Latin Business Association http://www.lbausa.com Latin Business Association Business Networking For Latino Companies Sat, 25 May 2013 00:39:39 +0000 en hourly 1 2013 LBA Sol Business Awards Gala http://www.lbausa.com/2013-lba-sol-business-awards-gala/ http://www.lbausa.com/2013-lba-sol-business-awards-gala/#comments Wed, 30 Jan 2013 21:26:40 +0000 pbeltran http://www.lbausa.com/?p=11232 Involving the “Who’s-Who” of the Latin Entrepreneurial, Corporate and Political Worlds, the Premier Annual LBA Black Tie Event Comes to Los Angeles in October 2013!

]]> http://www.lbausa.com/2013-lba-sol-business-awards-gala/feed/ 0 2013 LBA Global Business Conference (GBC) http://www.lbausa.com/lba-global-business-conference-2/ http://www.lbausa.com/lba-global-business-conference-2/#comments Fri, 07 Dec 2012 01:01:15 +0000 pbeltran http://www.lbausa.com/?p=3124 The 2013 LBA GBC“WILL BE the Nation’s Largest Gathering of Business Owners and Leaders from Around the World!” Coming September 25th & 26th to the Westin Bonaventure in Los Angeles !

]]> http://www.lbausa.com/lba-global-business-conference-2/feed/ 0 2013 LBA/LBA-Institute Supplier Diversity Boot Camp Training Program http://www.lbausa.com/supplier-diversity-boot-camp-training-program/ http://www.lbausa.com/supplier-diversity-boot-camp-training-program/#comments Fri, 25 May 2012 22:49:15 +0000 admin http://www.lbausa.com/?p=6526 Sponsored by Verizon and Union Bank – Preparing Business Owners for Major Diverse Contracting Opportunities – Series II runs June 22nd through August 3rd- Class 1 of 7 Commences June 22, 2013!

]]> http://www.lbausa.com/supplier-diversity-boot-camp-training-program/feed/ 0 2013 LBA LEGISLATIVE DAY in SACRAMENTO http://www.lbausa.com/2013-lba-legislative-day/ http://www.lbausa.com/2013-lba-legislative-day/#comments Mon, 05 Mar 2012 17:49:27 +0000 pbeltran http://www.lbausa.com/?p=13103 Thank You to All the Participants! 2013 LBA LEGISLATIVE DAY, our annual pilgrimage to the State Capitol May 14th & 15th Was a Tremendous Success!

The Latin Business Association would like to express our appreciation to all those who joined us May 14th & 15th for the hugely successful 2013 LBA LEGISLATIVE DAY in SACRAMENTO- 38 Years of Advocacy for the Latin Business Community!

]]> http://www.lbausa.com/2013-lba-legislative-day/feed/ 0 2013 LBA/LBA-Institute Supplier Diversity Boot Camp Training Program- Series II/Class 1 of 7 http://www.lbausa.com/lba-lbai-supplier-diversity-boot-camp-training-program/ http://www.lbausa.com/lba-lbai-supplier-diversity-boot-camp-training-program/#comments Sun, 04 Mar 2012 18:22:41 +0000 pbeltran http://www.lbausa.com/?p=6052 The LBA and LBA-Institute proudly present the LBA/LBA-Institute Supplier Diversity Boot Camp Training Program – preparing you for major supplier diversity contract opportunities -Series II Saturday Classes (1st of 7) Commences June 22, 2013!

The Latin Business Association,


in partnership with its sister-organization the Latin Business Association-Institute


And the generous support of our Corporate Sponsors


and


proudly present:

The LBA/LBA-Institute Supplier Diversity Boot Camp Training Program

Series II- First of (Seven) Classes Commencing:

Saturday, June 22, 2013

9:00 AM to 1:00 PM

Union Bank Building
120 S. San Pedro Street, 4th Fl. Lunch Room
Los Angeles , CA 90012

The LBA/LBA-Institute Supplier Diversity Boot Camp Training Program, an intensive seven-week course, is designed to provide business owners the tools they need to compete for major supplier diversity contracts – and win!

This comprehensive training program, with twenty-eight hours of individualized instruction, is a $4,000.00 retail value!

Introducing Course Instructor:

Mr. Gilbert Buchanan, MA

“The Small Business Paramedic”

Buchanan & Associates

Small Business Consulting and Program Management
A CERTIFIED DBE / MBE / SBE / CBE / CPUC DIVERSITY FIRM.

COURSE OBLECTIVES

The objectives of this course are to ensure that participants will be able to:

  • Develop the four vital areas of their own Business Infrastructure
  • Independently access the resources and information available to small business
    development and growth at the LBA and LBA-Institute
  • Develop the tools to become business and contract-ready
  • Become more familiar with their own business operations’ strengths and weaknesses
  • Become more familiar with the supplier diversity contract/procurement process and procedures

    • DESIRED OUTCOME

    Upon successful completion of this training program, the business owners should be able to:

  • Understand the purpose and functionality of the business infrastructure, their blueprint for success
  • Develop an operational plan
  • Develop a Capability Statement and a Statement of Qualifications (SOQ)
  • Complete, and present a Capability Statement
  • Possess a basic understanding of the certification process
  • Obtain at least two SBE certifications*
  • Begin submitting bids to contract providers for contracting opportunities

    • COURSE PREREQUISITE

    Participants in this course must be entrepreneurs or business owners whose businesses have been in existence for a minimum of three (3) years. Read Certifications and learn more about Supplier Diversity and what Procurement Representatives look for in a company they are considering awarding supplier diversity contracts to.

    COURSE FEE

    The LBA/LBA-Institute Supplier Diversity Boot Camp Training Program is being offered FREE OF CHARGE under the aegis of the Latin Business Association and Latin Business Association-Institute! However, in order demonstrate a serious commitment to completing the course, a mandatory $250.00 deposit is required, which is fully-refundable upon completion of the course, with perfect attendance. Please keep in mind that missing any classes will result in forfeiture of the deposit.

    SERIES II COURSE SCHEDULE

    Classes are held on seven consecutive Saturdays from 9:00am to 1:00pm, with the first class commencing on Saturday, June 22, 2013.

    COURSE CURRICULUM

    Week 1 – How to Develop a Capability Statement (For Your Business) – June 22nd

  • What is a Capability Statement?
  • What are the Format and its Contents?
  • How Do You Present it to Contract Providers?

    • Week 2 – Developing Your Infrastructure – Blueprint for Success – June 29th
    Week 3 – Certifications 1 – July 6th
    Week 4 – Procurement – July 13th
    Week 5 – The Bidding Process – July 20th
    Week 6 – How to Develop and Present Your Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) Presentations – July 27th
    Week 7 – Certifications 2 – August 3rd

    REGISTRATION

    RSVP IS REQUIRED. Please contact Peter Beltran at the LBA office at (213) 628-8510 for further information,
    or register via Email to: membership@lbausa.com

    Do not miss out on this opportunity to take your business to the next level, and REGISTER NOW!

    *Certifications will be initiated during the classes but will actually be received after. Included in the course curriculum is an overview of the various certifications available, with emphasis upon those most commonly sought.

    Biography For Gilbert Buchanan, MA

    Gilbert Buchanan, MA is the principal consultant and founder of Buchanan & Associates, a small business planning and program management firm since 2006. With more than 20 years of industry experience, Gilbert has been successful in providing Infrastructure Development for Small Businesses, Business Plan Writing Workshops, Contract Compliance Monitoring, Pre-Construction Outreach, Small Business Training and Community Economic Development Program Management for such clients as: The Los Angeles Unified School District (LAUSD); The Los Angeles Community College District (LACCD); Los Angeles County MTA (Metropolitan Transit Authority); EXPO Construction Authority; Valley Economic Development Center (VEDC); The L.A. Mayor’s Office; The LA-MBOC (Minority Business Opportunity Center); Pacific Asian Consortium in Employment (PACE-LA); CHARO, The Latin Business Association (LBA) and The Asian Business Association (ABA).

    Since 1993, Gilbert Buchanan, MA has managed numerous entrepreneurial and public works contracting projects where his unique skills enabled him to assist subcontractors in obtaining more than $61 million in contract awards. He has also delivered more than 1,000 training seminars in Construction Contractor Education Programs and Minority- and Small-Business Administration (SBA) 8a Certification Programs. He has been teaching Effective Business Plan Writing Workshops for PACE-LA since 2007 and Business Infrastructure Development for the Latin Business Association since 2007.

    Gilbert’s consulting firm, Buchanan & Associates, was just awarded a contract to provide DBE/SBE Contract Compliance and Labor Compliance Oversight for the Exposition Light Rail Phase 2 Project, a $1 billion design-build program. His proven expertise in designing and implementing programs that assist under-served businesses in attaining the utmost in efficiency has truly made him the undisputed small business champion.

    Highlights of Accomplishments

  • He has successfully coordinated and facilitated multiple series’ of 8-week Small Business Boot Camp Training Seminars for 3 years while at LAUSD and VEDC, resulting in small contractors obtaining $21.7 million in contract awards and $7.7 million in bonding.
  • Gilbert was responsible for implementing a procurement outreach program that assisted contractors in securing $35 million in public works contract awards, exceeding program goals 600% at VEDC.
  • He taught multiple series’ of Small Business Boor Camp Workshops for start-up and emerging businesses at LAUSD, LACCD, CHARO CDC, VEDC and PACE in Los Angeles. Many of the businesses he coaches generate revenues between $50K and $10MM.
  • Gilbert served as Lead Trainer for the Los Angeles Community College District’s (LACCD’s) Mini Boot Camp Training Program Series, which yielded $4 million in contract awards to small businesses. He also taught courses to small business owners who wanted to learn how to prepare Statement of Qualifications (SOQ), bid Public Works contracts, develop Scopes of Work and create an effective Business Plan.
  • He assisted in spear-heading the first Mentor-Protégé Program for small businesses at LACCD.
  • Gilbert successfully launched a Supplier Diversity Procurement Boot Camp Program for the Latin Business Association in 2007, which yielded a $5 million contract for one of the program graduates, James Sanchez, CEO of Premier Personnel Resources, Inc.

    • Educational Background

    Gilbert Buchanan earned a Bachelor’s Degree in Human Services and a Master’s Degree in Organizational Development, with an emphasis on Small Business Administration, from Binghamton University in New York.

    Capability Statement

    Company Overview/Core Competencies
    Buchanan & Associates

    Buchanan & Associates is a full-service professional business planning, diversity program management and business infrastructure development firm that provides small business support and technical assistance to small businesses and/or supplier diversity contract providers. Our primary focus is to assist small businesses in developing the tools necessary to enable them to transform from an informal way of doing business to a formal structure or functional organization and making the company self-sufficient, business- and contract-ready. By providing business development, customized training, management support, contract compliance and small and minority certifications we are able to help clients venture into the forefront of their respective industries so that they can compete more effectively.

    Buchanan & Associates provides step-by-step guidance to clients so that they in turn can develop competency in the four vital areas of a successful business: Business Planning; General Operations Management; Business Development & Marketing; and Cash Flow Management & Accounting.

    Target Clients:
    Public works contract providers (sustainable bond and construction building programs), public utilities, supplier diversity contract providers, green technology, construction management prime contractors, subcontractors, existing businesses and start-up businesses (all trades).

    Target Industries:
    Education and Training; Public Works [Business Development, Business Outreach / Community Outreach]; Construction; Baked Goods/Bakery; Medical; Manufacturing; Professional Services; Public Utilities; Restaurant & Catering; Retail; and Transportation.

    Year Established: 2006

    Business Structure:
    Sole Proprietorship

    CAGE Code: 4ZWG5
    D & B #782258805

    Certifications:
    DBE/MBE – CPUC Public Utilities Commission,
    Sempra Energy Utility
    SBE – State of California, Office of Small Business
    MBE/CBE – County of Los Angeles, Office of
    Affirmative Action

    Accepted Payment Format: PayPal, Check and Cash

    NAICS CODES
    PRIMARY:
    541611 – Business Management Consulting Services,
    – Business Start-up Consulting Services,
    – Administrative Management Consulting
    – Strategic Planning Consulting Services
    541720 – Business Research and Development Services
    611430 – Professional and Management Development
    Training

    SECONDARY:
    541613 – Marketing Consulting Services
    926110 – Small Business Development Agencies

    SIC CODES
    8742 – Business Management Consulting Services
    – Strategic Planning Consulting Services

    Value Proposition

  • Our value proposition is to provide step-by-step, hands-on business development guidance to clients. Not only do we assist clients- we educate them as well.
  • We connect clients to valuable resources to help them succeed, developing them from a ready-to-do business status to business- and contract-ready status.
  • We improve their current program structure by building their business infrastructure, enabling them to function more successfully in the marketplace.
  • We provide workable strategies to build capacity.

    • Differentiators

  • Possess an innate passion and dedication to help businesses grow
  • Utilize our 20 years of industry knowledge to motivate and improve our clients’ current business operations
  • Provide post-graduate Organizational Development expertise to implement strategies in an executable manner

    • Past Performance By Client (Partial List)

  • Transportation: LACMTA; Exposition Construction Authority Light Rail Phase 2 Project
  • School Districts: Los Angeles Community College Districts (LACCD); Los Angeles Unified School District (LAUSD) ; and Pepperdine University Law School Micro-enterprise Program
  • Local Government: City of Los Angeles Mayor’s Office; LA County Minority Business Opportunity Center (LAMBOC); and Southern Tier Regional Career Center
  • Utilities: The Gas Company – Sempra Energy Utilities Diversity Program
  • Community-Based Organizations (CBOs): Valley Economic Development Center (VEDC); Latin Business Association (LBA); Asian Business Association (ABA); CHARO CDC; and PACE-LA Business Development Center
  • Small Business Clients: Vincor Construction; IPI Corporation; Metro Electric Co., Inc.; Cedar Financials; Girard & Peterson Towing; D.F. Perez Construction; Med West, Inc.; R & F Fire Protection & Plumbing; Belle Biscotti Baking Co.; and Dreamweaver Medical Group.

    Accomplishments and Recognition

  • Certificate of Recognition for assisting businesses in securing $35 million in Public Works Contracts – Valley Economic Development Center, Van Nuys, CA.
  • Assisted SBEs in obtaining more than $21.7 million in public works contract awards, and $7.7 million in bonding at LAUSD
  • $4 million in contract awards to L/S/E/DVBE firms; set-up LACCD mentorship program

    • Following is a summary of services offered by Buchanan & Associates:

    Small Business Clients:
    BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT
    • Company Set-Up and Corporate Compliance Requirements
    • Company Infrastructure Development (Best Practice)
    • Employee Handbook Development
    • Develop Injury & Illness Prevention Program (IIPP)
    • Operational Plan / Standard Operating Procedures (SOP)
    • Develop Statement of Qualifications (SOQ)
    • Financial Break-Even Analysis Systems
    • Gross Profit Margin System Development
    • Milestones and Action Plan Development
    • Labor Compliance Monitoring BUSINESS PLAN WRITING
    • Comprehensive (Premium)
    • Basic (Standard)
    • Do-it-Yourself (Pre-developed templates offered)
    • SBA 8(a) Business Plan for Business Development Program
    Participants

    CERTIFICATIONS
    • Prepare SBA 8(a) Applications
    • Prepare Disadvantaged and Minority Business Enterprise (DBE/MBE)
    Applications
    • Prepare Small Business Enterprise (SBE) Applications
    • Prepare DVBE and Service Disabled Veteran Applications

    Contract Providers (Public Works and Commercial):
    PROGRAM DEVELOPMENT AND MANAGEMENT
    • Small Business Diversity and DBE/MBE Program Management
    • Good Faith Effort Program Management and Monitoring
    • Goal Setting, Tracking, and Monitoring
    • Mentor-Protégé Program Development and Management
    • Community Outreach and Business Outreach Program Development
    and Management
    • Contract Compliance Tracking and Monitoring
    • Labor Compliance Monitoring and Management

    WORKSHOPS, ENTREPRENEURIAL TRAINING, AND SEMINARS
    • Writing Dynamic Business Plans Seminar
    • General Operations Management (Systems Set-up and Operating
    Procedures)
    • Developing Your Firm to Obtain Certifications
    • How to Set-up and Manage the Financial Structure of Your Business
    • Setting-up Your Legal Structure and Administrative Controls
    • Obtaining and Managing Contracts
    • Developing Scope of Work

    BUSINESS AND COMMUNITY OUTREACH
    • Develop and implement Boot Camp training programs to teach participants how to conduct business with contract providers
    • Develop and implement Outreach Plans for contract providers and prime contractors
    • Perform program management and compliance enforcements to ensure vendors/contractors adhere to program objectives
    • Conduct public information sessions with business owners and key local community groups to achieve program outcomes
    • Establish strategic partnership with community-based organizations and local stakeholders
    • Coordinate and host community meetings to update citizens and community stakeholders on project status and next-steps planning objectives
    • Report on program status to Board of Trustees and address community concerns at Citizen Oversight Committee meetings

    VISION

    To become a premiere small business planning and program management firm in the State of California. We will develop high-performing small businesses to achieve success through the utilization of specialized tools and techniques and help them to develop competency in four vital areas: Business Planning; General Operations Management; Business Development and Marketing; and Cash Flow Management.

    MISSION

    To provide small businesses and supplier diversity contract providers with comprehensive technical support in business plan writing, business infrastructure development programs and outreach programs that are tailored to meet each client’s specific needs. We will help the client elevate business performance, expand market share and move the company to the next level of its performance cycle by applying proven strategic principles specifically-designed to increase productivity.

    Buchanan & Associates

    Small Business Consulting and Program Management
    A CERTIFIED DBE / MBE / SBE / CBE / CPUC DIVERSITY FIRM.
    560 West Main Street, Suite C #105
    Alhambra, CA 91801

    CONTACT:
    Gilbert Buchanan, MA- Principal Consultant
    Tel: (626) 533-1186
    Cell: (626) 533-1186
    Fax: (626) 249-5434
    Email: gilbert@thebuchanangroup.net
    Website: www.thebuchanangroup.net
    Linked In: www.linkedin.com/in/gilbertbuchanan

    ]]>     http://www.lbausa.com/lba-lbai-supplier-diversity-boot-camp-training-program/feed/ 0     4th Annual LBA-LBAI Minority Women’s Business Conference http://www.lbausa.com/4th-annual-lba-lbai-minority-womens-business-conference/ http://www.lbausa.com/4th-annual-lba-lbai-minority-womens-business-conference/#comments Sun, 04 Mar 2012 00:07:18 +0000 pbeltran http://www.lbausa.com/?p=13821 The LBA, and sister-organization LBA-Institute, proudly present the 4th Annual LBA/LBA-Institute Minority Women’s Business Conference, coming August 15, 2013 to Burbank, CA!

    The Latin Business Association, in collaboration with sister-organization the LBA-Institute, once again proudly present the 4th Annual LBA/LBA-Institute Monrity Women’s Business Conference (MWBC)- Energy & Technology in the Eyes of Women in Business- coming Thursday, August 15, 2013 to the Castaway Restaurant in beautiful Burbank, CA!

    Read more about the upccoming 4th Annual LBA/LBA-Institute Minority Women’s Business Conference, coming Thursday, August 15, 2013 to the Castaway Restaurant in Burbank, CA!

    ]]>     http://www.lbausa.com/4th-annual-lba-lbai-minority-womens-business-conference/feed/ 0     2013 LBA Global Business Conference (GBC) http://www.lbausa.com/lba-global-business-conference-gbc/ http://www.lbausa.com/lba-global-business-conference-gbc/#comments Sat, 03 Mar 2012 00:20:17 +0000 pbeltran http://www.lbausa.com/?p=4285 The 2013 LBA Global Business Conference- A World-Class Event Coming September 25th & 26th to the Westin Bonaventure in Los Angeles!



    The Latin Business Association proudly presents the 2013 LBA Global Business Conference- Capturing a World of Opportunities- Coming September 25th & 26th to the Westin Bonaventure in Los Angeles!

    The LBA 2013 Global Business Conference Will Be the Nation’s Largest Gathering of Business Owners and Leaders from Around the World!

    The 2013 LBA Global Business Conference
    “Capturing a World of Opportunities”

    The Latin Business Association’s 2013 Global Business Conference (GBC) is presented with the objective of building economic opportunity in the community. It offers LBA Members a unique opportunity to unite for innovation and business development. The GBC includes a VIP Reception, Business Luncheon and formal addresses from high-level elected officials and LBA Members and Partners.

    Read more about the upcoming 2013 LBA GLOBAL BUSINESS CONFERENCE.

    ]]>     http://www.lbausa.com/lba-global-business-conference-gbc/feed/ 3     3rd Annual LBA’s Largest Multi-Cultural Chambers Networking Event http://www.lbausa.com/the-largest-multi-cultural-chamber-networking-event/ http://www.lbausa.com/the-largest-multi-cultural-chamber-networking-event/#comments Fri, 02 Mar 2012 23:41:07 +0000 pbeltran http://www.lbausa.com/?p=3060 This Unique LBA Signature Event- “Expanding Worldwide Economic Opportunity in our Community”- comes in November 2013 to the Castaway Restaurant in Burbank, CA!

    ]]>     http://www.lbausa.com/the-largest-multi-cultural-chamber-networking-event/feed/ 0     L.A.’s Largest Mixer XV http://www.lbausa.com/l-a-s-largest-mixer-xv/ http://www.lbausa.com/l-a-s-largest-mixer-xv/#comments Fri, 02 Mar 2012 01:24:00 +0000 pbeltran http://www.lbausa.com/?p=10735 The Latin Business Association is once again proud to be a Promotional Partner in presenting L.A.’s Largest Mixer XV, coming July 18, 2013 to the Shrine Auditorium & Expo Center in Los Angeles!

    The Latin Business Association is proud to be a Promotional Partner in presenting:



    L.A.’s Largest Mixer® XV
    Thursday, July 18, 2013
    5 p.m. – 9 p.m.

    at the

    Shrine Auditorium & Expo Center
    665 West Jefferson Boulevard
    Los Angeles, CA 90007


    Read the full details about L.A.’s Largest Mixer XV.

    ]]>     http://www.lbausa.com/l-a-s-largest-mixer-xv/feed/ 0     L.A. BusinessSource’s Quarterly Business Lending Clinic http://www.lbausa.com/l-a-businesssources-quarterly-business-lending-clinic/ http://www.lbausa.com/l-a-businesssources-quarterly-business-lending-clinic/#comments Fri, 02 Mar 2012 01:14:17 +0000 pbeltran http://www.lbausa.com/?p=11046 The LBA is pleased to promote LA BusinessSource’s Quarterly Business Lending Clinic, coming Wednesday, January 30, 2013 to Vermont Slauson Business Enterprise Ctr. in Los Angeles, CA!

    The Latin Business Association is pleased to promote LBA Member and Community Partner



    and



    Quarterly Business Lending Clinic

    taking place

    Wednesday, January 30, 2013
    6:00 – 8:00PM

    at

    Vermont Slauson Business Enterprise Center
    6109 S. Western Ave.
    Los Angeles, CA 90047
    Tel: (323) 789-4515

    “Get Your Free Cash Flow Check-Up and devise a plan to Boost Your Bottom Line!”

    Read all about the upcoming L.A. BusinessSource’s Quarterly Business Lending Clinic.

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