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. […]

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.

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, […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

Join newly appointed LA County Commissioner and LA Mayor's Office Entrepreneur-in-Residence DION RAMBO, owner and founder of Rambo House, for Contract Ready LA to learn about contracting in an openly candid conversation. Business owners and entrepreneurs come ready for an exciting fast paced lesson on how contracting works in L.A.! This event is FREE, but […]

The process of financing your small business will take time, good planning, decision-making, and even your money! Join us for this two-part series, "Gear Up for Financing", as we show you what is needed to prepare for financing and steps to take and what financing options are available to your small business. Session one, “What Do I […]

The Small Business Strong series is designed to provide your business with practical tips and techniques to survive the current health and economic crisis. In this new year, we will continue with our mission in advancing opportunities and solutions by providing small business owners access to expert consultants in digital technology, financial assistance, marketing strategies, […]

Attend MetroConnect Lunch & Learn with The Primes Series, a training and capacity-building program for small businesses. You will have the opportunity to network with other businesses and engage in best practice discussions that could lead to future opportunities. This event is FREE, but pre-registration is required. You can register by clicking HERE.