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SUMMARY:Unlock Your Business’s Digital Potential
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URL:https://pacelabdc.org/event/unlock-your-businesss-digital-potential-2/
LOCATION:Altadena Community Center\, 730 E. Altadena Dr.\, Altadena\, CA\, 91001\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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SUMMARY:24th Annual LABC Housing\, Transportation & Jobs Summit
DESCRIPTION:Register Now Panel 1\n  \nAs Los Angeles prepares to host the world at upcoming global sporting events\, the Summit will address accelerating housing supply\, finance\, affordability\, deploying clean transportation infrastructure\, and driving inclusive economic growth through major sports and entertainment events.
URL:https://pacelabdc.org/event/24th-annual-labc-housing-transportation-jobs-summit/
LOCATION:UCLA Meyer and Renee Luskin Conference Center\, 425 Westwood Plaza\, Los Angeles\, 90095\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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SUMMARY:Part 1: Procurement 101 – Understanding the Landscape & Getting Ready
DESCRIPTION:This high-impact introductory session strips away the jargon and breaks down the fundamentals of procurement. We’ll show you how to navigate the complex world of government and corporate buying\, giving you the roadmap to compete alongside the big players. Whether you’re looking to work with the city\, major utilities\, or private corporations\, your journey to becoming a preferred vendor starts here. \nYour Competitive Edge: \nBy the end of this session\, you won’t just understand the procurement landscape—you’ll have a clear readiness audit to identify exactly what your business needs to do to start winning contracts. \nNote: This is Part 1 of a 3-part series. To maximize your success\, we highly recommend registering for Part 2: Finding Procurement Opportunities & Positioning to Win and Part 3: Procurement Certifications\, Proposals & Access to Capital to complete your roadmap to contracting. \nPresenter: Cristina Espiritu (PACE Procurement Manager) \nCristina Espiritu\, a distinguished professional with a dual JD/MBA degree from Penn State University\, brings over two decades of experience in finance\, strategic consulting\, contract negotiation\, procurement and business and asset valuation. She has offered her expertise to organizations ranging from startups up to publicly-traded companies\, helping them develop and identify strategies to propel growth and maximize value. She has also been an entrepreneur and sold her first business in college. Since then\, she has founded several companies and organizations in diverse sectors including technology\, marketing\, and health and wellness. She has served and held leadership roles\, on the board of director positions in non-profit organizations\, as well as served as a mentor for incubator programs in Asia\, Europe\, and Latin America. \nCristina is a trained mediator\, certified by the Orange Human Relations Mediation Program. She also currently serves as a Procurement Manager at PACE (Pacific Asian Consortium in Employment).
URL:https://pacelabdc.org/event/part-1-procurement-101-understanding-the-landscape-getting-ready/
LOCATION:CA
CATEGORIES:Community Events,Workshops
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260430T130000
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SUMMARY:2026 Genesis Catalyst Expo
DESCRIPTION:Connect with 500+ entrepreneurs\, business leaders\, and community leaders to experience a free\, high-energy afternoon designed to help your business grow\, scale\, and discover tools to drive growth and greater success. \n📅 Thursday\, April 30 \n🕐 Expo: 1:00–4:00 PM \n🍸 Business Builders’ Happy Hour: 4:00–5:00 PM \nFree with RSVP. Reserve Your Spot: Genesis Catalyst Expo – Genesis Bank GBIE
URL:https://pacelabdc.org/event/2026-genesis-catalyst-expo/
LOCATION:Genesis Bank HQ\, 4675 MacArthur Court\, Newport Beach\, CA\, 92660\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260512T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260512T140000
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SUMMARY:Latino Business Procurement Event
DESCRIPTION:  \nWith 46.5% of Los Angeles City residents identifying as Latino\, we know the Latino Business community will be essential to ensuring the upcoming 2026 FIFA World Cup\, 2027 Super Bowl\, LA28 Olympic and Paralympic Games represent the City. This event aims to equip these businesses with the resources and connections needed to secure contracts in the sports\, entertainment\, and government sectors. \nJoin us for a dynamic experience focused on networking\, collaboration\, and business growth. The event is committed to fostering a diverse ecosystem of suppliers\, innovators\, and industry leaders—creating pathways for success in the evolving landscape of sports and entertainment.
URL:https://pacelabdc.org/event/latino-business-procurement-event/
LOCATION:Los Angeles Convention Center
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260512T110000
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SUMMARY:Part 2: Finding Procurement Opportunities & Positioning to Win
DESCRIPTION:This session moves from theory to action. We will show you exactly where the money is hidden—including upcoming LA-specific and Olympic-related opportunities—and how to ensure your business stands out in a sea of competition. Learn how to stop chasing every lead and start winning the right ones. \nYour Competitive Edge: \nYou will leave with a targeted strategy to source high-value opportunities and the professional tools needed to position your business as the obvious choice for buyers. \nPresenter: Cristina Espiritu (PACE Procurement Manager) \nCristina Espiritu\, a distinguished professional with a dual JD/MBA degree from Penn State University\, brings over two decades of experience in finance\, strategic consulting\, contract negotiation\, procurement and business and asset valuation. She has offered her expertise to organizations ranging from startups up to publicly-traded companies\, helping them develop and identify strategies to propel growth and maximize value. She has also been an entrepreneur and sold her first business in college. Since then\, she has founded several companies and organizations in diverse sectors including technology\, marketing\, and health and wellness. She has served and held leadership roles\, on the board of director positions in non-profit organizations\, as well as served as a mentor for incubator programs in Asia\, Europe\, and Latin America. \nCristina is a trained mediator\, certified by the Orange Human Relations Mediation Program. She also currently serves as a Procurement Manager at PACE (Pacific Asian Consortium in Employment).
URL:https://pacelabdc.org/event/part-2-finding-procurement-opportunities-positioning-to-win/
LOCATION:CA
CATEGORIES:Community Events,Workshops
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SUMMARY:California Women's Economic Summit
DESCRIPTION:  \nRegister now for this one-day statewide summit focused on expanding women’s wealth-building\, economic mobility\, and small business growth — and the policies\, partnerships\, and investments needed to make it happen. When women lead businesses\, California’s economy grows.
URL:https://pacelabdc.org/event/california-womens-economic-summit/
LOCATION:Tsakopoulos Library Galleria\, Sacramento\, CA
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260515T090000
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SUMMARY:PLAN - Project Look Ahead & Networking Contractor Forum
DESCRIPTION:2026.5.15 LAUSD PLan Flyer Final\n  \nThe Los Angeles Unified School District’s current multi-billion-dollar Bond Program focuses on modernizing and upgrading school facilities to improve student health\, safety and educational quality.  The District seeks to increase its pool of qualified contractors by providing informative project forecasting and networking opportunity with prime contractors at our PLAN Contractor Forum.
URL:https://pacelabdc.org/event/plan-project-look-ahead-networking-contractor-forum/
LOCATION:Fremont High School – MPR\, MPR 7676 S. San Pedro St.\, Los Angeles\, CA\, 90003\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260526T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260526T120000
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SUMMARY:Part 3: Procurement Certifications\, Proposals & Access to Capital
DESCRIPTION:You’ve found the opportunity—now it’s time to seal the deal. The final phase of the procurement journey is about credibility\, precision\, and the financial “fuel” to cross the finish line. \nIn this closing session\, we tackle the “Big Three” of contract execution: getting certified\, writing the winning proposal\, and securing the capital needed to perform. We’ll demystify the alphabet soup of certifications (MBE\, WBE\, DVBE) and show you how to price your services so your “win” is actually profitable. \nYour Competitive Edge: \nWalk away with a clear execution plan. You’ll know how to validate your business through certifications\, submit high-quality proposals\, and ensure your finances are ready for the big leagues. \nPresenter: Cristina Espiritu (PACE Procurement Manager) \nCristina Espiritu\, a distinguished professional with a dual JD/MBA degree from Penn State University\, brings over two decades of experience in finance\, strategic consulting\, contract negotiation\, procurement and business and asset valuation. She has offered her expertise to organizations ranging from startups up to publicly-traded companies\, helping them develop and identify strategies to propel growth and maximize value. She has also been an entrepreneur and sold her first business in college. Since then\, she has founded several companies and organizations in diverse sectors including technology\, marketing\, and health and wellness. She has served and held leadership roles\, on the board of director positions in non-profit organizations\, as well as served as a mentor for incubator programs in Asia\, Europe\, and Latin America. \nCristina is a trained mediator\, certified by the Orange Human Relations Mediation Program. She also currently serves as a Procurement Manager at PACE (Pacific Asian Consortium in Employment).
URL:https://pacelabdc.org/event/part-3-procurement-certifications-proposals-access-to-capital/
LOCATION:CA
CATEGORIES:Community Events,Workshops
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