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March 2022
Webinar Series: Path to Certification – All Small Business Owners – Part 4
Thinking about new customers and how to attract them? Becoming a certified business will open the possibility of attracting Federal, State, Local Municipalities, City of Los Angeles, County of Los Angeles and more. Come and join the four-part series on certifications to explore, as a way to expand your customer base. 2/16 – Introduction to Certifications – State, County, City of LA and Federal 2/23 – SB(Small Business) Certification 3/2 – LSBE(Local Small Business Enterprise)/SL(Small Local Business) and SLBE(Small Local Business Enterprise) Certifications…
Find out more »Webinar – WBE(Women Business Enterprise)/MBE(Minority Business Enterprise) Certifications
Thinking about new customers and how to attract them? The session will feature certifications and contracting opportunities as an option for majority woman and/or minority owned business owners to explore who want to diversify and expand their customer base. Participants will be introduced to resources to help with becoming certified to do business with the Federal, State and Local governments and an overview of the process. REGISTER NOW
Find out more »April 2022
Special Event: SBA Federal Contracting: Doing Business with the Federal Government
Federal Contracting: Doing Business with the Federal Government This webinar will focus on Federal Government Contracting assistance program benefits to help small businesses win federal contracts. SBA’s Certification for Disadvantaged Business, Women-Owned Small Business Federal Contracting Program, 8(a) Business Development program, Veteran assistance programs, HUBZone programs, SBA Mentor-Protégé program and Joint Ventures. Participation in these programs helps small businesses: Win a fair share of federal contracts, qualify for exclusive set-aside and sole-source contracts, Partner with established contractors to win contracts…
Find out more »Webinar Series: Path to Certification – All Small Business Owners – Part 3
Thinking about new customers and how to attract them? Becoming a certified business will open the possibility of attracting Federal, State, Local Municipalities, City of Los Angeles, County of Los Angeles and more. Come and join the four-part series on certifications to explore, as a way to expand your customer base. 4/6 – Introduction to Certifications – State, County, City of LA and Federal 4/13 – SB(Small Business) Certification 4/20 – LSBE(Local Small Business Enterprise)/SL(Small Local Business) and SLBE(Small Local Business Enterprise) Certifications…
Find out more »Webinar Series: Path to Certification – All Small Business Owners – Part 4
Thinking about new customers and how to attract them? Becoming a certified business will open the possibility of attracting Federal, State, Local Municipalities, City of Los Angeles, County of Los Angeles and more. Come and join the four-part series on certifications to explore, as a way to expand your customer base. 4/6- Introduction to Certifications – State, County, City of LA and Federal 4/13 – SB(Small Business) Certification 4/20 – LSBE(Local Small Business Enterprise)/SL(Small Local Business) and SLBE(Small Local Business Enterprise) Certifications 4/27…
Find out more »May 2022
Restaurant Academy: Business Permits and Licenses for Restaurants and Food Service
Not sure of the legal process to start your food service business? We’ve got you covered! We will provide a step-by-step process to complete the state and local business registration steps. This will include incorporation, fictitious business name, Business License, Seller’s Permit, how to quickly and cost effectively obtain your health permit for operation. You will also learn about the required state business and food service trainings. Bring your questions, we’ve got answers. REGISTER NOW
Find out more »Webinar – WBE(Women Business Enterprise)/MBE(Minority Business Enterprise) Certifications
Thinking about new customers and how to attract them? The session will feature certifications and contracting opportunities as an option for majority woman and/or minority owned business owners to explore who want to diversify and expand their customer base. Participants will be introduced to resources to help with becoming certified to do business with the Federal, State and Local governments and an overview of the process. REGISTER NOW
Find out more »Cottage Food Ready-5 Steps to Launching a Food Business at Home
Have you always wanted to start a food business from home but didn’t know where to begin? Did you know certain foods are NOT allowed to be prepared at home and require a commercial kitchen? This webinar will walk you through the authorized foods you can make at home as well as how to navigate the paperwork needed to start your cottage food business. We’ve put together the 5 steps needed to get your home-based food business up and running! REGISTER NOW
Find out more »September 2022
Clearing the Fog of Certification-Grow Your Local Business
The certification process can be very confusing and many times feel very labor-intensive. PCR SBDC presents a webinar to clear the confusion of the application process. During this workshop you will learn: • $Billions of Public Contracting Dollars are within Los Angeles County Agencies for Certified Small Business • How to leverage Statewide Small Business Certification to open may other Local Small Business Public Contracting Opportunities REGISTER NOW
Find out more »October 2022
Clearing the Fog of Certification-Grow Your Local Business
The certification process can be very confusing and many times feel very labor-intensive. PCR SBDC presents a webinar to clear the confusion of the application process. During this workshop you will learn: • $Billions of Public Contracting Dollars are within Los Angeles County Agencies for Certified Small Business • How to leverage Statewide Small Business Certification to open may other Local Small Business Public Contracting Opportunities REGISTER NOW
Find out more »November 2022
Clearing the Fog of Certification-Grow Your Local Business
The certification process can be very confusing and many times feel very labor-intensive. PCR SBDC presents a webinar to clear the confusion of the application process. During this workshop you will learn: • $Billions of Public Contracting Dollars are within Los Angeles County Agencies for Certified Small Business • How to leverage Statewide Small Business Certification to open may other Local Small Business Public Contracting Opportunities REGISTER NOW
Find out more »WEBINAR: Culver City Chamber of Commerce- Certifications 101
Learn what certification is, why it’s an important strategy and whether it makes sense for your business… Did you know that federal, state, local government of agency (CALTRANS/METRO/LAX) businesses are mandated to reward large number of contracts to certified businesses. You know businesses that are certified as Small Business, Women, Veteran, Minority owned… Come join Debbie Goldfarb and Larry Johnson from the El Camino SBDC to gather an overall understanding about what certification is and what it entails to become certified. During this class we…
Find out more »February 2023
Clearing the Fog of Certification-Grow Your Local Business
The certification process can be very confusing and many times feel very labor-intensive. PCR SBDC presents a webinar to clear the confusion of the application process. During this workshop you will learn: Billions of Public Contracting Dollars are within Los Angeles County Agencies for Certified Small Business How to leverage Statewide Small Business Certification to open may other Local Small Business Public Contracting Opportunities REGISTER NOW
Find out more »March 2023
Clearing the Fog of Certification-Grow Your Local Business
The certification process can be very confusing and many times feel very labor-intensive. PCR SBDC presents a webinar to clear the confusion of the application process. During this workshop you will learn: $Billions of Public Contracting Dollars are within Los Angeles County Agencies for Certified Small Business How to leverage Statewide Small Business Certification to open may other Local Small Business Public Contracting Opportunities REGISTER NOW
Find out more »Webinar – Intro to Certifications and Contracting Opportunities for Veterans, Military and Spouses
The session will feature certifications and contracting opportunities as an option for Veteran, Military and Spouse entrepreneurs and business owners who want to diversify and expand their customer base. Participants will be introduced to resources to help with becoming certified to do business with the Federal, State and Local government and an overview of the process. REGISTER NOW
Find out more »April 2023
Clearing the Fog of Certification-Grow Your Local Business
The certification process can be very confusing and many times feel very labor-intensive. PCR SBDC presents a webinar to clear the confusion of the application process. During this workshop you will learn: $Billions of Public Contracting Dollars are within Los Angeles County Agencies for Certified Small Business How to leverage Statewide Small Business Certification to open may other Local Small Business Public Contracting Opportunities REGISTER NOW
Find out more »Webinar – Intro to Certifications and Contracting Opportunities for Veterans, Military and Spouses
The session will feature certifications and contracting opportunities as an option for Veteran, Military and Spouse entrepreneurs and business owners who want to diversify and expand their customer base. Participants will be introduced to resources to help with becoming certified to do business with the Federal, State and Local government and an overview of the process. REGISTER NOW
Find out more »May 2023
Webinar – Joint AVTA and SBDC Disadvantaged Business Enterprise Outreach and Training
Come and join the Antelope Valley Transit Authority (AVTA) and Small Business Development Center (SBDC) to learn about resources available to help your business prepare, explore and pursue Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) procurement opportunities. The goal is to help the Small Business Community participate in the local economy where local businesses can provide their services and/or supplies to the AVTA for a contract or other procurement opportunity. Opportunity examples include construction, specialty contractors, manufacturing, digital signage, wholesalers, furniture, architectural services, landscaping…
Find out more »Webinar – Intro to Certifications and Contracting Opportunities for Veterans, Military and Spouses
The session will feature certifications and contracting opportunities as an option for Veteran, Military and Spouse entrepreneurs and business owners who want to diversify and expand their customer base. Participants will be introduced to resources to help with becoming certified to do business with the Federal, State and Local government and an overview of the process. REGISTER NOW
Find out more »June 2023
Webinar – Intro to Certifications and Contracting Opportunities for Veterans, Military and Spouses
The session will feature certifications and contracting opportunities as an option for Veteran, Military and Spouse entrepreneurs and business owners who want to diversify and expand their customer base. Participants will be introduced to resources to help with becoming certified to do business with the Federal, State and Local government and an overview of the process. REGISTER NOW
Find out more »August 2023
Webinar – Joint AVTA and SBDC Disadvantaged Business Enterprise Outreach and Training
Come and join the Antelope Valley Transit Authority (AVTA) and Small Business Development Center (SBDC) to learn about resources available to help your business prepare, explore and pursue Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) procurement opportunities. The goal is to help the Small Business Community participate in the local economy where local businesses can provide their services and/or supplies to the AVTA for a contract or other procurement opportunity. Opportunity examples include construction, specialty contractors, manufacturing, digital signage, wholesalers, furniture, architectural services, landscaping…
Find out more »October 2023
Commercial Leasing Checklist For Businesses
Commercial Lease checklist will point out provisions to which a prospective small business tenant should pay particular attention. The terms lessor and landlord will be used interchangeably. Commercial leases come in many sizes and shapes, from the three- or four-page mom and pop simple lease to the 40 to 50-page complicated lease with multiple addendum and attachments that are usually attendant to high rises, malls, or popular upscale areas. The small business owner will frequently be presented with a form lease…
Find out more »Commercial Leasing Checklist For Businesses
Commercial Lease checklist will point out provisions to which a prospective small business tenant should pay particular attention. The terms lessor and landlord will be used interchangeably. Commercial leases come in many sizes and shapes, from the three- or four-page mom and pop simple lease to the 40 to 50-page complicated lease with multiple addendum and attachments that are usually attendant to high rises, malls, or popular upscale areas. The small business owner will frequently be presented with a form lease…
Find out more »November 2023
Clearing the Fog of Certification-Grow Your Local Business
The certification process can be very confusing and many times feel very labor-intensive. PCR SBDC presents a webinar to clear the confusion of the application process. During this workshop you will learn: $Billions of Public Contracting Dollars are within Los Angeles County Agencies for Certified Small Business How to leverage Statewide Small Business Certification to open may other Local Small Business Public Contracting Opportunities REGISTER NOW
Find out more »Clearing the Fog of Certification-Grow Your Local Business
The certification process can be very confusing and many times feel very labor-intensive. PCR SBDC presents a webinar to clear the confusion of the application process. During this workshop you will learn: $Billions of Public Contracting Dollars are within Los Angeles County Agencies for Certified Small Business How to leverage Statewide Small Business Certification to open may other Local Small Business Public Contracting Opportunities REGISTER NOW
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