OneLA Annual Procurement Fair

Thank You for Making the 2025 Procurement Fair a Success!

Thank you for joining us at the Chamber’s second Get in the Game Procurement Fair of 2025, held on November 6 at The Proud Bird in Los Angeles. The day was a tremendous success, connecting small businesses with public and private buyers, supporting the region’s infrastructure projects, and major global events.

A DAY FULL OF LEARNING AND OPPORTUNITY

The morning kicked off with a warm welcome from Chamber President & CEO Maria S. Salinas, followed by remarks from Brian Hernandez, SVP, U.S. Bank, our Presenting Sponsor. The morning featured a fireside chat with Isabel Guzman, former Administrator for the U.S. Small Business Administration, offering insights into small business growth and opportunity.

A second panel, “Rebuilding Los Angeles for the Future”, moderated by Kevin Keane, COO of Directed Action, Inc., with Simona Caldwell, Los Angeles Sports and Entertainment Commission, and Libby Williams from the Office of Mayor Karen Bass, to discuss the opportunities in the procurement landscape.

WORKSHOPS, BREAKOUTS, AND MATCHMAKING

Throughout the day, attendees participated in breakout sessions covering topics such as:

Supplier Diversity & Certification – Department of Economic Opportunity: Ready, Set, Certified!
Global Event Procurement – Get in the Game: Global Games Ready
Accessing Capital – U.S. Bank: Pathways to Capital
Workforce & Employee Benefits – ADP: Workforce Now
AI & Visibility Strategies – Google: The Google Growth Toolkit

These sessions, along with matchmaking appointments and the exhibit hall, provided direct access to decision-makers, valuable connections, and practical resources to help businesses succeed.

THANK YOU

Special Thanks to Our Sponsors:

Presenting Sponsor, U.S. Bank, Gold Sponsor, ADP, and Bronze Sponsors: Comerica, Black & Veatch, Los Angeles Department of Water and Power, Department of General Services, and Boston Consulting Group.

The Chamber remains committed to supporting small businesses to Get In The Game!

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