Entrepreneur Training Program
2026-10-24 09:30 - 15:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | PACE Women’s Business Center, 1055 Wilshire Blvd, Suite 900B, Los Angeles, CA, 90017, United States
The Entrepreneur Training Program (ETP) is a 24-hour business start-up course for entrepreneurs that want to start a new business.

Season II ETP - Sep 2026

Discover JFLA: Interest-Free Loans for Your Business and Personal Needs
2026-10-28 11:00 | CA
Jewish Free Loan Association (JFLA) provides zero-interest, zero-fee loans designed to help individuals, families, entrepreneurs, and nonprofit organizations achieve financial stability and growth. During this webinar, participants will learn about JFLA’s affordable lending programs and how these resources can support:

Small business startup and expansion
Emergency financial assistance
Educational expenses
Housing and personal needs
Nonprofit and community organization support

JFLA’s loan programs are available to eligible applicants from all backgrounds throughout Los Angeles, Ventura, and Santa Barbara Counties. Attendees will also learn about the application process, eligibility requ.irements, and available support services.

LAUSD SBE - Small Business Boot Camp
2026-10-28 17:00 - 19:00, 2026-11-04 17:00 - 19:00, 2026-11-11 17:00 - 19:00, 2026-11-18 17:00 - 19:00, 2026-11-25 17:00 - 19:00, 2026-12-02 17:00 - 19:00, 2026-12-09 17:00 - 19:00, 2026-12-16 17:00 - 19:00 and 14 more dates | LAUSD Headquarters, 333 S. Beaudry Ave, Los Angeles, CA, 90017, United States
Boot Camp Flyer Fall 2026

The Small Business Boot Camp is a free training offered by our Facilities Services Division and is geared toward construction contractors/subcontractors of all tiers. The focus of the boot camp is on LAUSD’s facilities construction/maintenance projects and does not address LAUSD’s procurement in the areas of Goods & Commodities or Technology.

Contact: For any questions, please contact us at 213-241-0861 or email sbe@lausd.net.

AI for Business: Practical Tools, Real Results
2026-11-04 11:00 - 12:00, 2027-01-13 11:00 - 12:00 | CA
Learn how today’s AI tools can help you save time, sharpen ideas, and work more efficiently—no technical background required.

Wed., July 15 | Grow Your Business with AI-Powered Tools: Identify tools that automate workflows and save time.
Wed., Sept 2 | Build Marketing Assets Faster with Nano Banana: Generate professional visuals from text in seconds.
Wed., Nov 4 | Sharpen Your Product Idea with Gemini: Refine your value proposition and test business concepts.
Wed., Jan 13 | Turn Documents into Action with NotebookLM: Extract actionable insights from long-form data instantly.

Build Your Business Empire Mindset: Marketing, Cash Flow, Capital, and Protection
2026-11-12 13:00 - 14:00, 2026-12-10 13:00 - 14:00 | CA
Five Workshops to Help You Grow, Fund, and Protect Your Business:

August 20 — Your Next Level Business Build a stronger foundation for growth, leadership, and resilience.
September 17 — Marketing in a Digital World Attract more customers and strengthen your online presence.
October 15 — Navigating Your Cash Flow Improve cash flow management and make smarter financial decisions.
November 12 — The Power of Capital Understand funding options and prepare your business for financing.
December 10 — Cybersecurity & Fraud Prevention Protect your business from scams, fraud, and cyber threats.

Digital Marketing for Women-Owned Businesses
2026-11-26 11:00 - 13:00 | CA
This series provides a comprehensive roadmap for creating & executing a strategic marketing plan, covering audience development, digital marketing channels, & business growth strategies. It also includes practical guidance for seasonal campaigns, re-engagement efforts, & building a structured 2027 content plan & calendar.
2/26/2026 | Marketing Plan 101 – Create Your Roadmap to Success: Feeling overwhelmed by marketing options & unsure where to invest your time & money? This workshop helps you focus on strategies that actually work for your business.
3/26/2026 | Defining Your Audience – The Power of Buyer Personas: What is a Buyer Persona? Is a semi-fictional representation of your ideal customer based on market research & real data about your existing customers.
4/23/2026 | Social Media Essentials – Picking the Right Platforms for Your Business: This class covers social media basics & trends to help business owners grow their presence.
5/28/2026 | E-Mail Marketing Essentials: Email marketing delivers strong ROI, but success depends on targeted campaigns. This workshop covers techniques to help improve your email marketing results.
6/25/2026 | From Networking to New Business – LinkedIn Essentials: LinkedIn is a key B2B platform for reaching senior decision-makers, staying on top of industry trends, & connecting with high-value clients.
7/23/2026 | The Power of Connections – Leveraging Networking: The Power of Connections provides a practical guide to mastering it across industries.
8/27/2026 | Blog to Grow – Why Blogging is a Small Business Power Tool: Why blogging remains important, how it boosts traffic, SEO, & trust & how to repurpose posts for social media, email, & promotions.
9/24/2026 | Marketing Strategies to Sleigh the Holiday Season: Learn to create a streamlined holiday marketing plan that saves time, engages customers, & maximizes seasonal results.
10/29/2026 | How to Re-Engage Your Inactive Email Subscribers: Learn strategies to engage inactive email subscribers & encourage them to open, read & click your emails in
11/19/2026 | From Ideas to Execution: 2027 Marketing Content Planning + Calendar Walkthrough: Learn an easy method to plan your 2027 marketing & customize the provided content calendar for your business.

Mastering SEO with AI: Boost Your Website Traffic & Leads
2026-12-03 12:00 - 13:00 | CA
This workshop will teach you proven SEO strategies, automation techniques, and AI-powered tools to enhance your content, analyze competitors, and maximize your online visibility. Don’t miss this opportunity to revolutionize your SEO game!

3/5/2026 Leverage the Power of ChatGPT to Automate and Enhance SEO Strategies
6/4/2026 Increase your website sales and leads using SEO
9/17/2026 Leverage the Power of ChatGPT to Automate and Enhance SEO Strategies
12/3/2026 Increase your website sales and leads using SEO
