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SUMMARY:Let’s Scale for Tomorrow Small Business Growth Workshop (IN-PERSON 2-DAY EVENT)
DESCRIPTION:A FREE 2-Day Small Business Growth Symposium to help established businesses scale with confidence.\nPractical guidance. Expert-led sessions. Real next steps.\nEmail eccsbdc@elcamino.edu to RSVP \nDates: January 22 & January 29\, 2026\nTime: 4:00–7:00 PM\nLocation: Hawthorne Civic Center\, 3901 W El Segundo Blvd\, Hawthorne\, CA 90250 \nPresented in collaboration with: \nKinecta • U.S. House Representative Maxine Waters • Office of Supervisor Holly Mitchell • City of Hawthorne • El Camino SBDC \nSponsored by: Mastercard \nBuilt for small business owners who: \n\nHave 2+ years in operation\nAre ready to grow revenue\, hire\, expand\, or pursue larger contracts\nWant practical guidance on scaling operations\, funding\, compliance\, and risk protection\n\nIn two evenings\, you’ll walk away with: \n\nA clearer vision + strategy to guide growth decisions\nA better understanding of procurement & certification pathways\nA roadmap of funding options to support scaling (SBA\, equity\, crowdfunding\, etc.)\nBetter awareness of cybersecurity threats and protections\nGuidance on navigating permits\, approvals\, and California legal/HR considerations\n\nAgenda Overview\nDay 1 — January 22\, 2026 (4:00–7:00 PM)\nTheme: Scaling Foundations \nFeatured topics include: \n\nVision & Strategy: Why clarity drives growth\nProcurement & Certification: How and why to pursue the process\n\nBreakout Sessions  (choose one): \n\nGrowth Funding Options: Learn funding pathways to scale (SBA\, equity raise\, crowdfunding)\nSteps to Level Up: Identify the expertise\, skills\, and operational upgrades needed for growth.\n\n\nDay 2 — January 29\, 2026 (4:00–7:00 PM)\nTheme: Protecting & Positioning Your Business \nFeatured topics include: \n\nCybersecurity: Challenges and Coverage to protect against cyber-crimes\nOpportunities & Resources: key local considerations (including permits/regulatory pathways)\n\nBreakout Sessions (choose one): \n\nConstruction Approvals & Permits: How to navigate approvals and permitting efficiently.\nLegal/HR Considerations: California rules can be complex—get clarity on key issues.\n\nDates: January 22 & January 29\, 2026\nTime: 4:00–7:00 PM\nLocation: Hawthorne Civic Center\n3901 W El Segundo Blvd\, Hawthorne\, CA 90250\nCost: Free (registration required) \nEmail eccsbdc@elcamino.edu to RSVP \n  \n 
URL:https://smallbizla.org/workshop/lets-scale-for-tomorrow-small-business-growth-workshop-in-person-2-day-event/2026-01-29/
LOCATION:Hawthorne Memorial Center\, 3901 W El Segundo Blvd\, Hawthorne\, CA\, 90250\, United States
CATEGORIES:Expanding & Growing
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SUMMARY:The Basics of Starting a Business – Hawthorne Memorial Center
DESCRIPTION:Learn the fundamentals of what it takes to get your business started! \n\nTopics for discussion: \n-Determining the feasibility of your business\n-The importance of business planning\n-Understanding financial and licensing requirements\, and more.\n-How the Small Business Development Center can help you get started \n  \nInstructor: Larry Johnson \n\n  \nREGISTER NOW
URL:https://smallbizla.org/workshop/the-basics-of-starting-a-business-hawthorne-memorial-center-2/
LOCATION:Hawthorne Memorial Center\, 3901 W El Segundo Blvd\, Hawthorne\, CA\, 90250\, United States
CATEGORIES:Launching A New Business
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SUMMARY:The Basics of Starting a Business – Hawthorne Memorial Center
DESCRIPTION:Learn the fundamentals of what it takes to get your business started! \nTopics for discussion:\n-Determining the feasibility of your business\n-The importance of business planning\n-Understanding financial and licensing requirements\, and more.\n-How the Small Business Development Center can help you get started \nInstructor: Larry Johnson \nREGISTER NOW
URL:https://smallbizla.org/workshop/the-basics-of-starting-a-business-hawthorne-memorial-center/
LOCATION:Hawthorne Memorial Center\, 3901 W El Segundo Blvd\, Hawthorne\, CA\, 90250\, United States
CATEGORIES:Business Development & Operations,Launching A New Business
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