Upcoming Events

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.

This webinar will provide a brief overview of SBA programs and services, with an emphasis on SBA’s federal contracting resources! Have you considered, is government contracting a good fit for your business? This will be an intro to small business certification programs. Government contracts are a tremendous financial opportunity for small businesses, and the U.S. government is the largest customer in the world. It buys all types of products and services — in both large and small quantities — and it’s required by law to consider buying from small businesses. The SBA has several contracting assistance programs, and federal contracting resources available to assist entrepreneurs. This is a great opportunity to get any questions you may have answered and find out about the multiple resources available to help you on your way to small business success. An SBA webinar.

Únase al SBA y a SCORE para hablar de los recursos que le ayudarán con sus objetivos de su pequeña empresa. Algunos de los temas del taller que se presentarán son los recursos de la SBA y cómo acceder a dichos recursos y un panel de mentores de SCORE. Traiga su café y sus preguntas a este evento virtual gratuito. 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.

This webinar introduces you to features within QuickBooks Online such as Receipt Capture, Accounts Payable, accounts Receivable and Budgeting. Whether a charity, government agency, membership organization or house of worship, there always seems to be someone who needs a specific report and the documentation to back it up. Ventura County SCORE will help participants learn how to process transactions and get the information they need. A Ventura County SCORE webinar.

¿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.

Social media is constantly evolving, which can make it difficult for your business to keep up. In this webinar, SCORE will break down social media marketing for businesses with best practices that you can use to improve your digital marketing strategy. A Ventura County SCORE webinar.

Join the Small Business Administration (SBA) Los Angeles District Office for a virtual workshop to increase your potential for federal contract opportunities through the VOSB program certifications. This virtual workshop is targeted to small businesses located in the SBA Los Angeles District Office service area — Los Angeles, Ventura and Santa Barbara counties. Workshop topics will include program benefits, qualifications, recent regulatory changes, how to apply and SBA resources. 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. An SBA webinar.

Emprender un negocio requiere planificar, tomar decisiones financieras cruciales y realizar una serie de actividades legales. Acompañe al SBA para conocer cada uno de los pasos necesarios para iniciar una empresa. Un seminario web de SBA.

Are you overwhelmed by all the choices for marketing your business? Not sure where your time and money would be well spent? Are you just following what everyone else is doing and hope it works for you too? If this is you…then it sounds like you may need a marketing plan! Without a plan in place, you could potentially waste thousands of dollars and hundreds of hours trying to grow your business. A Ventura County SCORE event.

Have you ever struggled to get someone to accept your ideas or buy your product or service? Well, help is finally on the way, with this breakthrough webinar! In less than an hour you will learn how to convince and sell almost anyone. Suddenly, you’ll have an incredible power to persuade all the people in your life, unlike anything you’ve ever been able to do before. From friends and family members to prospects and clients, you will suddenly be able to enjoy more stress-free, predictable and FUN ways to get people on your side and buying from you… whether it be face-to-face, from your website, from your ads and emails and more! In this webinar for small business owners, top behavioral management specialist James I. Bond will share secrets that will help you grow your business and simplify your life almost immediately. A Ventura County SCORE event.

This webinar will provide a brief overview of SBA programs and services, with an emphasis on SBA’s federal contracting resources! Have you considered, is government contracting a good fit for your business? This will be an intro to small business certification programs. Government contracts are a tremendous financial opportunity for small businesses, and the U.S. government is the largest customer in the world. It buys all types of products and services — in both large and small quantities — and it’s required by law to consider buying from small businesses. The SBA has several contracting assistance programs, and federal contracting resources available to assist entrepreneurs. This is a great opportunity to get any questions you may have answered and find out about the multiple resources available to help you on your way to small business success. This event will take place online, please register for the log on information. 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. An SBA webinar.

Emprender un negocio requiere planificar, tomar decisiones financieras cruciales y realizar una serie de actividades legales. Acompañe al SBA para conocer cada uno de los pasos necesarios para iniciar una empresa. Un seminario web de SBA.

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. Topics covered 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. 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. An SBA webinar.

Join the Small Business Administration (SBA) Los Angeles District Office for a virtual workshop to increase your potential for federal contract opportunities through the System Award Management Registration. This virtual workshop is targeted to small businesses located in the SBA Los Angeles District Office service area — Los Angeles, Ventura and Santa Barbara counties. Workshop topics will include: platform overview, why SAM is required, registration process, required info and SBA resources. 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. An SBA webinar.

Emprender un negocio requiere planificar, tomar decisiones financieras cruciales y realizar una serie de actividades legales. Acompañe al SBA para conocer cada uno de los pasos necesarios para iniciar una empresa. Un seminario web de SBA.

In this presentation, Mr. Lebens will discuss the different types of intellectual property and how they can be used to build value in a company. Intellectual property refers to creations of the mind, such as inventions, literary and artistic works, and symbols, names and images used in commerce. The four main types of intellectual property are patents, trademarks, copyrights and trade secrets. By using intellectual property to protect their innovations, companies can create barriers to entry for competitors, establish themselves as leaders in their industries, create leverage useful in business transactions and reduce the risk for potential investors. Intellectual property can also be licensed or sold to generate revenue and increase the company’s value. Overall, understanding the different types of intellectual property and how to use them can be crucial for companies looking to succeed in today’s competitive business landscape. A Ventura County SCORE webinar.