oin the U.S. Small Business Administration to celebrate Women’s History Month! Hear from industry experts in this free online webinar the includes Natalie Madeira Cofield, SBA Assistant Administrator for the Office of Women’s Business Ownership; Candace Waterman, President and CEO of the Women Impacting Public Policy (WIPP); Alisa Sheard, SBA Acting Deputy Director for the […]

In a continued effort to stay connected with the vendor community, the County of Los Angeles, Internal Services Department invites you to participate in Business Outreach Event. This event is FREE, but pre-registration is required. You can register by clicking HERE. *Join in at 1:00PM to learn how to do business with Public Works 

Ascend LA is a network of non-profit lenders, education providers, and B2B market makers that provide construction and professional service entrepreneurs with the resource you need to accelerate business growth. Join us to learn more about the Ascend LA 2022 program, its components, application requirements, and the ideal Ascend LA candidates. This event is FREE, […]

Effectively communicating the value of your product or service is essential to your business success. Learn how to attract and retain your customer base through creative branding, channel marketing, and smart promotion. Class covers: Defining and protecting your brand The different marketing channels available, and the strengths and weaknesses of each How to integrate branding […]

Join the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission's (NRC) Small Business Program for its free virtual Small Business Exchange: Breaking Down Barriers event. The event is focused on helping 8(a) companies learn how to leverage their certification to grow their businesses. This event is FREE, but pre-registration is required. You can register by clicking HERE.

It’s no secret that customers are the lifeblood of your business, and connecting with them is crucial to your long-term success. While digital channels and tools make it easier to reach a larger audience than ever before, the challenge is to make each customer experience as meaningful as the personal, human-to-human connections of the pre-digital […]

As Hensel Phelps kicks off their 4 year 1.1 billion dollar Harbor UCLA Medical Replacement Project we would like to invite the community to participate and be up-to-date of the opportunities for Small and Certified LSBE-CBE-SE-DVBE firms, as well as Job Opportunities available to the community. . Apply for Job Opportunities Meet Local Trade Representatives […]

Every business decision must be made with an eye toward the bottom line. Learn to accurately assess your business’ financial outlook and plan for the future by understanding the basics of business accounting and finance. Class covers: How to apply the fundamentals of financial modeling to set realistic, achievable goals How to apply basic accounting […]

The City of Los Angeles' Contractor Development and Bonding Program (CDABP) is designed to assist contractors with their bonding capacity and business growth. In this webinar, participants will hear first-hand from CDABP, LADWP, POLA, LAWA, and Public Works about upcoming construction project opportunities. This event is FREE, but pre-registration is required. You can register by […]

The Microenterprise Recovery Grant will provide grants of up to $15,000 to eligible microenterprises located in the City of Los Angeles that need financial assistance to aid in their recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic. The grant is funded by Community Development Block Grant CARES Act (CDBG-CV) funding allocated to the City to prevent, prepare for, and respond […]

VIB Network FREE Webinar Series: The California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) Supplier Diversity Programs offers contracting opportunities for Disabled Veteran Business Enterprise (DVBE) and soon Disabled Veteran businesses nationwide. Learn how to access these contracting opportunities with the utilities from CPUC Community Outreach Supervisor, Stephanie Green. She will walk you through the benefits of working with the utility industry and share […]

As a business owner, artist, or creator, you try to do things that set you apart from the competition. Usually, you do not want the competition to know your important business information, and you don’t want them to profit from your creative expressions and original works. In this class, learn how to protect the information […]