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Winning Government Contracts: The First Steps

This introductory seminar is an overview of the critical first steps associated with winning government contracts. We cover how to get started in government contracting arena including federal, state and local government registrations and certifications. This event is FREE, but pre-registration is required. You can register by clicking HERE.

Business Networking and Educational Event

Small Business Expo is Los Angeles's BIGGEST business networking & educational event for Small Business Owners & Entrepreneurs. Come join other passionate Los Angeles Business Owners and learn how to increase revenue & grow your business. This event is FREE, but pre-registration is required. You can register by clicking HERE.

Get Contract Ready with the County of Los Angeles – Deadline to Register

This interactive 3-week training series, presented at no-cost, is designed to help small business contractors learn techniques, principles, as well as best practices and lessons learned when doing work with the County of Los Angeles. Space is limited. One person per firm. You must attend all 3 sessions and possess a valid and current contractor's license. […]

Introduction to Government Contracting

Getting your start to government contracting? This session is for you! This event is FREE, but pre-registration is required. You can register by clicking HERE.

MetroConnect Lunch & Learn with the Primes Series: TRC Companies

MetroConnect Lunch & Learn with The PRIMES Series: TRC Companies will be our guest at the Quarterly session of Metro's "Lunch & Learn" with the Primes series - a training and capacity-building program for small businesses. LA Metro’s Diversity & Economic Opportunity Department (DEOD) seeks to enable small businesses to engage in an informal setting. […]

Government Contracting, Selling to Government, Subcontracting

Interested in Government Contracting? The Procurement Technical Assistance Center (PTAC) and the SoCal Veterans Business Outreach Center (VBOC) are collaborating to bring you this informational workshop! This event is FREE, but pre-registration is required. You can register by clicking HERE.

Intro to Small Business certification programs – Government Contracting

Government contracts are a tremendous financial opportunity for small businesses, and the U.S. government is the largest customer in the world. It buys all types of products and services — in both large and small quantities — and it’s required by law to consider buying from small businesses. The SBA has several contracting assistance programs, […]

How to Form a Corporation or LLC

Business entities come in many shapes and sizes, and choosing the right one can avoid serious tax and liability consequences. Learn which business entity is right for you, how to prepare and file incorporation documents, and why supposed "formalities" like corporate by-laws can be so important to your business success. This event is FREE, but […]

Intro To County of Los Angeles

This is Week 1 of the GET CONTRACT READY with the COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES Training Series. Registration Deadline: September 8, 2022. This interactive 3-week training series, presented at no-cost, is designed to help small business contractors learn techniques, principles, as well as best practices and lessons learned when doing work with the County of […]

Navigating Los Angeles County and Metro Contracting Opportunities with Supervisor and Metro Board Member Kathryn Barger

The Regional 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 County and Metro representatives regarding upcoming construction project opportunities. If you're interested in the following, this webinar is for you: • Doing business with the County and […]

MetroConnect 360 Series Virtual Workshop

This series is designed to answer Small Business concerns as it relates to PRIME Contractors who build their teams ahead of project contracting opportunities. Although firms are encouraged to prepare ahead, 2nd and 3rd tier firms are often left out of the plans early on. This will encourage firms in that contracting opportunities are available […]

Procurement

This is the Week 2 of the GET CONTRACT READY with the COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES Training Series. Registration Deadline: September 8, 2022. This interactive 3-week training series, presented at no-cost, is designed to help small business contractors learn techniques, principles, as well as best practices and lessons learned when doing work with the County […]