Innovate78

SPOT Startup Series // Recruitment + Retention
2022-07-14 17:30 - 19:30 (America/Los_Angeles) | William Wagner Aquatic and Events Center 3302 Senior Center Drive Oceanside, CA 92056, William Wagner Aquatic and Events Center, 3302 Senior Center Drive, Oceanside, CA, 92054, United States
Businesses face many challenges, including maximizing resources and talent. Regardless of what stage a company is in, leadership’s goal is to scout, recruit, hire and onboard to scale repeatable business operations. From talent acquisition, work policies and company culture development, companies spend a large part of their efforts around human resource functions. This event will share learnings, resources and expertise to educate entrepreneurs and their teams. Our panel of HR experts will discuss:

When to make that first full-time hire
Talent acquisition and retention
Establishing an appealing company culture
Overcoming common human resource challenges

Panelists include:

Hema Crockett, Gig Talent, Carlsbad
Dominique McGill, HR Bar, San Diego
Sean Ring, Fulcrum Workforce Solutions, San Diego
Mike Roberts, Creating Coding Careers, Escondido

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Startup Series // Startup and Innovation on the 78 Corridor
2022-04-07 17:30 - 19:30 | Cal State San Marcos’ Innovation Hub, 288 Campus Way, Suite 102, San Marcos, CA, 92078, United States
This year’s series will follow the life cycle of new businesses – beginning with best practices for securing startup funding.
The landscape for startup fundraising has fundamentally changed over the past two years. San Diego’s angel investor ecosystem is richer than ever, and the success of a variety of unicorn startups has sparked the interest of venture capital firms beyond the region’s traditional startup industries, such as biotechnology and software.
Join us for the return of in-person Startup Innovate78 programing as we hear from a panel of founders and funders about:

Lessons learned in raising first and subsequent rounds of capital
Unique value propositions funders look for when searching for successful companies
Lessons learned from first-time founders and how founders can stand out
Best practices on leveraging local assets and knowledge to thrive within the local startup landscape

Panelists:

Orianna Bretschger, Aquacycl, Escondido
Erik Groset, BetFully, Carlsbad
Todd Harris, Tyra Bioscience, Carlsbad

Moderator:

Caitlin Wege, Tech Coast Angels

Networking Table Topics:

Angel investing
Non-dilutive funding (grants, loans, tax credits)
Hiring and recruiting
Pitch practice and feedback
Startup incubators and accelerators

Compliance with current COVID-19 guidelines will be required at this event.

Career Exploration Day and Recruiting Fair
2021-11-18 08:30 - 17:30 | CA
Advancing San Diego is looking for companies hiring for entry level jobs to host a virtual booth at its Career Exploration Day on November 18. The platform allows companies to showcase company culture, post open roles, communicate with students via chat box, review resumes, and conduct right-on-the-spot interviews via Zoom. Small companies (<100 employees and recruiting at least two entry-level positions) can host a booth at no cost.

San Diego Startup Month
2021-10-01 - 2021-10-29 | CA
Enjoy a month of in-person and virtual content and experiences that bring together entrepreneurs, investors, mentors, executives and talent to connect, educate and inspire the San Diego innovation ecosystem.

Oceanside Job Fair
2021-09-25 09:00 - 13:00 | CA
The City of Oceanside, Oceanside Chamber and Visit Oceanside are hosting an in-person job fair to address the needs of local employers and assist job seekers in securing meaningful employment. All Oceanside job seekers are welcome to attend at no cost.

Carlsbad Village Job Fair
2021-09-25 08:00 - 11:00 | CA
Join Carlsbad Village from 8:00-11:00am at Engel & Volkers’ parking lot for an in-person hiring event. Bring your resume and meet with Carlsbad Village businesses looking to hire over morning coffee and snacks. No registration is required.
Engel & Volkers Carlsbad
2965 Roosevelt St., Ste. C
Carlsbad, CA 92008

San Diego Business Week 2021
2021-06-15 - 2021-06-17 | CA

Carlsbad Small Business Cybersecurity Awareness Webinar
2021-05-18 10:00 - 11:00 | CA
Coming out of the pandemic, businesses – especially small businesses – are in vulnerable positions and cannot afford another major impact on their operations. Over the last year, many companies have pivoted more of their operations online, from remote work and telecommuting to eCommerce and online marketing. Cyber threats, including hacks, malware, ransomware, and other vulnerabilities, present a persistent and ongoing threat to these online operations. But, cyber threats do not just endanger businesses online, all businesses must be vigilant when it comes to cybersecurity. Join the FBI San Diego Cyber Task Force, the San Diego Cyber Center of Excellence, and the City of Carlsbad for a webinar about how you and your company can become more cyber-aware.

Advancing San Diego: Women in STEM
2021-05-06 11:00 - 12:30 | CA

Talent Development in Manufacturing: How to build your pipeline
2021-04-29 14:00 - 16:00 | CA
Join the San Diego North Economic Development Council and Tech San Diego to hear about a North County manufacturer and its strategic approach to sourcing talent from local higher education institutions.

CSUSM’s Super STEM Saturday at Home
2021-04-24 | CA
Join thousands of North County families for a one-day virtual festival filled with hands-on DIY experiments, live demonstrations and exciting day-of challenges (complete with cool prizes) that will ignite your curiosity and deepen your love for STEM—all from the comfort of your home.

TERI Players Virtual Concert: A Smile Is Never Far Away
2021-04-22 18:00 - 20:00 | CA

Carlsbad Chamber of Commerce Green Business EXPO
2021-04-21 14:00 - 15:00 | CA

CLIMB Presents: Brigadier General, Rebecca Halstead (retd)
2021-03-19 08:00 - 09:15 | CA
“Leading with Hope to Emerge from Chaos”

Panel: Employer Advice for Starting Your Career
2021-03-16 12:00 - 13:00 | CA
Need some guidance on how to start your career? Take advice straight from employers at this online panel event!

Manufacturing Study Launch
2021-02-25 12:00 - 13:00 | CA
Join Innovate78 on February 25 for the launch of our North County Manufacturing Study. Together with local manufacturers and community partners, we’ll discuss key findings from the report and highlight the industry’s economic impact throughout North County and the broader San Diego region.

San Diego Regional EDC presents: CA Small Business COVID-19 Relief Grant Program Webinar
2021-02-05 12:30 - 13:30 | CA
The California Small Business COVID-19 Relief Grant Program provides micro grants ranging from $5,000 to $25,000 to eligible small manufacturers impacted by COVID-19.
Join us February 5 at 12:30 PM PST, where Lendistry’s Nicole Ross and CMTC’s Marty Jones will discuss the Program’s guidelines, give a real-time demo of the application process, and offer tips for uploading your necessary documents and linking your bank account. The presentation will be followed by a live audience Q&A.

Note: The Program is being administered by the California Office of the Small Business Advocate (CalOSBA) at the Governor’s Office of Business and Economic Development (GO-Biz). Lendistry, a CDFI and CDE small business lender, has been designated by the state to act as the intermediary for the Program to disburse the grant funds.

How to Use the EDD Workshare Program to Retain Employees!
2020-12-15 16:00 - 17:00 | CA
The EDD Workshare program is a great option for small businesses who need to reduce the hours of their staff due to economic reasons, like the pandemic. This is an option for employers to use the EDD to help pay their employees for their regular hours, even though they must be reduced.
This webinar will also include some updates on the program by Assembly member Tasha Boerner-Horvath, who recently wrote legislation that updated this program.

Jingle Terrace Park
2020-12-05 18:00 - 2020-12-28 22:00 | CA
This new, annual, free drive-thru event will feature holiday-themed light displays along the driving loop in Brengle Terrace Park. “Jingle Terrace Park” runs December 5 through December 28 and will be open 6 pm until 10 pm nightly. Visitors will be captivated by the displays of holiday lights depicting many of Vista’s special and unique amenities.

San Diego tech hub: Become a Product Rebel! Learn How to Lay the Groundwork for Business Success
2020-11-17 17:30 - 19:00 | CA
If you’re looking to center your efforts around the most impactful problems, prioritize the right customer needs, enable durable decisions, and build your company’s product and services development, then the November SDTH meeting is for you!

REPLACING OUTDATED MARKETING TACTICS WITH DIGITAL ELEVATION
2020-11-13 09:00 - 10:00 | CA
Digital marketing specialists Aaron Gobidas and Morgan Cohen from GoBe Rewarded join us to help you elevate your outdated marketing tactics. Hear some of the best ways to invest effectively in digital advertising on Friday, November 13th from 9 AM – 10 AM on Zoom. In this session you will learn:
– The importance of a good quality website
– How to build credibility and reach more consumers
– Off page listings and on page SEO
– The importance of branding
– How COVID-19 has changed the importance of online marketing
– Paid advertising

(virtual) Happy Hour with Innovate78 and Startup Month
2020-10-28 16:00 - 17:00 | CA
Innovate78 is a proud sponsor of San Diego Startup Month. Please join us tomorrow at 4:00 pm for the only North County-specific event as part of Startup Month. We’ll hear from three local entrepreneurs, followed by a virtual networking session. Join here and BYOB!

Career Exploration Day & Virtual Career Fair
2020-10-20 08:30 - 17:30 | CA
Through its new initiative, Advancing San Diego, San Diego Regional EDC is hosting a FREE virtual industry event that will bring together employers and students of San Diego schools for a day of career exploration, professional development, company information sessions, peer learning, and networking. Open to local high school and college students, the event welcomes those with diverse education backgrounds and majors to make valuable connections to San Diego companies and learn more about career opportunities in industries that continue to grow despite economic uncertainty.

International recruitment and talent retention in the new virtual world
2020-10-20 08:30 - 09:30 | CA
Over the last six months we have seen an unprecedented level of change across the workplace. For any business looking to expand internationally, having the right recruitment and talent retention strategies in place is vital. Our experts will share how businesses can prepare for and understand best practices in relation to international recruitment and talent retention.

Manufacturing Operations Roundtable October 2020
2020-10-08 11:00 - 12:00 | CA

San Diego Tech Hub October Event: HEADTRASH WORKSHOP: Cleaning Out The Junk That Stands Between You And Success
2020-10-01 17:30 - 19:30 | San Diego Tech Hub

San Diego Startup Month
2020-10-01 - 2020-10-30 | CA
Coming to you virtually this October, is the inaugural San Diego Startup Month, a month-long series of virtual content and experiences that will bring together entrepreneurs, investors, mentors, executives, and talent to connect, educate, and inspire the San Diego innovation ecosystem.
Get your ticket to the first event of its kind. You won’t want to miss it! https://www.sandiegostartupweek.com/#tickets
