Do you need support in helping your clients navigate business contracts?

Join us on Thursday, May 9, 2024 from 12:00 PM - 2:30 PM for our first Entrepreneurship Advantage in-person meetup of the year. You will leave with a visual roadmap with steps and links on how to navigate contracts and who to partner with when needed, hear from a panel of experts in the field, and your favorite, networking! We will also be providing lunch from a local small business, thank you to USC Credit Union for sponsoring our lunch. You don't want to miss this informative meetup!

Location: Centro Maravilla Service Center - 4716 East Cesar Chavez Avenue Los Angeles, CA 90022

Parking: For the first 50 guests parking is available at Centro Maravilla Service Center off of Dangler Ave. and E Cesar E Chavez Ave. If this parking lot is full, you can park across the street at Centro Estrella.

Please register by Monday, May 6, 2024 to accommodate your food preferences. And make sure to invite a friend!

PANELISTS
Andrew Barrera, Procurement Manager for the Los Angeles Minority Business Development Agency (MBDA) operated by PACE

For the past 30 years has held employment positions dedicated to economic development, government and business relations, and public service. Working for the State and Municipal Governments, the non-profit economic development sector and operating his own consulting business, Mr. Barrera has had an opportunity to work closely with thousands of local and large businesses, including CEOs, Senior Executives and small business owners on a variety of business and industry-related issues ranging from small business loans, strategic planning, marketing to government contracting. He currently is a Procurement Relationship Manger for the Los Angeles Minority Business Development Agency (MBDA) operated by the Pacific Asian Consortium In Employment (PACE).

Andrew Choi, Sr Management Analyst II, City of Los Angeles’ Office of Procurement

Andrew Choi is the Process and Solutions Manager at the City of Los Angeles’ Office of Procurement. He was responsible for the implementation of the Regional Alliance Marketplace for Procurement, and now oversees a team of project managers in developing the City's procurement system and centralized invoice management platform. Committed to realizing the City Procurement Officer's vision of procurement excellence, Andrew concentrates on enhancing both internal and external operations and procedures. His primary goal is to foster transparency in the City’s procurement process, hoping to build confidence in the public regarding the City’s contractual spending. Andrew resides in downtown LA with his husband and two cats.

Brittney Coulter-Page, Procurement Counselor

Works at the APEX Accelerator at the County of Los Angeles, Department of Economic Opportunity – Office of Small Business. With a Master's degree in Public Administration from Cal State Northridge and a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science from Southern University and A&M College, Brittney brings a strong academic background to her current role. With over a decade of experience in social services, Brittney has developed a deep understanding of community needs and effective ways to address them. Her transition into the government procurement field reflects her commitment to finding innovative solutions to support small businesses and promote economic development in Los Angeles County.

Robert Lowery, Field Support Project Executive at Merriwether & Williams Insurance Services

We look forward to seeing you on Thursday, May 9, 2024!

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