This three-part series will be instructed by the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) and will discuss the requirements, application process and how to become SBA 8(a), SBA Women-Owned Small Business, and/or SBA HUBZone Certiified. Wednesday, August 25 | SBA Hubzone The HUBZone program fuels small business growth in historically underutilized business zones with a goal […]

This webinar will review the legal distinctions between the different business structures and provide guidance for Business owners to ensure that they are complying with applicable laws governing the proper business classification. Please Note: This workshop is intended to provide information, not legal or tax advice. This event is FREE, but pre-registration is required. You […]

The Los Angeles Community College District (LACCD) $9.6 billion capital improvement program seeks to modernize and renovate the nine college of the District. Projects include new and renovated academic buildings and laboratories, libraries, sports facilities, arts complexes, administrative buildings, child development centers, central energy plants and renewable energy projects. The Board of Trustees established a […]

Interested in applying to the Ascend LA 2021 program? Join us to learn more about the program components, application requirements, and the ideal Ascend LA candidates. This event is FREE, but pre-registration is required. You can register by clicking HERE.

Business Builder is a virtual one-on-one matchmaking event designed to strengthen the Los Angeles 5-county regional economy by connecting small minority-, women-, and disabled veteran-owned small business suppliers to large buyers and procurement opportunities. Pre-registration is required. You can register by clicking HERE.

Join the SBA for an online panel discussion on August 26, 2021 with rural-owned small businesses as they share their small business stories and how they utilized SBA and USDA economic aid to pivot during the pandemic. You will also learn about resources available from the SBA and USDA to help rural entrepreneurs compete in […]

This FREE workshop will help you determine if this program is the right fit for you business's future goals and how to take the next steps to work with the GSA! Topics include: Reviewing the fundamentals of the GSA acquisition process Review and examine the application process Accurately navigate the GSA website and schedules for […]

Want to learn how you can get your small business's "foot in the door" into federal contracting? Learn how you can be a part of a federal agency's Simplified Acquisition list of contractors in this FREE webinar!  This event is FREE, but pre-registration is required. You can register by clicking HERE.

SBA’s Women-Owned Small Business Federal Contracting Program oversees the process for Women-Owned Small Businesses (WOSBs) and Economically Disadvantaged Women-Owned Small Business certifications. This seminar session will give a general overview of the program, eligibility for the program, preparing to apply, completing and submitting an application. The session will also go over relevant issues and trends […]

The Small Business workshop provides potential entrepreneurs with a foundation on the start-up business process in Los Angeles County. Our presentation provides information steps to open your business, general required permits and licenses, and available free resources available to help you. This event is FREE, but pre-registration is required. You can register by clicking HERE.

Business insurance can be confusing but an extremely important topic to get familiar with for small business owners. Join us to learn about insurance terms, coverages and resources available for the community. This event is FREE, but pre-registration is required. You can register by clicking HERE.

Every business needs an initial investment to get off the ground, and established businesses often require investment in order to expand. Learn how to apply for and obtain small business loans, including COVID-19-related forgivable loans and grants, plus learn about vital alternative funding sources for startups. This event is FREE, but pre-registration is required. You […]