The Los Angeles Latino Chamber of Commerce Powering Latino Enterprises 2026 Business Summit is your place to build strong connections and expand your business.
Join us for a dynamic, high-energy environment specifically designed to connect you with key decision-makers, strategic partners, and community businesses to help scale your operations.
- Connect: Engage with attendees and exhibitors, representing a diverse cross-section of the business community from the broader Los Angeles area.
- Network: Forge valuable relationships with potential clients, executives, and industry leaders.
- Matchmaking: Opportunity to meet with utilities, financial institutions, and other services.
- DGS Certification: Live on hands training by certification experts. No-Cost Certification led by experts. Must register in advanced to participate. Register here.
- Pre DGS Certification: Attendance at this prep webinar is required to secure and maintain your spot for the in person DGS Certification and will ensure you walk away certified. Two sessions available register for the AM Session here or register for the PM Session here.
There is no cost to attend this event. Reserve your spot today!
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In-Person DGS Certification No Cost Get certified with the Department of General Services at the Business Summit on June 26th. This hands-on training will be provided by DGS experts who will walk you through the steps of getting certified the SAME DAY. The Department of General Services (DGS) certification can open doors to contracts with state and local agencies, providing a pathway for significant business growth. This certification demonstrates that your business meets the requirements to work with the State of California. Hands-On Certification: This is more than just a workshop; it's a hands-on certification course designed to get you contract-ready. DGS experts and trainers will guide you through the process in person, helping you gain the certification you need to pursue opportunities with state and local agencies. |
MANDATORY: Pre Certification Meeting- AM & PM Sessions Available: This brief meeting will ensure you arrive fully prepared to succeed. During this session, we will review the specific documentation required, confirm what paperwork you need to bring, and answer your questions in advance to eliminate technical delays. Don't leave your certification to chance—join this prep session so you can walk into the Business Summit ready to unlock new state and local agency opportunities with confidence. |
| How to do Business with DGS This session will cover all important aspects of how to use the DGS portal, and more importantly see how DGS can help scale business and receive procurement opportunities to grow. This webinar is designed for those seeking contract(s) with the Department of General Services. No cost to attend. Open to all businesses. |
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Date Friday, June 26, 2025 Location SoCalGas Energy Resource Center (ERC) 9240 Firestone Blvd, Downey, CA 90241 Program 7:30am - 1:00pm* 7:30 am - Registration & Check-in 7:45 am - Continental Breakfast & Networking 8:30 am - Welcome Remarks State of the Chamber Igniting Latino the Potential 8:45 am - Panel 1 Powering Up for Maximum Impact - Accelerating Enterprise Successes 9:30 am - Panel 2 The Latino Experience & Procurement for World Events 10:30 am - Cultivating Business Growth - Exhibitors & Match Making 1:00 pm Program Concludes 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm DGS Certification Parking: Free parking is available at the Resource Center lot. (If the lot fills up, convenient overflow parking is located across the street near the Olive Garden in the Stonewood Shopping Center.) See parking details. *Subject to change. |
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Exhibitors
U.S. Bank | SoCal Gas | RMI International | Bank of America |
Southern California Edison | California Department of General Services | City National Bank | Delta Airlines |
California Water Services | Meruelo Enterprises | USC Relations | Metropolitan Water District |
BBSI | PACE | Port of LosAngeles | First American Title Company |
Shell Roofing Solutions | Customized Guard Services | Los Angeles Latino Chamber | LISTO |
City of Los Angeles |
List is continuously updated as organizations confirm their participation. |
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