August 30, 2024 I 10:00 AM
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Join us at SoFi Stadium, home to the opening and closing ceremonies of the Olympic 2028 Games, for a panel aimed at educating local entrepreneurs on securing major contracts in L.A. Learn how to get involved with entities like the 2028 Olympics, World Cup and NBA All-Star Games. Attendees will also gain insight from a NAWBO-LA member who has successfully navigated this process and achieved significant business success. | |
Maria S. Salinas
President & CEO Los Angeles Area Chamber of Commerce
Maria S. Salinas is the President & CEO of the Los Angeles Area Chamber of Commerce, the largest business association in Los Angeles County representing member companies and serving the interests of more than 235,000 businesses across the Los Angeles region. Ms. Salinas took the helm of the organization in August of 2018 and became the first woman and Latina to lead the Chamber in its 132-year history. An accomplished business woman, entrepreneur and a determined community leader, Ms. Salinas’ business acumen and financial expertise provides her with the right experience to lead the L.A. Area Chamber.
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Angela Gibson-Shaw
Small Business Champion!
A public affairs veteran with more than 40 years of experience, Angela Gibson- Shaw has a vast array of experience with small business outreach, community outreach and public relations. She is committed to increasing generational wealth for small, local diverse businesses of color, including contract and procurement opportunities resulting in job creation in Los Angeles. Her company, AG & Associates is a boutique consultant firm specializing in small business and diverse community outreach, public affairs, issue advocacy and public relations. Currently, Angela is President & CEO of the Greater Los Angeles African American Chamber of Commerce; Chairwoman of the LA County Small Business Commission; a member of the LA Mayor’s Small Business Cabinet and Board Member with LA African American Women’s Public Policy Institute (LAAAWPPI).
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Samona Caldwell, APR
Director, Business Connect
Los Angeles Sports & Entertainment Commission
Samona Caldwell is the Director of the Business Connect Program with the LA Sports and Entertainment Commission. As Director, Samona’s primary role is to continue to grow and develop LASEC’s signature supplier diversity initiative, Business Connect. She manages relationships with external and internal stakeholders, major event partners, suppliers, community members and city and county leadership.
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Schenae Rourk
President and CEO
Redwood Resources
Schenae Rourk is the President and CEO of Redwood Resources, a management consulting firm focused on transportation and infrastructure projects. The firm provides outreach, procurement, business equity and sbe/dbe consulting. Known to some as the SBE/DBE whisperer, Rourk has more than twenty-five years helping A/E, real estate developers, other professional services, and international firms strategically navigate through the procurement and contracting process including capture assistance with a specialty in the transportation and infrastructure industries. The firm designs, manages and implements outreach programs, as well as business and workforce development programs with a community and inclusion lens for entities pursuing projects using public land or public money. In addition, the firm provides SME technical advisory services for large rail and tunnel projects.
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Ronda Jackson
Serial Entrepreneur
Ronda Jackson's journey is one of relentless innovation, resilience, and a deep-seated commitment to empowering communities. As a third-generation entrepreneur, Ronda has masterfully blended the legacy of her family with the demands of the modern business world. Her work spans the transformation of commercial interiors, the creation of jobs through Studio D’s transitional employment program, and the ongoing development of initiatives designed to uplift under-resourced communities.
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Start Working on Your Business Pitch!
As a featured vendor, you'll receive two tickets to the event and have 60 seconds to present your business live on stage. Don't miss out—these opportunities are filling up quickly!
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SoFi Stadium, home to the Los Angeles Rams and Los Angeles Chargers, is nestled in the heart of the sports and entertainment capital of the world. Here you can experience what it’s like to be a LA fan, game viewer, broadcaster, player and more, on and off the field. Our tour feature a behind-the-scenes experience of SoFi Stadium's most exclusive spaces. | |
- Network with prominent local Business Leaders & Elected Officials.
- Hear from local and state leaders about upcoming business opportunities in the Greater Los Angeles Area.
- Connect with local businesses at the Vendor Showcase.
- Discover more about NAWBO at the national, state, and local levels.
- Engage with like-minded business owners.
- Capture the moment with our 360° camera booth and photo booth.
- Enjoy lunch and parking, included with your experience.
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