From the 2026 FIFA World Cup and the 2027 Super Bowl to the 2028 Olympic & Paralympic Games, Los Angeles is entering a historic moment. These global events will bring billions of dollars in economic activity to our region across hospitality, construction, transportation, food service, retail, security, creative services, and more.
Whether you own a small business, are thinking about starting one, or know someone who does, this page connects you to trusted programs designed to help local businesses compete, grow and succeed.
ProcureLA
Operated by the Pacific Asian Consortium in Employment (PACE) in partnership with the City of Los Angeles, ProcureLA provides free services to help small businesses successfully navigate the contracting and procurement process tied to major events and public opportunities.
ProcureLA can help you:
- Understand how public and event-based contracting works
- Prepare financial documents and business records
- Obtain necessary certifications
- Strengthen your capacity to compete
- Write competitive proposals
- Position your business for future Olympic- and World Cup-related contracts
Services are available in multiple languages, including Spanish, Chinese, Korean, Thai, and more, ensuring LA’s diverse business community has access to support.
SCORE Los Angeles
Not quite ready to bid? Start building your foundation now.
Operated by the U.S. Small Business Administration, SCORE Los Angeles offers free mentorship and educational resources for aspiring and established business owners.
SCORE provides:
- One-on-one confidential mentoring
- Business plan development guidance
- Tax and compliance education
- Webinars focused on growth strategies
- Support for scaling during economic expansion
If you are thinking about launching a business before 2026–2028, now is the time to begin.
Business Connect
Business Connect is the official supplier procurement and diversity program of the Los Angeles Sports & Entertainment Commission (LASEC).
This program connects certified, locally based diverse small businesses with contracting opportunities tied to major sporting and entertainment events, including the Super Bowl, GRAMMY Awards, FIFA World Cup, and the 2028 Olympic & Paralympic Games.
If you are a certified minority-, woman-, LGBTQ+, veteran-, or disability-owned business, Business Connect may provide a pathway into LA’s largest events.
Participating businesses:
- Are vetted through a competitive process
- Are listed in a Resource Guide used by event organizers and prime contractors
- Receive access to professional development and mentorship
- Gain networking opportunities with decision-makers
While participation does not guarantee a contract, Business Connect creates a structured pathway for local diverse businesses to compete for high-profile opportunities and share in the economic impact of LA’s global stage.
If the interest form is temporarily closed or at capacity, businesses are encouraged to monitor for reopening periods and connect directly with the Business Connect team.
City of Los Angeles Business Navigator
The LA Business Navigator is the City of Los Angeles’s central, one-stop portal designed to help entrepreneurs and small business owners start, operate, and grow a business in the city. It streamlines access to key city services, such as business tax registration (BTRC), permits, contracting opportunities, taxes, ADA guidance, and department contacts by guiding users step-by-step to the right forms, information, and agencies in one place.
Rather than requiring business owners to navigate multiple city departments on their own, the LA Business Navigator acts as a digital concierge, connecting users to licensing, compliance, and support resources based on their specific needs. Its goal is to reduce confusion, save time, and make it easier, especially for small and first-time business owners, to successfully do business with the City of Los Angeles.
Search for Bid Opportunities
The Regional Alliance Marketplace for Procurement provides access to current contracting opportunities.
As LA prepares for major global events, new opportunities will continue to emerge. Check frequently to stay informed and ready.