Business Development
Workshops
Running a business takes time, focus, and constant problem-solving. The City of Glendora’s Business Development Workshops are designed to help local business owners access practical information, useful resources, and direct connections that can support business growth.
Whether you are opening a new business, trying to increase visibility, improve your marketing, strengthen your online presence, explore funding options, or better understand available business resources, these workshops provide a practical starting point.
Why Attend Our Workshops?
These workshops are intended to help business owners save time, get answers, and connect with resources that may apply to their business.
Locally Focused: Information and resources are selected with Glendora businesses in mind.
Practical Support: Workshops focus on real business needs such as marketing, funding, customer engagement, online visibility, and business operations.
Direct Access to Resources: Business owners can learn from subject-matter professionals and connect with organizations that provide business support.
Low-Pressure Environment: Attend to listen, ask questions, gather information, or determine which resources are the right fit for your business.
The City of Glendora offers business development workshops online and in-person throughout the year. View the upcoming schedule below and consider attending the next workshop that aligns with your business goals.
Not Sure Where to Start?
Every business has different needs. Some owners may be looking for more customers, while others may need help with marketing, funding, hiring, training, or understanding available business resources.
Use the guide below to help identify which resources may be the best fit for your business.
If you want to increase visibility:
Consider workshops related to marketing, social media, Google Business Profile, SEO, or customer engagement.
If you need funding information:
Look for workshops or resources from the SBA, SBDC, SCORE, or other business support organizations.
If you want to train employees:
LinkedIn Learning may be a useful tool for staff development, customer service training, leadership, software skills, and workplace training.
If you are a new business owner:
Workshops on business planning, permits, funding, marketing, and operations may be helpful starting points.
If you are an existing business owner:
Business development workshops can help you explore growth strategies, improve operations, strengthen your online presence, and connect with resources without having to research everything on your own.
Upcoming Workshops and Webinars
Topic: WEBINAR Media Training for Business Owner
Date and Time: June 2 at 10 am
Topic: Webinar – AI for Product Research: Find Winning Products Before Your Competition
Date and Time: June 3 at 10 am
Topic: Webinar – Home Improvement Contracts: The Basics - LA Regional SBDC Network
Date and Time: June 4 at 12 pm
Topic: Internet and Home-Based Businesses Webinar
Date and Time: June 10 at 10 am PDT
Topic: Google Bootcamp
Date and Time: June 10 at 8:30 am EDT
Topic: Legal Considerations when Growing a Business
Date and Time: June 10 at 12 pm EDT
Topic: Grow Your Business with Digital Marketing
Date and Time: June 11 at 12 pm EDT
Topic: User, Buyers, and Influencers
Date and Time: June 11 at 12 pm CDT
Additional Small Business Events
Looking for more business training and support? The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) regularly offers webinars, trainings, and events on topics such as funding, marketing, business planning, government contracting, and business growth.
Business owners are encouraged to review SBA’s upcoming events to find additional opportunities that may support their goals.
How to Register:
When workshops are available, select the workshop that best fits your business needs and follow the registration link provided.
After registering, you will receive a confirmation email with workshop details and any event reminders.
Unable to attend live? Register anyway. When available, a recording may be sent to registered participants after the workshop.
LinkedIn Learning – Free with Your Glendora Library Card
Glendora Public Library cardholders have free access to LinkedIn Learning, an online training platform with courses that can help business owners and employees build practical skills.
This resource may be useful for business owners who want to train staff, improve customer service, strengthen leadership skills, learn new software, or improve marketing and social media knowledge without paying for separate training.
Course topics include:
- Business management and leadership.
- Customer service and sales.
- Marketing and social media strategy.
- Software and technology training.
- Human resources, compliance, and workplace skills.
- A Glendora Library card is required to access LinkedIn Learning.
Past Workshops
The City of Glendora shares business development workshops and training opportunities to help local business owners access practical information, improve operations, strengthen marketing, and connect with available resources.
Past workshop topics have included business funding, customer service, marketing, social media, Google Business Profile, artificial intelligence tools, SEO, and other small business support topics. Some workshops may be hosted directly by the City, while others may be offered by trusted business resource organizations such as SCORE, the SBA, SBDC, or similar partners.
When available, workshop recordings or materials may be provided below for businesses that were unable to attend live.
Facebook Marketing
Hosted in collaboration with the University of La Verne and the Small Business Development Center.
Business Resource Organizations
Small Business Administration (SBA)
The SBA provides small business resources related to funding, business planning, government contracting, disaster assistance, and training. SBA also connects business owners with local resource partners for counseling and technical assistance.
For direct assistance, you may contact Cesar Estrada with the SBA at 213-634-3797 or Cesar.Estrada@sba.gov
Small Business Development Center (SBDC)
SBDCs provide one-on-one business advising and training for entrepreneurs and existing small businesses. Support may include help with business planning, access to capital, marketing, operations, financial management, and other growth-related needs.
SCORE
SCORE is a nonprofit resource partner of the SBA that provides free business mentoring, webinars, online workshops, and educational resources. SCORE mentors can help with topics such as business planning, marketing, financing, operations, and growth strategies.
LA County Department of Economic Opportunity, Office of Small Business (DEO)
LA County’s Office of Small Business provides support for small and microbusinesses, including business assistance, referrals, and resources to help businesses start and grow in Los Angeles County.
Glendora Public Library
The Glendora Public Library offers access to learning and research tools that may support business owners, including LinkedIn Learning for skill-building, employee training, software education, leadership development, and marketing-related courses
Have a Business Question?
Not sure which resource is the right fit? Contact the City of Glendora’s Economic Development Division for general business resource information.
Contact Economic Development
econdev@cityofglendora.gov or (626)-852-5252