Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) Three-Year Overall Goal for Federal Fiscal Years 2016 – 2018

Conducting Business in Los Angeles

Information on how to do business in the City of Los Angeles and information on current bid opportunities is available at the LA Business Portal: https://www.lacity.org/for-business

Business Assistance for Contractors

Information for contractors on topics such as bonding assistance, technical support, education, training, and the Prime Partnership Program is available through the City of Los Angeles Contractor Development and Bonding Program: http://www.lacondev.com or call (213) 258-3000.

DBE Certification

For information on how to become a certified Disadvantaged Business Enterprise, go to the City of Los Angeles Department of Public Works website and see the information provided by the Bureau of Contract Administration. A DBE Directory (see Certification Listings) and Certification Applications are available online: http://bca.lacity.org or call the Certification Help Line at (213) 847-2684.

Business Resource Center

CD9 Business Resource Center has programs and events for entrepreneurs and business owners. This is a program is sponsored by the City of Los Angeles City Council District 9 and Councilman Curren D. Price, Jr.: http://www.the-new-ninth.com