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Ingo Hentschel named Senior Vice President and Region Manager for Cox Communications’ California Region

Ingo Hentschel has been named Senior Vice President and Region Manager for Cox Communications‘ California region, overseeing day-to-day operations and employees in Orange County, San Diego, Palos Verdes and Santa Barbara. 

During this informational webinar, three of the certification programs within Federal contracting - the Woman-Owned Small Business Set-Aside Program, the HUBZone Program, and the 8(a) Business Development Program.

For all three programs, there will be discussions on the eligibility criteria; the programmatic benefits for participants; and the process to pursue the certification.

Three Virtual Dates to Choose From:

July 21, 2021 - 9:30 - 11:30 a.m.

August 26, 2021- 9:30 - 11:30 a.m.

September 22, 2021 - 9:30 - 11:30 a.m.

Click to Register: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/sba-certifications-8a-hubzone-and-wosb-informational-webinar-tickets-37389043636?utm_medium=email&utm_source=govdelivery

Wednesday, July 28, 2021- 6:00 - 7:00 p.m.

Click to Register: https://zoom.us/meeting/register/tJ0vc-mqpzspGtR4Rwy-l6agMfVukbvt5NN9

COX CHARITIES COMMUNITY GRANTS

Funded by employee donations that are company matched, Cox Charities has a diverse advisory board of Cox employees that reviews funding requests and evaluates programs to ensure that our giving is meeting the needs of our local communities. Nonprofits organizations (within our Orange County, Palos Verdes, San Diego and Santa Barbara footprint) with a program aligned with our focus areas are encouraged to apply July 1-31. 

Recipients will be notified September 2021. 

Click here to learn more:  https://www.coxcharitiesca.org/communitygrants

Content powers marketing and grabs the attention of customers, media and investors. Still, with constantly changing algorithms, endless content distribution platforms and limited time or personnel resources, business owners are often overwhelmed before they start.

In this webinar, SCORE Mentor Jasmine Powers will show you five key ways to get control of your content marketing for attracting clients and positioning your brand.

Thursday, Jul 15, 2021 1:00 p.m. EDT

Click to register: https://readytalk.webcasts.com/starthere.jsp?ei=1470282&tp_key=dfab5ce7df&sti=monthlynews

Join Team NEGU: Never Ever Give Up to make a difference in the lives of children with Cancer.

Visit their website for more details: https://negu.org/ocnetwork/

Summer Concerts are back! City of Rancho Santa Margarita Summer Concert Series will rock Central Park on five consecutive Sundays with an outstanding lineup of excellent musical performances!

The fun starts on July 11 with STONE SOUL, an eight-piece, horn-blowing, foot-stomping Classic Soul & Motown tribute band – a great way to kick off the series!

The following Sunday, July 18 THE COUNTRY WESTERN BAND will provide country-rock favorites.

On July 25 a crowd favorite featuring THE TRIP is a high-energy rock band that takes you on a musical journey through the decades and today's Top 40 hits.

Sunday, August 1 YACHTY BY NATURE will feature the finest in groovy soft yacht rock tunes.

Closing out the series on August 8 is THE 90's ROCKSHOW Re-live your 1990's memories with an evening of flannel-filled fun to a soundtrack of the best grunge, alt-rock, and 90's pop-punk hits!

Concerts take place on Sundays at Central Park from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m.

Bring a picnic dinner and enjoy the beauty of Rancho Santa Margarita with family and friends!

For more information, call Community Services at (949) 216-9700.

SCORE Helps Women Small Business Owners

Numbering at 13M in the U.S., women-owned businesses comprise a vital and growing segment of the economy. This segment employs 9.4M workers, ushers in new innovation, and introduces new products as part of a vibrant U.S. economy. Women entrepreneurs bring a unique perspective and sometimes must break ceilings in traditionally male-dominated industries or roles. 

SCORE is here to help you fulfill your business ownership goals and achieve greater success. Along with resources and tools created especially for women entrepreneurs, SCORE offers free and confidential business advice. SCORE mentors, many of them successful women small business owners, are ready to help you achieve your business goals.

Click here for resources: https://www.score.org/women-entrepreneurs#resources

Time and Location

Jun 21, 2021 | 8:00 a.m. – Jul 5, 2021 |12:00 p.m.

Rancho Santa Margarita, Rancho Santa Margarita

About the Event

This competition is a great way to bring the community together and celebrate our great nation #SAMLARCstrong. Each participating home must decorate with an Independence Day theme filled with red, white, and blue! Each participant must submit their address to the SAMLARC team by Monday, June 21, 2021.

Once all entries have been submitted, a map will be posted to provide directions for the community to take spirit rides to visit each home, then go online to vote for your favorites afterwards! An Independence Day playlist will also be posted to enjoy.

For more information:  https://www.samlarc.org/events-1/star-spangled-home-decorating-contest

Grant awards range from $5,000 to $20,000 for nonprofits based on organizational revenue and $5,000 to $12,000 for small businesses based on the number of full-time equivalent employees (FTE).

To learn more about eligibility and to apply, click here: https://charitableventuresoc.org/artsreliefd5/