Upcoming Events
EDC & PARTNER EVENT CALENDAR
- 06August 6, 2023No events
- 07August 7, 2023
How to Start a Business
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.
- 08August 8, 2023
Accelerating Your Marketing with AI
Discover how artificial intelligence can revolutionize your business marketing. Learn about the essential AI tools and gain valuable insights into leveraging ChatGPT for content development and strategy. By the end of the workshop, you’ll be equipped to create up to five engaging marketing posts or creatives for your upcoming campaigns. Don’t miss out on this opportunity! A SCORE webinar.
10 pasos para iniciar su empresa
Emprender un negocio requiere planificar, tomar decisiones financieras cruciales y realizar una serie de actividades legales. Acompañe al SBA en este seminario web para conocer cada paso. Un seminario web de SBA.
- 09August 9, 2023No events
- 10August 10, 2023
Exploring Energy and Productivity Savings: A Closer Look at Industrial Assessment Centers and the Implementation Grant Program
In California, there are four U.S. Department of Energy (DoE)-funded Industrial Assessment Centers (IACs) that offer no-cost energy assessments to small and medium-sized manufacturers (SMMs) – during these assessments, IACs typically identify up to 10-20% in energy and productivity savings. To further support SMMs, the DoE is currently offering the Implementation Grant Program which provides SMMs with funding of up to $300,000 with a 50% cost share for implementation of energy-efficient equipment based on recommendations made in IAC assessments. Interested to learn more? Join CMTC for this educational webinar! A CMTC webinar.
Intro to Govt contracting
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.
- 11August 11, 2023No events
- 12August 12, 2023No events
Is Exporting for Me – Grant-Funded Assistance
Join SCORE for a webinar on a new, grant-funded Regional Export Training and Assistance Program (RETAP). This free webinar will introduce you to RETAP, to the many organizations supporting it and to the entirely cost-free services it offers to new and early-stage exporters. Attendees will have the opportunity to sign up for the program. Don't miss this chance to enhance your export knowledge, connect with industry experts and get customized NO-COST support to help you start and expand your export activity. A SCORE webinar.
July 02, 2025 10:00 AM
Crafting a Buzz-Worthy Brand Story to Stand Out From Your Competitors
It used to take 7 touches to close a sale. Now that number has gone up to 16. How can your team find different ways to engage in effective sales conversations to win more customers? The answer is StorySelling. If you’re not familiar with this term, you’re not the only one. Mellissa Tong coined this term to illustrate the difference between storytelling and storyselling. Storyselling is to storysell your products/services/ideas through storytelling to inspire action, whether that is to increase market share, build awareness, or drive sales. We all know that it takes your customers to like and trust you before they buy from you, and there is no faster way to inspire actions than storytelling. A SCORE webinar.
July 02, 2025 01:00 PM
Essentials for Small Business Success
Starting or running a small business can feel overwhelming with all the advice out there — websites, social media, legal paperwork, accounting software… the list never ends. But what really matters? In this informative and inspirational webinar, TEDx speaker and nationally recognized business consultant Marie ZQ helps small business owners cut through the noise and focus on what truly drives growth. You’ll walk away with a clear roadmap of core business functions every entrepreneur must have in place. From setting up the right financial systems and marketing strategies to time management, branding, and client experience — Marie shares real-world insight and practical tools that make a difference immediately. Whether you’re just starting or trying to scale, this session offers clarity, direction, and motivation to thrive in 2025 and beyond. A SCORE webinar.
July 15, 2025 12:00 PM
The Head Start Your New Business Really Needs
You're passionate about your new business, but navigating the path to launch, survival, and growth can feel overwhelming. Based on SCORE's proven course for new business owners, this webinar cuts through the noise to deliver the most vital knowledge you need. Even better, bring your most challenging "impossible" roadblocks and get the answers you've been searching for. A SCORE webinar.
July 16, 2025 12:00 PM
E-Mail Marketing Essentials For Business
Research says that for every $1 spent on E-Mail marketing there is an average $44 return on investment. To generate such positive outcomes, businesses have to reach the right customers with targeted campaigns. If you feel your E-Mail efforts don't yet pay off, this workshop is for you! This class will teach basic and advanced techniques to propel your E-Mail efforts. A SCORE webinar.
July 03, 2025 10:00 AM
LinkedIn Marketing Essentials
As one of the most important B2B social media platforms, LinkedIn can help you attract more eyes to your business. The biggest advantage of LinkedIn is that it is frequented by many senior-level influencers, decision-makers, and thought leaders. If you want to grab the attention of top-level executives, then you should work on your LinkedIn marketing strategy. Unlike other social networking sites, LinkedIn offers a goldmine of opportunities for B2B marketers. You’ll be better informed about what’s going on in your industry and the industry of your ideal, favorite and most profitable clients. A SCORE webinar.
July 08, 2025 10:00 AM
Optimizing Your Elevator Story for Increased Sales
Thousands of times in your career, as a small business owner, you’re given an opportunity to answer the question “So, what do you do?” This webinar is allowing you to sharpen your answer. In those moments, you can generate real interest, find a referral partner, or maybe just make a new friend. In a master class, “How You Can Make Your Sale and Lose Your Sale in Just 30 Seconds!” you will learn eight things guaranteed to improve your elevator stories, three awesome elevator story templates and four ways to get off to a fast start. The thing to remember, whether you can attend or not, is that there is no such thing as the perfect pitch, just a perfect pitcher. Come experience how you can make or lose a sale in just 30 seconds. A SCORE webinar.
July 09, 2025 12:00 PM
Increase Your Website Sales & Leads Using SEO
Are you struggling to get website traffic that converts into sales and leads? Learn how to increase your website's organic (NO-COST) traffic from Google today! What You Will Learn From Attending This Workshop is how To Use SEO To Create A Bursting Pipeline of Leads/Sales, how To Ethically Hijack Your Competitors Google SEO Traffic, the Exact Strategy We Use To Optimize Websites That Become Lead Generators, how To Rank Your Website On Google Using SEO Strategies That Work, stop Spending Money On Ads! Brandon Leibowitz, the founder of SEO Optimizers, is hosting this special workshop. Brandon will share the knowledge, tips, and techniques he has acquired over the past 15 years. Register for the SEO class today! A SCORE webinar.
July 10, 2025 11:00 AM
Level Up for LA28: A Procurement Guide for Small & Diverse Businesses
Ready to compete for high-impact contracts during LA’s biggest events yet? From the 2028 Olympics to the FIFA World Cup and beyond, millions in procurement opportunities are available—but only if your business is ready. This workshop provides a holistic view of the procurement process to help small and diverse businesses move from curious to contract-ready. Whether new to procurement or looking to sharpen your approach, you’ll learn the key steps to compete confidently and win. A SCORE webinar.
July 10, 2025 01:00 PM
Financial Projections Made Easy
This workshop is the answer if you don’t feel confident forecasting your business’s finances, regardless of how long you’ve run your company. It is especially useful for start-ups, which don’t have a financial history. Financial Projections Made Easy explains the specific steps to complete the entire forecasting process, focusing on the user-friendly template created by SCORE LA to help determine the financial viability of your business. This workshop shows how to determine and manage the month-by-month cash flow and provides attendees with examples of financial projections tailored to their own companies. Attendees are shown how to calculate the amount of cash they need to run their companies. A SCORE webinar.
July 11, 2025 10:00 AM
Fund Your Business with Sponsors, Even if You’re Just Starting Out
Would you like to do what you love and have someone else foot the bill? Have you ever considered corporate sponsors for your business, show, book, charity, speaking engagements or events? If you answered yes to any of these questions, this webinar is for you! America’s most successful companies partner with sponsors. Why not you? Linda Hollander can help you. She is the author of the #1 best-selling book, Corporate Sponsorship in 3 Easy Steps, and the CEO of Sponsor Concierge. Linda has consulted with many entrepreneurs to help them profit from the awesome power of corporate sponsors and has 20 years of experience in business. Her corporate sponsors have included Microsoft, Wells Fargo, Epson, Citibank, FedEx, Health Net, Southwest Airlines, Bank of America, Staples, American Airlines, Walmart and IBM. A SCORE webinar.
July 15, 2025 10:00 AM
MySBA Certification Training: Preparing for MySBA Certification
This webinar will include a brief overview of MySBA certification benefits, basic eligibility criteria, steps to prepare for the application (i.e., account creation/login, SAM registration, document checklist), and the application's walk-through. See if your business qualifies for certification and learn how to apply. An SBA webinar.
July 03, 2025 11:00 AM
How to Start a Business
This virtual workshop is targeted at new entrepreneurs. Topics covered include 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 learn about the multiple resources available to help you. This event will take place online using Microsoft Teams; please register to obtain the login information. Please note that if you plan 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. Please email lado@sba.gov at least 7 days in advance for reasonable accommodation requests. An SBA webinar.
July 07, 2025 10:00 AM
MySBA Certification Training: Mentor Protégé & Empower to Grow Programs
This webinar will educate small business owners on the Mentor-Protégé program (MPP). Presenters will discuss program eligibility, benefits and how to apply. Participants will also learn about the complimentary business courses, tailored training and one-on-one consulting available under the Empower to Grow program. An SBA webinar.
July 08, 2025 11:00 AM
MySBA Certification Training: Certification Eligibility Requirements
This webinar will provide education on the regulatory requirements for MySBA certification programs, review the respective governing documents and discuss common disqualifiers. Topics may include, but not be limited to, Veteran validation, third-party certification, social-disadvantaged narratives, HUBZone calculations, etc. An SBA webinar.
July 10, 2025 11:00 AM
ADA Compliance: What Every Organization Should Know
Join SBA for a training on ADA Compliance and what every organization should know. This training will provide an understanding of ADA requirements for physical properties and digital platforms, equipping you with the knowledge to create more inclusive, accessible environments and reduce legal risks. ***This presentation is intended for information and educational purposes only. It does not constitute legal advice, nor does it direct or recommend specific actions. The content is designed to provide general insights and understanding of the subject matter. Attendees are encouraged to consult with legal professionals for advice.*** This event will take place online using 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. Please email lado@sba.gov at least 7 days in advance for reasonable accommodation requests. An SBA webinar.
July 14, 2025 10:00 AM
MySBA Certification Training: Navigating the Application Process
This webinar will assist small business owners who have successfully submitted a MySBA certification application to navigate the application process. Presenters will discuss how to respond and resubmit an application that has been “Returned to Business”, responses to requests for information (RFI), and other frequently asked questions. An SBA webinar.
July 17, 2025 11:00 AM
MySBA Certification Training: Deep Dive into Entity-Owned/8(a) and HubZone Applications
This webinar will educate entity-owned firms (owned by Indian tribes, Alaska Native Corporations, Native Hawaiian Organizations or Community Development Corporations) and/or firms located in a HUBZone. Presenters will discuss the qualifications and application walk-through for entity-owned/8(a) and/or HUBZone firms. An SBA webinar.
July 22, 2025 11:00 AM
MySBA Certification Training: Continuing Eligibility and Compliance
This webinar educates currently certified small business owners on continuing eligibility and maintaining compliance. Presenters will discuss reporting material changes, submitting annual reviews, responding to notices of proposed decertification, etc. An SBA webinar.
July 24, 2025 11:00 AM
How to Start a Business
This virtual workshop is targeted at new entrepreneurs. Topics covered include 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 learn about the multiple resources available to help you. This event will take place online using Microsoft Teams; please register to obtain the login information. Please note that if you plan 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. Please email lado@sba.gov at least 7 days in advance for reasonable accommodation requests. An SBA webinar.
July 28, 2025 10:00 AM
SCALE: Capital Access Webinar
SCALE: Success, Capital Access and Leadership for Entrepreneurs was created by the California Office of the Small Business Advocate (CalOSBA) to help California’s small businesses across the state access more resources to start up, grow, and create jobs. Join CMTC, CAMEO Network and SCALE partners to get connected with resources, support and mission-driven lenders who want to help your business grow and thrive. A CMTC webinar.
July 17, 2025 11:00 AM
