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Join us for= an exciting no-cost virtual workshop where contractors will hear from Los = Angeles City Councilmember Adrin Nazarian, distinguished representatives fr= om the Port of Los Angeles (POLA), Los Angeles World Airports (LAWA), the L= os Angeles Department of Water and Power (LADWP), and the Los Angeles Depar= tment of Public Works, as well as representatives from the LA Regional Cont= ractor Development and Bonding Program (CDABP).

WHEN: Thursday, September 25, 2025, 3:00 PM - 4:30 PM PST 
WHE= RE: Online
REGISTER: HERE
COST= : FREE
ORGANIZER: Merriwether & Williams
QUESTIONS: Kristi Villega= s -  mwisinfo@imwis.com
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with Counci= lmember John Lee

Join us on = October 9 to learn about the many valuable resources available to small, lo= cal, and diverse contractors in the City of Los Angeles, and to find out mo= re about upcoming contracting opportunities in Council District 12 and beyo= nd!

In this no-= cost virtual workshop, contractors will hear from Los Angeles City Councilm= ember John Lee, distinguished representatives from the Port of Los Angeles = (POLA), Los Angeles World Airports (LAWA), the Los Angeles Department of Wa= ter and Power (LADWP), and the City of Los Angeles Department of Public Wor= ks, as well as representatives from the LA Regional Contractor Development = and Bonding.

WHEN: Thursday, October 9, 2025, 3:30 PM - 5:00 PM PST 
WHE= RE: Online
REGISTER: HERE
COST= : FREE
ORGANIZER: Merriwether & Williams
QUESTIONS: Kristi Villega= s -  mwisinfo@imwis.com
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Unlock cont= racting opportunities with LAUSD and discover how small businesses can play= a key role in rebuilding Los Angeles. Learn about SBE program benefits, up= coming construction projects, registration and prequalification steps, and = effective procurement strategies. Plus, engage directly with LAUSD experts = during a live Q&A.

WHE= N: Thursday, September 18, 2025, 1:00 PM - 2:30 PM P= ST 
WHE= RE: Online
REGISTER: HERE
COST= : FREE
ORGANIZER: U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) - L.A. District Office
QUESTIONS: Violeta Marin-= Romero -  sbe@lausd.net

*This event is is not organized by the City of Los A= ngeles  
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Entrepreneu= r Training Program*

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WHE= RE: Barnes Park Service Club House
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COST: $150 (Full r= eimbursement upon completion of the class)
ORGANIZER: PACE Women's Business Center
QUESTIONS: sdo@pacela.org

*This event is is not organized by the City of Los A= ngeles  
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ORGANIZER: PACE Business Development Center

*This event is is not organized by the City of Los A= ngeles  
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