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ADA Request | L.A. County Vendor Events | Bridging the Gap |

Due to the increased demand for OSB / PTAC educational workshops,  pre-registered reserved seating will be held for 10 minutes (from scheduled class start time).  Thereafter, reserved seating will be released to walk in clients.  Once maximum class room capacity is reached workshop registrations will be closed.   If you have any questions, please contact our office at (323) 881-3964 or email:  OSB@isd.lacounty.gov 

DATE

TIME

COURSE/EVENT

DESCRIPTION 

LOCATION

RSVP

2/10/10

8:30 AM registration

9:00 AM 

to

12:00 noon

 

Recovery & Reinvestment Seminar

 

 

 

 

GROW YOUR BUSINESS!! 

Learn how Federal Stimulus funds can cover up to 100% of the wages of new employees at your business or nonprofit!

 

 

 University of Antelope Valley

44055 North Sierra Hwy, Lancaster, CA 93534 

 

RSVP via e-mail to: bsears@sbwib.org

For further detail information call        (310) 970-7796

 visit: www.employmentstimulus.org 

2/17/10

 

8:30 AM registration

9:00 AM 

to

12:00 noon

Recovery & Reinvestment Seminar

 

GROW YOUR BUSINESS!! 

Learn how Federal Stimulus funds can cover up to 100% of the wages of new employees at your business or nonprofit!

Los Angeles Valley College (Job Training Center)

5800 Fulton Ave, Valley Glen, CA 91403

 RSVP via e-mail to: bsears@sbwib.org

For further detail information call       (310) 970-7796

 visit: www.employmentstimulus.org

2/19/10

8:30 AM

to

11:30 AM

GSA:  Getting on    the  GSA Schedule! 

 Workshop conducted by US GSA.  This course is reviews the fundamentsl of the GSA acquisition process; how to identify schedules & item numbers; analysis of the application process; use of GSA website & schedules for marketing to GSA, DoD and other federal agencies.

LACO-ISD

1100 N. Eastern Ave., 

 G-101   Los Angeles, CA  90063

 Click here to register for this course

2/19/10

1:00PM

to 

4:00 PM

GSA Start-up Strategies for a GSA Proposal

Pre-requisite:  Completion of "GSA: Getting on Schedule"

This hands-on review workshop will cover the solicitation package; review the details of document and explan common FAR clauses; Point out common mistakes; Explain process of submitting a proposal to GSA.  Important Note:  GSA Schedules will not be provided in class.  For instruction on how to download the appropriate GSA Schedule, contact our office.

LAC Internal Svs

1100 N. Eastern Ave.   

G-101   Los Angeles, CA  90063

Click here to register for this course

 

2/19/10

to

2/20/10

2/19/10  12:00 noon    to 5:00 PM

 

2/20/10   8:00 AM     to
to
 4:00 PM

Thrive and Kick it Into Overdrive: Business Solutions That Work Symposium

 Learn from the Experts! This event offers 18 workshops e.g., Strategies to Grow Today's Businesses, Financial Management, 5 Quick Steps to Inventory Reduction, Ethics in the Workplace, Expectations to Improve Business Performance, How to Use Marketing Videos to Grow Your Business, Engaging People in Challenging Times, Marketing in Tough Times, Health Care Panel, How to Beat the Recession in a Global Market and much more! 

Cerritos College Student Center 11110 Alondra Blvd, Norwalk, CA 90650

To Register go to the following website:

https://regonline.com/thrive_and_kick_it_into_overdrive_business_solutions

 

More Details: Marjean: 800-481-6555 x1252, e-mail: marjeanc@selaco.com 

3/2/10 

to 

3/3/10

8:00 AM

to 

4: 00 PM

NASA/JPL 22nd   Annual High-Tech Conference 2010

Small businesses will meet purchasing and technical reps. from major corporations & Federal Agencies during the Marketplace Forum. Attendees can expect to improve their knowledge & skills in competing in the federal and state government and prime contractor marketplace, and more.  For more info visit the website.

Westin LAX Hotel

5400 W. Century Blvd., LA, CA  90045

Online Registration/ informaiton: Click here

Deadline: 2/8/10

3/5/10

 

8:30 AM 

to

11:30 AM

Government Contracting 101

 Learn about the LA County and Federal gov. registration & procurement process, e.g. WebVen and CCR, Certifications;  bid opportunities; & methods to submit bids. 

AC Bilbrew Library  

150 E. Segundo Blvd, Los Angeles, CA

Click here to register for this course 

 

3/5/10

 

1:00 PM 

to 

4:00 PM

Federal Proposal Preparation

Learn how to review, prepare &respond to solicitations, e.g. how to locate bids; review process, analyze scope of work & evaluation criteria; how to develop-outline, executive summary, technical & cost proposals; finalize finished product,  schedule, deadlines;  & strategies, debriefings and protests 

AC Bilbrew Library  

150 E. Segundo Blvd, Los Angeles, CA

 

  Click here to register for this course 

3/11/10

8:30 AM

to

12:00 PM

Beyond the BID -    Contracting 101

 Learn about the County's buying process, what they buy, their purchasing methods, e.g. Master Agreements, Purchase Orders, vendor agreements, Bid opportunities and how to respond, County Web Portal, Certifications, and Overview on Contract basic terms and conditions to help demistify "County Language", as well as Federal registration & their procurement process, e.g. ccr, bid opportunities how to submit a bid. 

West Covina Library   

1601 W.Covina Pky, West Covina, CA  91790l

Click here to register for this course 

3/11/10

1:00 PM 

to  

4:00 PM

Federal Contract Administration

This course covers contract elements, types of contracts, uniform contract format, roles & authority of government reps., post-award conf., managing delivery schedules, quality, inspection & acceptance, packaging & transportation, contract changes, and more. 

West Covina Library

1601 W.Covina Pky, West Covina, CA   91790l  

Click here to register for this course 

3/18/10

 

 

9:00 AM 

to 

11:00 AM

 

U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA)   

8(a) Online Federal Certification Application Workshop

 

This workshop consists of a page by page analysis of the certification application

SBA District Office

330 N. Brand Blvd, 12th Fl. Conf. Rm. Glendale, CA 91203 

To Register you must contact SBA directly at:

 

(818) 552-3233

 

Website:  www.sba.gov

Limited seating

3/19/10

 

8:30 AM

to  

11:30 AM

Government Contracting 101

 

Learn about the LA County and Federal gov. registration & procurement process, e.g. WebVen and CCR, Certifications;  bid opportunities; & methods to submit bids.

PACE Business Develop. Ctr.    

1055 Wilshire Blvd, Suite 900B, LA, CA

Click here to register for this course 

 

3/19/10

 

 

1:00PM

to

4:00 PM

 

Federal Proposal Preparation

 

 Learn how to review, prepare &respond to solicitations, e.g. how to locate bids; review process, analyze scope of work & evaluation criteria; how to develop-outline, executive summary, technical & cost proposals; finalize finished product,  schedule, deadlines;  & strategies, debriefings and protests 

PACE Business Develop. Ctr    

1055 Wilshire Blvd, Suite 900B, LA, CA

Click here to register for this course

 

4/2/10

 

8:30 AM  

to   

11:30 AM

GSA:  Getting on the  GSA Schedule! 

 

 Workshop conducted by US GSA.  This course is reviews the fundamentsl of the GSA acquisition process; how to identify schedules & item numbers; analysis of the application process; use of GSA website & schedules for marketing to GSA, DoD and other federal agencies.

La Canada Library  

4545 N. Oakwood Ave., La Canada Flintridge, CA  91011

Click here to register for this course

 

4/2/10

 

 

 

1:00PM 

to 

4:00 PM

 

 

GSA - Start-up Strategies for a GSA Proposal

Pre-requisite:  Completion of "GSA: Getting on Schedule"

This hands-on review workshop will cover the solicitation package; review the details of document and explan common FAR clauses; Point out common mistakes; Explain process of submitting a proposal to GSA.  Important Note:  GSA solicitation/ schedule will not be provided in class.  For instruction on how to download the appropriate GSA Schedule, contact:  osb@isd.lacounty.gov          

La Canada Library  

4545 N. Oakwood Ave., La Canada Flintridge, CA  91011

 

 

Click here to register for this course

 

 

4/13/10

 

9:00 AM

to 

10:00 AM

 State of California: Dept. General Svs "Getting Certified: Doing Business with the State" 

(Workshop 1 of 2)

This workshop is a pre-requisite to attending Workshop 2, and is an introductory workshop that will cover the State initial registration and certification process.

 

Business Tech Center

2400 N. Lincoln Ave., Altadena, CA 91001

Click here to register for this course

4/13/10

 

 

 

 

10:10AM  

to   

12:00 PM

 

 

DGS Next Steps: 

"I'm Certified, Now What!"

(Workshop 2 of 2)

Pre-requisite:   MUST be State Certified.

This course covers such topics as: Keywords & how to choose them; subcontracting opportunities using the CSCR; SOS profile - making the best use of it,; SCPRS - who buys what; Marketing you business to state agencies; and more. 

 

Business Tech Ctr.

2400 N. Lincoln Ave., Altadena, CA 91001

 

 

 

 

Click here to register for this course

 

 

 

4/22/10

 

9:00 AM   

to  

12:00 PM

Government     Contracting 101

 

 Learn about the LA County and Federal gov. registration & procurement process, e.g. WebVen and CCR, Certifications;  bid opportunities; & methods to submit bids.

La Verne Library    3640  D  St., La Verne, CA, 91750-3572

 

Click here to register for this course

 

4/22/10

 

 

 

1:00 PM   

to  

4:00 PM

 

 

 

Federal Proposal Preparation

 

 

 

 Learn how to review, prepare &respond to solicitations, e.g. how to locate bids; review process, analyze scope of work & evaluation criteria; how to develop-outline, executive summary, technical & cost proposals; finalize finished product,  schedule, deadlines;  & strategies, debriefings and protests 

La Verne Library   

3640  D  St., La Verne, CA, 91750-3572

 

 

 

Click here to register for this course

 

 

 

5/6/10

 

 

8:30 AM      to            11:30 AM

 

 

Federal Contract Administration

 

 

This course covers contract elements, types of contracts, uniform contract format, roles & authority of government reps., post-award conf., managing delivery schedules, quality, inspection & acceptance, packaging & transportation, contract changes, and more 

El Camino College SBDC

 13430 Hawthorne Blvd., Hawthorne, CA  90250

 

 

Click here to register for this course

 

 

5/6/10

 

 

1:00 PM

to  

4:00 PM

          Federal          Sub-Contracting

 

 

 This course covers Prime contract basics - managing subcontracts; subcontractor basics-working with primes or managing other subcontractors; consent to subcontract; project management; subcontract administration; marketing to prime contractors and more.

El Camino College SBDC

 13430 Hawthorne Blvd., Hawthorne, CA  90250

 

 

Click here to register for this course

 

 

 

5/20/10

 

 

9:00AM  

to     

11:00AM

 U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA)   

8(a) Online  Federal Certification Application Workshop

This workshop consists of a page by page analysis of the online certification application. 

SBA District Office

330 N. Brand Blvd, 12th Fl. Conf. Rm.  Glendale, CA 91203

 

To Register you must contact SBA directly at:

 

(818) 552-3233

 

Website:  www.sba.gov

Limited seating

 

 

5/24/10

to

5/25/10

 

 9:00 AM

to  

5:00 PM

 

 Annual Keeping the Promise  (KTP2010)Conference  and Exposition

 

Bringing together 200 corporate and government procurement professionals meeting face to face with 400 qualified, competitive certified disabled veteran businesses

 

Irvine Marriott

18000 Von Karman Ave, Irvine, CA 92612

 

 

For workshop information/registration Log onto: www.ktpexpo.org/

Fees are posted at the event website. This is a KTP sponsored event.