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
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. |
Cultivating Business Growth - Exhibitors & Match Making Roundtable |
| Cultivating Business Growth - Business Matchmaking is designed to put you face-to-face with the right people. Why You Can't Miss This:
Turn conversations into contracts—we'll see you on June 26th! No Cost to participate. |
Schedule |
Date Friday, June 26, 2025 Location SoCalGas Energy Resource Center (ERC) 9240 Firestone Blvd, Downey, CA 90241 Program 7:30am - 1:00pm* 7:30am Registration & Check-in
7:45am Complimentary Continental Breakfast & Networking 8:30am Welcome Remarks – David Mora Panel 1: State of the Chamber - Igniting the Latino Potential Procurement /LISTO – Darrel Sauceda Policy – Jaime Rojas & Diana Rodriguez Partnerships – Anna Sauceda Programs – Olivia Rios 8:45am Panel 2 – Powering Up for Maximum Impact - Accelerating Enterprise Success Moderator: Darrel Sauceda Warren Ruis, SoCal Gas Lily Otieno, SoCal Gas 9:30am Panel 3- The Latino Experience & Procurement for World Events Maritza Dubie Uribe - Los Angeles County Peter Foo - Los Angeles Area Chamber Panel Speaker Pending 10:15am Wrap-up Announcement & Break 10:30am Cultivating Business Growth - Exhibitor & Matchmaking 1:00pm Summit Concludes 1:00pm DGS Certification – Hydrogen Room 3:00pm Certification Concludes 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 | SDGE | 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 | County of Los Angeles | Port of LosAngeles |
First American Title Company | Shell Roofing Solutions | Customized Guard Services | Los Angeles Latino Chamber |
LISTO | Pic Financial Services | Kaiser Permanente | JPMorgan Chase |
ELAC Foundation |
List is continuously updated as organizations confirm their participation. |
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