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Webinar Series

The Chamber has launched an important series of webinars focused on strategies and solutions for small businesses as the economy reopens. Take advantage of these free webinars live or on-demand.

Check our Calendar of Events for upcoming webinars

DGS Im Certified. Now What?

This session will equip you with the skills and knowledge needed to identify, pursue, and secure contracting opportunities through the Department of General Services (DGS). Gain insight into the best strategies for navigating the DGS system, enabling you to maximize your success in acquiring contracts. 

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DGS Im Certified. Now What?

Are you newly certified for doing business with the state of California? It's time to take the next step and position your business to find and land bids. In this webinar, you'll learn about ways to increase your visibility, conduct market research, understand the contracting process, and more!

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DGS How to Do Business with the State of California


This webinar is an opportunity to learn how to do business with the State of California. Learn about Cal e-Procure registration, locating bid solicitations, researching contracts, and understanding SB/DVBE advocacy in order to expand your businesses.

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USC June RFQ Release Information Session

Join the Los Angeles Latino Chamber of Commerce and USC University Relations Office of Business Diversity & Economic Opportunity for a webinar on the upcoming Request for Quote (RFQ) in June 2023.

Learn how to become a qualified vendor, understand the process of responding to the RFQ, learn about upcoming contract opportunities, and comprehend USC's approach to project management.

Ms. Allyson Gipson will present the RFQ opportunity and provide information on the USC agreements. Don't miss this chance to get involved in local community projects and gain insight into a wider range of opportunities for your business!

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Verizon Small Business Digital Ready Webinar

During the webinar, Verizon's Octavia Fisher and Christian Andrade will be discussing a variety of resources available to small businesses, such as online courses, grants, and expert coaching. They will also be showing a live demonstration of the online platform and discussing the Verizon Grant for $10K and how to apply. Don't miss out on this amazing opportunity to learn more about the resources available to help you and your business succeed


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L.A. County Small Business Webinar

This webinar will provide unique insights and opportunities to small business owners and those interested in fair chance hiring. Attendees will discover and learn about the Small Business Concierge, the APEX Accelerator Program for Contracting, and business information regarding business certificates to supplement their pursuit of government contracts.

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New California Employment Laws 2023

Are you compliant with the new 2023 employee laws? Please join us for a high-level overview of the major laws that have been finalized for 2023 and see how they may impact your company.

Learn about the following Assembly Bills and New Laws for 2023!!

  • AB1949 Bereavement Leave
  • AB 2188 Cannabis Use
  • SB 1162 Pay Transparency
  • Mandatory Retirement Plans

Speakers: Marilyn Marrero, HR Consultant & Minerva Hernandez, HR Consultant

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Demystifying Certification for DGS, LA County, and California Public Utilities Certification (CPUC)

Looking to get your small business certified? 

This session will compare three certifications the Department of General Services (DGS), Los Angeles County, and California Public Utilities so that you can make the best decision for your company.

Speaker: Jack Ochoa, Founder, Infinity GPC.

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Los Angeles County Employability Business Grants

The Employability Business grant offers small and medium sized businesses in California the opportunity to receive grants from $20,000- $200,000 to Grow their business and create job opportunities for individuals with disabilities

Speaker: Megan Davis, Demand Side Employment Grant Manager, Department of Rehabilitation, Los Angeles County.

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How to Grow Your Business with Los Angeles County

Los Angeles Latino Chamber of Commerce and Los Angeles County Workforce Development Board have partnered to provide a series of quarterly webinars that will inform LALCC members about existing resources to grow their business.

Speakers: Maritza Dubie-Uribe, MA, Executive Director, and Greta Setian, Senior Deputy, Los Angeles County Workforce Development. 

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Use YouTube to Grow Your Business

Join us for the last webinar of 2022. Google Digital Coach Roberto Martinez moderated Use YouTube to Grow Your Business. It's an interactive webinar where you will learn how to navigate YouTube to get maximum exposure on YouTube.  

You will be guided step-by-step on how to use this resource to grow your business.

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New Construction Session 3 of 3

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New Construction Session 2 of 3

Single Family and ADU (Accessory Dwelling Unit)

Session 2 New Construction addresses single family homes and ADU's.  This webinar is geared to individuals in the areas of construction, design, architecture, building new single family homes and ADU's. Topic covered were the great incentives that SCE is currently offering under the CPUC, length in getting new services .

Subject matter experts include: Melinda Dinin at TRC Companies and shared the BUILD and CESH programs and Jose Gomez, Planner at SCE shared how designers and architects really need to go through the planning process prior to building. By doing so, homeowners could save thousands of dollars in redesign or rebuilding.  And lastly Ruby Rose, New Construction Senior Advisor shared how electric is the future of homeownership.

A deck is available for those who wish to see the presentation shared on this webinar. Send an email to info@lalcc.org with your request.

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New Construction Session 1 of 3

Multi-Family All Electric

This interactive session engages you with New Construction Multi-Family All Electric. This session was moderated by Ruby Rose Yepez, Senior Advisor New Construction at Southern California Edison and Chairman Darrel Sauceda at the L.A. Latino Chamber. As electric being the wave of the future in home construction, there are many incentives and rebates for multi-family units. Including rebates on EV chargers once they are installed. This includes level 2 chargers.

Our subject matter experts include Jose Tapia, Planner at Southern California Edison, Melinda Dinin, Market Manager at TRC Companies ,and Tina Hendrix, Outreach Specialist at Willdan. Session was moderated by Ruby Rose Yepez, Senior Advisor New Construct at Southern California Edison.

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Bid Proposal Preparation


This interactive session is ideal for those who are seeking to get contracts.  Bid proposals are submitted in different formats, from traditional document submittal to online portals.

Learn from four industry experts on the best practices for submitting proposals.  Including: How do you determine cost and how to create a design-built contract/plan; How SCE uses its ARIBA portal to submit your proposals. It's a cloud-based platform for buyers and suppliersLearn how to bid on a project accurately, including the scope of work and current pricing.

Combined, the speakers have over 40+ years of experience.  Hear from Chairman Darrel Sauceda (also COO of Associated Construction Group Services), Jose Chavira, Supplier Diversity Project Manager at SCE, and Board Members Rudy Gutierrez, President at SHELL Roofing Solutions and Elizabeth Martinez, VP of Business Development at Meruelo Enterprises, Inc, as they share their expertise in winning contracts. 

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Cyber Security - The Threat Is Real

We all deal with challenges on a daily basis in our work environment and Cyber Security should be at top of mind. We have three subject matter experts speaking on the topic that if not taken seriously, can harm your business.   The threat is real! 

Learn from the experts how to protect your identity as well as your business. Julius Argumedo, President at C1P Solutions, Peter Brooks, Founder & CEO at GuardDog, and Paul Holes, Security Consultant at Guard Dog as they share tips on how to avoid pitfalls of cyber security.

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Leading Through Changing Times - SCE Business Education S.T.A.R Workshop


We begin a 3-part series with the Southern California Edison S.T.A.R. (Strategies, Towards Achieving, Results). This webinar "Leading Through Changing Times" with instructor Marianne Ellis, CEO & Co-Founder at VEO Group.   


Ms. Ellis has procured clients for high-level clients and has assisted in seeking corporate contracts. She shared secrets, laser focus on customers, never stopped testing, and knew when the idea was ready for market. This interactive session allows you to look at your business, be confident in any situation, and work to grow your business. It's important to know your client so that your business is in tune with new paths, makes adjustments, and is able to compete.


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2022 Code Breakers, Session 1 - Single Family All Electric

The 2022 Energy Code has introduced significant changes for single-family occupancies, from how these occupancies are to be classified and organized within the code to the introduction of new Mandatory and Prescriptive measures facilitating preparation for future multifamily all-electric buildings. 

Join us and Nick Brown, Owner of Build Smart Group for "Code Breakers: Single Family All Electric". This interactive technical training session is where we review not only the all-electric preparation requirements of the Energy Code but also PV exemptions. We will also explore preparation for future all-electric buildings in the Energy Code requirements for HVAC systems, solar panels,  and battery storage. This technical training series is sponsored by our partners at Southern California Edison.

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Employee Retention Credit (ERC)

During Covid-19, the administration introduced several programs to assist businesses that were in dire need of resources. We know that all businesses, large and small were affected by the pandemic in one way or another. Businesses were forced to scale down due to loss of workforce; many had to shut down temporarily or completely; businesses learn to pivot on demand; and millions looked for resources to help stay afloat, including PPP and other small loans and grants.

Steve Barnett shares what is the Employee Retention Credit or ERC program and how it can work for you and your business. It’s a program created under the CARES Act as part of the federal government relief program to encourage and reward business owners that retain employees during the covid-19 pandemic.

 If eligible, you can get up to $26K per W2. Find out how.

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Delta Airline Programs


The Los Angeles Latino Chamber of Commerce continues its partnership with Delta Air Lines.  Our Corporate Advisory Board Member Maira Braga shared the perks and bonuses,  and more importantly how businesses can be rewarded on future travels. Topics also included, Sky Miles, Sky Bonus, Delta SkyMiles Creditcard, Groups & Events Special Rates, and Sponsorship & Charity programs. 


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Could You Be Next? Cybersecurity To Protect Your Business


The Los Angeles Latino Chamber of Commerce hosted a webinar on Wednesday, April 6 at 3pm, an interactive virtual session discussing cybersecurity.  The webinar topic "Could You Be Next? Cyber Security To Protect Your Business" will be lead by three industry experts.

Cyber-attacks continue to dominate tech headlines because of the daily impact it has on everyone from internet users to small and large businesses. The numbers will continue to grow as the world becomes more digitally connected and bad actors become more sophisticated in their efforts.


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Faces of Resilience (Continued)

Hear inspirational stories from our friends Linda Caballeo Sotello, Brissa Sotelo-Vargas, Loriann Serna, Nancy De Los Santos, Elizabeth Martinez and our host Sylvia Castillo as they will share their transformation, life's lessons, triumphant moments that made them who they are today. 


California Laws & Updates for 2020

With each new year, comes new laws.  Our partners at BBSI will update you on the latest changes that will affect your business and employees.  

 

Managing a business requires so much more than providing a product or service. Business owners have people to lead, bills to pay, and growth to plan for.

That’s why BBSI surrounds its clients with a dedicated team of professionals that they call a Business Unit. These business unit teams are composed of experienced consultants and specialists in the areas of HR, Risk & Safety, Payroll, Talent Acquisition, and Business Strategy.

Updates include: AB 1033 CFRA Leave Expanded to Employee’s Care for Parent-in-law, SB 331 New Restrictions on Employee Nondisclosure/No disparagement Clauses, Minimum Wage Increases, COVID 19 Requirements – COVID 19 sick pay, and more.

Faces of Resilience

Welcome to the Los Angeles Latino Chamber of Commerce new signature series Faces of Resilience. We are excited to be present phenomenal and successful women who will share pieces of their life and how they have become strong and resilient. 

 

We all have our own unique stories and as we hear from each of our guest, we will realize that our stories resonate with their stories and journeys in many ways.  

 

Like every woman we know, we have a smile, but you don’t know what’s behind it or what we’re all about.  Our next Faces of Resilience webinar will be hosted in the Spring of 2022. Stay tuned. 

 



5 LAWSUITS THAT WILL DEVASTATE YOUR BUSINESS - VALARIE GONZALEZ, ESQ.

With California Laws changing every year, you need to ensure you learn how to not beg sued?  Join two top LAWtinas Valerie Gonzalez, Esq. and Gina Zapanta, Esq. as they share insights to protect your business.  This informational webinar highlights 5 Lawsuits That Will Devastate Your Business.


Google & U.S. Bank

An interactive session with Google & U.S. Bank, Part 2 Investors & Loan Options. Presenters: David Mora is a Senior Vice President of U.S. Bank for the Emerging Business Group in Los Angeles County shared the Los Angeles Latino Business Loan program and how it works for our members. And Roberto Martinez at Google shared the difference between investors, microloans, crowdfunding and alternative funding sources and how they can affect your business. Click to view the video.

Contracting with the State of California

Finding contracting opportunities can be daunting as well as knowing which methods work for each.  This session wraps up how you can navigate through DGS and be successful at getting contracts.

Part 3: We Covered:

- The Various Acquisition Methods

- How To Find Contracting Opportunities

- Existing State Contracts

- Contracts Exempt from Advertising

- Do's & Don'ts of Bidding

- Commercially Useful Function (CUF)

I'm Certified. Now What?

Once you’ve identified and applied for the certification that is right for your business, it’s time to take advantage of the opportunities it creates. 

In this webinar, I'm Certified. Now What? provides useful tips on how to improve your Cal eProcure profile, conduct market research, find bid opportunities, and more. As the 5th largest economy in the world, California buys everything needed to conduct business and maintain state buildings, equipment, infrastructure and everything in between. Don't miss out on part 3 on August 17th "Contracting with the State of California" at 10am. You can register at www.lalcc.org/dgs.  This webinar series is open to all businesses.

How to do business with the State of California

The state of California allocates BILLIONS of dollars to certified small businesses and disabled veteran business enterprises.  We appreciate our partnership with the Department of General Services who is here to guide you through this process of being certified and to be successful and getting contracts.  This is a 3-part webinar. The link below will take you to part one "How to do business with the State of California". Stay connected for the second webinar on August 10th and the last webinar on August 17th.  You can still register for the remaining series at www.lalcc.org/dgs.  There are useful tips that you can apply to become certified or get contracts with Los Angeles County and or the state of California.  

Ho to do business with the State of California

The state of California allocates BILLIONS of dollars to certified small businesses and disabled veteran business enterprises.  We appreciate our partnership with the Department of General Services who is here to guide you through this process of being certified and to be successful and getting contracts.  This is a 3-part webinar. The link below will take you to part one "How to do business with the state of California". Stay connected for the second webinar on August 10th and the last webinar on August 17th.  You can still register for the remaining series at www.lalcc.org/dgs.  There are useful tips that you can apply to become certified or get contracts with Los Angeles County and or the state of California.  

PPP Forgiveness & Round 2 PPP and Small Business Resources 

During the COVID-19 pandemic, many struggling businesses were aided with loans provided by the Payroll Protection Program (PPP).  With deadlines coming soon, we partnered up with the California Hispanic Chamber of Commerce to guide you through the forgiveness process. Please join us for this informative session and take away golden nuggets and tips on completing the forms and understanding the new criteria.  

Women-Owned Small Business ReOpening Tips

More than 30 percent of small business are more likely to close their doors for good. Please join us for our next webinar as we bring together a group of women entrepreneurs and business owners to talk about tips and strategies they are using in their businesses to reopen and stay open. Important tips for all businesses.

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Tactics for Understanding Procurement

In conversation with Darrel Sauceda for a discussion on ways to grow your business through product or service sourcing. To access the presentation slides, click here. For the procurement matrix, click here. Click on the image below to access webinar recording.


Success with Safety Measures in the Workplace

Learn tips and resources from healthcare professionals and safety experts on measures you need to put in place to keep your workplace safe and hygienic for employees and customers. To access presentation slides, click here.

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Returning to Work: What Employers Need To Do Now

Current legal issues regarding reopening, presented by AlvaradoSmith business and employment attorney Raul F. Salinas.

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Small Business Big Problems: Cyberthreats


What is Cybersecurity and why it's important for your small business. Learn from the experts how to mitigate your remote teams. With  Krista Arthur of Consilien and Julius Argumedo of C1P Solutions.

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