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Resilient Business Advising Program

L.A. County’s Small Business Procurement Technical Assistance Center (PTAC)

Small Business Development Center (SBDC) - FREE One-on-One advising

PACE
Business Development Center Mentoring

SPECIALIZED TRAININGS

Our all-inclusive contracting and business 3-phase training program is designed to help local, small and diverse businesses capitalize on today’s contracting opportunities.

3-Phase
Training Program
(6 Months)

MATCHMAKING AND RELATIONSHIP BUILDING

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  • Doing Business With Events
  • OneLA Collaborative Events
  • Specialized Matchmaking
  • Mixer Events
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OneLA Collaborative

Join 100+ public-private partners to create A Thriving Region for All.

HOST OR CO-HOST
A ONE-LA EVENT

Hosting a contracting event? Would you like to be part of one of our events or co-host an event? Our collaborative is designed to increase awareness and maximize efforts to connect buyers and sellers.

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SHARE AND IMPLEMENT BEST PRACTICES FOR SUPPLIER DIVERSITY

Join our collaborative and gain access to economic development thought leaders to break down silos and barriers for businesses to thrive.

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2024 OneLA Procurement Fair

The 2024 Procurement Fair was a major success, bring together small business owners, industry partners, and regional government experts.

We hope the procurement fair offered valuable connections, insights, and resources to support your business’ journey into contracting. We are committed to helping small businesses prepare for procurement opportunities offered by upcoming global sporting events coming to our region.

The Chamber was excited to host one of the largest matchmaking events in Los Angeles with both buyers and suppliers ready to connect. Our dynamic gathering of industry leaders and small business owners, explored strategies to help connect L.A.’s small business community with procurement resources and opportunities.
 
Event Highlights
 
  • Claudio Lindow, Interim Vice President and CFO for Administration and Finance at Cal State University L.A., welcomed the audience and shared the university’s commitment to supporting local businesses.
  • Public Sector Supplier Diversity Panel Discussion: Moderated by Kevin Keane, COO of Directed Action, Inc., included panelists Kelly LoBianco, L.A. County Dept. of Economic Opportunity, Michael Owh, L.A. County Internal Services Dept., and Chad Wright, California Dept. of General Services, shared practical advice for businesses navigating government procurement.
  • Private Sector Supplier Diversity Panel Discussion: Maricruz Saucedo with AEG, Andrew Kwok of Cedars-Sinai, Samona Caldwell with Los Angeles Sports & Entertainment Commission, and Lisa Stevens of JPMorgan Chase, and Donald Jones with Next Street, provided insights on strengthening engagement and diversity initiatives with major corporations.
  • Networking & Matchmaking: Attendees participated in one-on-one matchmaking with industry buyers, expanding their reach and network.
 
Thank you to our sponsors: Comerica, Wells Fargo, California Department of General Services, Los Angeles Department of Water and Power, and L.A. County Internal Services Department.

Thursday, November 7, 2024

CALIFORNIA STATE UNIVERSITY LOS ANGELES
5151 State University Dr. Los Angeles, CA 90032

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