ProcureLA Accelerator Series II
Fast Track your Team to a Winning City Contract
ProcureLA Accelerator Series II
Join our 3-module accelerator, which will provide you the tools to navigate LA’s government procurement process, access certification benefits, market to city departments, craft winning proposals, and develop competitive budgets to secure contracting opportunities.
Each of the first two workshops will be followed by a 30-minute Q&A session to address your specific questions and challenges.
Module 1: Building Your Foundation for Contracting Success
September 16, 2025, from 1:00 PM to 2:30 PM PT
Before you chase big contracts, make sure your business can confidently deliver. In this interactive session, we’ll break down what it truly means to be “contract-ready”—financially, operationally, and administratively.
You’ll learn how to assess your current business infrastructure, meet the essential requirements for government and private sector contracts, and position your company to win competitive opportunities.
Speaker: Cristina Espiritu, PACE
Module 2: Navigating the LA Sports & Entertainment Industry
September 30, 2025, from 1:00 PM to 2:30 PM PT
The sports and entertainment industries are more than just games, concerts, and events—they are multi-billion-dollar ecosystems that rely on businesses of all types and sizes to deliver goods and services.
From stadium construction to catering, logistics, marketing, and technology, the opportunities for small and diverse businesses are vast.
Speaker: Samona Caldwell, Business Connect, Los Angeles Sports & Entertainment Commission (LASEC)
Module 3: Gearing Up for the LA Sports & Entertainment Procurement Summit (SEPS)
October 14, 2025, from 1:00 PM to 2:30 PM PT
The LA Sports & Entertainment Procurement Summit (SEPS) on October 23, 2025, will bring together the industry, including resource partners and small businesses, for one of the year’s most important and exciting events in the sports and entertainment contracting space.
This informational session is designed to highlight what to expect at the upcoming Summit, and provide practical resources small businesses need to make the most of their time at the Summit.
Speakers: Small Business Team, Office of Mayor Karen Bass
- Madison De Leon, Small Business Service Associate
- Su In Lee, Small Business Policy Manager
- Denise Kniter, Small Business Policy Manager