E&I Newsletter
Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser.

Economic Mobility Initiative: OneLA Procurement Accelerator – Training for Certification and Contracting

Cohort III of the Economic Mobility Initiative will begin this month, offering a certification and contracting opportunity, resources, mentorship, and guidance designed to support small business growth and long-term success. A virtual info session is scheduled for March 13, providing an overview of the Bootcamp and Intensive Training courses and application process. Applications are now open for businesses interested in participating. Learn more and apply here and register for the virtual info session here.

FEMA Financial Assistance and SBA Loans for Physical Damage

If you’ve experienced property damage due to recent disasters, there’s still time to apply for FEMA financial assistance and SBA loans for physical damage. FEMA offers grants to cover essential repairs, while the Small Business Administration (SBA) provides low-interest loans to help rebuild and restore damaged property. Submit your application before the March 10 deadline.

LA28 Ceremonies Production Provider Expression of Interest (EOI)

LA28 is inviting production companies to apply for the opportunity to produce the Opening and Closing Ceremonies of the 2028 Olympic and Paralympic Games in Los Angeles. As the first step in the procurement process, LA28 has launched an Expression of Interest (EOI) survey, which is open until March 17 at 5:00 p.m. PT. For more information, visit LA28.org and the RAMP portal.

Doing Business With: In-Person State Certification Workshop

In partnership with the California Department of General Services, we are hosting an in-person state certification workshop where OSDS Certification Officers will provide expert guidance on the certification process for Small Business (SB), Small Business for Public Works (SB-PW), and Disabled Veteran Business Enterprise (DVBE) certifications. This workshop is a great opportunity to learn how certification can help your business access new contracting opportunities and gain a competitive edge. Join us on March 12 from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Register here.