Helping Create a More Inclusive Economy

Embracing a broader vision of economic development to drive progress and maintain L.A.’s competitive edge.

In Los Angeles…

L.A.’s thriving economy is one of the strongest in the world.
L.A. county has the country’s largest small business economy.
L..A. has more women and minority-owned businesses than anywhere else in the country.

Los Angeles is a dynamic hub of international trade and innovation, with a booming economy to show for it.

The LABC has a proven track record of advancing bold economic policy that leads to more jobs, higher incomes, broadly-shared prosperity, and better quality of life for all.

We are focused on public policies that cut red tape to more quickly build the housing and modern transportation system that we need to continue attracting top-tier businesses and investment in our city. And we remain committed to promoting programs and policies to support a vibrant, equitable and sustainable economy.

Compete4LA

L.A.’s Largest Small Business Database

Compete4LA is L.A.’s largest database benefiting local small businesses. It aims to ensure more underserved businesses compete for and win contracting opportunities. The online platform maintains more than 40,000 verified small business profiles for L.A. County businesses, providing a verified, searchable, and mappable directory of local businesses for targeted outreach.

Public agencies, prime contractors, and intermediaries can use the Compete4LA database to find a searchable directory of local, small businesses available for procurement opportunities. The database continues to add new industries and businesses to better support the needs of L.A.

Our Achievements

2022
2022

City of Los Angeles Passes Measure BB, establishing City of LA Bid Preference – LABC President Mary Leslie serves on Ballot Language Committee and LABC Vice President Adam Lane serves as ballot signatory in favor of the measure

June 2022
June 2022
LABC and USC officially launch Compete4LA, a small business database that works in tandem with RAMP
March 2022
March 2022

Mayor Garcetti and LABC launch RAMP, the city’s new procurement platform which addresses procurement reform and equitable access to contracting opportunities

June 2020
June 2020

Citing a landmark study conducted by the LABCi and USC, the LA City Council votes to fund a new procurement platform, focused on increasing opportunities for small, diverse, and disadvantaged businesses

January 2019
January 2019

The City Council Ad Hoc Committee on Job Creation approves LABC’s request to send the “Compete4LA” final report to the Chief Legislative Analyst’s office for study of its findings

August 2018
August 2018

LABCi releases “Compete4LA” outlining procurement challenges faced by small businesses

January 2017
January 2017

LABC releases “Utility Sector Workforce Development in the Los Angeles Region”

June 2015
June 2015

California minimum wage increases to $15/hr by 2020 with LABC’s active support

September 2012
September 2012

The California Pension Reform Bill is signed into law after years of advocacy by LABC

Economic Development News

Mayor Garcetti and Labc Launch Ramp, an Initiative To Provide Equitable Access to Procurement Opportunities

Mayor Garcetti and Labc Launch Ramp, an Initiative To Provide Equitable Access to Procurement Opportunities

NBC4’s Lolita Lopez Moderated All-Women Panel on Resources to Support Small Businesses in the Community

NBC4’s Lolita Lopez Moderated All-Women Panel on Resources to Support Small Businesses in the Community

The Los Angeles Business Council’s 51st Architectural Awards highlights noteworthy LA projects and Frank Gehry as the inaugural LA Community Legacy Award recipient

The Los Angeles Business Council’s 51st Architectural Awards highlights noteworthy LA projects and Frank Gehry as the inaugural LA Community Legacy Award recipient

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Rachel Levy
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