Annual Revenue: Minimum of $1 - 2 million+ in annual revenue.

(Viable businesses with <$1 million will be given consideration)

Business Type: Ascend is open to for-profit or non-profit entities

Business Location: Must be headquartered, operating and or servicing customers in Los Angeles County.

Business Maturity: At least two years in operation.

Industry Focus:

Industries aligned with government contracting opportunities (e.g., construction, IT, professional services).

Open to other industries meeting revenue and readiness criteria.

Community Focus: Priority for businesses serving communities located in low- and moderate-income areas and LA wildfire impacted areas in LA County as well as venue cities (LA, Long Beach, Inglewood, Carson, Santa Monica, Pasadena).

Contract Readiness:

Capacity to compete for and fulfill government contracts.

Certifications to receive contracts from the federal government preferred but not required.

Financial Documentation: Up-to-date financial records, including P&L statements and tax filings.

Commitment:

Willingness to fully engage in the program for a 6-month period.

Dedication to leveraging resources to expand operations, increase revenue, and create jobs.

•Next Information Sessions:  March 24th @ 5pm PST

•Application deadline: March 28th 11:59pm PST

•Cohort Selection Notifications: April 3rd

•Program Start Date: April 9th

•Session Dates w/ CMG Alliance:

•4/9 (Kickoff), 4/16, 4/23, 4/30

•Session Dates w/ LMU:

•5/10, 5/24, 6/7, 6/21, 7/12, 7/26, 8/9, 8/23, 9/13

•Mid-Program Mixer:  TBA

•Graduation Event: TBA