2025 Sports & Entertainment Procurement Summit
2025-10-23 09:00 - 14:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Los Angeles Convention Center – Concourse Hall, 1201 S Figueroa St, Los Angeles, CA, 90015, United States
The Los Angeles Mayor’s Office of Business and Economic Development invites you to join the Los Angeles Sports & Entertainment Procurement Summit on Thursday, October 23, 2025 at Los Angeles Convention Center. The summit will feature remarks from local leaders, panel discussions with key industry stakeholders, and networking opportunities. It’s a valuable chance for business owners and entrepreneurs to explore upcoming contracting opportunities tied to major events such as the 2026 FIFA World Cup, 2027 Super Bowl, and 2028 Olympic and Paralympic Games.

Preparing for the Get in the Game Procurement Fair
2025-10-29 14:00 - 15:00
This webinar features Supplier Resource Hub platform developer, Next Street, alongside Hub partner, the Los Angeles Area Chamber of Commerce. This one-hour webinar will feature a Get in the Game Initiative overview, details about Global Games Ready Fest (Now – November 15), a walk-through of the Hub functionality, a conversation previewing the programming of the Get in the Game Procurement Fair on November 6 by the L.A. Area Chamber, onboarding support and live Q&A.
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If you attend this webinar, you are eligible to Enter for a Chance to Win!
As part of Global Games Ready Fest, Get in the Game is offering a chance to win one of three marketing/branding prizes from local LA agencies to help give your brand a boost and ensure you’re making a great first impression to potential buyers. Click here to download the Global Games Ready Fest flyer for more information on how to enter.

Financial Health Business Banking - One Chase Partner Content - Partner Content
2025-11-04 10:00 - 11:30
The Chase team is excited to invite you to our annual Veterans Day event on Tuesday, November 4th starting at 10:00am. Chase Sr. Business Consultant Alejandra Corona-Fennell will moderate a panel of experts who will discuss their careers, successes and challenges in the procurement space, the benefits of business certifications, navigating government and corporate contracting, and answer general questions. We hope you join us to take away valuable learnings and establish new connections!

Wells Fargo Build to Thrive Summit
2025-11-14 08:00 - 15:00 | Hotel Dena, 303 Cordova St, Pasadena, CA, United States
On behalf of Wells Fargo, we are excited to invite you to the Build to Thrive Summit — a free, one-day event designed for Los Angeles small business owners who want practical tools, connections and resources to grow their businesses.

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Burbank Tech Talks: Startup Burbank Networking Night
2025-11-19 17:00 - 19:00 | Story Tavern, 150 S San Fernando Blvd, Burbank, CA, United States
​Connect with Burbank’s growing tech and startup community for an evening of conversation, collaboration, and connection.

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The Hollywood Partnership Annual Meeting + Brunch
2025-11-20 09:30 - 12:00 | Avalon Hollywood, 1735 Vine St., Los Angeles, CA, United States
Be part of an energizing morning as we showcase the impact of The Hollywood Partnership and the Hollywood Partnership Community Trust in 2025. Connect with fellow stakeholders, engage with civic leaders, and experience the momentum shaping the future of Hollywood.

Rebuild LA Launch Event by Los Angeles Trade-Technical College
2025-11-21 10:00 - 13:00 | Los Angeles Trade-Tech College, 400 W. Washington Blvd., Los Angeles, CA, 90015, United States
Join the launch of Rebuild LA, a powerful community event celebrating a series of Chancellor’s Office grants that unite colleges to bring together neighbors, leaders, contractors, and other partners to support recovery efforts after the Eaton and Palisades Fires. This funding is intended to support workforce recovery efforts and career technical education (CTE) workforce development aligned with the LA region’s recovery.

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Rebuilding Altadena
2026-01-21 11:00 - 16:00 | Alta Design Works, 409 E Woodbury Rd, Altadena, CA, 91001, United States
Visa and Bank of America invite you to Rebuilding Altadena, a free, open-house event created to help local small business owners rebuild, reopen, and grow stronger after the Eaton Fire.

"Let's Scale for Tomorrow" Small Business Growth Workshop
2026-01-22 16:00 - 19:00, 2026-01-29 16:00 - 19:00 | Hawthorne Memorial Center, 3901 W El Segundo Blvd., Hawthorne, CA, 90250, United States
Join this workshop for a dynamic, two-day experience designed to help established businesses with 2+ years’ experience scale and thrive!
Across two interactive sessions, you’ll connect with industry experts, explore proven strategies, gain practical tools to build your growth roadmap and take advantage of new local opportunities and Olympics 2028.
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Unlock Your Business's Digital Potential
2026-01-28 11:00 - 14:00 | American Legion Palisades, 15247 La Cruz Drive, Pacific Palisades, CA, 90272, United States
Increase Your Sales with Google Tools!

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Financial Health J.P. Morgan Wealth Management - Investing Is for Everyone
2026-02-03 17:30 - 19:30 | Chase Bank LA Live Branch, 1200 S. Figueroa St., Los Angeles, CA, 90015, United States

Samuel Adams Brewing the American Dream Speed Coaching: LA
2026-02-11 18:00 - 20:00 | Angel City Brewery, 216 S Alameda St, Los Angeles, CA, 90012, United States
Are you a food and beverage small business owner looking for free business advice? Look no further: we are here to help!

Samuel Adams Brewing the American Dream and Accion Opportunity Fund are excited to bring our signature Speed Coaching event to Los Angeles!
The event will kick off at 6:00PM with networking, where you’ll connect with fellow small business owners and sign up for coaching. After that, you’ll have the chance to join multiple coaching sessions with industry experts on key topics like marketing, sales, access to capital, and more!
Make sure to bring your questions and anything you want feedback on, such as packaging, materials, growth goals, etc.
This event is FREE with light fare and beverages to be served. Must be 21 and over to attend.
Public transportation & parking info for Angel City Brewery:

LA Metro: 15-minute walk from Union Station; 4-minute walk from Gold Line – Little Tokyo/Arts District Stop
Bike Racks Available Plus a Metro Bike Station right outside the entrance!
Area parking: there are several paid parking lots on the block and a limited amount of street parking is also available.

For more information about the Brewing the American Dream program, please visit this website.

2026 Supplier Diversity in Health Care Conference
2026-02-12 09:00 - 16:00 | Quiet Cannon, 901 Bella Verde Dr., Montebello, 90640, United States

DEO's Shop Local Business Lab Series
2026-02-12 16:00 - 19:30 | El Centro de Maravilla, 4716 Cesar E Chavez Ave, Los Angeles, CA, 90022, United States
DEO’s Shop Local Business Lab Series is an interactive experience where small business owners and entrepreneurs can engage in workshops led by subject matter experts to develop strategies and skills that advance their growth and competitiveness. Whether you’re just starting your digital journey or ready to automate and scale, this lab will equip you with the tools and network needed to innovate with confidence.

DEO's Shop Local Business Lab Series
2026-02-20 09:00 - 12:30 | Community Coalition, 8101 S. Vermont Ave, Los Angeles, CA, 90044, United States

Stronger Together: A Solutions Summit
2026-02-21 09:00 - 16:00
At the Pasadena Convention Center, residents, neighbors, local leaders, builders, nonprofits, and recovery partners will gather for a community-centered day focused on healing, learning, and rebuilding.

Get Funded: Access to Capital & Financial Readiness for Small Businesses
2026-02-24 11:00 - 13:00
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Join us for a lunch & learn and discover what lenders, banks, and grant programs look for when evaluating small business funding requests. This practical workshop will help you understand your financing options and take the right steps to prepare your business for loans, grants, and growth opportunities.
Our lending experts will cover funding options and other financial resources to help you take your business to the next level. Don’t miss out on this opportunity to gain valuable insights and network with like-minded entrepreneurs!
Key Learnings:

Explore Financing Options
Strengthen Your Capital Readiness
Unlock Opportunities for Long-term Success

Lunch and refreshments will be provided (sponsored by Comerica Bank).

DEO's Shop Local Business Lab Series
2026-03-04 16:00 - 19:30 | East San Gabriel Valley America’s Job Center of California, 14101 Nelson Ave. E, La Puente, CA, 91746, United States

LAUSD Prequalification Drop-In Session
2026-03-09 09:00 - 10:00, 2026-03-19 13:00 - 14:00, 2026-03-24 11:00 - 12:00

DEO's Shop Local Business Lab Series
2026-03-12 09:00 - 12:30 | The Salvation Army Siemon Family Youth & Community Center, 7651 S Central Ave, Los Angeles, CA, 90001, United States

2026 California Supplier Diversity Symposium
2026-03-18 08:00 - 14:00 | Pasadena Convention Center, 300 E Green St, Pasadena, CA, 91101, United States
Brought to you by the Statewide Coalition on Diversity Initiatives in partnership with the City of Pasadena, this event is focused on increasing the economic impact of California’s small and/or diverse businesses by expanding their access to business resources and procurement opportunities.

Intro to SoCalREN's Agriculture Sector: An E-Contractor Training Program Workshop
2026-03-18 15:00 - 16:00
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In partnership with the Agriculture Workforce & Education (Ag WE&T) Program, this workshop will introduce contractors to agricultural customers served through the Hard-to-Reach Direct Install (HTR-DI) program and the energy efficiency measures eligible for installation.
Participants will learn about new business opportunities, required licensing and eligibility criteria, and the full project workflow—from enrollment and installation through QA/QC and payment.

DEO's Shop Local Business Lab Series
2026-03-18 16:00 - 19:30 | Long Beach Accelerator (Skipper Conference Room – Main Event Room), 245 E. 3rd Street, Long Beach, CA, 90802, United States

Doing Business with the Port: PlanetBids Workshop
2026-03-19 10:00 - 11:00
Join our online PlanetBids workshop to learn how to do business with the Port easily and confidently!

This session is designed for vendors interested in doing business with the Port of Long Beach and will provide practical, step-by-step guidance on how to create an account, and navigate the Port’s e-procurement system.
This PlanetBids workshop will cover how to:
• Create and manage your vendor profile
• Navigate and respond to Port solicitations
• Apply for a Small Business Enterprise (SBE) certification
• Search for SBE/VSBEs to explore teaming opportunities
Whether you are new to the Port or looking for a refresher, this session will help you better position your business for upcoming contracting opportunities. For any questions please email, procurement@polb.com.

Walmart’s 2026 Road to Open Call Pitch Day: Apply by March 20
2026-03-20 00:00 - 23:59
National ACE is collaborating with Walmart to offer business owners a game-changing opportunity – the chance to pitch their American-made products directly to a Walmart sourcing representative through the Road to Open Call Pitch Day!

LACCD & ELAC Sisterhood Expo: A Vibrant Marketplace Celebrating Women's Entrepreneurship
2026-03-24 11:00 - 14:00 | East Los Angeles College, E3/E7 Quad, 1301 Avenida Cesar Chavez, Monterey Park, CA, 91754, United States
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We invite you to come out and support local women entrepreneurs at the Sisterhood EXPO on Tuesday, March 24, 2025, from 11:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. at East Los Angeles College! This free event will feature a marketplace of unique products, art, music, books, and more, all created by amazing women business owners. It’s the perfect opportunity to discover new brands, enjoy insightful workshops, and connect with the local community. Don’t miss out on this celebration of women in business!
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H&R Block Tax Talk
2026-03-25 10:00 | Downtown/Pico-Union WorkSource Center, 1055 Wilshire Blvd. #900A, Los Angeles, CA, 90017, United States
H & R Block-Tax Talk Workshop 3.25.2026

Join H&R Block tax experts and PACE to learn about tax planning for individuals, entrepreneurs, and small businesses. Attendees will receive a $50 coupon for filing taxes at H&R Block retail locations, valid until 4/15/2026.
