Events
November 2018
History of Central Avenue
From the 1920s to the 1950s, Central Avenue was the hub of West Coast jazz. Famous the world over, “The Avenue,” as it was lovingly called, was a must-visit destination for jazz lovers in Los Angeles. Join us for a series of conversations about Central Avenue and its history and eventual decline. The first program focuses on the beginnings of Central Avenue as a downtown gathering place for Los Angeles’s black residents. Sessions two and three look at the jazz…
Find out more »Breaking Healthcare Barriers: Acumen + ConsejoSano
Join the LA+Acumen Impact Circle for a deep-dive into the work of one of Acumen America’s investees, ConsejoSano. Founder and CEO, Abner Mason, will deliver an insightful keynote on how ConsejoSano is creating meaningful impact on multicultural populations and bolstering their ability to engage with the healthcare industry. Acumen’s goal is to alleviate global poverty by investing in agriculture, education, energy, housing, water and health. In this deep-dive, we’ll explore how this goal is being tackled in our own backyard. Based…
Find out more »Top Legal Tips for Entrepreneurs
Failing to properly setup and operate your business has serious consequences and is one of the most common reasons businesses fail. If you are an entrepreneur who is in the process of starting a business or are a small or mid-size business looking to grow, this is an important workshop to attend. Top Legal Tips for Entrepreneurs covers a variety of legal issues that entrepreneurs and business owners need to take into consideration as they setup and grow their businesses. It…
Find out more »Starting a Business: What You Need to Know
If you are thinking about starting a new business or have recently started one, this is a valuable workshop for you. Starting a Business: What You Need to Know cuts through the confusion and chaos of what you need to do and think about to start a business. In just 2 hours, you will gain a clear understanding of all the legal requirements for a start-up business, as well as actions that are simply smart to do. Some of the…
Find out more »Los Angeles County Tree Lighting
On Monday, Nov. 26, head down to Grand Park for this year’s edition of a favorite holiday tradition! The event, which happens every year around the same date, will see the official L.A. County Holiday Tree lit up in a special ceremony. The celebration is scheduled to take place from 5:30 – 8 p.m. and will include performances from community groups as well as local artists. This event is free to attend for all ages, no RSVP required. To read…
Find out more »December 2018
Marketing 101: The Essentials
If marketing your business is perplexing, confusing and maybe unsuccessful, this workshop can help remove the mystery and give you a clear path forward. Marketing 101 will give you a basic overview of marketing and marketing practices. This highly interactive workshop will help you focus on yourbusiness and your customer base, resulting in a more comprehensive understanding of your venture. The workbook and handouts you will use were created to guide participants to define their business, their target customers and how to reach them.…
Find out more »Starting a Business: What You Need to Know
If you are thinking about starting a new business or have recently started one, this is a valuable workshop for you. Starting a Business: What You Need to Know cuts through the confusion and chaos of what you need to do and think about to start a business. In just 2 hours, you will gain a clear understanding of all the legal requirements for a start-up business, as well as actions that are simply smart to do. Some of the…
Find out more »History of Central Avenue
From the 1920s to the 1950s, Central Avenue was the hub of West Coast jazz. Famous the world over, “The Avenue,” as it was lovingly called, was a must-visit destination for jazz lovers in Los Angeles. Join us for a series of conversations about Central Avenue and its history and eventual decline. The first program focuses on the beginnings of Central Avenue as a downtown gathering place for Los Angeles’s black residents. Sessions two and three look at the jazz…
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