CalTrans Small Business Opportunities
Aug
3

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.  

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Small Business Insurance
Apr
20

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.

Register here.

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Selling Goods and Services to Caltrans
Mar
30

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.

Register here.

 

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How to Market Your Firm to Construction Primes
Mar
24

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.

Register here.

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Northeast Valley Solar Workshop
Mar
21

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!

 

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Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE)  Certification Overview
Mar
17

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.

Register here

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Doing business with DGS Office of Small Business
Mar
17

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.

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Know Your Small Business Resources
Mar
9

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.

Register here.

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LAUSD Virtual Small Business Weekly Boot Camp
Mar
3
to Apr 28

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

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How to Make Your Certification Work for You
Mar
2

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.

Register here.

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2022 Construction Bidding & Estimating Training Academy
Mar
1
to Mar 29

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.

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Small Business Strong
Feb
23

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

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Overview of Caltrans Minor Program(Small Construction Contracts)
Feb
23

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.

Register here.

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Capital Access Workshop
Feb
23

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

Click here to register!

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Bonding, Estimating, and Labor Compliance for Subcontractors
Feb
18

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.

Register here.

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Understanding Caltrans Procurement and Service Contracts
Feb
10

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.

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Understanding Small Business Program Codes
Feb
3

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.

Register here.

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An Introduction to the Small Business Program
Jan
26
to Feb 1

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.

Register here.

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District 7 (Ventura and Los Angeles Counties) Office Surveys & R/W Engineering A&E Contract Outreach.
Dec
17

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

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