City of Carson Small Business Growth Academy

Small Business Growth Academy

If you run a small business in the City of Carson, the city wants to help your business grow. See details below!

Join us at the City of Carson Small Business Resource Fair on August 20, 2025, from 7:30AM to 11:30AM.

Selected city of Carson small businesses with up to 100 employees and/or revenue up to $20 million per year.

There will be 10 weekly workshops with homework and/or group work outside of the learning environment, culminating in a showcase on Week 11.

11 consecutive Fridays. Apply for the Fall 2025 session.

September 5, 2025 - November 14. 2025

7:30-8:00 am Light continental breakfast

8:00-10:00 am Workshop sessions to grow your business

Sessions will be held at the CSUDH Innovation Incubator
1000 E Victoria Street,
Carson CA 90747
Bldg: I&I 2110

Management & Leadership
~ Small Business Leadership
~ Innovation
~ Human Resources & Talent
Sales and Marketing
~ Advertising & Outreach
~ Digital Presence
~ Physical Presence
~ Growth Strategies
~ Branding
~ Partnerships
Technology Tools
~ Artificial Intelligence (AI) Tools
~ Customer Relationship (CRM) Tools
~ Small Business Software
Small Business Financing
~ Profit First Approach
~ Loans & Debt Financing
~ Equity Financing
~ Alternative Financing
~ Grants & Special Programs

Continuing Education Units: Two (2) CEUs for participants who request it and complete the program.

Cost of the Academy: The cost is free to all selected participants.

Are you ready to grow your business? Space is limited! Get on the waitlist for the next cohort.

Got questions? Contact incubator@csudh.edu or call 310-243-3444.