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This Course Covers: * County of Los Angeles Contractor Development and Bonding Program * Certifications * Bonding & Insurance * Labor Compliance & Prevailing Wage * and more... *WHEN* : Every Wednesday, August 14, 2024 - August 28th, 2024, 4:00 PM - 5:30 PM PST *WHERE* : Via Zoom *REGISTER* : HERE ( https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZMpduGqqjMrGd= 06aJuwdvSfS2VbhOWg7QD9#/registration ) *COST* : FREE *ORGANIZER* : Merriwether & Williams *QUESTIONS* : Rina Yordanos - mwisinfo@imwis.com ( mwisinfo@imwis.com?subje= ct=3D&body=3D ) *This event is not organized by the City of Los Angeles ( https://www.rampla.org/s/ ) ( https://drive.google.com/file/d/12oUBKCUCz5-GgSlV5IE9bYPs0X_A4fHB/view?us= p=3Ddrive_linkhttps://drive.google.com/file/d/12oUBKCUCz5-GgSlV5IE9bYPs0X_A= 4fHB/view?usp=3Ddrive_linkhttps://drive.google.com/file/d/12oUBKCUCz5-GgSlV= 5IE9bYPs0X_A4fHB/view?usp=3Ddrive_link ) *Navigating RAMP: A Guide to the Regional Alliance Marketplace for Procurement* Interested in contracting with the City or our Regional Partners? Join us o= n our free monthly webinar on Wednesday, August 28, 2024, from 11:00 AM to = 12:00 PM PST. This webinar will cover the following topics: * How to register, create a profile, and enhance your marketability * How to search and filter for opportunities that match your business capab= ilities * How to apply for certification recognition * How to access resources and support Unable to attend this session? Join us on the next one! Webinars are held e= very fourth Wednesday of the month. Register by scanning the QR code or vis= iting bit.ly/RAMPLAwebinar ( http://bit.ly/RAMPLAwebinar ) ! *WHEN* : Wednesday, August 28, 2024, 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM PST *WHERE* : Via Zoom *REGISTER* : bit.ly/RAMPLAwebinar ( http://bit.ly/RAMPLAwebinar ) *COST* : FREE *ORGANIZER* : City of Los Angeles Office of Procurement *QUESTIONS* : RAMP Support - snow.lacity.org/rampla ( http://snow.lacity.or= g/rampla ) ( https://www.clarkconstruction.com/ ) *Clark's Strategic Partnership Program** The Strategic Partnership Program (SPP) offers executive MBA-style classes = to small firms owned by minorities, women, and veterans in the construction= industry. The curriculum blends instruction from Clark=E2=80=99s building = professionals and local industry experts with interactive team projects and= workshops. Established by Clark in 2006, the SPP aims to equip diverse businesses with= the training, knowledge, and resources needed to compete for large-scale c= onstruction projects. Since then, the program has expanded to 10 markets na= tionwide. The SPP boasts an alumni network of over 1,500 business leaders and constru= ction entrepreneurs. Celebrating its 15th anniversary in 2021, Clark reaffi= rmed its dedication to inclusive growth among alumni by pledging $2.5 billi= on in new contracts over the next decade. *WHEN* : Beginning Sunday, September 1, 2024 - May 31, 2025, 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM PST *REGISTER* : HERE ( https://clarkconstruction.iad1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/S= V_5nBa4WeYIkK2uqy ) *COST* : FREE *ORGANIZER* : Clark Construction *QUESTIONS* : Michelle Quirante - michelle.quirante@clarkconstruction.com (= michelle.quirante@clarkconstruction.com?subject=3D&body=3D ) *This event is not organized by the City of Los Angeles ( https://imwis.com/ ) ( https://drive.google.com/file/d/1LsQ4SI8otynpjHTsGimI4j5qKUZGVnQq/view ) *Contract Award and Management Hybrid Training Academy** During this 6-week interactive training academy, participants will gain an = understanding of construction management skills and disciplines to successfully manage a construction project from award through close-out. This academy will be presented in a hybrid format. *WHEN* : Every Tuesday, September 10, 2024 - October 15th, 2024, 5:00 PM - = 7:30 PM PST *WHERE* : Hybrid format. In person/Zoom *REGISTER* : HERE ( https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZIodeCrqjIpHt= WRuiieCk5fdEaj8CFotXip#/registration ) *COST* : FREE *ORGANIZER* : Merriwether & Williams *QUESTIONS* : Rina Yordanos - mwisinfo@imwis.com ( mwisinfo@imwis.com?subje= ct=3D&body=3D ) *This event is not organized by the City of Los Angeles ( https://www.accessingla.com/ ) ( https://bca.lacity.gov/ ) ( https://drive.google.com/file/d/1-iXOS65cV3ym5UrfvHyV-tRBAuZscAKW/view ) *AccessingLA: RiseWith* A part of the City of Los Angeles=E2=80=99 celebration of Hispanic Heritage= Month, AccessingLA: RiseWith is a flagship networking event that focuses o= n businesses, contracting, and development opportunities in and around the = San Fernando Valley. From startup businesses to seasoned subcontractors, th= e AccessingLA events strive to create a dynamic tight-knit community for th= ose who want to do business with the City and other public agencies. This year=E2=80=99s event will offer information booths, networking opportu= nities, and panel discussions in both English and Spanish. *WHEN* : Thursday, September 26, 2024, 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM PST *WHERE* : Los Angeles Mission College, 13356 Eldridge Ave, Sylmar, CA 91342= ( https://maps.app.goo.gl/9BW9zbAxKdy4VT7Q9 ) *REGISTER* : HERE ( http://accessingla.com ) *COST* : FREE *ORGANIZER* : City of LA Department of Public Works: Bureau of Contract Adm= inistration *QUESTIONS* : Melissa Savage/Hana Ali - bca.sbdev@lacity.org ( bca.sbdev@la= city.org?subject=3D&body=3D ) *Disclaimer* : The newsletter is a service to advertise business developmen= t events/training programs. 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G= et Contract Ready with the County of Los Angeles*

The Get Contract R= eady with County of Los Angeles training academy consists of a 3-week train= ing series that will focus on techniques, principles, as well as best pract= ices and lessons learned from Los Angeles County Staff and the County of Lo= s Angeles Contractor Development and Bonding Program. 
This Course Covers= : 
  • County of Los Angeles Contractor Deve= lopment and Bonding Program
  • Certifications
  • Bonding & Insurance
  • Labor Compliance & Prevailing Wag= e
  • and more...
WHEN: Every Wednesday, August 14, 2024 - August 28th, 2024, <= /span>
4:00 PM - 5:30 PM PST 
WHERE: Via Zoom
= REGISTER: HERE<= /span>
= COST: FREE
ORGANIZER: Merriwether & Williams
QUESTIONS<= /span>: R= ina Yordanos - m= wisinfo@imwis.com

*This event is not organize= d by the City of Los Angeles   
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N= avigating RAMP: A Guide to the
Regional Alliance Marketplace for Procurement

Interested in cont= racting with the City or our Regional Partners? Join us on our free monthly= webinar on Wednesday, August 28, 2024, from 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM PST. This= webinar will cover the following topics: 
  • How to register, create a profile, an= d enhance your marketability
  • How to search and filter for opportun= ities that match your business capabilities 
  • How to apply for certification recogn= ition 
  • How to access resources and support
Unable to attend t= his session? Join us on the next one! Webinars are held every fourth Wednes= day of the month. Register by scanning the QR code or visiting bit.ly/RAMP= LAwebinar!

WHEN: Wednesday, August 28, 2024, 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM PST 
WHERE: Via Zoom
= COST: FREE
ORGANIZER: City of Los Angeles Office of Procurement
QUESTIONS<= /span>: R= AMP Support - snow.lac= ity.org/rampla  
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C= lark's Strategic Partnership Program*

The Strategic Part= nership Program (SPP) offers executive MBA-style classes to small firms own= ed by minorities, women, and veterans in the construction industry. The cur= riculum blends instruction from Clark=E2=80=99s building professionals and = local industry experts with interactive team projects and workshops. <= /span>

Established by Cla= rk in 2006, the SPP aims to equip diverse businesses with the training, kno= wledge, and resources needed to compete for large-scale construction projec= ts. Since then, the program has expanded to 10 markets nationwide. 

The SPP boasts an = alumni network of over 1,500 business leaders and construction entrepreneur= s. Celebrating its 15th anniversary in 2021, Clark reaffirmed its dedicatio= n to inclusive growth among alumni by pledging $2.5 billion in new contract= s over the next decade.

WHEN: Beginning Sunday, September 1, 2024 - May 31, 2025, 
6:00 PM - 9:00 PM PST
= REGISTER: HERE=
= COST: FREE
ORGANIZER: Clark Construction
QUESTIONS: Michelle Quirante - michelle.quirante@clarkconstruction.com 

*This event is not organized by the City of Los Angeles&n= bsp; =
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C= ontract Award and Management Hybrid Training Academy*

During this 6-week= interactive training academy, participants will gain an understanding of c= onstruction management skills and disciplines
to successfully manage a construction project from award through close-out.=  

This academy will = be presented in a hybrid format.

WHEN: Every Tuesday, September 10, 2024 - October 15th, 2024, 5:00= PM - 7:30 PM PST 
WHERE: Hybrid format. In person/Zoom
= REGISTER: HERE
= COST: FREE
ORGANIZER: Merriwether & Williams
QUESTIONS<= /span>: R= ina Yordanos - m= wisinfo@imwis.com

*This event is not organize= d by the City of Los Angeles   
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A= ccessingLA: RiseWith

A part of the City= of Los Angeles=E2=80=99 celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month, AccessingL= A: RiseWith is a flagship networking event that focuses on businesses, cont= racting, and development opportunities in and around the San Fernando Valle= y. From startup businesses to seasoned subcontractors, the AccessingLA even= ts strive to create a dynamic tight-knit community for those who want to do= business with the City and other public agencies. 

This year=E2=80=99= s event will offer information booths, networking opportunities, and panel = discussions in both English and Spanish.

WHEN: Thursday, September 26, 2024, 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM PST 
= REGISTER: HERE
= COST: FREE
ORGANIZER: City of LA Department of Public Works: Bureau of Contract Adminis= tration
QUESTIONS<= /span>: M= elissa Savage/Hana Ali - bca.sbdev@lacity.org
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Disclaimer: The newsletter is a s= ervice to advertise business development events/training programs. RAMP/Cit= y of Los Angeles does not assume any legal liability, control or guarantee = the accuracy, relevance, timeliness or completeness of information containe= d in this newsletter. Being featured in this newsletter does not necessaril= y state, reflect or constitute the RAMP/City=E2=80=99s expressed or implied= endorsement of the organizers=E2=80=99 opinions, products, or services.&nb= sp;
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