation and the right strategies, you can turn tax season into something you ...read more

The holiday season drives increased consumer energy, offering small businesses a chance to boost both sales and customer loyalty. Strategic preparation across operations is essential to meet heightened expectations during this busy time. Tailoring offerings to match shifting customer preferences ensures relevance and appeal. Strengthening online platforms and refining marketing approaches ...read more