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To implement these improvements, RAMP will be temporari= ly unavailable from *December 9, 2024 to January 7, 2025.* During this period, you will be unable to view solicitations on RAMP, compl= ete Business Inclusion Program (BIP) outreach, submit BIP Summary Sheets, o= r submit certification applications. Starting January 9, 2025, optional dem= onstrations will be available on the new features. We encourage you to plan= accordingly. For more information please click here ( https://drive.google.com/file/d/17= -c3FF1G1G_0ClmUCEVr33yD63HVlujV/view?usp=3Ddrive_link ). ( https://www.procurela.com/ ) ( https://drive.google.com/file/d/15_oJWJiKday2TSDzJNuZP8gS3tySMcaX/view ) *Launching of NEW ProcureLA Program** Unlock Contracting Opportunities with Free Support Services. We are excited to share our newly launched program, which Mayor Karen Bass = launched in partnership with the City of Los Angeles Economic & Workforce D= evelopment Department (EWDD) and is operated by the Pacific Asian Consortiu= m in Employment (PACE). The Procure LA Program provides free services and resources to equip small = businesses with the knowledge and tools needed to acquire city contracts, s= uch as extensive contracting and financial and technical assistance. We are= here to guide you on how to access capital and seize forthcoming opportuni= ties available with anticipation of the 2026 World Cup, 2027 Super Bowl, 20= 28 Olympics, and even beyond the completion of these major sporting events. Is your small business ready to acquire a city contract? Whether new to con= tracting or looking to expand your opportunities, our dedicated team is her= e to help. For more details about the ProcureLA Program, please visit ProcureLA.com ( = http://ProcureLA.com ) and unlock your opportunities today. *REGISTER* : HERE ( https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScgdMOGNhHpUHu= UhewFPZQO2q-WqVSeD0ojKVSaATZvSyddnQ/viewform ) *COST* : FREE *ORGANIZER* : Pacific Asian Consortium in Employment (PACE) *QUESTIONS* : ProcureLA - procurela@pacela.org ( procurela@pacela.org?subje= ct=3D&body=3D ) *This event is not organized by the City of Los Angeles ( https://pacela.org/ ) ( https://pacelabdc.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/PACE-BDC-Nov-Dec-2024-Wo= rkshop-Schedule_Print.pdf ) *PACE Business November-December Workshops** PACE Business offers free webinars on finance, marketing, management, procu= rement, operations, and more! 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This discussion will provide insights to streamline financial processes,= support business growth, and navigate common industry challenges. Topic Covered Include: =E2=80=A2 Top-Level Overview of Tax Methods for Contractors =E2=80=A2 Building a Strong Financial Accounting & Reporting System =E2=80=A2 Identifying Trends in Your Financials & Jobs =E2=80=A2 Example Financial Statements & Key Metrics Overview =E2=80=A2 Contract Percentage Completion Calculations =E2=80=A2 Underbillings/Overbillings Impact =E2=80=A2 General Business Considerations for Contractors, and More! 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S= cheduled RAMP Shutdown

The City of Los An= geles is enhancing the Regional Alliance Marketplace for Procurement (RAMP)= . To implement these improvements, RAMP will be temporarily unavailable fro= m December 9, 2024 to January 7, 2025.

During this period, you will be unable to view solicitations on RAMP, compl= ete Business Inclusion Program (BIP) outreach, submit BIP Summary Sheets, o= r submit certification applications. Starting January 9, 2025, optional dem= onstrations will be available on the new features. We encourage you to plan= accordingly.

For more information please click here.
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L= aunching of NEW ProcureLA Program*

Unlock Contracting= Opportunities with Free Support Services.

We are excited to share our newly launched program, which Mayor Karen Bass = launched in partnership with the City of Los Angeles Economic & Workfor= ce Development Department (EWDD) and is operated by the Pacific Asian Conso= rtium in Employment (PACE).

The Procure LA Program provides free services and resources to equip small = businesses with the knowledge and tools needed to acquire city contracts, s= uch as extensive contracting and financial and technical assistance. We are= here to guide you on how to access capital and seize forthcoming opportuni= ties available with anticipation of the 2026 World Cup, 2027 Super Bowl, 20= 28 Olympics, and even beyond the completion of these major sporting events.=

Is your small business ready to acquire a city contract? Whether new to con= tracting or looking to expand your opportunities, our dedicated team is her= e to help.

For more details about the ProcureLA Program, please visit ProcureLA.com and unlock= your opportunities today.

REGISTER: HERE
COST= : FREE
ORGANIZER: Pac= ific Asian Consortium in Employment (PACE)
QUESTIONS: ProcureLA - procurela@pacela.org   

*This event is no= t organized by the City of Los Angeles  =   
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P= ACE Business November-December Workshops*

PACE Business offe= rs free webinars on finance, marketing, management, procurement, operations= , and more! Register now by clicking on each webinar title or its correspon= ding flyer button on the Wo= rkshop Schedule Flyer.

WHEN= : Thursday, November 7, 2024 - December 17, 2024 
WHERE<= /span>: In Person/ Online 
REGISTER: HERE
COST= : FREE
ORGANIZER: PAC= E Business Development Center

*This event is no= t organized by the City of Los Angeles  =   
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2= 024-2025 Digital Marketing Series for Small Business Owners*

Discover key strat= egies and tools to elevate your online presence across multiple platforms.<= /span>

WHEN= : Thursday, December 12, 2024 - Thursday, January 23, 2025 1:00 PM - 2:00 P= M PST 
WHERE<= /span>: Via Zoom
REGISTER: HERE<= /div>
COST= : FREE
ORGANIZER= : PACE Business Development = Center 
QUESTIONS= : bdcinfo@pacela.org 

*This event is no= t organized by the City of Los Angeles   
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B= usiness, Financial Reporting, & Tax Tips for Construction Firms*

Join us for an int= eractive session with Glenn Carniello, CPA, CCIFP, and Partner at Eide Bail= ly LLP, as he covers essential topics to help
contractors optimize their financial and business strategies this tax seaso= n. This discussion will provide insights to streamline financial processes,= support business growth, and navigate common industry challenges.

Topic Covered Include:
=E2=80=A2 Top-Level Overview of Tax Methods for Contractors
=E2=80=A2 Building a Strong Financial Accounting & Reporting System
=E2=80=A2 Identifying Trends in Your Financials & Jobs
=E2=80=A2 Example Financial Statements & Key Metrics Overview
=E2=80=A2 Contract Percentage Completion Calculations
=E2=80=A2 Underbillings/Overbillings Impact
=E2=80=A2 General Business Considerations for Contractors, and More!=

With tax season on the horizon, sign up now to apply these helpful tips!

WHEN= : Tuesday, December 17, 2024, 3:00 PM - 4:30 PM PST 
WHERE<= /span>: Via Zoom
REGISTER: HERE
COST= : FREE
ORGANIZER= : Merriwether & Williams=
QUESTIONS= : Rina Yordanos - mwisinfo@imwis.c= om

*This event is no= t organized by the City of Los Angeles   
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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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