Join the Los Angeles Area Chamber of Commerce for the annual World Trade Week Southern California event, featuring over 30 events throughout May. Don’t miss the kickoff conference on May 2 at 8:00 am, with keynote speaker General Stephen Lyons, discussing building a future-ready supply chain. This event is a great opportunity to connect with professionals from various industries, gain valuable insights and explore new growth opportunities in global trade. Contact Ken Wengrod at kwengrod@lachamber.com or call 310.985.0799 for more information. Address: JW Marriott Los Angeles L.A. LIVE 900 West Olympic Boulevard Los Angeles, CA 90015. An in-person Los Angeles Area Chamber of Commerce event.
¿Estás interesado en iniciar un negocio? Si es así, únase a la Oficina del Distrito de Los Ángeles de la Administración de Pequeñas Empresas (SBA) para un taller virtual para aprender sobre la Guía de 10 pasos de la SBA sobre cómo iniciar un negocio. Este taller virtual está dirigido a nuevos emprendedores. Los temas cubrieron desde la creación de un plan de negocios, la búsqueda de capital, el registro de su negocio, la obtención de los permisos y / o licencias necesarios y la obtención de una cuenta bancaria comercial. Esta es una gran oportunidad para obtener cualquier pregunta que pueda haber respondido y conocer los múltiples recursos disponibles para ayudarlo. Los programas y servicios de la SBA se extienden al público de manera no discriminatoria. Para solicitar adaptaciones razonables, envíe un correo electrónico a LADO@SBA.GOV con al menos 7 días de anticipación. Un seminario web de SBA.
Join the County of Los Angeles, City of Los Angeles and the Los Angeles Mayor’s Office for a free in-person Small Business Summit. This event is a County-City partnership that seeks to help small businesses recover, grow and thrive by bringing together the Region’s top free business resources, services and programs – all in one place! There will be panel discussions, a resource expo that convenes all major public and private providers of free business support, on-site free services and much more! Address: Los Angeles Trade Technical College, 400 West Washington Boulevard, Los Angeles, CA 90015. A an in-person CMTC event.
The City of Santa Barbara is hosting a forum on May 5, aimed at helping business owners, architects, contractors, and designers understand disabled access and code changes. The event is free and will cover various topics, including accessibility laws and liabilities for businesses that fail to comply, as well as changes to the California Building Code in 2023. Participants will also learn about common violations alleged in accessibility lawsuits, how to get their business evaluated, and how to ensure outdoor dining is accessible to disabled people. The forum will take place in the David Gebhard Public Meeting Room on Garden Street and will run two sessions, one in the morning and one in the afternoon. For questions email AccessibilityTraining2023@SantaBarbaraCA.gov or Call Marck Aguilar 805.564.5545. AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT: If you need services or staff assistance to attend or participate in this meeting, contact Chloe Maassen at 805.897.1971 or CMaassen@SantaBarbaraCA.gov. If possible, notification at least 48 hours prior to the meeting will usually enable the City to make reasonable arrangements. Specialized services, such as sign language interpretation or documents in Braille, may require additional lead time to arrange. Address: David Gebhard Public Meeting Room, 630 Garden Street, 1st Floor Santa Barbara, CA 93101. A City of Santa Barbara in-person event.
Tome el control de sus finanzas personales. Comprenda su “mentalidad monetaria” y cree nuevos hábitos financieros para aumentar su confianza y resiliencia financieras. Establezca objetivos financieros significativos. Aprenda a crear un presupuesto, reducir sus deudas, administrar su dinero y alcanzar sus objetivos financieros a largo plazo. Conviértase en un empresario más eficaz. Una mayor confianza financiera personal conduce a una mayor confianza financiera empresarial. Un evento presencial de WEV.
Take control of your personal finances. Understand your “money mindset” and create new financial habits to increase your financial confidence and resilience. Establish meaningful financial goals. Learn how to create a budget, pay down debt, manage your money and achieve your long-term financial goals. Become a more effective business owner. Greater personal financial confidence leads to greater business financial confidence. A WEV in-person event.
You'll learn to understand what your customers are looking for and how to use that to attract, win, and retain the most valuable customers for your business. Learn about customer pain points and motivation; pricing; sales forecasting and how to promote and advertise your business through free and paid media and sales promotion. Price: Free. Address: Moorpark City Hall, 323 Science Dr., Moorpark, CA 93021. An IN-PERSON City of Moorpark and SCORE event.
January 22, 2026 08:00 AM
This is the FREE Introductory Session for a new Webinar.** (Checkout Relationship Marketing 102 - SCORE'S comprehensive webinar which is the follow-up.) Marketing today isn’t about chasing sales. It’s about building trust over time. In this introductory session, you’ll learn what relationship marketing really is and why it’s the foundation of sustainable business growth. SCORE will explore the key channels that support long-term customer relationships including email, text messaging, social media, websites, reviews, loyalty programs and lead magnets and how they work together to create a cohesive customer experience. You’ll leave with a clear understanding of how consistent connection drives repeat business, referrals and social proof, plus a preview of how modern tools and AI can make relationship marketing easier to manage, even for small teams. Price: Free. A SCORE webinar.
January 22, 2026 09:00 AM
Artificial Intelligence (AI) can make you a more efficient marketer. Learn to use ChatGPT (AI) for marketing your small business, starting with your own information for: condensing/expanding messages: ChatGPT assists in summarizing complex ideas for social media/email, and elaborating on brief concepts for blogs/newsletters/presentations, understanding consumer problems: by analyzing vast online data, ChatGPT aids in consumer research, identifying sentiments/preferences, and simulating customer interactions, filling Branding Gaps: ChatGPT helps you strengthen your branding by ensuring consistency in tone/messaging, suggesting refinements, and generating ideas for unique selling propositions, technical Quick Reference: ChatGPT provides step-by-step instructions for technical tasks, eliminating barriers to technical competency and social Media Post Generation: ChatGPT can automate social media post creation, streamlining marketing efforts for solopreneurs and small businesses. Price: $10.00. A SCORE webinar.
January 23, 2026 09:30 AM
A great Instagram feed reinforces your brand, supports your marketing message, helps you engage directly and sincerely with your customers and attracts new, loyal followers! Are you ready to “Level Up” your Instagram for your business? This isn't about getting a huge number of followers (though that *could* be a result of the effort you put in). Rather, it’s about making sure your *brand* is consistent, that the *message* you’re putting out there on Instagram reinforces your brand and that the *time* you spend on social media marketing is well-used. By the time SCORE finishes, you’ll have better tools for making a powerful first impression with Instagram for your business! Price: $10.00. A SCORE webinar.
January 29, 2026 10:00 AM
Are you interested in starting a business? If you are please join the Small Business Administration (SBA) Los Angeles District Office for a virtual workshop to learn about SBA's 10 Step Guide on How to Start a Business. This virtual workshop targeted to new entrepreneurs, covers topics from creating a business plan, finding capital, registering your business, getting necessary permits and/or licenses and getting a business bank account. This is a great opportunity to get any questions you may have answered and find out about the multiple resources available to help you. This webinar will be held online via Microsoft Teams. Please register to obtain the login information. Please note, if you are planning to use a mobile device or tablet to access this webinar, you must first download the Teams app to your device. SBA programs and services are extended to the public on a nondiscriminatory basis. For reasonable accommodation request please send an email to lado@sba.gov at least 7 days in advance. Price: Free. An SBA webinar.
January 19, 2026 10:00 AM
Are you interested in starting a business? If you are please join the Small Business Administration (SBA) Los Angeles District Office for a virtual workshop to learn about SBA's 10 Step Guide on How to Start a Business. This virtual workshop targeted to new entrepreneurs, covers topics from creating a business plan, finding capital, registering your business, getting necessary permits and/or licenses and getting a business bank account. This is a great opportunity to get any questions you may have answered and find out about the multiple resources available to help you. This webinar will be held online via Microsoft Teams. Please register to obtain the login information. Please note, if you are planning to use a mobile device or tablet to access this webinar, you must first download the Teams app to your device. SBA programs and services are extended to the public on a nondiscriminatory basis. For reasonable accommodation request please send an email to lado@sba.gov at least 7 days in advance. Price: Free. An SBA webinar.
January 26, 2026 10:00 AM
Today’s managers are tomorrow’s leaders, and preparing them is critical for your organization’s success. With baby boomers retiring and leadership gaps widening, developing strong managers is more urgent than ever. This training equips new managers with essential tools to confidently influence team performance and engagement. By building a strong foundation, managers will be empowered to motivate, lead, and communicate effectively, driving success for themselves and their teams. This virtual event will be hosted live. Be sure to bring your questions and register now to reserve your spot! Price: FREE A Workforce Development Board and California Employers Association webinar.
February 10, 2026 12:00 PM
Do you feel your taxes are too high? Will taxes be higher in the future? Join SCORE to discuss how to keep more of your hard-earned money in your pocket while providing more benefits for yourself, your family and your employees. SCORE will cover various strategies for business owners to reduce taxes now and in the future, better options for the Cal-Savers Retirement Savings Mandate and how to prepare for proposed future CA payroll tax increases with CA Assembly Bill 567. Please note: this webinar will not be recorded. Attendance is required. A SCORE webinar.
February 11, 2025
12:00 PM