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Why apply?

What does LAUSD, LA28 and LAX have in common?

They work with certified businesses!

Learn how to get certified and put that cert to good use. Get contract ready in our no-cost Procurement Accelerator.

25 spots. 8 week accelerator. Starts August 24th.

Program Format:

Mondays at Pasadena City College (tentatively scheduled for 3pm-5pm)

Attendance is required for all 8 sessions (4 in person, 4 virtual)
If you cannot commit, you will be excused from the program
At the end of the accelerator, participants will receive:
- Certification
- 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

What they’re saying…

“Being part of READY LA! showed me how powerful it is to be certified as a small business. I learned how to look for contracts and actually go for them — not just dream about it.”

— Jessica, Crown Promotions Group

“Working with the Pasadena Women’s Business Center (WBC) was a valuable experience. It opened my eyes to networking and funding opportunities of which I wasn't aware and helped me get to know the resources available to businesses like mine in Southern California.”

-Melissa, Woodlyn Travel

A truly empowering experience for small business owners. I haven’t felt this supported as a small business owner in a long time. The Pasadena Procurement Program was motivating, inspiring, and exactly what I needed to grow and strengthen my company. The speakers were incredible. They broke down the certification process in a way that finally made sense and gave me the confidence to take action.