The 2010 Emerging Business Symposium & Vendor Fair provides relevant and vital information & assistance to Los Angeles County – based businesses. This year, our focus will be on the unique difficulties facing our small businesses as we bring procurement and contracting opportunities together with access to cutting edge knowledge and support. The purpose of this symposium is to facilitate businesses emerging from the recent recession. We will accomplish this by equipping these businesses with the tools and government resources necessary to become more profitable and thereby stimulate growth in the economy.

Contracting Connections – Connecting Small Business With Opportunities!
Through networking, workshops and exhibits, attendees of this Business Symposium will make valuable connections leading to business development and strategic partnerships with leading primes, federal, state and local government agencies.

The event will feature workshops designed to help small businesses find new opportunities and stay ahead of the game in this tough economy. Participate in workshops addressing contracting & procurement with government agencies, doing business with prime contractors, accessing capital, developing a sustainable “Green” business, energy savings and more! Network with government, prime contractors, industry experts and local vendors!
Why small businesses should attend:
• Meet and greet new customers and vendors in the mega' marketplace
• Gain insight from influential small business advocates and government representatives
• Learn about upcoming bid & contracting opportunities
• Connect with valuable resources and partners

County of Los Angeles ISD -
Small Business Administration

Free parking in Lot F
Located Just off the 210 Freeway
In the city of Pasadena
1001 Rose Bowl Dr
Pasadena, CA 91103
(626) 577-3111
www.rosebowlstadium.com