FINANCE
Purpose
The Finance Subcommittee identifies lending, equity, capital and government resources, which will increase access to capital to LA MBOC clients. The Subcommittee is comprised of representatives from various lending and equity providers, bonding and insurance, intermediaries and MBOC's members. Through the efforts of the Finance Subcommittee, the LA MBOC facilitates lending, equity capital, government resources to enable better M/W/OBE access to capital providers.

CONTRACTING & PROCUREMENT
Purpose
The Contracting and Procurement Subcommittee capitalizes on its members' affiliation in public agencies or private sector businesses to research, obtain, disseminate and facilitate contracting and procurement opportunities to minority business enterprises (MBEs). With the assistance of representatives from various organizations (e.g. contracting /procurement providers MBEs, business assistance providers, government, etc.), the subcommittee also acts as an LA MBOC outreach arm by establishing relationships with minority business associations and promoting the LA MBOC business assistance services and program activities.


INTERNATIONAL TRADE
Purpose
The L.A. MBOC International Trade Subcommittee (ITC) is focused on "Growing Minority Business Enterprises through International Trade Activity." The goal is to expose Minority Business Enterprises to international trade opportunities. The committee is comprised of public and private international trade assistance agencies. The L.A. MBOC ITC also provides opportunities to Los Angeles region MBEs to expand their business internationally through trade missions, events, and major trade shows.