Workshops
KERN CENTER EDUCATIONAL WORKSHOPS
MCSC offers workshops on a wide variety of subjects. In addition to providing a networking platform among attendees, classes are designed to increase understanding of important and current business topics and trends. Workshops are open to the public.
Financial Foundations: 7 Week Breakthrough
Presented by: Mia Lankford
Join this transformational cohort designed to equip small business owners with the essential financial strategies, tools, and insights to build a robust economic framework and accelerate sustainable growth.
Tuesdays, March 4 - April 15
6:00-7:00pm via Zoom
Lunch & Learn: Credit 101 with Strata Credit Union
Presented by: Kelly Fargo, Strata Credit Union
In this workshop, participants will...
• Explore the importance of credit scores and reports.
• Learn how to access information about credit scores and reports.
• Discuss strategies to build and improve credit.
• Identify how to protect credit from incorrect claims and fraud.
Instructions:
This is an in-person event and lunch will be served.
Thursday, March 6
12:00-1:00pm at the Kern Women’s Business Center offices
HUBZone Workshop
Presented by: Angela Watson, Golden State APEX Accelerator
Historically Underutilized Business Zone (HUBZone) Small Business Federal Contracting Program
Program benefits:
The government limits competition for certain contracts to businesses in historically underutilized business zones. It also gives preferential consideration to those businesses in full and open competition.
Joining the HUBZone program makes your business eligible to compete for the program’s set-aside contracts. HUBZone-certified businesses also get a 10 percent price evaluation preference in full and open contract competitions.
HUBZone-certified businesses can still compete for contract awards under other socio-economic programs they qualify for.
The HUBZone program fuels small business growth in historically underutilized business zones with a goal of awarding at least three percent of federal contract dollars to HUBZone-certified companies each year.
Topics:
HUBZone Program Overview
Eligibility Requirements
Benefits of Certification
Application Process
Tuesday, March 11
10:00-11:00am via Zoom
Government Contracting Proposal Preparation Guidelines
Presented by: Victor Valdez, Monterey Bay APEX Accelerator
Join MCSC Women's Business Center Director Norma Dunn, Monterey Bay Procurement Technical Assistance Center (PTAC), Program Manager Victor Valdez, and Joshua Howk Business Opportunity Specialist, as they discuss the Capability Statements and Government Contracting.
Capability statements are an essential marketing tool that is key in government contracting. Learn what they are, how they are used, and how they can assist in opening doors to future government contracting opportunities.
Instructions:
Zoom Link will be available after registration.
Tuesday, March 18
10:00-11:00am via Zoom
SBA 8(a) Certification Presentation
Presented by: Israel Lara, SBA
Join MCSC Kern Women's Business Center Director Norma Dunn and Isreal Lara , Business Opportunity Specialist, from the SBA Fresno District Office as they discuss the value of the SBA 8a Certification and its components.
The 8(a) program is a nine-year business development program that provides business training, counseling, marketing, and technical assistance to small businesses that have been certified.
Instructions:
You will receive an email with the webinar link after registration.
Tuesday, March 25
10:00-11:00am via Zoom
SBA 8(a) Annual Review Workshop
Presented by: Israel Lara, SBA
The 8(a) Annual Review Workshop will provide opportunities to ask questions and meet with APEX, VBOC, SBDC, 8(a) firms and other key people.
Tuesday, April 1
10:00-11:00am via Zoom
Seven Characteristics of a Successful Contractor
Presented by: Victor Valdez, Monterey Bay APEX Accelerator
Learn the seven evaluation factors that are key to winning more contracting opportunities. These factors are key considerations, beyond price, that are reviewed by procurement evaluation teams and are vital to the success of your business.
Instructions:
A Zoom link will be sent after registration.
Tuesday, April 8
10:00-11:00am via Zoom
SAM.gov Workshop
Presented by: Angela Watson, Golden State APEX Accelerator
Join MCSC Women's Business Center Director Norma Dunn Golden State Procurement Technical Assistance Center (PTAC) Program Manager, Angela Watson, and SBA Fresno District Office, Business Opportunity Specialist, Thomas Scheu as they discuss how to register your business on the System for Award Management (www.SAM.gov) website, the federal government’s database.
Being registered in www.sam.gov is required to get a prime contract with the federal government.
You will learn "why" and "how" to register with SAM.gov.
Tuesday, April 15
10:00-11:00am via Zoom
Funded in part through a Cooperative Agreement with the U. S. Small Business Administration. All opinions, conclusions or recommendations expressed are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views of the SBA. Reasonable accommodations for people with disabilities will be made if requested at least two weeks in advance. Call MCSC Program Director at 805-595-1357. MCSC is an equal opportunity provider. MCSC is a 501 (c)(3) non-profit organization.