READY LA! Procurement Accelerator

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WITH SUPPORT FROM:

Why apply?

California will host the NBA All-Star Weekend, X Games, FIFA World Cup, Super Bowl LX & LXI, and the LA28 Olympics & Paralympics in the next 3 years. We want to make sure your small biz gets a piece of the pie. Learn how to get contract ready in our no-cost Procurement Accelerator.

Deadline: 11:59pm August 22nd

25 spots. 8 week accelerator. Starts September 9th.

Applications closed

Program Format:

  • Attendance is required for all 8 sessions in person, with an option to attend up to 2 sessions virtually

  • If you cannot commit, you will be excused from the program

  • At the end of the accelerator, participants will receive:

    • Reimbursement for any certification fees incurred (up to $100)

    • A one-year subscription to HavenProject.io (valued at $1,000)

    • Networking opportunities with procurement leads and prime contractors from the city

  • Dinner will be served at each in-person session

Who Should Apply?

We are looking for small businesses that have been in business for 1 or more years with positive revenue.

Business verticals we are excited to work with:

  • Audio Visual

  • Barricades

  • Carpet/Flooring

  • Catering/Food & Beverage

  • Decor

  • Entertainment

  • Equipment Rental (Heavy)

  • Event Planning/Production

  • Fencing

  • Florals

  • Furniture Event Rentals

  • General Contractors

  • Generators

  • Gifts & Promotions

  • Golf Carts

  • Graphics/graphic design

Ready to apply?

  • Hardware Supplies

  • Janitorial Services

  • Linens

  • Office Supplies

  • Painters

  • PPE (Personal Protective Equipment)

  • Portable Restrooms

  • Printing

  • Security

  • Staffing (Hospitality)

  • Temporary Housing

  • Tenting

  • Trailers

  • Transportation

  • Warehousing

  • Waste Removal

  • White Glove Service

Ready LA! Procurement Accelerator Application

Applications now closed.