MetroConnect: Contracts Made Clear: Empowering Small & Diverse Businesses

Schedule

Tue Sep 16 2025 at 10:00 am to 12:00 pm

UTC-07:00

Location

LA Metro Headquarters | Los Angeles, CA

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Ready to level up your business game? Join MetroConnect for a crash course in navigating contracts and empowering small & diverse businesses
About this Event

This workshop is designed to make contracts clear and manageable by using real Metro contract examples that highlight the most important parts—like payments, project timelines, DBE/SBE participation, avoiding misunderstandings, and staying compliant. It’s a friendly, practical session that empowers small and diverse business owners with the knowledge they need to confidently navigate Metro contracting opportunities. By learning these skills, you’ll be better prepared to succeed and thrive on LA Metro projects. The workshop also opens doors to exciting public contracting opportunities and connects you with Metro’s supportive network, helping your business grow and succeed long into the future.

You Will:

· Learn core techniques to read and understand business contracts.

· Demystify legal language and highlight essential clauses.

· Receive practical tools for negotiation, risk management, and dispute avoidance.

· Learn Metro’s post award support services for small and diverse businesses


Featured Speakers: Aaron Flores & Peter Ryan, Flores & Ryan Attorneys at Law

Elke Campbell, Deputy Executive Officer, Diversity & Economic Opportunity Department


For Information Regarding MetroConnect Events Contact - Jan Davis, [email protected]


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LA Metro Headquarters, 1 Gateway Plaza, Los Angeles, United States

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