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Welcome to the BBA Internet web site published for both large and small business entities. Now receiving 100,000+ unique visitors each month, this online publication represents an excellent resource tool to engage business professionals on a variety of important areas. It includes bid opportunities for subcontractors, workshops announcements, and advertisements for product and service promotion. |
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Since our Nation's founding, the United States has been a beacon of economic opportunity and limitless possibility. America's strength and resiliency have relied on the vision of our entrepreneurs and small business owners, whose tireless work ethic has defined the character of our country. During Minority Enterprise Development Week, we celebrate the millions of minority business owners whose firms generate jobs, strengthen our economy, and embody the entrepreneurial spirit of America. Read More>> |
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The Black Business Association (BBA), headquartered in Los Angeles, invites you to be a sponsor of our events and publication programs for 2010. Through our programs and publications the BBA addresses our mission to advocate for and support the growth and development of African American businesses.
Our events feature workshops, special presentations, one-on-one interactions, networking and keynote speeches by outstanding individuals. Our publications provide up-to-date information on topics and issues to help business owners and managers grow and prosper. We cover local, national and international business news to ensure that our members and readers are able to operate their businesses successfully through a global economic outlook. click here>> |
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Business Entrepreneur Training Institute
Wednesday, September 15, 2010
6:30 PM - 8:30 PM
Every Wednesday for 12 Week (Click Here for Class Syllabus)
The Black Business Association (BBA), in partnership with the Business Division of West Los Angeles College, has launched the Business Entrepreneur Training Institute (BETI), a 12-week training program that will teach new and veteran entrepreneurs the "nuts & bolts" of operating a highly successful business. Applications are available by calling the BBA office at:(323) 291-9334. Or, feel free to registrants online by clicking here.
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Make your plans to capture contracts at the
Procurement Exchange Summit
8:30 AM - 2:00 PM
Thursday,
November 4, 2010 |
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Our 2010 Calendar of Events is available to schedule your annual networking and outreach activity with the Black Business Association. Click here for more information
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The BBA publishes active subcontractor recruitment from a variety of major construction, manufacturing, service, and financial firms. The bid listing is a free resource for promoting opportunities to the southern CA business community. Post your respective bid requirements to recruit qualified subcontractors. To read postings click here>> |
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Stay abreast of activities taking place in the international trade community by reading the monthly BBA International News Magazine. Read more>>
In addition, the BBA publishes an informative local monthly magazine called the Black Business News.
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The BBA goes to Washington D.C. for Procurement Trade Mission. This special business trade mission targets Federal Contract Procurement Opportunities. Read more>>
The BBA supports and participates in a number of key business trade events during the year. There are subcommittee meetings with the local and national government groups that can enhance your business resources. Read more>>
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President Barack Obama outlined the new Small Business Lending Fund, which will transfer $30 billion from the Troubled Asset Relief Program to a new program that will support small business lending. The Small Business Lending Fund will be targeted at community and smaller banks that lend the most to small businesses, and offer incentives for banks to increase small business lending. Read more>> |
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"The only time your race or gender is not questioned is when you are a White Man." Wanda Sykes Have black contractors been removed from public and private contracting opportunities? Read what the National Black Chamber of Commerce reports. Read more>> |
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State Attorney General Gen. Jerry Brown has told the California Supreme Court that Proposition 209, the anti-affirmative action measure passed by voters in 1996, violates the U.S. Constitution. Read more>> |
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United States Congresswoman Maxine Waters addressed financial community, including the U.S. Small Business Administration, City of Los Angeles Business Opportunity Center, Los Angeles Local Development Corporation, and Pacific Coast Regional Community Development Corporation. Read more>> |
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The BBA supports two new web sites developed by the African American Engagement Supplier Collaboration (AASEC), ' TheArtofBidding.com' and ' BlackSuppliers.com'. Both were conceived and implemented by a generous grant from the Verizon Communications Corporation, number one in diversity and inclusion. |
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The BBA in partnership with the Los Angeles Mayor's Office and the Business Policy and the City of L. A. Minority Business Opportunity Center is hosting a workshop on why it is important to get certified as well as provide the chance to meet one-on-one with certifying agencies to begin the certification process. This event is sponsored by U. S. Bank and has an admission fee of $10 for BBA members and $20 for non-members.
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Photos from the "Economic Development Town Hall Luncheon" at the Los Angeles City Club, held on September 3, 2009, visit: FoxxMedia.Smugmug.com
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View Event Photos:
BBA's 6th Annual Procurement Summit Exchange
2009 BBA Awards Dinner
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