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*WEBINAR WEDNESDAY: How to Understand Power Dynamics and Create Small Business Strategy

A photo of Jovan Agee, CEO of Agee Global Solutions is centered in a blue swirling background. The graphic promotes Mr. Agee as the guest speaker for Webinar Wednesday, April 17, 2024 from noon to 1 p.m. PDT
Wednesday, April 17, 2024 - 12:00pm to 1:00pm
Price: 
FREE
On this week’s free webinar, SBDC director Kelly Bearden will be joined by Jovan Agee, CEO of Agee Global Solutions, a government affairs company that partners with businesses, organizations and governments. Agee will discuss how small businesses can create an effective strategy and understand power dynamics to promote business growth, and how business owners can become more politically involved on issues that impact them. 
 

Agee has approximately 20 years of experience in business and community development, lobbying, and political campaigns. He has held several political appointments, the most recent as Deputy Treasurer for California where Agee was tasked with developing the state’s housing and economic development strategy.  

 
Bearden will begin the webinar with a look at the economy and recent legislation affecting small businesses including the Private Attorneys General Act (PAGA), $20 minimum wage increase for fast food workers, wage theft, and more. 
 
Questions from attendees will be taken.  
 
This marks the 316th episode of the weekly “Webinar Wednesday” business series that provides news and information helpful to employers and business owners. 
 
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Funded in part through a Cooperative Agreement with the U.S. Small Business Administration and a Grant with the Governor’s Office of Business and Economic Development. All opinions, conclusions, and/or recommendations expressed herein are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views of the SBA or the Governor’s Office of Business and Economic Development. Reasonable accommodations for persons with disabilities will be made if requested at least two weeks in advance. Contact the California SBDC closest to you.