Webinar Series

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. Click here to listen to the session.

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.

PAST WEBINARS

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.

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.  Click to review more.

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.

California Laws & Updates for 20202

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. 

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.  

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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