Details on $32.1 million available to help California businesses, nonprofits, and independent owner-operators with work trucks and small fleets transition to electric vehicles are among topics of this week’s free webinar presented by the Small Business Development Center at CSU Bakersfield.    

 

Host and SBDC director, Kelly Bearden will be joined by Michael Balstad, founder of Bizleavable, a firm that specializes in exit strategies for small business owners. Balstad recently partnered with Electrify California and will share details of the Innovative Small e-Fleet Pilot Program with $32.1 million available to help California businesses, nonprofits, and independent owner-operators with work trucks and small fleets transition to electrification through the help of vouchers and subsidies. Eligible fleet participants must have 20 or fewer vehicles with a gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR) greater than 8,500 lbs.   

 

Bob Meadows, director of training and community relations for Valley Strong Credit Union will also be on hand to share five business networking tips for 2025.  

 

Bearden will begin the webinar with available capital resources, a look at the economy, an update of current local and regional business-related issues, and more. 

 

Questions from attendees will be taken.  

 

This marks the 330th episode of the weekly “Webinar Wednesday” business series that provides news and information helpful to employers and business owners. 

 

The CSU Bakersfield SBDC provides free one-on-one consulting to help small business owners. New and existing businesses can go sign up to meet with a business consultant at no cost by clicking here!