OneLA Annual Procurement Fair - June 2025

Thank you for joining the 2025 Get in the Game Procurement Fair!

Thank you for being part of the 2025 Get in the Game Procurement Fair. This important event brought together a dynamic network of small business owners, public agencies, corporate partners, and prime contractors, committed to advancing procurement and economic opportunities across the region. Procurement is more than a business transaction; it’s a catalyst for economic mobility, equity, and resilience in communities throughout Los Angeles.

HIGHLIGHTS FROM THE DAY INCLUDED

Demo of the Get in the Game LA Resource Hub
The Chamber launched the Supplier Resource Hub, developed with support from JPMorgan Chase and in partnership with LISC LA, Next Street, and Vermont Slauson Economic Development Corporation (VSEDC). This centralized platform is designed to help small and diverse businesses access procurement opportunities, business resources, and technical support.

At the OneLA Procurement Fair, Chamber President & CEO Maria S. Salinas and Donald Jones of Next Street led a dynamic conversation on creating a more inclusive procurement ecosystem, one that connects historically underserved businesses to public and private sector buyers.

Expert-Led Panel Discussions
Attendees heard from procurement experts and industry leaders who shared insights on navigating the public and private procurement landscape, including:

Kevin Keane, Directed Action, Inc.
Donald Jones, Next Street
Demetria Carter, FEMA
Edwin Van Ginkel, Jacobs
Leila Lee, L.A. County Department of Economic Opportunity
Sandeep Singh, California Department of General Services
Michael Owh, L.A. County ISD

Buyer-Supplier Matchmaking
Small businesses engaged directly with procurement officers and representatives from dozens of agencies and corporations actively seeking diverse suppliers.

Resources & Support
Attendees accessed free technical assistance, certification guidance, and financial tools from partners dedicated to advancing supplier readiness and success.

THANK YOU

Special thanks to our sponsors, Citibank, PNC Bank, Amazon, California Department of General Services, and LA Metro, for making this event possible.

It was a powerful day of connections, learning, and opportunity for businesses seeking to grow through procurement.

The Chamber remains deeply committed to supporting small businesses as engines of innovation, job creation, and inclusive economic growth. We’re proud to stand alongside you in this work.

Stay tuned for our next Procurement Fair happening in November!

Event Photos