Upcoming Events

An introduction to government contracting and will give high level overviews of certifications for Veteran owned businesses presented by Nancy Pigeon with the NorCal Procurement Technical Assistance Center (PTAC) with a brief introduction from the Monterey Bay Procurement Technical Assistance Center (PTAC). An SBA event.

Únase a la oficina de distrito de SBA en Houston y la oficina de distrito de Los Ángeles para conocer los recursos que están disponibles para los veteranos militares que están comenzando o haciendo crecer su negocio. Un seminario web de SBA.

Starting a business through a franchise is often the shortest path to profitability, and some of them require as little as $60K to start and can operate out of a home office. But where do you start? Join Ventura County SCORE to learn franchising basics, including an array of categories, investment levels, ownership options available and how to go about defining your vision to make sure you’re the right fit for you! A Ventura County SCORE webinar.

A brief overview of how to prepare for disaster utilizing resilience and transferable skills specific to Veteran business owners. An SBA webinar.

November and December are some of the busiest months for small business owners. With the holiday shopping season in full swing, it can be easy to get caught up in managing the day-to-day sales and operations. But taking the time to wrap up the year thoughtfully can significantly impact next year. Get a jump start on your year-end checklist and avoid stress by learning how to wrap up your business from Accounting Expert Juliana Ramirez of JR Bookkeeping. Through an interactive webinar, she will share a checklist of tasks you can follow and discuss accounting and bookkeeping tips that can be applied to your small business. Come prepared with your specific questions. A Ventura County SCORE webinar.

A panel including CDC Small Business Finance, Newtek Small Business Finance, Accessity, Elite Tax Partners and an SBA Lender Relations Specialist to discuss SBA loan programs including the SBA 504, 7a, Community Advantage, and Microloan program and discounts available to Veteran-Owned businesses. An SBA event.

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.

This webinar will provide an overview of SBA programs and services, with an emphasis on SBA’s federal contracting resources! 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.

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. 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 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. 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.

Over the last two years, the USDA Beginning Farmer and Rancher initiative has determined that farmers and ranchers across the country have encountered challenges with access to capital and access to land. Building Business Acumen One-Step-at-a-Time challenges entrepreneurs, farmers, ranchers and business owners to engage with the language of Business to improve their access to financial resources. As a community of business organizational partners, we are making a focused effort to support our California farmer community. The three half-day workshops will take you from developing your business plan to funding, and import-export support resources. Each workshop will build upon the next and is intended to be engaged as a complete business series. These workshops are open to the public, tailored to farmers, ranchers, entrepreneurs and small business owners for building a solid business foundation. Topic: The Truth About The Business of Farming, Steps to Starting Your Business and an Overview of a Business Plan. Location: ONLINE or in-person at 6501 Sylvan Rd, Citrus Heights, CA 95601. An SBA hybrid event.

Did you ever wonder why some people seem to make money hand-over-fist while everyone else is struggling? If yes, this is a “Must Attend” for business owners, regardless of your size or type of business. Join SCORE for this info-packed FREE Online workshop that will give you the necessary answers! Regardless of the size and type of business you have, this might be one of the essential 1-hour online webinars you’ll watch all year. In it, one of SCORE’s resident business experts, James I. Bond, will share the 5 tactics businesses are using RIGHT NOW that are helping them accelerate how fast they can bring on new customers and clients for their business. A Ventura County SCORE webinar.

Over the last two years, the USDA Beginning Farmer and Rancher initiative has determined that farmers and ranchers across the country have encountered challenges with access to capital and access to land. Building Business Acumen One-Step-at-a-Time challenges entrepreneurs, farmers, ranchers and business owners to engage with the language of Business to improve their access to financial resources. As a community of business organizational partners, we are making a focused effort to support our California farmer community. The three half-day workshops will take you from developing your business plan to funding, and import-export support resources. Each workshop will build upon the next and is intended to be engaged as a complete business series. These workshops are open to the public, tailored to farmers, ranchers, entrepreneurs and small business owners for building a solid business foundation. Topic: Using your Business Plan to Strengthen and Grow Your Business, Funding your Business (Panel) and Diversifying Revenue Streams Location: ONLINE or in-person at 801 R St, Fresno, CA 93721. An SBA hybrid event.

Join the Small Business Administration (SBA) Los Angeles District Office for a virtual workshop to increase your potential for federal contract opportunities through the 8(a) Business Development (BD) Program. The SBA’s 8(a) Business Development Program is a nine-year program created to help socially and economically disadvantaged entrepreneurs gain access to—and succeed in—the federal marketplace. Businesses that participate in the 8(a) BD Program receive training, technical assistance, business development services and exclusive access to reserved federal contracting opportunities. Attendees will also have the opportunity to ask questions related to this program. Find out if your eligible! 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.

During this webinar, CMTC Quality Practice Lead Eliot Dratch will discuss concepts that will help you increase your manufacturing agility. Key topics will include: Quality Philosophy, Total Quality Management (TQM), and Malcolm Baldrige National Quality Award (MBNQA). A CMTC webinar.

Over the last two years, the USDA Beginning Farmer and Rancher initiative has determined that farmers and ranchers across the country have encountered challenges with access to capital and access to land. Building Business Acumen One-Step-at-a-Time challenges entrepreneurs, farmers, ranchers and business owners to engage with the language of Business to improve their access to financial resources. As a community of business organizational partners, we are making a focused effort to support our California farmer community. The three half-day workshops will take you from developing your business plan to funding, and import-export support resources. Each workshop will build upon the next and is intended to be engaged as a complete business series. These workshops are open to the public, tailored to farmers, ranchers, entrepreneurs and small business owners for building a solid business foundation. Topic: Agricultural Imports (Panel), Agricultural Exports (Panel) and International Trade Resources (Panel) Location: ONLINE or in-person at 4001 Mission Oaks Blvd, Suite A-1, Camarillo, CA 93010. An SBA hybrid event.

Join the Small Business Administration (SBA) Los Angeles District Office for a virtual workshop to increase your potential for federal contract opportunities through the 8(a) Business Development (BD) Program. The SBA’s 8(a) Business Development Program is a nine-year program created to help socially and economically disadvantaged entrepreneurs gain access to—and succeed in—the federal marketplace. Businesses that participate in the 8(a) BD Program receive training, technical assistance, business development services and exclusive access to reserved federal contracting opportunities. Attendees will also have the opportunity to ask questions related to this program. Find out if your eligible! 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 WOSB 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. 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.

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.

The U.S. Commercial Service invites you to register below for the tenth & final session of the 2022 “From Local to Global: Celebrating Diversity” event series. In celebration of Native American Heritage Month, the U.S. Commercial Service will feature an interactive discussion of how Native American-owned and led Southern California-based companies have successfully grown their businesses internationally. A U.S. Commercial Service webinar.