Workshops
Verizon Small Business Digital Ready Program
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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.
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
A Journey Through Small Business Resources/ Recorrido De Recursos Para Pequeñas Empresas
Presented by: Elizabeth Lopez
Explore tools and strategies to empower your small business journey. This workshop covers small business resources to help you succeed.
Explora herramientas y estrategias para impulsar tu camino como pequeño empresario. Este taller abarca recursos para pequeños negocios que te ayudarán a tener éxito.
Monday, April 21
Lunes 21 de abril
5:30-7:30pm
Shafter Veteran’s Hall
309 California Ave, Shafter, CA
Instructions:
IN PERSON
EN PERSONA
Northern California VBOC Business Resources for Veterans and Military Spouses
This workshop will introduce you to the Northern California VBOC Business Resources for Veterans and Military Spouses, and what services are offered.
Tuesday, April 22
10:00-11:00am via Zoom
Instructions:
You will receive an email with the webinar link after registration.
Contracting with the State of California: Lunch & Learn
Presented by DGS
This workshop will introduce the state certification program to small business owners that want to work with the State of California.
Wednesday, April 23
12:00-1:00pm
Kern Women’s Business Center
SDVOSB workshop
Presented by: Venessa Gleich, American Indian Chamber of Commerce APEX Accelerator
Join MCSC Women's Business Center Director Norma Dunn and Venessa Gleich, American Indian Chamber of Commerce Apex Accelerator and SBA Fresno District Office Business Opportunity Specialist, Joshua Howk as they discuss the value of the SBA Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) Certification and its components.
Tuesday, April 29
10:00-11:00am via Zoom
Instructions:
Zoom link will be sent upon registration and also morning of event.
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.