Ascend LA 2023 Information Session 3
Interested in applying to the Ascend LA 2022 program? Join us to learn more about the program components, application requirements, and the ideal Ascend LA candidates.
Ascend LA 2023 Information Session 2
Interested in applying to the Ascend LA 2022 program? Join us to learn more about the program components, application requirements, and the ideal Ascend LA candidates.
Ascend LA 2023 Information Session 1
Interested in applying to the Ascend LA 2022 program? Join us to learn more about the program components, application requirements, and the ideal Ascend LA candidates.
CalTrans Small Business Opportunities
This District 7 Road Tour to Caltrans will introduce a very viable new partner of Caltrans in small business outreach support for our Southern California small businesses. The Caltrans District 7 “Road Tour to Caltrans” series welcomes small business support organization, MWS & Associates!
MWS & Associates is contracted by Caltrans to assist Southern California minority small businesses in both pre and post-award support. Their programs include Capacity Building Business Development Supportive Services, Strategic Planning, Lean Six Sigma Assessments and Training, Diversity Recruiting (STEM), and Asset/Infrastructure Management.
Small Business Insurance
Learn about insurance terms, coverages, and resources available for the community, along with how to protect your business from accidents, natural disasters and lawsuits; presented by Analu Fernandini, Senior Business Counselor from Los Angeles County Office of Small Business, WDACS.
Ascend LA Info Session 2
Interested in applying to the Ascend LA 2022 program? Join us to learn more about the program components, application requirements, and the ideal Ascend LA candidates.
Selling Goods and Services to Caltrans
Are you interested in contracting and procurement with Caltrans?
The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) is continuing to showcase the “Paving Your Road to Success with Caltrans” contracting and procurement training series. These courses have been developed and will be presented by the District Small Business Liaisons. “Paving Your Road to Success with Caltrans” will help small businesses navigate through the certification, contracting, procurement, documentation, and compliance processes of working with Caltrans.
To launch this series, Caltrans will be showcasing a new presentation each week over a 10-week period from January 26, 2022 – March 30, 2022.
How to Market Your Firm to Construction Primes
Are you interested in contracting and procurement with Caltrans?
The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) is continuing to showcase the “Paving Your Road to Success with Caltrans” contracting and procurement training series. These courses have been developed and will be presented by the District Small Business Liaisons. “Paving Your Road to Success with Caltrans” will help small businesses navigate through the certification, contracting, procurement, documentation, and compliance processes of working with Caltrans.
To launch this series, Caltrans will be showcasing a new presentation each week over a 10-week period from January 26, 2022 – March 30, 2022.
Northeast Valley Solar Workshop
Calling all property owners in the Pacoima and Sun Valley Area
As a building owner in the area, you have been selected to participate in a solar energy program that would turn unused space on your rooftop into long-term revenue.
Join Councilwoman Monica Rodriguez, General Manager & Chief Engineer Martin L. Adams, LADWP, the Los Angeles Business Council, Property Owners, Solar Developers, and Financiers to discuss the opportunities available to you.
Joining the panel Joseph Pekarovic, Principal, PCS Energy and Alex Turek Director of Strategic Development Grid Alternatives. Mary Leslie, President, LABC will moderate with introductory remarks by Gregg Sherkin Senior Vice President & Senior Manager Social Impact and Sustainability, Wells Farg
Click here to register for the virtual roundtable!
Ascend LA Info Session
Interested in applying to the Ascend LA 2022 program? Join us to learn more about the program components, application requirements, and the ideal Ascend LA candidates.
Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) Certification Overview
Are you interested in contracting and procurement with Caltrans?
The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) is continuing to showcase the “Paving Your Road to Success with Caltrans” contracting and procurement training series. These courses have been developed and will be presented by the District Small Business Liaisons. “Paving Your Road to Success with Caltrans” will help small businesses navigate through the certification, contracting, procurement, documentation, and compliance processes of working with Caltrans.
To launch this series, Caltrans will be showcasing a new presentation each week over a 10-week period from January 26, 2022 – March 30, 2022.
Doing business with DGS Office of Small Business
The State of California established the Small Business (SB), Small Business for the Purpose of Public Works (SB-PW) and Disabled Veteran Business Enterprise (DVBE) certification program to increase business opportunities for the SB and DVBE community.
Join the DGS Office of Small Business to learn more about the State of California’s Department of General Services. Click here to register.
Introduction to Government Contracting Webinar
Learn how to approach the process of contracting with the government, first steps and how to maneuver towards success with guest presenter from Los Angeles County's Office of Small Business, Workforce Development, Aging and Community Services.
Know Your Small Business Resources
Are you interested in contracting and procurement with Caltrans?
The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) is continuing to showcase the “Paving Your Road to Success with Caltrans” contracting and procurement training series. These courses have been developed and will be presented by the District Small Business Liaisons. “Paving Your Road to Success with Caltrans” will help small businesses navigate through the certification, contracting, procurement, documentation, and compliance processes of working with Caltrans.
To launch this series, Caltrans will be showcasing a new presentation each week over a 10-week period from January 26, 2022 – March 30, 2022.
LAUSD Virtual Small Business Weekly Boot Camp
LAUSD Facilities Services Division Small Business Enterprise Program
The Small Business Boot Camp Spring 2022 prepares small business contractors to bid on LAUSD contracts and to pursue contracts with other public agencies. The session will be held every Thursday, March 3rd - April 28th, 2022 from 5:00 - 7:00 PM. At the session participants will learn about:
Estimating
Labor compliance
General contract conditions
Bonding, scheduling
Project stabilization agreement
Bidding on informal contracts, and more
Click here to register. Contact person: Manuel Carcamo at manuel.carcamo@lausd.net
How to Make Your Certification Work for You
Are you interested in contracting and procurement with Caltrans?
The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) is continuing to showcase the “Paving Your Road to Success with Caltrans” contracting and procurement training series. These courses have been developed and will be presented by the District Small Business Liaisons. “Paving Your Road to Success with Caltrans” will help small businesses navigate through the certification, contracting, procurement, documentation, and compliance processes of working with Caltrans.
To launch this series, Caltrans will be showcasing a new presentation each week over a 10-week period from January 26, 2022 – March 30, 2022.
2022 Construction Bidding & Estimating Training Academy
The City of Los Angeles Contractor Development and Bonding Program invites you to attend the 2022 Construction Bidding & Estimating Training Academy virtual event. This interactive 5-week course is designed to help small business contractors develop and improve their estimating skills when bidding on public works projects. The course covers: (a) Intro to Bidding & Estimating (b) General conditions (c) quantity takeoffs (d) bid assembly & bid-day activities. Individuals must meet the following requirements to attend: (a) Be enrolled in the Contract Development & Bonding Program (b) Complete the application and assessment form (c) Possess a valid or current Contractor’s license.
The Contract Development and Bonding Program (CDABO) was designed to assist contractors with their bonding capacity and business growth.
To Register, contact the CDABP at: 213.258.3000 or mwisinfo@imwis.com | Register by February 25th.
Small Business Strong
LA Area Chamber of Commerce presents: Small Business Strong
Building and scaling your sales process for growth in 2022 - the small business strong series is designed to provide your business with practical tips and techniques to survive the current health and economic crisis. Speaker Luis Cachua, Los Angeles Chamber of Commerce Resilient Business Advisor, will provide tips to scale your sales processes.
Register here: https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZAsde6orDopHtGpBC1_lOHJAnGk-C5cuD9V
Overview of Caltrans Minor Program(Small Construction Contracts)
Are you interested in contracting and procurement with Caltrans?
The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) is continuing to showcase the “Paving Your Road to Success with Caltrans” contracting and procurement training series. These courses have been developed and will be presented by the District Small Business Liaisons. “Paving Your Road to Success with Caltrans” will help small businesses navigate through the certification, contracting, procurement, documentation, and compliance processes of working with Caltrans.
To launch this series, Caltrans will be showcasing a new presentation each week over a 10-week period from January 26, 2022 – March 30, 2022.
Capital Access Workshop
The USC Center for Economic Development will be hosting a Capital Access Workshop next Wednesday, February 23rd, from 9 am to 12 pm. Representatives from banks and CDFIs will discuss how small businesses, and especially minority- and women-owned businesses, can access capital from lenders. The webinar will be held online with multiple sessions and panelists
How Local Businesses Can Gain More Market Share with Yelp
Digital Marketing is Confusing!
What do you need to do now vs. later?
For Start-Ups: What do you need, what do you not need, and when do you need it?"
Click here to register
Bonding, Estimating, and Labor Compliance for Subcontractors
Are you interested in contracting and procurement with Caltrans?
The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) is continuing to showcase the “Paving Your Road to Success with Caltrans” contracting and procurement training series. These courses have been developed and will be presented by the District Small Business Liaisons. “Paving Your Road to Success with Caltrans” will help small businesses navigate through the certification, contracting, procurement, documentation, and compliance processes of working with Caltrans.
To launch this series, Caltrans will be showcasing a new presentation each week over a 10-week period from January 26, 2022 – March 30, 2022.
Embracing Technology For Business Owners
Digital Marketing is Confusing!
What do you need to do now vs. later?
For Start-Ups: What do you need, what do you not need, and when do you need it?"
Click here to register
Understanding Caltrans Procurement and Service Contracts
Are you interested in contracting and procurement with Caltrans?
The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) is continuing to showcase the “Paving Your Road to Success with Caltrans” contracting and procurement training series. These courses have been developed and will be presented by the District Small Business Liaisons. “Paving Your Road to Success with Caltrans” will help small businesses navigate through the certification, contracting, procurement, documentation, and compliance processes of working with Caltrans.
To launch this series, Caltrans will be showcasing a new presentation each week over a 10-week period from January 26, 2022 – March 30, 2022.
Metro Connect: How to Do Business with Metro Virtual Workshop
Metro Connect presents “How To do Business with Metro Virtual Workshop”. This two-hour orientation provides information on Metro’s certification program, contract look-ahead schedules, and other useful information
REGISTER TODAY https://how-to-do-business-with-metro.eventbrite.com
Understanding Small Business Program Codes
Are you interested in contracting and procurement with Caltrans?
The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) is continuing to showcase the “Paving Your Road to Success with Caltrans” contracting and procurement training series. These courses have been developed and will be presented by the District Small Business Liaisons. “Paving Your Road to Success with Caltrans” will help small businesses navigate through the certification, contracting, procurement, documentation, and compliance processes of working with Caltrans.
To launch this series, Caltrans will be showcasing a new presentation each week over a 10-week period from January 26, 2022 – March 30, 2022.
An Introduction to the Small Business Program
Are you interested in contracting and procurement with Caltrans?
The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) is continuing to showcase the “Paving Your Road to Success with Caltrans” contracting and procurement training series. These courses have been developed and will be presented by the District Small Business Liaisons. “Paving Your Road to Success with Caltrans” will help small businesses navigate through the certification, contracting, procurement, documentation, and compliance processes of working with Caltrans.
To launch this series, Caltrans will be showcasing a new presentation each week over a 10-week period from January 26, 2022 – March 30, 2022.
Metro Connect: How to Do Business with Metro Virtual Workshop
Metro Connect presents “How To do Business with Metro Virtual Workshop”. This two-hour orientation provides information on Metro’s certification program, contract look-ahead schedules, and other useful information
REGISTER TODAY https://how-to-do-business-with-metro.eventbrite.com
District 7 (Ventura and Los Angeles Counties) Office Surveys & R/W Engineering A&E Contract Outreach.
District 7 (Ventura and Los Angeles Counties) will share information about the new upcoming opportunity, Office Surveys & R/W Engineering A&E Contract Outreach Contract Nos. 07NEWS08-22 & 07RWE07-22. If you are interested in registering for the webinar, please click here.
Event Details Outreach topics will include:
• Contract terms • Estimated dollar value • Contract procurement schedule • DBE goals • Project locations • Type of work • DPAC updates • District 7 Small Business Outreach Program Overview • Questions and Answer session • Networking opportunities between the Primes and Subs
Metro Connect: How to Do Business with Metro Virtual Workshop
Metro Connect presents “How To do Business with Metro Virtual Workshop”. This two-hour orientation provides information on Metro’s certification program, contract look-ahead schedules, and other useful information
REGISTER TODAY https://how-to-do-business-with-metro.eventbrite.com