CDABP OUTREACH WITH ELECTED OFFICIALS
Mike Castillo , executive director of the Business Resource Center for Councilmember Price , opened the workshop , graciously welcoming the audience on behalf of the Councilmember . He encouraged participants to enroll in the CDABP , which is offered at no cost to contractors , stating , “ Now is the time for you to get involved and grow your business .”
Mike Castillo , Executive Director , District 9 Business Resource Center
There is a focus in the Los Angeles region on developing critical projects in the near term , in part as preparation for the 2028 Olympics , which will be hosted by the City of Los Angeles . The $ 1.2 trillion Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act , which President Biden signed into law , is also providing significant construction opportunities .
“ The program has helped reduce barriers of entry for small , local and diverse contractors in public contracting , which means they can now be part of building their cities and seeing their businesses flourish and thrive .” –– Lakeisha Bearden , Director of Program Development , MWIS
Lakeisha Bearden , Director of Program Development , MWIS
Lakeisha Bearden , director of program development for MWIS , described the CDABP services and how they help contractors take advantage of these opportunities . She discussed the history and importance of bonding , its critical role in public contracting , and how the CDABP offers bonding support . She talked about contractor development services , such as trainings , workshops , and academies , which are led by industry experts . She also told attendees about technical services like bid document review , contract completion support , and certifications , emphasizing that , “ the program has helped reduce entry barriers for small , local , and diverse contractors in public contracting , which means they can now be part of building their cities and seeing their businesses flourish and thrive .”
FALL 2023 LA CONTRACTOR CONNECTION - 09