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Get in the Game: 2025 Procurement Fair

The 2025 OneLA Procurement Fair took place on Thursday, June 5, at Cal State LA, hosted by the Los Angeles Area Chamber of Commerce Foundation. The event brought together public agencies, prime contractors, and corporate partners to connect with diverse small businesses across the region.

Attendees heard valuable insights from expert panelists, including Kevin Keane (Directed Action, Inc.), Donald Jones (Next Street), Demetria Carter (FEMA), Edwin Van Ginkel (Jacobs), Leila Lee (LA County Department of Economic Opportunity), Sandeep Singh (California Department of General Services), and Michael Owh (LA County ISD).

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

It was a powerful day of connections, learning, and opportunity for businesses seeking to grow through procurement. View photos from the event here.

Stay tuned for our next Procurement Fair this November!

Together for LA: Fire Recovery Support for Small Businesses

If your small business has been impacted by the 2025 Los Angeles wildfires, the LAEDC’s Together for LA initiative offers free resources to support your recovery. These include financial assistance programs, disaster recovery guidance, and weekly webinars with expert insights.

The LAEDC Business Assistance Team also provides confidential, no-cost consulting to help you access capital, navigate permitting, and build long-term resilience.

To explore available resources and get support tailored to your needs, visit here.

Get in the Game: Doing Business with Department of General Services

Small businesses interested in joining the State’s purchasing process and gaining insights into acquisition methods, leveraged procurement agreements, solicitation formats, commercially useful function requirements, and available resources here.

Sidewalk Vendor Formalization Grant

The Los Angeles County Department of Economic Opportunity (DEO) is your go-to resource for business growth, workforce development, and inclusive economic advancement. From grant programs and permitting assistance to workforce training and small business certifications, DEO provides tools to help businesses start, grow, and thrive. Whether you're a sidewalk vendor, entrepreneur, or job seeker, DEO offers tailored support to meet your needs. Explore their programs and services here.