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Business Enhancement Program

Small business thinking big


EDC-VC Business Enhancement Program (BEP) is an all-encompassing business assistance and education program that provides employers access to the latest business resources to sustain jobs and improve companies’ economic stability.  The program features specialized programs to further address businesses’ needs:

  • Business 911 – Expert turnaround assistance for businesses in crisis
  • Assistance for businesses seeking help with expansion and growth

Businesses Assistance: From struggling to striving


For troubled companies, BEP provides Business 911. An immediate turnaround assistance program, Business 911 helps companies with fewer than 200 employees.

With Business 911’s confidential assistance, companies can avoid or reduce the number of personnel layoffs. When layoffs do occur, job search support services enable workers to smoothly transition to a new position. Services also include information on state unemployment benefits and household budgeting.

Business 911

The Business 911 team includes professionals specializing in a wide range of business-related topics – from counseling and debt reduction to finding the right legal structure for your venture – as well as referrals to business service centers.

All BEP services are free of charge and provided through one-on-one counseling. Professional assistance is provided in key specialties to encourage small business success:

  • Business & strategic planning
  • Market research
  • Sales management
  • Profit improvement
  • Managing cash flow
  • Financial analysis
  • Regulatory issues
  • Marketing strategies
  • Public relations
  • Sources of capital
  • Financial planning
  • Personnel issues
  • Patents/trademarks
  • Import/export
  • International business
  • Electronic commerce

The BEP is provided through a partnership with the county and cities of Ventura County and the Workforce Investment Board as a way to strengthen the communities where we live, work and raise our families. The EDC-VC works closely with each city’s economic development department to provide expert assistance fit to met the needs of each community we serve.

For more information about the BEP or to schedule an appointment please contact Kelly Noble at Kelly.Noble@edc-vc.com or 805-384-1800 x21.