Speakers: Jennifer Gastelum. Principal at PlaceWorks; Rob White, Vice President - Planned Communities Lewis Management Corp.; Bridgit Koller. Vice President of Forward Planning, Lennar Homes Speaker Series presented by: Kaiser Permanente

It can be difficult for community-based organizations to fund projects and programs. But if they're eligible for investment under the Community Reinvestment Act (CRA), that could give them an edge. The CRA encourages banks to support community development initiatives in low- and moderate-income communities. This legislation has been an important tool for driving innovation in [...]

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 [...]

Through support from the Economic Development Administration (EDA), Argonne National Laboratory (Argonne) developed the Economic Development Capacity Index (EDCI) as a tool to assist economic development stakeholders by characterizing local economic development capacity across the United States. The EDCI is intended to support the analytical needs of multiple audiences. For communities, Economic Development Districts (EDDs), [...]

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.   About this FREE Event 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 [...]

Are you suffering from poor delivery performance, poor quality, or non-responsive electronics suppliers? Do you need assistance in re-designing electrical circuitry for ease in procurement of component parts? Are you looking to re-source electrical components for your product? If you answered “Yes” to any of the above, we can help! During this webinar, we will [...]

Date: Wednesday, December 7, 2022 Time: 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM Location: Online Zoom webinar Cost: Free Language: English EIDL Repayments are Coming Due If you took out an EIDL loan during the height of the pandemic, it's getting time to start the repayment process. The first payment for COVID-19 EIDL borrowers is due 30 [...]

Cannabis Talks is back! Join us for "Cannabis Talks: Industry Updates & Dispensing Knowledge for 2023" on Thursday, December 8, from 11:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. California's cannabis industry is constantly evolving, and keeping up with the latest updates is a must. Speakers will include: Moderator: Ricardo Baca - Founder & CEO, Grasslands: A Journalism-Minded Agency Antonio [...]

Featuring: Dr. Erica Pascal, Founder and CEO of Ingensity™ IP Intellectual property can be one of the most valuable assets for an early-stage company and it is critical that entrepreneurs understand how to avoid unintentional disclosures and maintain appropriate secrecy. This talk, led by Dr. Erica Pascal, an experienced IP strategist, will cover strategies for presenting [...]

In March of 2021 the American Rescue Plan Act was signed into law. Since then, communities have seen a historic investment to address the economic impact of COVID-19. This is particularly important for the BIPOC and low-income populations that have endured disproportionately higher suffering to their health and economic well-being. This webinar will showcase best [...]