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Launch of Ascent Digital Learning Platform for Women

About this Event Please join SBA Administrator Jovita Carranza for the ground-breaking launch of Ascent, the online digital learning platform for women small business owners. Ascent is the first-of-its-kind online resource specifically designed to help the nearly 10 million American women entrepreneurs grow and scale their small business. This virtual event will include discussion panels […]

LA County 2021-2024 WIOA Local Plan Stakeholder Meeting #1 of 5

We need to hear from you! Your voice will help us modernize the workforce development system for Los Angeles County, so we are seeking your input at our upcoming local plan stakeholder engagement meetings. These meetings will begin on January 8, 2021 and end on February 5, 2021. Please note that these webinar events are […]

Understanding Basic Accounting and Bookkeeping

The focus of this course is to understand the basics of accounting and bookkeeping, making you feel comfortable navigating your financials. Learn key bookkeeping account terms and chart of accounts. *Brought to you in partnership with the City of Los Angeles Economic and Workforce Development Department (EWDD) , South Los Angeles Business Source Center and […]

California Small Business COVID-19 Relief Grant Program – Round 1 Deadline

The State of California and CalOSBA are committed to ensuring small businesses have access to the support, resources and capital they need – and this support is fundamental to California’s COVID-19 response. One of the state’s Community Development Financial Institutions (CDFIs), Lendistry, is supporting the state to distribute these grants and partnering with other CDFIs […]

How to Do Business with the State of California

State agencies buy everything from construction and fencing to marketing and pest control services. They even buy goats for grazing. Don't miss out on this webinar for businesses new to state contracting or those who want a refresher. Understand the basics of state government contracting and get valuable information on how to get certified as […]

Contracting with California | I’m Certified, Now What?

Last year the state of California spent more than $10 billion on goods and services, including more than $2 billion with small businesses. As a small business, you are not too small to land a contract. Now that your business is certified, it's time to pursue contract opportunities with California state government. Join us to […]

Improving Your Personal & Business Credit

Are you a business owner thinking about applying for a business loan? Do you need to improve your personal and business credit? Join us to learn the following and more. • Factors that affect credit scores • How to dispute collections • Ways to Improve Credit *Brought to you in partnership with the City of […]

LA County 2021-2024 WIOA Local Plan Stakeholder Meeting #2 of 5

We need to hear from you! Your voice will help us modernize the workforce development system for Los Angeles County, so we are seeking your input at our upcoming local plan stakeholder engagement meetings. These meetings will begin on January 8, 2021 and end on February 5, 2021. Please note that these webinar events are […]

FOUND/LA Small Business Recovery Fund – Round 2 Grant Opportunity Deadline

COVID-19 has devastated the small business communities across the nation, hitting hardest in larger states and dense metropolitan areas like New York, San Francisco and FOUND/LA’s hometown of Los Angeles, with roughly 20 businesses per thousand temporarily or permanently closing their doors since March 1 (Yelp). From local restaurants and retail storefronts to neighborhood salons […]

How to Find and Get a Small Business Grant – live webinar

Small business grants are an entrepreneur’s dream, because they offer money that does not have to be repaid. But finding, applying for and winning small business grants can be daunting. In this webinar, presented by Education Director of Nav Gerri Detweiler, you’ll learn: * The main sources of grants, including both private and federal grants […]

60 Days to Bankable: Loan Readiness

An investment in your company can create a major change in your business. Is the lack of financial resources stopping you form purchasing equipment, inventory or expanding your workforce? Learn what it takes to make yourself loan ready and take your business to the next level. *Brought to you in partnership with the City of […]