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SUMMARY:Los Angeles County Shop Local Business Lab Series
DESCRIPTION:Los Angeles County Department of Economic Opportunity’s Shop Local Business Lab Series is an interactive experience where small business owners and entrepreneurs can engage in workshops led by subject matter experts to develop strategies and skills that advance their growth and competitiveness. Whether you’re just starting your digital journey or ready to automate and scale\, this lab will equip you with the tools and network needed to innovate with confidence. \nParticipants will come away with information and resources on the following:\n• Artificial Intelligence (AI) – Introduction to practical AI applications\, including effective interaction with AI tools\, streamlining tasks\, reducing operational costs\, and using AI for business analysis (led by Microsoft)\n• Marketing – Digital marketing fundamentals\, social media ads\, SEO\, and website optimization (led by Google or Braven)\n• Contracting – How to register and certify your business\, find government contracts\, and build a strong Statement of Qualifications (led by DEO)\n• Technology Tools – Tools to improve operations\, efficiency\, and customer access (led by Square)\n• Legal Aid – Connects businesses with legal guidance on contracts\, business protection\, relevant policies related to operating a business online\, and key legal actions and resources available (led by Bet Tzedek) \nEvent Date:\nThursday\, March 12\, 2026 | 9:00 AM – 12:30 PM\nThe Salvation Army Siemon Family Youth & Community Center\, 7651 S. Central Ave Los Angeles\, CA 90001 \nSpace is limited. Register now at bit.ly/DEOBizLabs. \nFor more information about the Shop Local Business Labs Series and upcoming events\, visit here. \nIf you have any questions\, contact osb@opportunity.lacounty.gov.
URL:https://isd.lacounty.gov/event/los-angeles-county-shop-local-business-lab-series-4/
LOCATION:The Salvation Army Siemon Family Youth & Community Center\, 7651 S. Central Ave\, Los Angeles\, CA\, 90001\, United States
CATEGORIES:Business Events,Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="Department of Economic Opportunity":MAILTO:deo@opportunity.lacounty.gov
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