Long Beach Small Business Development Center

09/29/2026

Bellflower Makers

Have you ever dreamed of selling your products at a Farmers Market, Night Market, or local pop-up?

Maybe you have a great product idea… but you’re wondering:

How do I price it?
How do I market it?
Where do I get funding?
And how do I actually get from MAKER to MARKET?

This six-week, in-person Maker to Market program helps aspiring entrepreneurs turn those questions into action.

Every Monday evening, you’ll learn practical steps to help you build your business, including:

✨ Planning your venture
✨ Product sourcing
✨ Costing and pricing
✨ Marketing to your local community
✨ Funding your business
✨ Selling at Farmers Markets, Night Markets, and Swap Meets

The program is presented in partnership with the City, Long Beach City College SBDC, Ironfire Workspaces, and the Bellflower Farm & Craft Market.

📅 Mondays: October 12, 19, 26 + November 2, 9, 16
⏰ 6:30 PM–8:30 PM

📍 Ironfire Workspaces
17434 Bellflower Boulevard, 2nd Floor
Bellflower, CA 90706

Taught by Long Beach SBDC Consultant Karie Armstrong.

If your inner GPS has been telling you it’s time to stop thinking about your business idea and start building it, listen. 😉

Ready to go from Maker to Market?

👉 REGISTER NOW and reserve your spot. See the l i n k in the first c o m m e n t below.

Know someone with a product they’re ready to bring to the community? Send them this post and invite them to join you.

09/23/2026

Be sure to also follow us on Instagram for client success stories, live workshops in Long Beach, and to meet our talented staff of consultants with one sole purpose to help you increase your revenue. To register for our session, just go to our website LongBeachSBDC (d o t ) org

09/21/2026

If you’ve been saying, “I really need to get serious about my business…” this is your week.

The Long Beach SBDC has a full lineup of practical workshops designed to help small business owners move from ideas and overwhelm to clarity and ACTION.

This week, you can get support with:

✨ Developing an actionable business plan
✨ Marketing your small business
✨ Finding funding for growth
✨ Creating a roadmap to launch
✨ Navigating small claims for your business

Some sessions are virtual, and others are in person at the North Long Beach Higher Education Center.

And yes… these are the kinds of resources entrepreneurs need to actually use. You don’t have to figure everything out by yourself.

📅 September 21–25, 2026
👉 Register at LongBeachSBDC (dot) org and Click workshops

Tag a small business owner who needs to see this, and save this post so you don’t miss the workshop you need.

09/10/2026

FREE business training? Yes, please. 🙌🏽

September is the perfect time to sharpen your skills, explore new tools, and elevate your business without adding another expense to your plate.

The Long Beach SBDC is offering FREE September webinars designed to help entrepreneurs and small business owners learn, connect, grow, and succeed.

Topics include:

📈 Marketing Essentials for Business Growth
🎯 Turning Your Dream Into a Business
🤖 AI for Graphic Design & Video Creation
💬 How to Sell When You’re Not a Salesperson
📝 Developing an Actionable Business Plan
📣 Marketing Your Small Business
⚖️ Small Claims for Small Businesses

As an AI educator and business owner, I’m especially excited to see AI included in the conversation.

AI is a tool, not a replacement for your creativity, expertise, or Intuitive Intelligence.

Use the tools to save time.
Use your human insight to decide where you’re going.

That’s how we move from overwhelmed to aligned. ✨

Ready to invest in your business without spending a dime?

Register at LongBeachSBDC.org/workshops and share this with a small business owner who needs to see it.

08/26/2026

Register today and join us live in North Long Beach tomorrow to learn how to fund your dream!

Ready to grow your business—but need a plan to fund that growth? 💰📈

Whether you’re building a start-up or expanding an existing small business, understanding your numbers and your funding options can help you make smarter, more confident decisions.

Join us for:

FUNDING YOUR GROWTH
For Existing and Start-Up Small Businesses

Facilitated by SBDC Advisors Shaila Patankar & Max Ordonez

📅 Thursday, August 27
⏰ 11:30 AM–1:00 PM
📍 North Long Beach Higher Education Center
635 E. South Street, Long Beach, CA 90805

💵 FREE — pre-paid by your tax dollars

Learn how to better prepare for your business’s financial needs, explore funding options, understand what lenders are looking for, and position your business for growth.

Don’t wait until you need funding to start preparing.

Get informed. Get prepared. Grow with confidence.

👉 REGISTER TODAY
Visit LongBeachSBDC.org and click “Workshops.”

Know a small business owner who could benefit? Tag them or share this post!

Long Beach SBDC
Helping businesses grow and succeed.

08/25/2026

Don't confuse being busy with being productive.✅
As a business owner, it's easy to spend the day answering emails, posting on social media, and checking off small tasks-but are those activities actually moving your business forward?
Each week, identify the one task that could have the biggest impact on your revenue, customers, or growth.
Do that first.
Your to-do list may be long, but your priorities shouldn't be.
Question for you: What is the ONE thing you could accomplish this week that would make the biggest difference in your business?

08/24/2026

Ready to grow your business—but need a plan to fund that growth? 💰📈

Whether you’re building a start-up or expanding an existing small business, understanding your numbers and your funding options can help you make smarter, more confident decisions.

Join us for:

FUNDING YOUR GROWTH
For Existing and Start-Up Small Businesses

Facilitated by SBDC Advisors Shaila Patankar & Max Ordonez

📅 Thursday, August 27
⏰ 11:30 AM–1:00 PM
📍 North Long Beach Higher Education Center
635 E. South Street, Long Beach, CA 90805

💵 FREE — pre-paid by your tax dollars

Learn how to better prepare for your business’s financial needs, explore funding options, understand what lenders are looking for, and position your business for growth.

Don’t wait until you need funding to start preparing.

Get informed. Get prepared. Grow with confidence.

👉 REGISTER TODAY
Visit LongBeachSBDC.org and click “Workshops.”

Know a small business owner who could benefit? Tag them or share this post!

Long Beach SBDC
Helping businesses grow and succeed.