Dear LBA Members and friends,
During this first quarter of 2008, the LBA has been diligently arranging the implementation of new programs and opportunities that are both relevant to today's business needs and exciting for you, our members.

Beginning in April, 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 Durring Economic Changes
Date: Thursday April 24th
Location: TBA
Speaker: TBA

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

The LATINO JOURNAL & CalMagazine.Com Invite LBA Members to
The 10th Annual Latino Leaders’ Reception for Constitutional Officers, Legislators and Appointees

Invitees include: Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger, Lt. Governor John Garamendi
Attorney General Jerry Brown, Secretary of State Debra Bowen, Insurance Commissioner Steve Poizner, Superintended of Public Instruction Jack O’Connell, State Controller John Chiang, State Treasurer Bill Lockyer

Date: March 25, 2008
Place: Sacramento CA
Time: 5:30 PM to 7:30 PM
Cost: FREE need to RSVP
For more information and to make reservations click here

CALTRANS invites LBA Members to the District 7: Procurement Fair

Caltrans: District 7 is hosting a business procurement fair on April 2, 2008. This event enables Caltrans’ purchasers to network with small business vendors to purchase their products. The fair will also provide an opportunity for small business vendors to meet Caltrans’ purchasers, exhibit and sell their products, and develop relationships with Caltrans staff from District 7.

On-the-spot purchasing
¨ No costs or fees
¨ Meet Caltrans purchasers
¨ Network
¨ Exhibit & Sell your goods and commodities
¨ Small Business Planning Workshops

For more information click here or call Onyx Taylor-Smith (213) 897-0597
For registration click here

LBA Members and Supporters are encouraged to attend the Foreclosure Prevention Workshop Hosted by Governor Schwarzenegger's Task Force on Non-Traditional Mortgages (90 Days of Hope)

90 Days of Hope is an ongoing public education campaign to raise awareness of the options homeowners have to possibly avoid foreclosure. 90 days represents the average amount of time a homeowner has to take action after they are informed that their interest rate is set to increase. 90 days of missed payments often equals a foreclosure. It’s also the approximate amount of time that it can take to work out new payment options for those who proactively contact their lenders before any payments are missed.

About the Task Force:The task force consists of leadership from two cabinet agencies – Business, Transportation & Housing and State & Consumer Services Agency – and numerous departments responsible for all aspects of this complex issue. The task force successfully lobbied Congress to raise federal loan limits so that more California families can take advantage of these secure products, rather than relying on subprime loans. Currently, the task force is working to ensure California homeowners and organizations see their fair share of the recent federal counseling funding package. The task force will continue to advise the Governor on ways to increase protections for Californians who own or plan to purchase homes and to expand affordable housing opportunities.

Date: Saturday, April 26th
Time: 10:00 a.m.- 2:00 p.m.
Place: California Science Center, Wallis Annenberg Building
Erteszek Family Foundation Muses Room at Exposition Park
Los Angeles, CA 90037

For information click here