Dear LBA Members and friends,
Tomorrow we will launch the "2008 LBA Business Series" which will consist of events with speakers addressing current topics that will make an impact on your business, Sponsor presentation tables, and as always, good food and an opportunity to network with our amazing members. Our 2008 Series will kick off with...

Part 1: Your Business During Economic Changes
LOCATION: Tatou, 333 S Boylston St., Los Angeles, CA 90017
DATE: Thursday April 24th 2008
TIME: 6:00pm-9:00pm
SPEAKER: Hector Barreto, former Administrator of U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA)
COST: $10 for Members ($20 General Public)
RSVP: administration@lbausa.com

We are very excited about this new approach to our events and hope to see our members taking advantage of these great opportunities.

With your business in mind,

Ruben Guerra
Chairman of the Board

Network and generate great business opportunities at the premier Latino event of the year!

On June 6, 2008, the prestigious LBA celebrates over 30 years of awards and entrepreneurial scholarship. The Sol Awards Gala is one of the premier Latino business-networking events in the nation. This elegant event involves the “who’s-who” of the Latino entrepreneurial, entertainment, corporate, and political worlds. Attendance this year is limited to 700 people.

The awards honor entrepreneurs and corporations for major contributions to the success of Latino business. Join us at the Gala event of the Year, which consists of a reception, presenter’s program, awards presentation, and dancing the night away. Opportunities to join the event at a special rate and sponsorship space is limited, please call now for information.

DATE: Friday June 6, 2008
LOCATION: Millennium Biltmore Hotel, Downtown Los Angeles
TIME: Reception 6:00 pm
Dinner and Awards Ceremony 7:30 pm followed by Dancing and Entertainment

For information regarding sponsorship opportunities and reservations:
Tel: (310) 422-7593 Email: LBAGALA@eventsbyone.com Website: www.lbausa.com
For sponsorship opportunities click here

This event will sell-out quickly, as attendance this year is limited!

LBA Invites you to attend
Business Matchmaking's Introduction to Procurement Conference

Immersion Training: Contracting Opportunities for Business Growth During Recessionary Times

The leading public/private initiative that has prepared and provided $1 billion in contract opportunities to thousands of small businesses is now preparing to assist Southern California based small businesses with the necessary training, tools and understanding to pursue new contracting opportunities with government agencies and major corporations. This 3.5 hour immersion program is specially designed for new and established companies anxious to sell to government agencies and major corporations and includes:

* Registration processes for selling to government agencies and major corporations
* Government and private sector procurement training
* Best practices shared by other successful small businesses
* SCORE counseling
* Access to capital
* Direct access to major corporations providing special assistance to Business Matchmaking participants

ALL LBA GUESTS AT BUSINESS MATCHMAKING WILL RECEIVE ONGOING FEDEX DISCOUNT CARDS FOR FEDEX AND KINKO SERVICES AND AN AMERICAN AIRLINES BONUS ADVANTAGE PLAN - AT NO COST!

REGISTRATION
Registration is made free online at: http://www.businessmatchmaking.com/conferencela.shtml
2. Click on the red "Registration" Tab
3. Use this custom registration pass code to register your company: XHCXBB

LOCATION: Hilton Los Angeles Airport, 5711 West Century Boulevard
TEL: 310-410-4000
COST: Free for Small Businesses
AGENDA
7:30 a.m. - 8:30 a.m. - Check In
8:30 a.m. - 10:00 a.m. - Breakfast and Plenary Session
10:15 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. - Procurement Workshop, Counseling, and Exhibits
12:00 p.m. - Program Concludes
For more information: registration@businessmatchmaking.com

The LBA and the Latino Coalition cordially invite you to the Southern California Reception to Kickoff 2008 Nationwide Executive Briefing

“Managing Your Business Thru These Economic Times” Thursday, May 8th LAX Airport Hilton 5711 West Century Boulevard Los Angeles, California 90045 Time: 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.

FREE Reservation by email to: MayEventLA@thelatinocoalition.com