BizFed's COVID-19 Economic Recovery Task Force meets weekly on Friday. This august group of businesses and business organizations from a variety of sizes and sectors meet weekly to discuss the latest intel impacting the business community as it relates to COVID-19 and how we can help reopen safely and effectively. We will continue to meet […]

In this class, government officials from the state of California and the City and County of Los Angeles will give business owners and entrepreneurs important, practical information on how to “make it official,” obtain business licenses, comply with local tax requirements, and follow COVID-19 reopening requirements. Class covers: How to comply with state and local […]

The Los Angeles Community College District (LACCD) Small Contractor Boot Camp is a four-session program designed specifically for small contractors to improve their competitive bidding capacity. Through a comprehensive, hands-on curriculum, small contractors will learn more on the pre-qualification process for the Pre-Qualified Service Provider (PQSP) bench contracts for projects ranging from $25K - $5M, […]

Across the country, state and local government agencies are responding to a number of complex challenges and need a clear, reliable, cost-intelligent, and modern telephony solution. Legacy systems simply cannot deliver the ease of management and cost savings that state and local agencies need from a communications platform. In this webinar, you’ll learn how Zoom […]

Join the Department of Consumer and Business Affairs (DCBA) for a FREE webinar about Small Claims Court. Learn the steps to register for the new Los Angeles Online Dispute Resolution (LA-ODR) program. Information also will be provided on the features of LA-ODR-meet and how mediation can help parties resolve disputes without having to appear at a hearing or trial date. If you are unable […]

The B3 Conference + Expo informs and inspires, educates, engages, bridges, and connects. It's where minority-owned businesses and companies seeking their talents come to learn, create relationships, and make every connection matter. From access to decision-makers at major corporations to other diverse suppliers, you’ll experience it all in an environment that ensures your participation results […]

The Los Angeles Community College District (LACCD) Small Contractor Boot Camp is a four-session program designed specifically for small contractors to improve their competitive bidding capacity. Through a comprehensive, hands-on curriculum, small contractors will learn more on the pre-qualification process for the Pre-Qualified Service Provider (PQSP) bench contracts for projects ranging from $25K - $5M, […]

Application will be open from 12AM on Monday, April 5 until 11:59PM on Sunday, April 11. See PDF of the application in advance and in multiple languages below. Click HERE to apply.  

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 This event is FREE, but pre-registration is required. You […]

New and growing businesses must enter into a variety of contracts, with landlords, suppliers, and clients, to name a few. Learn how to read common “boilerplate” contractual language and negotiate contractual terms to your advantage. Class covers: Contract law basics Essential terms of a commercial lease: what is negotiable and what is non-negotiable Essential terms […]

The Los Angeles Community College District (LACCD) Small Contractor Boot Camp is a four-session program designed specifically for small contractors to improve their competitive bidding capacity. Through a comprehensive, hands-on curriculum, small contractors will learn more on the pre-qualification process for the Pre-Qualified Service Provider (PQSP) bench contracts for projects ranging from $25K - $5M, […]

Learn about procurement opportunities for small businesses with the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) in this FREE webinar. The VA wants small businesses to provide products and/or services to our nations Veterans. At this event, you will learn: What and how the VA purchases Forecast of contracting opportunities Current small business procurement goal This […]

Small businesses continue to serve as the engine for U.S. economic growth by providing jobs and innovation–and increasing competition to the federal marketplace. Doing business with the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) fuels the engine of small businesses and offers an opportunity for them to provide products and/or services to our nation’s Veterans. At this […]

The Los Angeles Community College District (LACCD) Small Contractor Boot Camp is a four-session program designed specifically for small contractors to improve their competitive bidding capacity. Through a comprehensive, hands-on curriculum, small contractors will learn more on the pre-qualification process for the Pre-Qualified Service Provider (PQSP) bench contracts for projects ranging from $25K - $5M, […]

Achieve success in the federal sector by joining a FREE webinar hosted by the General Services Administration (GSA)! Learn how to create an effective federal marketing plan with a targeted approach to government procurement.  WHEN: Tuesday, April 20, 2021 AT 11:00AM REGISTER HERE 

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 […]

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, […]

Are you interested in doing business with the General Services Administration? The GSA schedule program purchases more than $40 billion dollars in sales every year and is a valuable tool that give participating businesses the potential for success. This workshop is developed to help businesses determine if this program is a good fit for their […]

Virtual Forum: Bankruptcy Law for Small Businesses Join the Department of Consumer and Business Affairs (DCBA) and top lawyers as they present on pertinent legal areas for LA's COVID-19 impacted small business community! This FREE WEBINAR offers an overview of bankruptcy law and its application to small businesses grappling with outstanding debt obligations. The topics […]

The Small Business Administration (SBA) has partnered with Women Impacting Public Policy and American Express on the ChallengeHER initiative. This free initiative that will connect women-owned businesses with government contractors and educate them on participating in the Women-Owned Small Business Federal Contracting Program. This event is FREE, but pre-registration is required. You can register by […]

Many successful businesses develop important assets that are “intangible,” including trademarks identifying your products (or services) in the flow of commerce, and patents to protect scientific inventions. Learn how to protect such assets and ensure your company’s continued success. Class covers: Protecting an original invention through the patent process What patent protection can provide your […]

Join the Los Angeles Initiative for Inclusive Small Business event in 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 subcontractors to prime contractors and procurement opportunities. The Business Builder events are designed to strengthen LA County’s economy by allowing small businesses to connect with […]

The California Public Utilities Commission in collaboration with California regulated utility companies is hosting a virtual expo. All small and diverse businesses are invited to attend to learn about utility companies and public agencies' procurement practices and future contracting opportunities. This event is FREE, but pre-registration is required. You can register by clicking HERE.

To increase small business participation in the 8(a) Business Development Program and HUBZone Program, the SBA Los Angeles District Office will be providing a series of back-to-back workshop sessions during the 2nd Quarter of FY2021. The first session will run from 11:00-12:00pm covering the 8(a) BD program eligibility and requirements followed by the second session […]

The Los Angeles Area Chamber of Commerce invites all small businesses to join our Small Business Council meeting to discuss how we can collectively navigate the ever changing landscape and new health orders impacting small businesses. Together, we can unite and keep each other in business and thrive. This event is FREE, but pre-registration is […]

Please join us for a special BizFed Bounce Back Chat event! We are pleased to announce that our special guest is Erik Bartsch - CEO, Aera Energy. Erik will be discussing the state of the oil and gas industry in California. Microsoft Teams meeting link will be e-mailed to confirmed participants only. This event is FREE, but pre-registration is […]

Business owners should participate in preparing their projected financials, as it is an intricate part of business planning. This webinar will cover the projections of the income statement, balance sheet and cash flow statements. This event is FREE, but pre-registration is required. You can register by clicking HERE.