Department: Economic Equity and Opportunity
Department Head/Elected Official: Estella Gonzalez
Regular or Supplemental RCA: Regular RCA
Type of Request: Financial Authorization
Project ID (if applicable): N/A
Vendor/Entity Legal Name (if applicable): N/A
MWDBE Contracted Goal (if applicable): N/A
MWDBE Current Participation (if applicable): N/A
Justification for 0% MWDBE Participation Goal: N/A - Goal not applicable to request
Request Summary (Agenda Caption):
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Request for approval to use the department's Procurement Card (P-card) in an amount not to exceed $2,000 to sponsor the Latina Entrepreneurship Conference 2024.
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Background and Discussion:
The Latina Entrepreneurship Conference will bring over 200 Latina entrepreneurs together for feature keynote speakers, expert panels, and invaluable resources tailored to the needs of Latina business owners. The conference is being organized by the Amigas Latinas & Friends Network, a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization.
Expected Impact:
Opportunity to engage with the Latina Leadership Podcast and connect with participating Latina entrepreneurs and potential M/WBE businesses. DEEO staff will also have an expo booth to share information about our services, and our logo will be included to assist with the department's outreach and marketing goals.
Alternative Options:
No alternative, failure to approve sponsorship will impact the opportunity to engage this group and their participating M/WBE businesses.
Alignment with Goal(s):
_ Justice and Safety
X Economic Opportunity
_ Housing
_ Public Health
_ Transportation
_ Flooding
_ Environment
_ Governance and Customer Service
Prior Court Action (if any):
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Precinct(s): Countywide
Fiscal and Personnel Summary
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1000 - General Fund
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